News Digest: Foreign Media on Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum, Kazakh-Swiss Partnership 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...


French Climate Change Project to Launch in Kazakhstan in 2024

LONDON – Agricultural cooperation, water management, and female empowerment are the main objectives of the XCSS Climate Can’t Wait project, scheduled to take place in Kazakhstan next...


Almaty to Host Legendary Asia Dauysy Festival This Month

ASTANA – Asia Dauysy (Voice of Asia) international music festival is returning after an 18-year break to welcome global talents on July 28-30 at the Medeu open-air...


Kazakh Rehabilitation Doctor Gives Children Chance of Brighter Future

ASTANA – Latif Parpiyev, a 35-year-old dedicated children’s rehabilitation doctor, receives an average of 10-12 children with serious diseases every day. His primary focus is on children...


Kazakhstan, Switzerland Review Bilateral Partnership

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu met with Federal Councilor and head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of...


Astana Marks 25 Years, Young City with Rich History and Promising Future

ASTANA – July 6 marks the day when the Supreme Council of Kazakhstan adopted the decree on the transfer of the capital of Kazakhstan, which paved the...


1,000 Athletes, 60 Countries: Electrifying Journey Through Ironman Kazakhstan 

ASTANA – Astana witnessed the fourth edition of Ironman Kazakhstan on July 2. Welcoming over 1,000 participants from 60 countries with Kazakh hospitality, sunshine and perfect weather,...


Astana’s FDI Inflow Hits $14 Billion in 25 Years

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital has attracted more than $14 billion in foreign investments in 25 years, said Akim (Mayor) of Astana, Zhenis Kassymbek, during a July...


Kazakh National Bank Keeps Base Rate at 16.75%

ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan has decided on July 5 to keep the base rate at 16.75% for the fifth time since December last year,...


Kazakh President Highlights Astana’s Potential at Twin Cities Forum

ASTANA – The construction of Astana was one of the most significant events in the history of independent Kazakhstan, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on July 5 during...


Wimbledon 2023: Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina Defeats American Shelby Rogers

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, defending Wimbledon champion, beat Shelby Rogers of America 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 at the start of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships on July 4...


Brussels Energy Club Addresses Clean Energy Transition in Central Asia

LONDON – Brussels Energy Club (BREC) held a first-ever conference on energy security and sustainability in Central Asia on July 4 in the Belgian capital. Four panel...


Celebrating Astana Day: A Spectacular Display of Festivities

ASTANA — The magnificent capital city of Kazakhstan is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a wide array of events and activities that will captivate residents...


Number of SMEs Reaches Two Million in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The number of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Kazakhstan has increased by 23.4% to nearly two million, Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov said...


Kazakhstan, EU Explore Opportunities for Critical Minerals Cooperation

ASTANA – The Kazakh and European Union (EU) business representatives and officials explored the opportunities and challenges related to establishing cooperation in critical raw materials during a...


Kazakh Capital Hosts Bike Event Celebrating Its 25th Anniversary

ASTANA – Astana hosted a bicycle parade, gathering over 400 participants who embarked on a cycling rally covering 25 distances in the run-up to the Kazakh capital’s...


President Tokayev Outlines Kazakhstan’s Priorities as New Chair of SCO

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined priorities of strategic importance under Kazakhstan’s upcoming chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) following the July 4 SCO Summit online,...


Western Kazakhstan Restores Power Supply After Emergency Shutdown

ASTANA – Power supply is currently being restored to the Mangystau Atomic Energy Complex following a power outage across the western regions of Kazakhstan after an emergency...


Oman Launches Direct Flights to Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Muscat, Oman’s capital, hosted the opening ceremony of the launch of direct flight between Muscat and Almaty by Oman’s Salam Air low-cost airline. This is...


Kazakh Government Adopts Plan to Combat Drug Addiction, Trafficking

ASTANA – The government adopted a Comprehensive Plan to Combat Drug Addiction and Drug Trafficking until 2025, wrote State Counselor Erlan Karin on his Telegram channel on...


Kazakhstan Ranks 53rd in Global Passport Power Rank 2023

ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 53rd in the Global Passport Power Rank 2023, according to the index’s latest report. As stated by the report, Kazakh citizens can travel...


Kazakh Filmmaker Malik Zenger Wins Best Director Music Video Award at Cannes World Film Festival 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Malik Zenger won Best Director Music Video Award for “Kogershin” (Pigeon) work at the Cannes World Film Festival, reported the festival’s press service on June...


Kazakhstan’s National Volunteer Network Unleashes Power of Doing Good for Society 

ASTANA – Volunteering in Kazakhstan is gaining momentum and has developed distinctively in each region of the country, taking into account economic and climate conditions. Executive Director...


Kazakhstan Participates at OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Annual Meeting

ASTANA – Vice President of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), Askar Shakirov, outlined Kazakhstan’s position on key issues on the...


Kazakhstan Assumes SCO Chairmanship to Enhance Regional Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to assume the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) from July 2023 to July 2024, following the upcoming online meeting of...


ADB Expert Calls for Strengthening Disaster Risk Protection in Region

ASTANA – As the impacts of climate change continue to escalate, the frequency and intensity of natural hazards are expected to rise, posing greater threats to lives...


Kazakh Parliament Adopts Twenty-Five Laws During First Session of Eighth Convocation 

ASTANA – Yerlan Koshanov, Speaker of the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, outlined priority tasks and major challenges the deputies (MPs) faced during the...


2024 CICA Environmental Conference to Spotlight Regional Challenges 

Environmental sustainability has become a requisite for economic development as well as security advancements. According to various growth model indicators, this is most evident in Asia, which...


Kazakhstan Adopts Plan to Implement Presidential Initiatives, Says State Counselor

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has adopted a plan to implement President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s initiatives outlined in his address at the National Kurultai (congress in Kazakh) on June 16, wrote State...


Astana Opera Premiers Modern Take on Rossini’s “L’Italiana in Algeri”

ASTANA – Astana Opera made a crucial addition to its repertoire with the premiere of Gioachino Rossini’s masterpiece “L’Italiana in Algeri” (The Italian Girl in Algiers) with...