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ASTANA – Medical herbs cultivation initiative helps the rural women of the Kyrgyz Republic address the dual challenges of environmental degradation and economic hardship, according to the new report...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has established the council for strategic partnership with foreign universities, said Deputy Prime Minister Tamara Duissenova at an Oct. 18 meeting with the heads of international...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has a unique opportunity to not only reduce its dependency on extractive resources but also to position itself competitively in high-value-added segments of the global economy...
ASTANA – In recent years, event tourism has grown in the Kazakh capital, as revealed by the country’s tour operators at the China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market (COTTM)...
ASTANA – Last weekend, Kazakhstan’s Turan ethno-folk ensemble took the stage of the Qazaq Concert to perform a traditional music set, showcasing the variety and richness of Kazakh and...
ASTANA – Film director Kanagat Mustafin’s latest movie, “Kazhymukan” about wrestler Kazhymukan Munaitpasov, premiered on Oct. 10. The film, which took over a decade of research and preparation, brings...
ASTANA — The camera captured Tien Shan brown bears in the Zhongar-Alatau State National Nature Park. This footage was published on the Instagram page of Kazakhstan’s Forestry and Wildlife...
ASTANA – The tribes of the Andronovo culture living on the territory of modern Kazakhstan reached a high level in metallurgy and crafts in the Bronze Age, said Kazakh...
On June 4, 2024, a significant moment unfolded in Kazakhstan’s Altyn Dala: the reintroduction of Przewalski’s horses, led by Prague Zoo director Miroslav Bobek. The release of Zeta II,...
ASTANA — Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko and the Director-General for Bilateral Relations of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jeroen Cooreman took part in...
ASTANA – Kazakh dombra player Alibek Kaiyrbek recently reached the highest peak in Europe, Mount Elbrus in the Caucasus, where he performed Kurmangazy’s famous kui “Adai” at an altitude...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan is commemorating the 100th anniversary of Lieutenant Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev on Oct. 19. Koshkarbayev, a national hero, raised the Soviet flag over the Reichstagwith with Grigory Bulatov...
ASTANA – Twenty-four kulans arrived at the Altyn Dala Nature Reserve in the Kostanai Region from the Altyn Emel National Park in the Almaty Region on Oct. 2, following...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers the Astana Think Tank Forum, Almaty as a tourist...
ASTANA – The Berlin Eurasian Club (BEC) held its 41st meeting on Oct. 17 in Brussels, focusing on the adherence to ESG (environmental, social and governance) principles in economic...
ASTANA – A Tazy dog named Kokkaska from the Karagandy Region was named the most beautiful dog at the recent national greyhound competitions in the Arshaly district of the...
ASTANA – Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko noted the importance of expanding cooperation in the energy, logistics, and transport sectors at an Oct. 17 meeting with Giusi Princi, the...
ASTANA – The first Connected international conference, held in Astana on Oct. 18, brought together experts to explore the future of the economy, climate change, and data security, with...
ISTANBUL – The Kazakh delegation participated in the Istanbul Development Dialogue event on Oct. 17-18, which called for increased investments in gender equality and inclusive climate action. They shared...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic signed a memorandum of understanding on Oct. 17, aimed at conserving snow leopards and their habitats in the northern Tien Shan Mountains...
ASTANA – Astana and Almaty, the cultural heartbeats of Kazakhstan, offer a diverse array of events to suit all tastes. From captivating art exhibitions to stunning ballet performances and...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China reviewed their expanding partnership in industrialization and investment during the 21st meeting of the Kazakh-Chinese Coordinating Committee, held on Oct. 16 in Astana and...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s GDP grew by 4% during the first three quarters of 2024, driven by the development of the non-resource sector, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said during the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID) has launched a week-long training course for ten teachers from medical universities of the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan as part of...
ASTANA – Economic growth in developing economies of Europe and Central Asia is stabilizing after a series of crises but at much slower rates than the early 2000s, according...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has begun implementing eight investment projects worth 30 billion tenge (US$61.5 million), as part of its asset recovery efforts. According to the Asset Recovery Committee of...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is adopting a more proactive approach in presenting itself to international markets, with increased outreach efforts, including toward the United States, the Middle East, and Asia,...
ISTANBUL – More than 160 representatives of governments, international organizations, experts, and policymakers gathered in Istanbul on Oct. 17-18 for the second edition of the Istanbul Development Dialogue (IDD)...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed the rise of middle powers and noted the role of the United Nations as the driving force of global cooperation and progress...
ASTANA – More than 250 books by Kazakhstan’s writers on display at the Frankfurter Buchmesse-2024 (the Frankfurt International Book Fair), which takes place on Oct. 16-20 in Germany. According...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry has officially endorsed the concept for the development of hydrogen energy in Kazakhstan until 2030 on Sept. 27. This document will become a key...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s airlines plan to open flights to Budapest, Riga, Vienna and Munich in the mid-term. To date, direct air traffic has been established with five European Union...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is Armenia’s friendly, important and reliable partner, said President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan, in an interview with Kazinform, focusing on the development of bilateral relations with...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to introduce amendments to law on financial market development and consumer protection in financial services to attract foreign financial institutions and increase competition in the...
ASTANA – The Strengthening Financial Resilience and Accelerating Risk Reduction in Central Asia program (SFRARR) – funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the Global Facility for...
ASTANA – The State Property and Privatization Committee of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Finance named the most profitable state and quasi-state companies, reported Kazinform. The list includes SK-Pharmacy, KazAvtoZhol, Problem...
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov outlined key areas for strengthening cooperation between the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states during an Oct. 16 SCO Heads of Government...
ASTANA — Born in Sussex, the United Kingdom (UK), in 1958, Ian Duncan Burnett, Baron Burnett of Maldon, who held the position of Lord Chief Justice of England and...
ASTANA — The session, Navigating Global Influence: Strategic Responses, that took place at the Astana Think Tank Forum on Oct. 16 in the Kazakh capital, explored how middle powers...
ASTANA – The Astana Think Tank Forum 2024 opened on Oct. 16 in the capital, centered on the theme Middle Powers in a Changing Global Order: Strengthening Security, Stability,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will refrain from submitting an application to BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), at present and likely in the foreseeable future, considering the multi-stage membership...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan, who is on an official visit to Kazakhstan, toured the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) on Oct. 16,...
ASTANA – The European delegation confirmed its interest in developing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) by attracting expertise and investments within the Global Gateway strategy during the 21st...
Central Asia is undergoing a transformation to address the urgent challenges of climate change. Governments are adopting sustainable practices to improve environmental quality, ensure energy security, and transition to...
ASTANA – The Kazakh government has adopted a National Infrastructure Plan until 2029, which includes 204 projects in energy, transport, digital, and water infrastructure sectors worth nearly 40 trillion...
ASTANA – The CONNECTED-2024, an international conference about rethinking the image of the future through the prism of the worldview of cultures and philosophies, technologies and innovations, will bring...
ASTANA — A Dutch trade mission representing seven companies from key sectors visited Kazakhstan from Oct. 7-10 to explore new port development and logistics opportunities along the Trans-Caspian International...
ASTANA – Telegram, a cloud-based, cross-platform, social media and instant messaging service, is set to open an office in Kazakhstan, said Kazakh Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace...
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan discussed prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation in the political, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres during...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu paid an official visit to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on Oct. 14 to attend the 21st meeting...
