- Saturday, 6 December, 2025
- Almaty 41 °F / 5 °C
- Astana 30 °F / -1 °C
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to create six new nature conservation institutions to preserve biodiversity, Kazinform reported on June 23, citing the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. The initiative...
ASTANA – As of early 2024, the average age of Kazakhstan’s population stood at 32.3 years, the Bureau of National Statistics reported on June 24. This marks an increase...
ASTANA – UN Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Sarangoo Radnaaragchaa of Mongolia as the UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan on June 22, the UN press service reported. Radnaaragchaa brings 25...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has attracted $151 billion of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows since gaining independence in 1991, making it a leader in Central Asia, according to the United...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan successfully placed $2.5 billion in sovereign U.S. dollar Eurobonds on June 24, attracting strong interest from foreign investors, the Finance Ministry announced. The issuance included two...
ASTANA – Air Astana resumes flights to the Middle East starting June 25, following a ceasefire in the region. The airline will bypass Iranian airspace, reported its press service....
ASTANA – The Kazakh-French joint venture KATCO, established by global nuclear leader Orano Group and Kazakhstan’s national company Kazatomprom, has announced the completion and surpassing of its environmental obligations,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan observed a significant decline in emigration, with outbound migration reaching its lowest level in decades, according to the Bureau of National Statistics on June 24. In...
ASTANA – European Bank for Reconstruction and Development President Odile Renaud-Basso commended an enduring partnership with Kazakhstan, one built on trust and shared strategic priorities, in an interview with...
ASTANA – Kazakh chess star Bibisara Assaubayeva has become the third woman in history to receive a rare invitation to compete in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, a...
ASTANA — President Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev reiterated Kazakhstan’s commitment to being a reliable and reform‑oriented investment destination, while emphasizing growing opportunities across strategic economic sectors and ongoing efforts to build...
ASTANA – Teach for Qazaqstan, a part of global Teach for All educational movement, celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of 22 teachers on June 21, who completed...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is actively developing its hydrogen energy sector with the support of international partners, including China and Germany, and is exploring the potential to export hydrogen to...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is closely watching developments in the Iran-Israel conflict, with hopes that a peaceful resolution can be reached, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev praised Kazakhstan’s sharp decline in crime over recent years but issued a stark warning about emerging threats that could undermine public safety and national...
ASTANA – A new industrial zone has been launched in the Akmola Region with an expected investment volume exceeding 1.1 trillion tenge (US$2.4 billion). The area aims to become...
ASTANA – Despite women making up nearly half of Kazakhstan’s civil service, their presence in senior leadership roles remains limited, especially in the local governments of the country’s three...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan exported 8.7 million tons of new crop grain from September 2024 to June 18, 2025, which is 58.7% more compared to the same period in 2023-2024,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national oil and gas company KazMunayGas (KMG) transported 83.5 million tons of oil in 2024, exceeding the plan by 8%, or six million tons, and surpassing...
ASTANA – More than 50 Kazakh citizens are still in Iran amid rising regional tensions, according to a statement delivered Monday by Aibek Smadiyarov, a spokesperson of Kazakhstan’s Foreign...
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) President Odile Renaud-Basso on June 23 to discuss cooperation on large-scale infrastructure projects...
ASTANA – Kazakh rhythmic gymnast Akmaral Yerekesheva claimed a historic gold medal at the Junior World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Bulgaria on June 22, marking a first for Kazakhstan...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s tennis player Alexander Bublik claimed a major victory at the ATP 500 Terra Wortmann Open in Halle, Germany, defeating Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in straight sets, 6:3,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan reaffirms its support for the efforts of the international community to stabilize the situation and ensure security in the region and reiterates its call for an...
ASTANA – Comic Con Astana 2025 will host an official stage of the TEKKEN World Tour 2025 (Dojo Series), featuring over 90 players from Kazakhstan and neighboring countries competing...
Ten years ago, countries across Asia and the Pacific united to correct a silent injustice: millions of people were being born and dying without ever being recorded. The launch...
ASTANA — The Kazakh Foreign Ministry released an official statement on June 22 regarding the escalated situation in the Middle East and calls for a swift international agreement to...
Editor’s Note: The Astana Times continues its Forgotten Cities of the Silk Road series, exploring Kazakhstan’s tentative UNESCO World Heritage sites. In this edition, the spotlight falls on Kyshkala—a...
ALMATY – Sozday, a Kazakh independent literary magazine, provides a unique platform for emerging writers and poets, and established names, to share their stories with a broader audience. In...
ASTANA — The Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK) unveiled the second edition of its richly illustrated science-popular book, “Steppe Mammals of Kazakhstan,” at a presentation...
ASTANA – In a recent interview with The Astana Times, Peter Frankopan, a professor of global history at Oxford University, emphasized the importance of reexamining historical narratives and highlighted...
ASTANA – The world’s largest traditional Kazakh women’s headdress, known as the alyp kimeshek, was unveiled on June 17 on the central embankment in Pavlodar, setting a new fashion...
ASTANA – Astana Opera’s principal dancer Bakhtiyar Adamzhan will perform at the top ballet venues this summer and fall, with performances planned in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and China,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has carried out a rapid and extensive operation to evacuate its citizens from Iran amid growing instability in the Middle East. Over several days, Kazakh diplomats...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik, world’s No.45, defeated top-ranked Italy’s Jannik Sinner with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory in the second round of the Halle grass-court tournament on June...
ASTANA – The innovative Kazakh pharmaceutical development Sovetonko has been valued at $160 million by international consultancy London Rate, according to the company’s latest assessment. The drug, created by...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Atomic Energy Agency Deputy Chairs Asset Makhambetov and Vassily Lavrenov held a meeting with Vakis Ramany, senior vice president for new nuclear projects and engineering at...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest features coverage of the China–Central Asia summit, Kazakhstan’s nuclear power...
ASTANA — Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced the temporary suspension of flights between Astana and Abu Dhabi due to the current political situation in the Middle East, on...
ASTANA — Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov met with Li ChunRong, CEO of Malaysian automaker Proton Holdings Berhad, on June 19, to discuss potential collaboration in the automotive...
ASTANA – Unwind this weekend after a busy workweek by visiting engaging exhibitions and sporting events. The Astana Times editorial team has curated a special list of events perfect...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Foreign Ministry welcomed the 2025 cohort of the United Nations Program of Fellowships on Disarmament on June 19 in Astana, who visited Kazakhstan to learn...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the European Union (EU) reaffirmed their commitment to advancing environmental sustainability during the 17th meeting of the Kazakhstan-EU Dialogue Platform, chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s budget deficit reached 3.6 trillion tenge (US$6.9 billion) in 2024, or 2.7% of GDP, Finance Minister Madi Takiyev reported at a June 18 plenary session of...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will receive a loan of 42 billion tenge (US$80.9 million) from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to expand high-speed internet in rural areas, reported...
ASTANA – The Saltanat Light project from Kazakhstan, which uses artificial intelligence to track and visualize domestic violence cases in real-time, won a Silver Lion at the 2025 Cannes...
ASTANA – Amid growing instability in the Middle East, Kazakhstan has evacuated 109 of its citizens from Iran, with 89 individuals transiting through Turkmenistan and 20 through Azerbaijan. The...
ASTANA – The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and the Institute for Development and Diplomacy (IDD) at ADA University have released a joint analytical report outlining prospects for deeper...
ASTANA – Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen performed the Chinese-language song “The Crown” at a ceremonial evening on June 17, as part of the second Central Asia – China summit. ...
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced the decision to donate 1,500 saiga antelopes to China for resettlement in the country’s western regions, supporting efforts to restore the...
