Mobile App Helps Expand Kazakh E-Government Services

The Kazakh government is now able to provide services in electronic form and through a mobile app meant to reduce the time and documents related to those services, announced...


Kazakh Company to Create Probiotic Based On Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus

ASTANA – Kazakh National Agency for Technological Development has allocated a 4 million tenge (US$11,788) grant to Biostem Company to develop a medicine based on bifidobacterium and lactobacillus, reported...


In New York, Kazakh FM Promotes Security Initiatives, Discusses UNSC Role

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov participated in the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, taking part in the opening session...


Days of Astana in Moscow Celebrates Modern, Traditional Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Days of Astana, marking the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s independence, were held Sept. 19-20 in Moscow. The best works of Kazakh craftsmen, filmmakers, modern...


Int’l Experts Gather in Astana to Help Design Capital’s Public Transportation System

ASTANA – The world’s leading experts in the development of public transport systems will gather in Astana Sept. 25-26 to help design the capital’s transportation systems for decades to...


Pokemon GO Like Mobile Game App to Launch in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – A free mobile application similar to the worldwide known Pokemon GO game – “Urban corners: green energy in Astana” was recently presented in the capital in advance...


Kazakh Ballet Dancer Hits New Heights in National Dance Contest

ASTANA – Astana Opera House principal soloist Bakhtiyar Adamzhan won the Grand Prix at Astana’s International Ballet Competition, held Sept.10–17. Adamzhan has been on something of a tear recently,...


HeartStitch and Nazarbayev University Open Innovative Medical Production Facility

ASTANA – Nazarbayev University and the HeartStitch company opened a “clean room” for the production of medical devices in Astana Sept. 20. The company is one of the first...


Jewish Community in Kazakhstan Celebrates Torah Scroll Introduction

The twelfth Torah scroll introduction ceremony in Kazakhstan was called a holiday and a celebration of the peace, friendship and respect that prevail in the country and in its...


Father Wladyslaw Bukowinsky Becomes First Person Beatified in Kazakhstan

When Pope Francis prayed for peace in Gabon, asking for the rejection of all violence, he also mentioned the beatification of Father Wladyslav Bukowinsky. The Holy Mass on the...


Kazkommertsbank Becomes Exclusive Acquirer of Diners Club Cards in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Diners Club International and Kazakhstan’s largest private bank, Kazkommertsbank, are launching the Diners Club Card business in Kazakhstan, according to a press statement issued Sept. 15. The...


Astana’s National Centre for Biotechnology Pushing the Country toward Scientific Innovation

ASTANA – The development of biotechnology is among Kazakhstan’s priorities. discussed creating an innovative economy, using new technologies and enhancing the competitiveness of Kazakhstan’s biotechnology industry in his recent...


Almaty Celebrates 1,000th Birthday

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s former capital and current financial centre, Almaty, is celebrating its 1,000-year anniversary with gala concerts and a number of other events organised by the city administration....


Kazakh Officer Appointed Commander at MINURSO

ASTANA – Kazakh Lieutenant Colonel Askar Kozhagaliev has been appointed a commander of the UN Mission in Western Sahara (MINURSO), reported the press office of Ministry of Defence of...


Gennady Golovkin, Mike Tyson Expected to Visit EXPO 2017

ASTANA – Gennady Golovkin and Mike Tyson are expected to come to Astana for a professional boxing event and WBC Convention during the international exhibition EXPO 2017. The Astana EXPO...


Kazakhstan Wins Two Medals in Rio Paralympics, Finishes 58th

ASTANA – Kazakhstan won one gold, one silver and placed 58th in total medals out of 168 countries at the Paralympics Games, which ended Sept. 18. Kazakh swimmer Zulfiya...


Europe and Kazakhstan: A Trade Link Made in Heaven

Is Kazakhstan part of Europe? A rhetorical question with no hard and quick answer. Geographically, about 14 percent of the republic’s territory is in Eastern Europe. But even that...


Shaping Holds its Niche in Exploding Fitness Market

ASTANA – With many Western fitness programmes and fancy private fitness franchises in major cities of the country, the once much in vogue practice of shaping gymnastics has stiff...


President Nazarbayev Congratulates Almaty on Millennial Anniversary

ASTANA – During his working visit to the former capital of Kazakhstan, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulated the Kazakh people on the millennial anniversary of Almaty city. “This...


Monument of Gratitude to Kazakh People to Open in Shymkent

ASTANA – A monument of gratitude titled “Kazak Elіne Myn Algys” (“A Thousand Thanks to the Kazakh People”) initiated by the ethno-cultural centres of the South Kazakhstan region is...


Introducing Time-Restricted Deposits Will Help Stabilise Local Banks, says National Bank Head

The head of the National Bank of Kazakhstan Daniyar Akishev suggested introducing irrevocable deposits for Kazakh citizens during a recent session of the government with the participation of President...


More Seminars on Innovations and New Technologies to Be Held for Farmers

Approximately 10,000 farmers will learn about new technologies and effective ways to lead an agricultural business during seminars organised by the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs. Nearly 700 seminars...


Kazakh President Directs Banks to Eliminate Bad Debts

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev recently ordered the government and National Bank of Kazakhstan to get rid of so called “bad” debts. “We have learned from the bad...


Kazakh President Says CIS Should Stimulate Economic Growth

President Nursultan Nazarbayev attended the Sept. 16 25th jubilee summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. In his remarks to his counterparts from other CIS...


Kazakh Economy Experiences Inflow of Foreign Investments

ASTANA – National Bank of Kazakhstan Chairman Daniyar Akishev announced the total amount of foreign investments in the Kazakh economy during the current year so far was $5.7 billion....


FM Idrissov Briefs BIE Chief about Attracting International Participants to EXPO 2017

ASTANA – Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov briefed International Exhibitions Bureau (BIE) Secretary General Vicente Loscertales Sept. 14 on the results of attracting international participants to EXPO 2017. To date,...


Kazakhstan to Increase Gas Production By 2020

Kazakhstan’s annual gas production will reach 65 billion cubic metres by 2020, said Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev at the Energy of the Future forum in Astana....


Tribute to Frank Sinatra, Edith Piaf Performed in Astana

ASTANA – The capital’s KazMedia Centre hosted a musical performance “Happy People Sing” Sept. 17 dedicated to the 100th birthdays of the late Frank Sinatra and Edith Piaf. The...


President Discusses Creation of Astana Int’l Financial Centre with Finance Minister of Hong Kong

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Financial Secretary of Hong Kong John Tsang recently discussed cooperation in the framework of the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC). “Your experience...


Emergency and Disaster Risk Reduction Centre Opens in Almaty

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan jointly opened Sept. 14 the Emergency and Disaster Risk Reduction Centre (EDRRC) in Almaty. Kazakh Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Yuriy Ilyin, Kyrgyz State Secretary of...


World Skills Kazakhstan-2016 Competition Opens in Astana

The World Skills Kazakhstan-2016 competition organised by the Kazakh Ministry of Education and Science and Kasipkor national holding officially opened Sept. 12 in Astana. World Skills is an international...


Kazakh Universities Enter World’s Top Universities

ASTANA – QS World University Rankings, designed to help prospective students choose the school to continue their education, presented its rankings of the best universities in the world. Al-Farabi...


Zhambyl Artist to Build Sculpture in Taraz as Symbol of Unity and Friendship among Nations

ASTANA – Dom Druzhby, the new House of Friendship of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan of Zhambyl region in Taraz, will soon be decorated with an artistic...


Multinational Chamber Orchestra Wins Audience’s Heart with Virtuosity and Mastery

ASTANA – The Sion Festival, held Aug. 19-Sept. 4 in the Valais Canton in Switzerland, featured a concert by the Young Eurasian Soloists (YES) chamber orchestra. The appearance at...


Aktau Northern Port Now an International Port

ASTANA – Aktau’s new northern seaport officially became an international port when an Iranian ship was loaded with Kazakh metal and grain there. “This is the first Iranian ship...


New Drawing by Kazakh Street Artists Appears in Moscow

ASTANA – New work by Kazakh street artist Pasha Cas has appeared in Moscow’s city centre. The drawing, a collaboration by Cas and artist Pavel Mokich, adorns a substation...


Kazakhstan’s Economy to Return to Growth in 2017, Says Latest S&P Global Outlook

ASTANA – S&P Global has affirmed Kazakhstan’s rating at ‘BBB-/A-3,’ according to a press release from Sept. 9. The outlook on long-term ratings remains negative. The agency also projects...


New Joint Project on Afghanistan Highlights Kazakhstan’s Effort on Int’l Development Assistance

On Jan. 1, 2017, Kazakhstan will take its place on the United Nations Security Council. It is a symbol of how far this country has come since independence and...


Aktau Seaport Reaches Record Shipping to Iran

ASTANA – In August, the Aktau port increased its shipping by 50 percent over previous years, reported the press service of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ). In particular, 159,000 tonnes...


Kazakhstan Loses 0:1 to Argentine in FIFA Futsal World Cup Opener in Colombia

ASTANA – Kazakhstan lost to Argentina 0:1 Sept. 12 in the first round of the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup 2016 in Colombia. The match marked the second time...


Atyrau Entrepreneur Volunteers Several Years at Ambulance Station

ASTANA – Medical emergencies, panic, nightlong rides with an ambulance; one must have stamina and a strong mind for things like that. A humble and kind-hearted entrepreneur from Atyrau...


American Publisher to Release Collection of Poems by Kazakh Poet Aigerim Tazhi

ASTANA – The manuscript of the book “An Astounded World: Selected Poems” written by young Kazakh poet Aigerim Tazhi in translation of famous American poet, literary translator and co-director...


Almaty Enthusiasts Unite Authorities, Urban Activists to Make Comfortable Cities

ASTANA – Almaty hosted the first open meeting of the School of City Solutions for activists and entrepreneurs initiated by the City Solutions project and Strelka Institute for Media,...


Stronger Legal Framework, Abolishing Visa Regime Priorities for Macedonia, Ambassador Says

Ambassador Ilija Psaltirov has spent almost two years in Astana representing the Republic of Macedonia. Recently, he and his staff organised numerous events throughout Kazakhstan to celebrate the 25th...


Kazakh National Academy of Choreography Opens in Astana

ASTANA – The back-to-school season in the capital was marked with a major event Aug. 31 – the opening of the new multi-level academy of choreography. It is the...


British Scientist Discusses Recent Earthquake Research in Kazakhstan, Tien Shan Mountains

ASTANA – In 1716, a city in modern China and areas of ​​Balkhash and Zaisan lakes were destroyed as a result of a devastating earthquake that supposedly occurred in...


Nazarov Fired from Barys, Kazakhstan’s National Team

ASTANA – Hockey Club Barys recently terminated early the contract of head coach Andrey Nazarov. The team suffered three straight away losses at the start of a regular season...


President Congratulates Kazakhs on Holy Qurban Ait

President Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulated all Kazakhs on Islamic holiday Qurban Ait (Eid al-Adha) and visited the Hazrat Sultan Mosque in Astana Sept. 12, the press service of the Akorda...


Swimmer Zulfiya Gabdullina Wins Kazakhstan’s Paralympic Gold Medal

ASTANA – Swimmer Zulfiya Gabdullina became the first Kazakh Paralympian to win gold Sept. 8 when she won the women’s 100 m freestyle at the Summer Paralympic Games in Rio...


Nazarbayev Visits Samarkand, Pays Tribute to Late Uzbek President

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev visited Samarkand, Uzbekistan Sept. 12 to pay tribute to the memory of the recently deceased Uzbek President Islam Karimov, reported the press office...