Riders Conquer 850-Kilometer Challenge in Great Steppe Race

ASTANA – The ninth leg of the Great Steppe Race marathon, featuring 12 teams covering a total distance of 850 kilometers, commenced on Sept. 14, reported the...


Astana to Host Industrial Exhibition This Month

ASTANA – Innoprom Kazakhstan 2023, an industrial exhibition, is set to take place at the EXPO International Exhibition Center in Astana on Sept.25-27, spokesperson of the Kazakh...


Eurasian Film Market Highlights Rise of Kazakh Cinema

ASTANA – The Kazakh film industry is on the rise, according to production companies who presented their films at the first international Eurasian Film Market that took...


Kazakhstan Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Multifaceted Cooperation With Central Asia

ASTANA – Kazakhstan remains steadfast in its commitment to strategic, multifaceted cooperation with all Central Asian countries, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the fifth Consultative Meeting of...


Thailand Eases Entry Requirements for Kazakh Citizens

ASTANA – Thailand is set to introduce temporary visa-free travel for Kazakh citizens from Sept. 25 to Feb. 29 next year, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign...


Astana Hosts 14th National Delphic Games This Week

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital hosts the 14th National Delphic Games titled Silk Way Creative Games from Sept. 13 to 17, the National Delphic Committee announced on...


SCO Secretariat Hosts Kazakhstan’s Culture Day

ASTANA – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretariat hosted Kazakhstan’s Culture Day on Sept. 13 as part of the country’s chairmanship of the SCO for 2023-2024 in...


Kazakhstan Showcases Its Trade Opportunities at Hong Kong’s Belt and Road Summit

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration, Arman Shakkaliyev, presented Kazakhstan’s trade opportunities at the eighth Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong on Sept. 13,...


Kazakhstan is Active International Player and Regional Leader, Says Top MEP

ASTANA – A delegation of the members of the European Parliament led by David McAllister, chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), visited Kazakhstan and the...


Central Asian Foreign Ministers Meet Ahead of Fifth Consultative Meeting of Heads of State

ASTANA – Foreign Ministers of Central Asian states gathered in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Sept. 13 to review the draft agenda of the fifth Consultative Meeting of the...


Crime Rate in Kazakhstan Declines by 15.2%

ASTANA – The crime rate in Kazakhstan has fallen by 15.2 % from 116,101 to 98,454 cases, the Prosecutor General’s Office reported on Sept. 14. The most...


Kazakh President Explores Prospects with Foreign Businesses

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with business leaders of China and Qatar to discuss prospects for partnership on Sept. 13, a day after he met with...


Achieving Peaceful Co-Existence through Recognition of Religious Diversity: Unique Experience of Kazakhstan

Rapid advancements in science, technology, and artificial intelligence have fundamentally transformed both our practical and intellectual lives. Religion, too, has been affected by these changes. Traditionally, it...


Astana’s Weekend Lineup: A Feast of Entertainment for All Tastes

ASTANA — The dynamic capital of Kazakhstan is gearing up for an exhilarating weekend filled with events catering to diverse interests. Whether you are a music aficionado,...


Kazakhstan Chess Federation Announces Rebranding, Launches Nationwide Tournament

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Chess Federation (KCF) announced its major rebranding with an updated corporate identity, strategic concept, and a new logo reflecting the heritage of Kazakh...


Kazakhstan’s Economy Grows Nearly 5% from January to August

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy expanded by 4.9% in January-August, including a 4.4% growth in the real sector and a 4.8% increase in the service sector, Deputy Minister...


Kazakhstan Hosts UN Military Observer Training For First Time  

ASTANA – Kazakhstan serves as a training base for the United Nations military observers for the first time, hosting pilot courses for Kazakh service members at the...


Kazakhstan Opens Silkroad Innovation Hub Office to Promote Regional Startups  

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is opening the Silkroad Innovation Hub representative office on Sept. 15 to support and promote startups from Central Asian and Turkic states. The announcement...


Kazakh Invest Presents Investment Opportunities for American Business

ASTANA – Kazakh Invest national company released an article on Sept. 11, presenting investment opportunities in Kazakhstan and encouraging U.S. business to explore new areas of cooperation...


President Tokayev Urges New Model of Dialogue Between State and Businesses

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for a completely new model of relations between the state and businesses as he addressed the country’s business leaders on...


Kazakhstan Organizes International Media Contest Ahead of Fifth World Nomad Games

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has announced its first-ever Alaman international media contest among journalists covering national sports, dedicated to the upcoming fifth World Nomad Games 2024, according to...


Kazakhstan’s Enduring Legacy: From Nuclear Test Site to Leader in Disarmament

Thirty-two years ago (Aug. 29, 1991), the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site was permanently closed by a presidential decree in Kazakhstan, then a part of the Soviet Union,...


Briefing in Astana Assesses Kazakhstan’s Progress on 2030 SDG Agenda

ASTANA – A briefing took place on Sept. 12 in Astana to evaluate Kazakhstan’s progress in fulfilling its commitment to the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda led by...


Kitap Fest Almaty Promotes Open-Mindness, Celebrates National Literature

ASTANA – Almaty hosted the annual Kitap Fest Almaty book festival on Sept. 9, offering a platform for individuals who cherish creativity and talent, reported the festival’s...


Kazakh Invest Designates Engineering Industry as Kazakhstan’s Promising Investment Opportunity

ASTANA – Kazakh Invest national company published an article on Sept. 8, presenting Kazakhstan as an attractive destination for investors in the engineering industry, one of the...


Kazakh Chess Team Secures Silver Medal at FIDE World Women’s Championship 2023

ASTANA – Having reached the final of the International Chess Federation World Women’s Team Championship (FIDE WWTC) 2023 for the first time, Kazakh chess players took the...


Kazakhstan Plans to Launch Direct Flights from Aktau and Shymkent to Türkiye

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to open new air routes to Türkiye, including from the cities of Aktau and Shymkent, Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat...


China, Central Asia Export Over 80% of Goods to Europe Through Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Over 80% of goods from China and Central Asia are currently exported to Europe through Kazakhstan, Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar said at...


Kazakhstan and Türkiye Explore New Opportunities for Bilateral Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with Türkiye’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan on Sept. 11 to discuss ways to...


First University Center for Sustainable Development Opens in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The first Center for Sustainable Development opened in Kazakhstan’s Satbayev University on Sept. 6 in Almaty, reported the university’s press service. The opening ceremony took...