- Friday, 13 February, 2026
- Almaty 23 °F / -5 °C
- Astana 3 °F / -16 °C
ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and Sports seeks to expand the country’s potential in event tourism. This year, Kazakhstan plans to host five major international...
ASTANA – Four Kazakh citizens have been repatriated to Kazakhstan after they were forced into labor in Myanmar, reported the Dunyo agency of Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry. Two...
ASTANA – Developing environmentally friendly habits and respect for nature should start at an early age, says Kamila Akimbekova, a Kazakh eco-blogger, influencer, and organizer of sustainable...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is hosting the Francophone Spring cultural festival from April 1 to May 31 to promote the French language and Francophone cultures in the country....
ASTANA — Aizada Kemel, a Kazakh ethno-musician and composer, brings the natural rhythms of the steppe to life through unconventional instruments and vocal techniques that mimic the...
ASTANA – The Bozok Museum-Reserve has ambitious plans to become a major cultural and economic hub, enhancing tourism in Kazakhstan’s capital. Located near the Urker and Ilinka...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan continues to enhance its global air connectivity with the launch of new international routes this year, which will expand its access to Europe, Asia,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s aerospace industry is expanding with new spacecraft export projects and advancements in scientific research. On April 10, a group of journalists visited the National...
ASTANA — The flower industry in Kazakhstan is blooming in terms of imports and domestic production. According to the Bureau of National Statistics, Kazakhstan imported 12,300 tons...
ASTANA – When Serik Meirmanov was a young surgeon at the Semei Regional Hospital, involved in treating radiation-related illnesses, he could not have foreseen that his career...
ASTANA — The cooperation between France and Kazakhstan is entering a new phase of dynamic development, said Amélie Aubert, a regional director for Central and East Asia...
ASTANA – During the working visit to Shymkent on April 11, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the local public, highlighting Kazakhstan’s economic resilience, the importance of unity, and...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid a working visit to Shymkent on April 11, where he inspected several key infrastructure and investment projects aimed at boosting...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers Kazakhstan’s relations with the European Union and...
ASTANA – The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of Foreign Ministers convened in Almaty on April 11 to discuss the international agenda and the current state...
ASTANA – Take a break this weekend and recharge after a busy workweek by immersing yourself in incredible concerts, thrilling sports events, and unique cultural experiences. The...
ASTANA – The monetary policy committee of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) has decided on April 11 to keep the base rate at 16.5%, according to...
ASTANA – Skytrax World Airport Awards 2025 recognized Kazakhstan airports in Astana and Almaty as leaders in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Central Asia. Almaty...
ASTANA – The countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) support a non-discriminatory multilateral trading system, according to the organization’s statement published on April 10. “The member...
ASTANA – As volumes of electronic commerce are growing at a rapid pace in Central Asia, postal operators, marketplaces, and logistics companies are racing to adapt. The...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has completed the competitive dialogue process with potential technology suppliers for the construction of its first nuclear power plant (NPP). According to the Atomic...
ASTANA — The second meeting of the coordination council for the development of Kazakhstan’s water sector on April 10 highlighted key advancements in sustainable water management. The...
ASTANA – The Kazakh government has three scenarios – optimistic, baseline, and pessimistic – in case of a further decline in oil prices, Deputy Prime Minister and...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan dispatched its second national peacekeeping contingent to the Golan Heights under the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) mission on April 10, reported the Defense...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to launch 19 new air routes to Europe, Asia and the Middle East this year, Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev said at an...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s support for ethnic Germans at the 21st meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) on Ethnic Germans in...
ASTANA – For the first time, the concept of water security has been introduced into Kazakhstan’s legislation, as per the first block of amendments to the Water...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined key tasks for Kazakhstan’s scientific development during a meeting with domestic scientists on April 10, ahead of Science Workers Day. At...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting on April 9 with Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, National Bank Governor Timur Suleimenov, and other officials on the economic...
ASTANA – The conversation with architect and multi-disciplinary artist Asif Khan and his wife, Kazakh architect Zaure Aitayeva, took place under the white pavilions of the Islamic...
ASTANA – South Korean airline Eastar Jet launched a new direct route between Incheon and Almaty on April 7, according to the Kazakh Tourism national company. The...
ASTANA – The animated film “Lilo & Stitch” will be released in Kazakh starting in May. The Walt Disney Company will present a new part of the...
ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) has announced that starting April 11, collectible coins from the Football Clubs of Kazakhstan and Kazakhstan Football Federation collections,...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow at 4.9% in 2025, followed by a slight moderation to 4.1% in 2026, according to a...
ASTANA – The European Union (EU) member states have approved the mandate for the European Commission to negotiate an agreement on the facilitation of visa requirements with...
ASTANA – Karolina Wojtasik, a photographer from the United States, visited Kazakhstan in February for the first time and documented the ancient art of kusbegilik (the art...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan reaffirmed its commitment to deepening regional and international energy cooperation, developing diversified and environmentally friendly energy supply routes, including green energy initiatives, at the...
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on April 8 with the Ministers of Health from the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) and Hans...
ASTANA – More than 40 Netherlands companies took part in the Grow Expo and Flora exhibition in the Kazakh capital on April 8-10 displaying the advanced horticultural...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is pushing forward a major rollout of digital payment reforms, including an open banking initiative. In an interview with The Astana Times YouTube channel,...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Speaker of Knesset of State of Israel Amir Ohana on April 8 to discuss economic cooperation, investment opportunities and...
ASTANA – Declining oil prices and the U.S. administration’s tariff decisions are key factors behind the recent drop in the tenge exchange rate, according to experts. After...
ASTANA – Today, Kazakhstan emerges as Bavaria’s first trading partner by volume in Central Asia, Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs, Regional Development, and Energy Hubert Aiwanger said...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu highlighted promising fruitful collaboration in trade, transport and logistics, healthcare, agriculture, and other key sectors during...
ASTANA – Health ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) signed a memorandum on April 7, transforming Kazakhstan’s National Coordination Center for Emergency Medicine into a...
ASTANA – The Katon-Karagai region can become the first fully green region in Central Asia, announced Rae Kwon Chung, the professor, Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2007,...
ASTANA – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a government meeting on April 8 to review Kazakhstan’s fast-growing tourism industry, which is evolving in agri-, eco-, business, shopping,...
ASTANA – Yerlan Koshanov, the chairman of the Mazhilis, a lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, presented the progress of political and economic reforms of President Kassym-Jomart...
ASTANA — Last week, the world was shaken by an announcement made in the White House Rose Garden by the United States President Donald Trump. Declaring it...
ASTANA – Global superstar Jennifer Lopez will perform on Aug. 1 at the Astana Arena as part of her Up All Night tour, as was announced on...
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital showcased “The Shaman’s Son” exhibition at Kulanshi Art Space, offering visitors an immersive experience where ancient ritualistic energy blends with contemporary interpretations...
ASTANA — May 9 will mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Astana will host a military parade...
ASTANA – Turash Abuov is one of Kazakhstan’s few composers who fought in World War II, using his music to capture both the darkness of war and...
ASTANA- Kazakhstan has been developing artificial intelligence (AI) capacity, and a key element of this strategy is to attract new talent. Kazakhstan aims to attract up to...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s fashion retail sector is set to benefit from a faster, more efficient supply chain as Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) national railway company launches a...
In an era marked by geopolitical uncertainties, climate change, and economic instability, international cooperation has never been more crucial, and middle powers are stepping up to serve...
ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Health Akmaral Alnazarova, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge and Representative of WHO Country Office in Kazakhstan Skender...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the European Union endorsed the partnership roadmap for 2025-2026 in the framework of the first-ever EU-Central Asia Summit in Samarkand on April 4....
ASTANA – Aktau, Kazakhstan’s city on the shores of the Caspian Sea, officially became the cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2025 on April 5. The...
ASTANA — The Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), and the energy ministries of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan signed a memorandum of understanding...
ASTANA – From May 29–30, the capital of Kazakhstan will host the Astana International Forum (AIF2025) – the largest business event in the region, uniting global leaders,...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Janibek Alimkhanuly, who defended IBF and WBO middleweight titles by knocking down France’s Anauel Ngamissengue on April 5 in the...
Editor’s note: The Astana Times continues a section featuring articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations, we believe that this...
ASTANA – In Kazakhstan, names are closely tied to traditions and customs, often carrying profound meanings. One distinctive aspect of Kazakh naming traditions is the custom of...
ASTANA — Archaeologists in the Kostanai Region have intensified research into the Bronze Age settlement of Kamysty discovered in 1986. The latest excavations have uncovered artifacts and...
ASTANA — Kazakh Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov took part in the 59th Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee of OPEC+ (JMMC) meeting, held via videoconference on April 5....
ASTANA – For more than a decade, the 28 Loops Public Foundation has been supporting premature newborns in Kazakhstan by providing hand-knitted woolen clothing to help them...
ASTANA – Flags with the 30th-anniversary emblem of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK) and the “Assembly’s Youth” logo will be sent to the International...
ASTANA – QazaqAir plans to open a new route connecting Astana, Turkistan, and Samarkand starting May 1, reported the Kazakh Transport Ministry’s press service. Flights will operate...
ASTANA – As a great start of the new chapter of cooperation, the European Union (EU) has launched a package of 12 billion euros (US$13.2 billion) for...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the urgent need for coordinated action among Central Asian countries in response to accelerating climate change at the Samarkand Climate Conference...
ASTANA – The Federal State of Hesse, a transport and financial hub in Germany, acts as a bridge for business cooperation with Kazakhstan, as was highlighted at...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated a selection of articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes topics such as the...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev shared his vision of a promising agenda for cooperation between Central Asia and the European Union (EU) at the Central Asia-EU Summit...
ASTANA – The Agromash localization center in Kostanai has launched the production of self-propelled, trailer, and mounted equipment for the U.S. company John Deere, the Prime Minister’s...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) quota will total 1.486 million barrels per day in May, OPEC+ press service reported following an April 3...
ASTANA – April is here, bringing a wave of exciting events to kick off the season. From mesmerizing concerts and art exhibitions to thrilling sports matches and...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attaches exceptional importance to the upcoming Central Asia-EU Summit. He expressed confidence that it will contribute to the development of the region’s...
ASTANA – President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso updated President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the progress of the green transition program, in...
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting on April 3 discussing the implementation of the digital tenge and mechanisms for monitoring targeted budget fund...
Kazakhstan’s water resources, essential for its agriculture, industry, and ecosystems, are under growing pressure from both environmental and human-made factors. The country’s vast landmass contains some of...
ASTANA — The Embassy of France in Kazakhstan and Astana Hub, in partnership with the Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry, hosted a dynamic...
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on April 3 on the sidelines of the landmark Central Asia...
ASTANA – On the sidelines of the Central Asia – EU summit in Samarkand, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with the President of the European...
ASTANA – Leaders from Central Asia and the European Union will gather in Samarkand on April 4 for a landmark summit. With a packed agenda, both sides...
ASTANA – Geologists from Karagandy, working under the state program for geological exploration, have discovered several promising areas at the Kuirektykol site with large resources of rare...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan continues working on constructing its first nuclear power plant. The Ministry of Energy shared up-to-date information on the progress of negotiations with potential partners,...
ASTANA – Kazakh startup Higgsfield, which has attracted $16 million in investments, is emerging as a competitor to global tech giants OpenAI and Google, Minister of Digital...
ASTANA – U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10% minimum tariff on most goods imported to the United States and higher rates on dozens of trading partners,...
ASTANA — The Embassy of France in Kazakhstan and Astana Hub, in collaboration with the Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry, hosted an insightful...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has banned low-altitude aircraft flights over flamingo nesting areas, Kazinform reported on March 30, citing the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. Last month,...
ASTANA – The Karagandy Region administration has signed a memorandum to construct 65 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 500 megawatts (MW) in the Osakarov district,...
ASTANA – Prominent Kazakh musicians led by the Otyrar Sazy folklore-ethnographic orchestra celebrated the 100th anniversary of Kazakh composer and conductor Nurgisa Tlendiyev with the best of...
ASTANA – Samarkand will host the European Union – Central Asia summit on April 3-4, signaling a robust political commitment from both regions to a deeper and...
ASTANA – The Kazakh government has approved the transfer of 71.37 hectares from the reserve lands of the former Semipalatinsk nuclear test site in the Abai Region...
ASTANA – Six businesspeople from Kazakhstan, including Vyacheslav Kim, Timur Turlov, Vladimir Kim, Dinara Kulibayeva, Timur Kulibayev, and Bulat Utemuratov, have entered Forbes’ 2025 World’s Billionaires List....
ASTANA – The Kazakh General Prosecutor’s Office supported President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s initiative to introduce a separate Criminal Code article establishing liability for bride kidnapping at a March...
ASTANA – Kazakh professor Serik Meirmanov has been appointed vice president of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), becoming the first Kazakh citizen to hold a senior leadership...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will participate in the Central Asia-European Union (EU) Summit during his working visit to Samarkand on April 3-4, reported the President’s press...
ASTANA – Air Astana has launched a new direct route between Almaty and Guangzhou, Kazakh Tourism national company reported on April 1. Flights will be operating three...
