Switzerland to Demonstrate Solar Panels at EXPO 2017

Switzerland is going to demonstrate its innovative solar panels for the first time at EXPO 2017 in Astana, announced representative of the Swiss national pavilion Philippe Roesle. “We will...


Kazakhstan, Russia Use New Method for Uranium Exploration

The Rosatom press service recently announced that two joint ventures Karatau and Akbastau together with Kazatomprom and Uranium One are working on a unique technique to extract uranium by...


Astana Collects Electronic and Electric Waste

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Energy recently announced a new action to collect electronic and electric waste. From April 15-May 15, capital residents can donate old electronic equipment...


Golovkin Tops Wade, Earns 35th Win, Extends KO Streak to 22

ASTANA – Kazakh boxer and EXPO 2017 ambassador Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin (35 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws, 32 knock outs) completely outperformed, out-powered and dominated U.S. opponent Dominic Wade...


KADEX to Showcase Kazakh Multiple Launch Rocket System

The Petropavlovsk-based Heavy Engineering Plant will present their recent developments at the Fourth International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment KADEX, reported the press service of the Kazakh Ministry...


Astana Arlans Defeat Venezulean Contender, Reach WSB Semifinal

The Astana Arlans boxing club, part of the Astana Presidential Professional Sports Club continues to defend its title in the World Series Boxing (WSB). Two-time WSB Champions Arlans completed...


Lessons of the 13th Eurasian Media Forum

There is no denying that our planet faces many sizeable challenges. The current economic situation is setting new tests for every country. The turmoil in the Middle East is...


Journalist Paul Salopek Continues 21,000-Mile ‘Out of Eden Walk’ in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist and National Geographic Fellow travel writer Paul Salopek set a goal to walk the global trail of first humans who migrated out of...


Spanish FM Visits Astana, Signs Green Bridge Partnership Charter

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs Erlan Idrissov and Spanish acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil discussed trade, the environment and international...


Astana Opera Stages Puccini’s Famous ‘Madame Butterfly’

ASTANA – One of Giacomo Puccini’s greatest operas, “Madame Butterfly,” was staged at the Astana Opera April 15-16 within the framework of the Year of Italian Culture in Kazakhstan....


Why Kazakhstan’s Model of Maintaining Ethnic Diversity Deserves Attention

Our world is getting smaller as modern transport and technology allows people, goods, ideas and conversations to flow faster and more easily. But it is also, sadly, becoming more...


President Briefed on Textile, Pharmaceutical Industries during visit to South Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev was briefed on the work and products of a new factory of Сhimpharm and textile company during a recent working visit to South...


Kazakhstan Supports Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation in Eurasia, Senate Chair Tells Forum

ASTANA – Kazakhstan supports initiatives promoting inter-parliamentary interaction among Eurasian countries, Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Senate Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told the first meeting of speakers of Eurasian countries’ parliaments “Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation...


Kazakhstan, Indonesia to Mark 23rd Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

Kazakhstan and Indonesia. What can be the common ground between these countries? Island and equatorial Indonesia, with a population more than 14 times greater than that of continental Kazakhstan,...


Eurasian Media Forum Discusses Global Problems, Future of European Union, Economy

ASTANA – The April 20-22 Eurasia Media Forum brought together more than 500 international politicians, pundits and journalists to discuss a myriad of international issues. “Globalisation through business, digital...


Country Readies to Celebrate Day of Unity of People of Kazakhstan on May 1

ASTANA – The Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan is to be marked on May 1 with celebrations all over the country. This day is celebrated to...


Israeli Ambassador in Astana: Our Relations Are Based on Mutual Respect

ASTANA – April 10 marked the 24th year of bilateral relations between Israel and Kazakhstan. Israel was among the first nations to recognise Central Asia’s newly-emerged independent countries, including Kazakhstan....


Patrick Twumasi: Sometimes You Have to Overcome Many Difficulties to Get Where You Want

ASTANA – Well-known among the capital’s fans, 21-year-old Ghanaian striker Patrick Twumasi, who plays for the Kazakh Premier League club FC Astana, has more than 10 matches and scored...


New Kazakhstan Military History Museum Offers Display with Items from Swedish Army History

ASTANA – Opened only five months ago, there is not yet a lot on the web about Kazakhstan’s only historic military museum. As it establishes ties and exchanges information...


Survey Shows Kazakh Youth Are Pleased with Their Country and Future

ASTANA – The Friedrich Ebert Foundation (Friedrich Ebert Stiftung or FES) and Research Institute Public Opinion presented a publication called “Youth of Central Asia. Kazakhstan” on April 6-7 in...


World Bank Marks Progress on Salamatty Kazakhstan Programme, Kazakh Official Says

ASTANA – All eight target indicators have been achieved during the implementation of the Salamatty Kazakhstan initiative. Vice Minister of Health and Social Development Alexei Tsoi announced that the...


Italian Violinist Massimo Quarto Performs Around Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Famous Italian maestro Massimo Quarto performed in Astana on April 19, Almaty on April 20 and Aktau on April 23 with a series of concerts dedicated to...


UNESCO Department to Honour 80th Birthday of Kazakh Poet, Anti-Nuclear Activist

ASTANA – The 80th anniversary of great Kazakh poet, writer and anti-nuclear activist Olzhas Suleimenov will be commemorated May 12 with an event at Lev Gumilyov Eurasian National University...


150 Renewable Energy Professionals Gather for Astana Conference

ASTANA – Approximately 150 renewable energy projects developers and representatives of engineering, consulting and advisory companies in the energy sector gathered in Astana April 20-21 for the Kazakhstan Power...


First Islamic Organisation for Food Security Summit Is Progress toward a Better World

In many ways, the fight against global hunger has been one of the great successes of recent decades. According to the UN’s latest Food Insecurity report, the number of...


Eurasian Media Forum Gathers Experts, Politicians to Discuss International Agenda

ASTANA – More than 400 delegates from more than 50 countries and approximately 30 authoritative speakers gathered here for the 13th Eurasian Media Forum (EAMF) on April 21-22. Issues...


Kazakhstan to Host Cutting Edge Mining Industry Competence Centre

ASTANA – McKinsey & Company in collaboration with the Almaty Tech Garden autonomous cluster fund has launched a Mining Industry Competence Centre in Almaty, Kazakhstan.   Being a part...


Bukeikhanov Substantiated Idea of National Statehood Revival, Says Kazakh Secretary of State

ASTANA – Prominent public figure and statesman, scholar, journalist and ethnographer Alikhan Bukeikhanov devoted his vivid and versatile life to liberating and developing the Kazakh nation, said Kazakh Secretary...


ALZHIR Memorial Tells Stories of Soviet Union’s Imprisoned Wives

ASTANA – The Akmola’s Camp for Wives of Traitors of the Motherland (known as ALZHIR for its Russian acronym) museum was founded in 2007 and offers a glimpse of...


Sand Art Centres Find an Audience in Astana

ASTANA – A huge number of courses in art, design and music are offered to urban residents. But there are also classes that people can attend with their child...


Outstanding Kazakh Musicians to Introduce Listeners to Romantic Era

ASTANA – The city’s Congress Hall will host a concert April 27 featuring outstanding Kazakh musicians and international contest winners Dina Mirmanova, Aikerim Yessimkhanova and Daniyar Yessimkhanov. The Magical...


Judo Athletes from 80 Countries to Compete in Stage of World Grand Prix in Almaty

Following the Judo World Championships last August in Astana, Kazakhstan will once again host a major international judo tournament. On May 13-15, Almaty will host the International Judo Federation’s...


Ontustik Invest 2016 Forum Seeks International Investment in South Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The Ontustik Invest 2016 forum is expected to attract 500 people, including representatives of foreign companies, diplomatic missions, international organisations, local businesses, central government and local authorities,...


Kazakh Citizens Hold Numerous Guinness World Records

ASTANA – No doubt most people are familiar with Guinness World Records, the annual reference edition that shows the achievements of people and animals, as well as natural phenomenon....


Kazpost Introduces Project to Give Buildings Their Own Websites

ASTANA – Kazpost, Kazakhstan’s postal service, and BI Group, one of the nation’s largest investment and construction companies, have announced a joint pilot project to design a website for...


EXPO 2017 Delegation Visits APEC Member Countries

ASTANA – A Kazakh delegation headed by EXPO 2017 Commissioner Rapil Zhoshybayev travelled to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore during the first half of April....


OPEC, Other Oil Producers Fail to Reach Agreement on Freezing Output

ASTANA – Seventeen oil producing countries ended six hours of negotiations in Doha, Qatar on April 19 without an agreement over a proposal to freeze output at January 2016...


Kazakhstan to Make Second Appearance in Futsal World Cup

Having won bronze medals at the recent UEFA Futsal Euro, the Kazakhstan national futsal team will soon head to South America. The Brazilian coach Cacau-managed team won a ticket...


Timur Kulibayev Elected Vice-President of Olympic Council of Asia

President of Kazakhstan’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) Timur Kulibayev was elected April 13 Vice-President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). According to the NOC’s press service, his candidacy...


Concert of Traditional Kazakh Songs Honours 25th Anniversary of Closure Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site

ASTANA – A concert to mark the 25th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site was held April 14 in the capital at the National University...


Rental Bike Stations Now Operating Around the City

ASTANA – Stations with bikes for rent have been placed around the city and opened for rental on April 15, according to the akimat (city administration) press service. Last...


Kazakh-Born Model, Entrepreneur Helps Country’s Models Develop Abroad

ASTANA – At 26, Kazakh-born, New York-based Alyona Subbotina is probably one of the hardest working, multifaceted and accomplished yet down-to-earth models and entrepreneurs the country has ever had....


Best for Kids Fund Prepares Orphans for Transition to Post-Orphan Life

ASTANA – The fourth children’s handmade fair held March 12 featured about 220 items crafted from beads, wool, wood, textiles, as well as paintings and books by more than...


More than 3,000 Cyclists Celebrate Start of Cycling Season in Almaty

ASTANA – A massive bicycle race dedicated to the opening of the 2016 cycling season took place April 10 in Almaty. More than 3,000 city residents, guests, professional athletes...


Nazarbayev’s Visit to Tashkent Reconfirms Strong Partnership with Uzbekistan

President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev paid a working visit to Tashkent on April 14-15 where he held fruitful talks with President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov. During the meeting, Nazarbayev...


Nazarbayev Urges Islamic World to Come up with Global Competitive Development Projects

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev paid an official visit to Istanbul, Turkey April 13 to take part in the 13th session of the Islamic Summit Conference. As part...


First Kazakh-Made Rails Used As Construction of Parallel Rail Road Launches to Speed Up Travel between Almaty and Rest of Kazakhstan

ASTANA – President of KTZ, national railway company, Askar Mamin and Almaty regional governor Amandyk Batalov took part in laying the first link of the track panels at the...


Young Entrepreneur Finds Success in Handmade Note Pads

ASTANA – Some businesses are prospering no matter the crises and circumstances. One such small business owner spoke about her handmade notepad workshop that makes a profit even during...


Eurasian Media Forum in Astana to Examine Economics, Int’l Issues and Culture

The global economic crisis, the situation in the Middle East and society’s enslavement by the television and cinema industries will be the main themes of the XIII Eurasian Media...


EXPO 2017 to be at Centre of Movement toward a Greener Planet, Says EXPO Council Chairman

Rector of the Eurasian National University (ENU) Erlan Sydykov was elected in January head of the Public Council of EXPO 2017, comprised of well-known Kazakh and international public figures...