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Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev recently met with WBC, WBA (Super), IBO world boxing champion Gennady Golovkin. Nazarbayev told Golovkin Kazakh citizens are proud of his accomplishments. “Compatriots watch each...
ASTANA – Two players with the national teams of Serbia and Azerbaijan have recently signed contracts with FC Astana: Serbian national team defender Antonio Rukavina and Azerbaijani national team...
At the parliamentary hearings devoted to the progress of the Digital Kazakhstan state programme, Senate Speaker Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted the importance of digital technologies and stressed “it is important...
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev signed July 7 the new law “On Amendments and Additions to Some Legislative Acts on Insurance, Insurance Activities and Stock Market,” reports Akorda.kz. The amendments...
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and the Eurasian Economic Commission are strengthening their cooperation in order to create a common financial market, Kazakh-tv.kz reports. Member countries of the...
Zhas Otan, the youth wing of Kazakhstan’s Nur Otan ruling political party, participated June 27-30 in the Central Asian Youth Forum in Tashkent and Samarkand. The forum participants sought...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev and leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan toured the digitisation exhibition as part of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) opening. “AIFC participants...
ASTANA – The 12th annual Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Central Asian Youth Network (CAYN) seminar was held from June 26 to 28 in Almaty, this...
ASTANA – The capital celebrated the 20th Astana Day with several days of festivals, concerts and sporting events across the city starting July 4. A flag-raising ceremony at 11...
ASTANA – Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan paid an official visit to...
ASTANA – The brightest representatives of the genre assembled in the capital June 30-July 1 for the Koshpendiler Alemi (World of Nomads) international festival. The event, held in the...
ASTANA – Baiterek Development recently launched a website to monitor housing construction. The website is funded by the Nurly Zher state housing construction programme. Baiterek Development, a subsidiary of...
The Astana Hockey Club Barys recently announced the signing of a contract with Canadian forward Brandon Bochenski. “Hello to each fan of Barys. I missed everyone so much. I...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s ambitious project to establish a financial services centre in Astana is now real, as the country launched July 5 the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). The...
ASTANA – A humanoid robot named Sophia told a conference of mayors from Silk Road cities July 3 that she loves Astana architecture. “Walking around the city, I fell...
ASTANA – Government officials and Islamic finance leaders discussed the state of Islamic finance in Kazakhstan July 4 on the first day of the Islamic Economy Forum. The forum...
ASTANA – Citigroup, one of the first international banks to enter the Kazakh market, is marking its 25th anniversary in the country. It feels current conditions in Kazakhstan provide...
ASTANA – Astana-Technopolis and Micro Kazakhstan have agreed to build a DNA diagnostics laboratory at Nazarbayev University. The laboratory will help to detect and prevent diseases, including cancer and...
ASTANA – An architectural exhibition and conference dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Kazakh capital opened recently at Moscow’s famous Exhibition of People’s Economic Achievements. The event highlights...
ASTANA – Lyazzat Aitkozhina, one of Kazakhstan’s 100 New Faces, is a devoted gynaecologist and fertility specialist who helps women experience the joy of motherhood through in-vitro fertilisation (IVF)....
ASTANA – For nearly 10 years Astana’s Nika Centre for Communicative Development has offered classes to improve public speaking as well as develop self-confidence and negotiating skills. “From 2009...
ASTANA – Young entrepreneurs had the opportunity to showcase their start-ups and learn from successful business persons at the June 29 Synergy of Kazakh Youth forum. Synergy of Youth...
ASTANA – Legal Advisory Council (LAC) at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) recently completed the first review of the commercial laws underpinning the AIFC’s operations, which began Jan....
ASTANA – Astana Finance Days, a series of forums focusing on finance and markets, took place July 3-5 in Astana ahead of the official presentation of the Astana International...
ASTANA – Estonia, which is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its independence this year, has established friendly relations with Kazakhstan during 26 years of diplomatic relations. Bilateral cooperation, which...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s location, where Asia meets Europe, has long made it a place where people meet and mix. But what makes Kazakhstan special for humans also makes it...
ASTANA – Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain tumours will be introduced in the country in 2019, said Kazakh Association of Neurological Surgeons President Serik Akshulakov at the fourth Congress...
ASTANA – The capital hosted the second international Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR) July 3 to discuss the nation’s investment climate and the government’s position to attract foreign direct...
ASTANA – The majority of services of the Kazakh Ministry of Finance were provided in electronic format in 2017, Minister Bakhyt Sultanov told a July 3 government meeting on...
ASTANA – The Tan Tatar-Bashkir Ethnic Cultural Centre, which promotes Tatar-Bashkir culture in Kazakhstan, has held this year a folk festival, a traditional food show and other events to...
ASTANA – Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, recently hosted a round-table discussion on cooperation in trade and investment between Kazakhstan and Nepal with the participation of Ambassador of Kazakhstan to India...
ASTANA – The pristine nature and breathtaking scenery of Katon-Karagai, the nation’s largest national park high in the Altai Mountains in East Kazakhstan, attracts many tourists. Although difficult to...
ASTANA – A pedestrian and cycling bridge across the Yessil River was opened July 1 in the capital through the Regions’ Gifts to Astana programme. The bridge connects the...
ASTANA – Plans are underway to complete a $242 million, 100MW wind power plant near the capital. Realising green projects in the Akmola region will significantly increase the share...
ASTANA – Kazakh regions abound in adventure and tourism opportunities and Campit, a group promoting hiking and excursion tours, gives locals and visitors a chance to discover Almaty’s natural...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan celebrated Dombyra Day July 1 for the first time ever commemorating its national musical instrument, the dombyra. The dombyra is a double-string lute instrument and the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan offers a myriad of unique places to enjoy breath-taking scenery and nature and the Zerenda resort area is one of them. Zerenda is located 300 kilometres...
ASTANA – Employees of the Almaty-based Abylkhan Kasteyev State Museum of Arts joined in Beijing with representatives of national art museums and key art institutes in 17 countries of...
ASTANA – From snowy mountain peaks to ancient archaeological tombs, some of Kazakhstan’s sacred places were inspired by myths and legends. The Sacred Kazakhstan Science and Research Centre, established...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Japan will implement seven joint projects, including in the areas of nuclear energy, transport and water supply, worth approximately $2 billion, Kazakh Minister for Investments...
ASTANA – Musician and composer Yedil Khussainov talked about his music, his thoughts on the Nomad Way festival and the problems facing the Kazakh music industry, such as why...
ASTANA – The number of large businesses in Kazakhstan decreased from 2,300 to 2,200 in the past year. Large companies closed in six regions of the country, reported finprom.kz....
ASTANA – The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) recently launched the Expat Centre to assist the influx of foreigners expected following the AIFC’s official opening. “The establishment of the...
ASTANA — Kazakh and Russian cosmonauts recently gathered at the resort zone of Alakol Lake in the Almaty region to revive the past tradition of post-space-flight rehabilitation. The event...
ASTANA – More than 1,000 musicians will perform during the “Shine, Astana” concert premiere at the Astana Opera House July 2. The event is dedicated to the 20th anniversary...
ASTANA – The number of Kazakh citizens diagnosed with cancer increased 9.5 percent in 10 years, while mortality rate from the disease declined by 28.5 percent, said Minister of...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Senate recently ratified an agreement between the Kazakh and Chinese governments to construct the Chukurbulak (Almaly) dam on the Khorgos River. “The dam is necessary...
ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan released a report June 27 to answer frequently asked questions from citizens about the 7-20-25 housing lending programme. “To participate in the...
ASTANA — Kazakh Mazhilis (lower house of Parliament) Deputy Azat Peruashev proposed during a recent Mazhilis plenary session to diversify Kazakhstan’s foreign exchange portfolio, renounce one currency dominance and...
ASTANA – Few depositors of Delta Bank and Kazinvestbank have applied for compensation from the Kazakhstan Deposit Insurance Fund (KDIF) for damages related to those banks being deprived of...
