Affordable Housing 2020 Begins Accepting Applications

ASTANA – Providing young families with a place to live is one of the tenets of the Affordable Housing 2020 programme. The programme began accepting applications at Centres for...


Officials Discuss Establishing Almaty and EEU Financial Centres

ASTANA – Prime Minister Karim Massimov of Kazakhstan held a government meeting on social and economic development in Kazakhstan on June 2. According to the report from the Prime...


Children across Kazakhstan Celebrate Their Special Day

Children’s Day was celebrated in Kazakhstan on June 1 and around 500 events for more than 3 million children were held around the country over the weekend, reported the...


Kazakh, International Cancer Specialists Discuss Latest Treatments in Almaty

ALMATY – After a 13-year hiatus, the Congress of Oncologists and Radiologists of Kazakhstan was held for the fifth time on April 29-30 in Almaty, gathering representatives of international...


‘Golden Princess’ Reveals Her Ancient Secrets

WEST KAZAKHSTAN REGION – The “Golden Princess” or Altyn Hanshaiym found in West Kazakhstan’s Terektin District in 2012 has now been confirmed as one of the oldest tombs discovered...


Kazakhstan’s Religious Worlds: a Path of Coexistence

“Human beings have only three virtues: the burning heart, the bright mind – and creative will.” Abai Kunanbayev. Kazakh poet (1845-1904), Book of Words (47). No prosperity in a...


Kazakh Officials Seek Public Administration Tips in Budapest

Representatives of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of Kazakhstan participated in the 22nd annual conference of the Network of Institutes and Schools of Public Administration in...


Gov’t, Consortium Set to Improve Management of Kashagan Oil Field

ASTANA – By this September, a new operator will be created for the development of Kazakhstan’s Kashagan oil field, said Kazakh Minister of Oil and Gas Uzakbai Karabalin at...


Astana Rider Fabio Aru Captures Bronze at Giro D’Italia

Winner of the 15th stage of theGirod’Italia,23-year-old Fabio Aru of the Astana Team finished third overall in the prestigious race. The winner of the172 km final stage (21) of...


Ualiev Sport Complex Finds Itself in Demand

AKMOLA REGION – The Ualiev Sport Complex with modern European equipment was opened in Schuchinsk in the summer of 2013. Since then it has been a venue for major...


Blogger Raises Awareness for Handicapped in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Addressing the needs of Kazakhstan’s disabled population has become one of the biggest and more prominent domestic issues in the country in recent years. After decades of...


Genetically Modified Cotton Key to Competitive Agricultural Sector, Says Research Institute Director

SOUTH KAZAKHSTAN REGION – Agriculture is one of Kazakhstan’s priority economic sectors for the coming decades. General Director of the Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Cotton Growing Ibadullah Umbetayev...


Kazakh Apples Get a Taste of Technology

ALMATY – The Raimbek Group’s new orchards are an example of the successful transition of Kazakhstan’s agricultural sector and its pursuit to embrace new technology because of the many...


Global Figure Skating Stars Perform with Denis Ten in Astana

Olympic and world figure skating champions participated in Denis Ten’s show titled, Denis and Friends: Olympic Energy took part on May 29 and 30 in Almaty and on June...


German Entrepreneurs Seek Partnerships in West Kazakhstan

Consul General of Germany to Kazakhstan Michael Grau visited Uralsk on May 28 with a delegation of German businessmen to tour several local leading enterprises in hopes of finding...


Kazakh Pilots Begin Training at Finnish Aviation School

Twelve Kazakh student pilots have been selected to take part in a training programme at Finland’s Patria Flight Training Centre, through which they may earn commercial pilot’s licenses and...


Kazakhstan, Argentina sign visa-free regime agreement, support each other at UN

ASTANA – The foreign ministers of Kazakhstan and Argentina signed a visa-free regime agreement on May 30 in Astana, another in a series of deals with Latin American countries...


Kazakh-Language Resources Donated to Astana Children

ASTANA – On the eve of International Children’s Day, the State Language Development Foundation donated Kazakh-language books and CDs to children from new kindergarten No. 76. According to the...


National Academy of Choreography to Open in 2016 in EXPO Complex

ASTANA – Astana’s new National Academy of Choreography will open in April 2016, announced Minister of Culture of Kazakhstan Arystanbek Mukhamediuly at a Central Communications Service (CCS) media briefing...


Astana Hosts Conference on Civil Service Organised with EU Support

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Agencyfor Civil Service Affairs andAcademy of Public Administrationunder the President of Kazakhstan,in cooperation with the EU-fundedproject, “Civil Service Reform andModernisation of the Governmentof Kazakhstan,” and the...


Australian Duo Bikes across Eurasia for Charitable Cause, Stop in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Two Australian cyclists, Dan Rule, 26, a sports coach and sport developer from Creswick, Victoria, and Jess Mumford, 26, a science teacher from Murwillumbah, New South Wales,...


National Museum to Open on Astana Day

ASTANA – Minister of Culture of Kazakhstan Arystanbek Mukhamediuly reported that the new National Museum in Astana will open on July 6, Astana Day, at a May 27 Central...


Kazakhstan, Belarus and Russia Sign Historic Treaty Creating Eurasian Economic Union

ASTANA – The leaders of Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus met in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on May 29 to sign the treaty establishing the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), a...


Integration without insinuations: Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister says Eurasian Economic Union to become “an international organisation of regional economic integration”

On May 29, 2014 in Astana the presidentsof Kazakhstan, Belarus and Russia will sign a Treaty on the establishment of the Eurasian Economic Union. Thus, the idea of the...


To Meet Challenges, Social Security Systems Need to Be Proactive

Social security is a key factor for ensuring the sustainable economic development of any nation, and Kazakhstan is no exception. To discuss the current trends in providing social security...


World Anti-Crisis Conference Creates Meaningful Dialogue on Global Challenges

The World Anti-Crisis Plan Concept was approved during the second World Anti-Crisis Conference(WAC) held May 22 as part of the seventh Astana Economic Forum. The plan was approved after...


Albania Wants Kazakh Tourists, Investors, Prime Minister Says

Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama praised the “dynamic and forward-looking” society he discovered on his working visit to Astana on May 24-25 and invited tourists and investors from...


Azimkhan: al-Farabi Was a Symbol of the Islamic Golden Age

In recent years, our society has become more interested in history as a basis for national identity. According to professor and expert on Islamic philosophy and culture Dr. Anel...


Fabio Aru of Astana Pro Team Wins Giro d’Italia’s 15th Stage

Italian Fabio Aru of Astana Pro Team won the 15th stage oftheprestigious Girod’Italiabicycle race on May 25. Aru, who is now fourth overall and a serious contender, attacked in...


Malaysian PM Visits Astana, Advances Economic Ties

ASTANA – Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak paid an official visit to Astana on May 22-24 to enhance bilateral ties in various fields. Although diplomatic relations were...


National news in brief

Kazakhstannamedone of the main streets in the capital, Astana, after the late King Hussein Bin Talal of Jordan on May 19. The move to name a key road after...


Nazarbayev Calls on Countries to Follow G-Global Principles, Maximise Economic Development

ASTANA – President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan delivered the keynote address to the international seventh Astana Economic Forum on May 23. In his address to more than 3,000 international...


Shakeev, Bisengaliyev perform new works with London Symphony Orchestra

Songwriter and composer Erkesh Shakeev and violinist Marat Bisengaliyev introduced their new joint music project with the London Symphony Orchestra on May 19 in Almaty. “The album recording started...


Almaty 2017 Universiade Preparations Praised by FISU President

International University Sports Federation (FISU) President Claude-Louis Gallien recently praised Kazakhstan’s progress in preparing for the Universiade in Almaty 2017. The official’s comments came following the presentation of a...


Kazakhstan’s Top Tennis Players Seek Roland Garros Success

Five tennis players from Kazakhstan have travelled to France to seek success at Roland Garros tournament, one of the four Grand Slams events of the year, held from May...


External news in brief

Kazakhstan welcomed the holding of the presidential election in Ukraine on May 25 which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Astana said “ensured the expression of the will of...


Economic news in bief

Kazakhstan has the potential to be a leader in the development of corporate social responsibility in Central Asia said Mari-Lou Dupont, representative of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and...


New Agreement Between EBRD, Kazakhstan Will See EBRD, Other Institutions Direct $2.7 Billion into Economy

The government of Kazakhstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed an agreement to engage the EBRD and other international financial institutions to direct $2.7...


Business news in brief

Most foreign investments goes to the extraction sector, Director General of the Centre for the Development of Trade Policy of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Economy and Budget Planning Ruslan Sultanov...


Public Perception Largely Positive for Eurasian Integration, Says Panel

ASTANA, May 22 – The presidents of Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus are expected to sign a treaty on the establishment of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) here on May...


Quality Product Opens New Markets for “Made in Atyrau” Label

ATYRAU – The quality products of the Chevron-owned Atyrau Polyethylene Pipe Plant (APPP) and the Atyrau Valve Plant (AVP) are now available to Russian consumers. APPP and AVP plant...


New Book by Olzhas Suleimenov Presents New Etymological Method

The new book by Olzhas Suleimenov, “Code of the Word,” was recently presented in Almaty in an event organised by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Education and Science. “Code of the...


Hyatt Regency Hotel to Open in Almaty in 2017

ASTANA – Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced on May 14 that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Turkey’s Tavros Investment Holding to open a new Hyatt...


EXPO 2017 Preparations Are in Full Swing

The Astana EXPO 2017 National Company is on the threshold of important events, including a June ceremony in which Kazakhstan will receive the International Specialised Exhibition (BIE) flag, the...


Kurmangazy Conservatory Performs at Beijing Modern Music Festival

Almaty’s Kurmangazy Conservatory Choir and choir rector and People’s Artist of Kazakhstan Zhaniya Aubakirova performed at the Beijing Modern Music Festival (BMMF) 2014, along with performers and composers of...


Kazakh ‘Karate Kid’ Brings Home European Kyokunshinkai Title

ASTANA – Fifteen-year-old Temirlan Zhanibekov of Astana won gold at the Kyokunshinkai European Championships held in Bulgaria on May 22. Kyokushinkai or kyokushin is a type of full-contact karate....


Tourism Concept Seeks to Attract Neighbours, Create Tourism Clusters

ASTANA – As Kazakhstan works to diversify its economy, the development of tourism has become a national priority. Chairman of the Tourism Industry Committee of the Ministry of Industry...


Strategies to Reach Full Employment Discussed at World Anti-Crisis Conference in Astana

ASTANA – The hypothesis that the developed world may have to get used to perpetually low nominal interest rates and financial bubbles in order to reach full employment was...


EBRD, National Bank to Make $1 Billion Available for Local Loans

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the National Bank of Kazakhstan have signed two agreements that will allow the EBRD to source up to $1 billion...


New Bike Lanes Proposed for Almaty

ALMATY – Bicycle lanes are to be built in Almaty, following the suggestions of Dutch experts engaged in a project to improve the city’s traffic infrastructure. The draft bicycle...