Kazakhstan, South Korea Implement Five New Investment Projects Worth $1.5 Billion

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and South Korea are currently implementing five projects worth $1.5 billion and considering 25 more promising projects worth nearly $500 million, said Kazakh Prime...


Saken Seifullin: Resonant Advocate for Kazakhstan’s Quest for Self-Governance

ASTANA – Saken Seifullin, the founder of modern Kazakh literature, renowned poet, writer and politician, was among those who advocated for the establishment of a republic as...


Alash Orda: Reflecting Foundations of Kazakh Statehood

ASTANA – Republic Day is a time to celebrate statehood and honor the role of the Alash (Kazakh intelligentsia) movement in shaping the nation’s destiny during the...


Kazakhstan’s Republic Day: Milestone for Independence and Sovereignty

ASTANA – Kazakhstan celebrates Republic Day on Oct. 25, a remarkable event that remembers the establishment of an independent and sovereign state. It commemorates the adoption of...


Central Asia and EU Strengthen Ties at Historic Ministerial Meeting

ASTANA – The 19th Central Asia – European Union Ministerial Meeting was held in Luxembourg on Oct. 23, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. For the...


President Tokayev Reiterates Kazakhstan’s Support for WHO

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is committed to supporting the World Health Organization (WHO) activities, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at an Oct. 23 meeting with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom...


President Tokayev’s Republic Day Speech Unveils Nation’s Vision, Says State Counselor Karin

ASTANA — State Counselor Erlan Karin shared insights into the most significant ideological highlights from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s speech on the eve of Republic Day, shedding light...


Kazakh President Congratulates Citizens on Republic Day

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated citizens on Republic Day, the country’s major holiday celebrated on Oct. 25 every year, reported the Akorda press service....


Kazakh Capital Welcomes WHO’s 73rd Session Shaping Health Priorities

ASTANA – Astana hosts the 73rd session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Europe on Oct.24-26, where the health agenda for the forthcoming years...


Kazakhstan’s Tennis Players Take Over ATP 200

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s tennis player Alexander Bublik defeated France’s Arthur Fils with a 6-4, 6-4 victory, securing his third ATP Tour title at the European Open in...


Kazakh Citizens Reflect on Country’s Development Ahead of Republic Day

ASTANA – The Declaration on the State Sovereignty of the Kazakh SSR (Soviet Socialist Republic), which was adopted on Oct. 25, 1990, marked a significant turning point...


KazISS Expert Discusses Political, Social, Cultural Significance of Republic Day in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – On the eve of Republic Day in Kazakhstan on Oct. 25, Iskander Akylbayev, the chief research officer at the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS),...


Global Primary Health Care Conference 2023: High-Level Panel Session Calls for Action

ASTANA – The inaugural high-level panel session of the global conference on primary health care policy and practice convened in Astana on Oct. 23. It underscored the...


Kazakhstan is Shining Beacon in Primary Health Care, Says Top WHO Official

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital is hosting an international conference on Oct. 23, which celebrates the 45th anniversary of the Alma Ata Declaration and the fifth anniversary...


Almaty, Astana Residents to Enjoy Theater Premieres, Festive Concerts, Sports Events to Mark Republic Day

ASTANA –  This year, the Kazakh capital will hold more than 200 cultural, educational, sports, and social events to celebrate the Republic Day on Oct. 25, reported...


Kazakhstan, WHO, UNICEF Open Global Primary Health Care Conference in Astana

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge delivered remarks at...


Republic Day in Kazakhstan Reflects Nation’s Journey to Peace

ASTANA — Kazakhstan celebrates Republic Day on Oct. 25, commemorating its sovereignty and resilience. In over three decades, the country made remarkable strides in its economic development...


Kazakh Athletes Win Four Medals as Asian Para Games Kicks Off in Hangzhou

ASTANA – The fourth Asian Para Games kicked off in Hangzhou on Oct. 22 with 131 Kazakh athletes participating in 14 sports, reported the Ministry of Tourism...


Kazakhstan Plans to Launch 170 Investment Projects Worth $2 Billion Until Year End

ASTANA – This year, Kazakhstan plans to launch 170 more projects worth 1 trillion tenge (US$2 billion) in investments, reported the Prime Minister’s press office on Oct....


Kazakh Textile Artistry on Display at Asia Now Fair in Paris

ASTANA – The Fabric of Time: Three Generations of Kazakh Art exhibition, featuring contemporary works by Kazakh artists, took place at the Asia Now Fair in Paris...


Kazakhstan Reports Increase in Karatau Red Book Argali Population (Video)

ASTANA —This year’s autumn count has brought positive news for conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts. The Karatau argali, an endemic species of the reserve, has witnessed a population...


Katon-Karagai Enters Green Destinations Top 100 Stories List 2023

ASTANA – The Green Destinations Top 100 Stories list included the Katon-Karagai State National Natural Park this year, the first location from Kazakhstan to enter the tally,...


Almaty Aport Apples to Gain International Recognition as Kazakh Brand

ASTANA – The Almaty Region Apple Growers Association (ARAGA) is preparing the necessary paperwork to secure international geographical indication registration for Almaty Aport apples as a unique...


Kazakhstan’s First Participation in Contemporary Istanbul Fair Reveals International Demand for Kazakh Art 

ASTANA – This year, Kazakhstan participated in Contemporary Istanbul, Türkiye’s premier annual art fair, for the first time. Its 18th edition, which was held from Sept. 26...


Kazakhstan to Become Central Asia’s Pioneer in Proton Therapy for Cancer Treatment

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital will open a new National Research Oncology Center (NROC) equipped with state-of-the-art technology next year, reported the Prime Minister’s press service on...


Youth Wing of Amanat Party Launches Nationwide Campaign to Protect Kazakhstan’s Heritage from Vandalism

ASTANA —Under the powerful slogan – No to vandalism! – the youth wing Zhastar Rukhy (Youth spirit) of the Amanat party has embarked on a significant nationwide...


Kazakhstan to Ratify Tokyo Convention to Enhance Higher Education Integration in Asia-Pacific

ASTANA – Kazakhstan aims to ratify the Asia-Pacific Regional Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education, commonly called the Tokyo Convention. The initiative aims to...


Kazakh Boxer Janibek Alimkhanuly Tops The Ring’s Middleweight Ratings, Replaces Legendary Gennadiy Golovkin

ASTANA – American boxing magazine The Ring updated its middleweight ratings, with Kazakhstan’s Janibek Alimkhanuly claiming the top spot, Sports.kz reported on Oct. 20. The ranking excluded...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakh President’s Official Visit to China

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles...


Kazakhstan, EU Show Robust Political Commitment to Enhance Cooperation

ASTANA – Amid unprecedented geopolitical tensions, Kazakhstan and the European Union (EU) show solid political will to intensify their cooperation, Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko said...