Foreign Tourist Arrivals Triple in Kazakhstan 

ASTANA – The hotels in Kazakhstan welcomed nearly 250,000 foreign nationals from June 1 to July 23, which is over three times more than in the same...


Astana Hosts Conference on Initiatives to Combat Human Trafficking

ASTANA – A conference titled Strengthening National and International Partnerships to Combat Trafficking in Persons, dedicated to the World Day against Trafficking in Persons observed on July...


Kazakhstan Advocates Uniting International Efforts to Assist Afghanistan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is advocating to combine international efforts to assist Afghanistan and address the country’s complex humanitarian crisis, said Kazakh First Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Umarov...


Kazakhstan, Qatar Expand Number of Flights Between Cities

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Qatar have signed a memorandum to expand the number of flights from seven to 14 a week on the routes Astana-Doha and Almaty-Doha,...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Trans-Caspian International Trade Route, Kazakhstan-EU Ties and More

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...


Astana Offers Unforgettable Weekend of Arts, Sports and Music  

ASTANA — The bustling capital of Kazakhstan is set to host various events this weekend, catering to diverse interests and passions. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a...


Kazakhstan Receives Formal Invitation to Paris Olympics 2024

ASTANA – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) invited Kazakhstan’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) to participate in the 33rd Summer Olympic Games 2024 in Paris, Sports.kz reported on...


US Students Learn Kazakh Culture Through Abai’s Works

ASTANA – The Jibek Joly TV channel published news about U.S. students who visited Astana to explore the Kazakh language, culture and traditions in July. Mason Maltby,...


Kazakhstan to Decide on Construction of Nuclear Power Plant After Public Hearings  

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to hold public hearings and government consultations with experts on the construction of a nuclear power plant (NPP), said Minister of Energy Almasadam...


Kazakhstan’s Football Team Begins European Season with Sensational Win Over Swiss Basel 

BASEL – Kazakhstan’s football team Tobol defeated FC Basel (3:1) in the first leg of the second qualifying round as part of the Union of European Football...


Kazakh Aviation Administration Addresses Security, Passenger Facilitation in International Air Transportation

ASTANA – The Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan (AAK) held a regular meeting of the interdepartmental commission on July 26 to address the facilitation of formalities in international...


Kazakh Financial Monitoring Agency Returns Over $211 Million in Illegally Obtained Assets

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Financial Monitoring Agency has returned nearly 94 billion tenge ($211.3 million) in illegally obtained assets and damages since the beginning of the year, said...


Kazakh Scientist Develops Projects Based on Quantum Realm 

ASTANA – Kazakh doctor and scientist, Mukhit Kulmaganbetov, who joined the Discrimination of Quantum States team through the Human Eye research project at the Centre for Eye...


Kazakh Government Signs Investment Contracts Worth $4.9 Billion in 18 Years

ASTANA – The Kazakh Investment Committee signed 1,438 investment contracts worth 2.2 trillion tenge ($4.9 billion) between 2005 and June this year, including 216 with the provision...


Kazakhstan’s Ruslan Kurbanov Wins Bronze Medal at Fencing World Championships, First for Nation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ruslan Kurbanov, 31, won a bronze medal at the Fencing World Championships, which takes place on July 22-30 in Milan, reported Kazakh National Olympic...


Digitalization, Modernization of Kazakh Border Checkpoints Increases Capacity 

ASTANA – An electronic queue system, introduced at the Kazakh border checkpoints, is streamlining and ensuring transparency in the movement of goods and transports, said Yeldos Saudabayev,...


World Bank Predicts Climate-Related Impact on Socio-Economic Development of Central Asia 

ASTANA – Central Asia is facing significant challenges due to climate change, including melting glaciers, precipitation variability, water scarcity, energy safety issues, and climate-related migration. This will...


Kazakhstan Reiterates Willingness to Cooperate with BRICS on Security Matters

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is ready for dialogue and cooperation with the BRICS countries in cybersecurity matters, said Kazakh Ambassador to South Africa Yerkin Akhinzhanov at a July...


Renowned Kazakh, Foreign Musicians to Perform at Alem Saz Music Festival This Fall

ASTANA – The Alem Saz International Music Festival, which will take place on Sept. 27- Oct. 3 in Astana, will bring together musicians from eight countries, reported...


Kazakh Athletes Win Ten Medals at ISSF World Shooting Championship

ASTANA – Kazakh athletes secured four gold, four silver, and two bronze medals at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Shooting Championship Juniors held from July...


Kazakh Defense Minister Briefs President Tokayev on Strengthening National Defense

ASTANA – Kazakh Defense Minister Ruslan Zhaksylykov briefed President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the outcomes of the work in the first half of 2023 and the steps taken...


Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company Reveals Cause of Emergency Shutdown

ASTANA – Excessive wear and tear of the generation equipment caused an emergency shutdown at a large unit of the Mangystau Atomic Energy Complex (MAEC) on July...


Kazakh President Condemns Quran Burnings as Unacceptable Provocations

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev considers the acts of burning the Quran in several countries of Northern Europe as unacceptable provocations aimed at escalating tension...


Kazakhstan Increases Rail Freight Transportation to China by 37% This Year

ASTANA – Kazakhstan shipped 8.3 million tons of cargo to China by rail in the first six months of 2023, 37% more than in the same period...


National Museum of Kazakhstan Sees Record-Breaking Visitor Numbers Since Start of 2023

ASTANA – Some 310,000 people have visited the National Museum of Kazakhstan since the beginning of this year, a record number considering 330,000 visitors recorded for the...


CPC to Increase Oil Pumping Volume Up to 81.5 Million Tons Yearly

ASTANA – The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) is set to increase the volume of oil pumping up to 81.5 million tons per year within the CPC Debottlenecking...


Kazakh Government Approves Action Plan to Combat Shadow Economy

ASTANA – Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov signed a decree on approval of the comprehensive action plan to combat the shadow economy for 2023-2025, the Prime Minister’s press...


Turkic World Media Platform Opens Office in Baku

ASTANA – Turkic World, the first joint media platform of the Turkic countries, has opened its office in Baku on July 24, reported the Turkic World. In his...


Central Asia’s Transport Revolution: Role of EU in Shaping Future

Central Asia, strategically located between Europe and Asia, holds immense potential for trade and economic development. However, the region faces significant challenges in transport infrastructure and connectivity. ...


Kazakhstan’s New Vehicle Sales See 60% Growth in January-June

ASTANA – The Kazakh car industry witnessed a 60.2% increase in new car sales in the first half of the year, reported the Association of Kazakhstan Auto...