Dimash Kudaibergen Becomes Jury Member of Placido Domingo’s Talent Show

ASTANA – World-renowned Spanish opera singer Maestro Placido Domingo offered Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergen to do a duet and invited him to become a jury member of...


Kazakhstan Intends to Enhance Cooperation with Cyprus, UAE  

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu held talks with his foreign counterparts to outline prospects for cooperation during his visit to the...


Kazakhstan Plans to Build Twenty New Reservoirs to Reduce Volume of Purchased Water

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to construct 20 new reservoirs in the coming years to reduce the country’s dependence on water supply from neighboring countries by an average...


Top Kazakh Diplomat Outlines 2023 Trends in Country’s Foreign Policy 

ASTANA –  Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko spoke about the meaning of 2023 for Kazakhstan’s foreign policy, how middle power countries can contribute to the restoration...


Kazakhstan Evacuates 28 Nationals From Gaza Strip

ASTANA – Kazakhstan evacuated 28 nationals and their family members from the Gaza Strip on Dec. 10 on a return flight from Egypt, reported the Foreign Ministry’s...


Kazakhstan Delivers Additional Humanitarian Assistance to Palestinian People

ASTANA – Kazakhstan delivered additional humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people on Dec. 10, reported the Foreign Ministry’s press service. The humanitarian aid included food, bedding, medicines,...


Zhambyl Region Leads Kazakhstan’s Wind and Solar Power Initiatives

ASTANA – The Zhambyl Region has emerged as a pioneer in deploying wind and solar power stations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy landscape....


North Kazakhstan’s Archaeological Expedition Unravels Mysteries of Bygone Epochs 

ASTANA — In the quest to unravel the mysteries of the North Kazakhstan Region’s rich history, an archaeological expedition spanning seven districts has unearthed fascinating discoveries. The...


French Artist’s Photo Exhibition Gives Unique Snapshot of Kazakh Regions

ASTANA – French multidisciplinary artist Adèle Jelansky presented a photo exhibition, the result of her six-month creative photography residency in Kazakhstan, at the National Museum of Kazakhstan...


Kazakhstan Strengthens Human Rights and Democratic Reforms

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on Dec. 10, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in...


President Tokayev Signs Action Plan on Human Rights Ahead of World Human Rights Day

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed Dec. 8 a new presidential decree setting out the country’s action plan on human rights and the rule of law, he...


Ata-Beyit Memorial Complex Near Bishkek Safeguards Sorrowful Past and Honors Repressed

ASTANA – The Ata-Beyit memorial complex, situated 30 kilometers from Bishkek, the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic, was established in 2000 to commemorate the victims of Soviet...


Annual Christmas Charity Bazaar Raises Over $90,000  

ASTANA – The 14th Christmas Charity Bazaar, organized by Ambassadors’ Spouses Astana (ASA), raised 41.7 million tenge ($90,747) marking an 8% increase compared to last year’s event. The...


French Magazine L’Essentiel des Relations Internationales Releases Special Issue About Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and French President Emmanuel Macron appeared on the cover of the French magazine L’Essentiel des Relations Internationales’ special issue about Kazakhstan...


Dimash Kudaibergen Narrates Film About Chinese Mythical Emperor in Kazakh Language

ASTANA – Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergen narrated the first multimedia product of the second season of the Chinese Mythology in Paintings project, “The Legend of Shen Nong”...


Kazakhstan’s Bolashak Scholarship Program Celebrates 30th Anniversary

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the Bolashak international scholarship program graduates on the program’s 30th anniversary in a welcoming address at the jubilee forum on Dec....


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakh-French Ties, Agreements at COP28 and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times presents a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in foreign media. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on the Kazakh-French partnership,...


President Tokayev Donates Over $15,000 to Kazakh Language Development Foundation

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev donated seven million tenge ($15,272) from personal funds to the Qazaq Tili (Kazakh language) Fund to support the Kazakh language development,...


Kazakhstan Introduces Tax Incentives, New Measures to Attract Investments

ASTANA – Tax reforms, protection of intellectual property rights, and subsidies for agricultural producers were discussed at a Dec. 8 meeting of the Council on the Improvement...


Kazakh Government Finalizes Deal with ArcelorMittal for $286 Million

ASTANA – The Kazakh government and ArcelorMittal have completed negotiations for the purchase of all shares of ArcelorMittal Temirtau and ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Aktau by the Kazakh...


Kazakhstan Plans to Switch to Single Time Zone in 2024

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Trade and Integration has put forth a project proposing amendments to the government resolution governing the calculation of time across the...


ICAO TRIP Regional Symposium Kicks Off in Almaty, First Time in Central Asia

ASTANA – The Regional Symposium of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) kicked off in Almaty on Dec. 6, reported the ICAO press...


Kazakhstan Seeks to Obtain Quotas for Peacekeepers, Expand Geography 

ASTANA – The Kazakh Defense Ministry emphasized the country’s interest in obtaining additional quotas for peacekeepers and expanding its participation in the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations...


Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission Marks 30 Years with International Conference 

ASTANA – Astana hosted an international conference on Dec. 7 titled Constitutional Reform and Electoral System to mark the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC)....


Key Kazakh Officials Adress Human Rights Progress at International Conference

ASTANA – Key representatives of government and human rights protection institutions have addressed Kazakhstan’s efforts in implementing human rights and key insights during the international scientific and...


Kazakh Senate’s Young Experts Club Addresses Legal Environment for Creative Industries Development 

ASTANA – The club of young experts under the Senate, an upper chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, analyzed the legal environment and prospects for developing creative industries...


Weekend Highlights in Astana’s Event Calendar

ASTANA — As December unfolds, the Kazakh capital transforms into a magical setting, offering a unique blend of cultural experiences against the backdrop of winter’s charm. Here’s...


Investment Inflow in Kazakhstan Depends on Economic Liberalization, Says Entrepreneur

ASTANA – Kazakhstan needs to continue the liberalization of economy to preserve and increase the inflow of foreign investment, said Afzal Amin, CEO of London Expertise, in...


Kazakhstan-Azerbaijan Cultural Diplomacy Bridges Nations 

ASTANA – The Days of Kazakhstan’s Culture in Azerbaijan were hosted in Baku and ended on Dec. 5. This initiative, aimed at enhancing Kazakh-Azerbaijani relations, was endorsed...


President Tokayev Visits Heriot-Watt University Branch in Aktobe 

ASTANA – As part of a working trip to the Aktobe Region, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the branch of the Heriot-Watt University in the Kazakh city of...