Gifted Soloists from Three Countries Perform Bach Concert

ASTANA – Famous French, Russian and Swiss musicians presented “The Tone of Bach,” a vivid and exciting concert highlighting the work of one of the most brilliant composers in...


The Spirit of Tengri Project to be Presented in Hungary Seeks to Unite Turkic World

ASTANA – Creators of the largest international festival of modern ethnic music in Central Asia, The Spirit of Tengri, will soon present their project at a kurultai (assembly) in...


25th Anniversary of the Semipalatinsk Closure To Be Marked in Environment of Nuclear Danger, Progress

As we have underlined on many occasions, we are living in deeply uncertain times. Our world faces complex challenges and threats that put at risk all we have achieved...


Two Gold, One Silver for Team Kazakhstan on Rio Olympics Day Five

RIO DE JANEIRO – Kazakhstan won the country’s first ever Olympic gold medal in swimming as well as a second gold and a silver in weightlifting on day five...


Kazakhstan’s Role in Restoring Turkish-Russian Ties Demonstrates Int’l Community’s Trust

Our world moves at an ever-faster pace.  Such is the speed of change that what would once have been a year’s history – both good and bad – now...


Examination of Aktobe Burial Mound Reveals New Foundings of Sarmatian Period

The Halyk Kazynasy Research Studies Institute of the Kazakh National Museum is now executing archaeological research on more than a dozen sites across the country which belong to different...


Canadian Ambassador in Astana Seeks to Broaden Bilateral Relationship

ASTANA – Ambassador of Canada to Kazakhstan Shawn Steil shared in an Aug. 5 interview with The Astana Times thoughts on cooperation, bilateral trade and cultural similarities between the...


ATOM Project Calls for Moment of Silence on August 29, 25th Anniversary of Closure of Nuclear Test Site

ASTANA – The ATOM Project (Abolish Testing: Our Mission) is calling for a moment of silence on August 29, the UN International Day against Nuclear Tests, to honour all...


Astana Eliminated from UEFA Champions League Qualification in Late Drama with Celtic

ASTANA – FC Astana was eliminated from the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round following a 1:2 defeat in the dying minutes of their return leg match against Celtic...


Team Kazakhstan Begins Participation in Olympic Games in Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO – On Aug. 5, a delegation of athletes and officials of Kazakhstan took part in the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games at the legendary...


Kazakh Judokas, Weightlifter Win Nation’s First Medals at Rio Olympics

RIO DE JANEIRO – On Aug. 6, the first day of competitions at the Summer Olympics in Rio, Team Kazakhstan won its first medals, namely two of them. Both...


Independence of Regions Key to Kazakh Economic Stability, Future

In July and August 2016, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov has been checking on facilities throughout the country related to the Nurly Zhol infrastructure development programme. Effective management...


Actor Explains Challenge of Playing the President, His Love of Movies

ASTANA – Actor Nurlan Alimzhanov, who played Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev in the epic about the President’s life and has won Kazakhstan’s Zhas Tulpar award, discussed his cinema career...


Turkey to Take Part in EXPO 2017

ASTANA – Turkey will present the country’s best developments in the field of alternative energy sources at EXPO 2017 in Astana, announced the official web site of the national...


Capital Circus Manager Explains Process Behind Performances

ASTANA – Last December, the Capital Circus marked its 10th anniversary. In its short life, it has become the leading circus in the country. This comes as no surprise,...


Homemade Preserves Keep Their Place on Pantry Shelves

ASTANA – As the winter gets closer, many housewives in Kazakhstan start making preserves with vegetables and berries. Pickled vegetables and homemade jams became part of traditional cuisine many...


Moscow Hosts Street Photo Exhibition Dedicated to Kazakhstan

The Kazakh Embassy to Russia and the National Geographic Russia magazine organised a Kazakhstan – Land of the Great Steppe street photo exhibition, reported the press service of the...


Kazakh National Bank Issues Commemorative Coins

On July 29, the Kazakh National Bank issued new special 500 tenge (US$1.43) coins made of gold and silver, as well as 100 tenge (US$0.29) coins made of nickel...


Kazakh Government Launches Satellite Navigation Software

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s state bodies are now using satellite navigation software to better manage logistics, according to the press service of the National Agency for Technological Development. National company...


Consistent Efforts Needed to Tackle Terrorism

It is a sign of how dangerous our world seems to have become that every time we look at the daily news, we are relieved if we learn there...


10-Year-Old Amir Makhmet Sets New Record for Non-Stop Push-Ups

World record holder among children and four times champion of Kazakhstan’s Record Book for push-ups and the longest time in an abdominal position Amir Makhmet recently set a new...


Air Company Awards Plane to Children’s Centre

In early June, the Kazakh airline company Air Control announced the winner of the competition for the best use of the decommissioned aircraft was the Children’s Scientific and Educational...


Capital’s Hotel Scene Develops, Awaits for EXPO Tourists

ASTANA – EXPO 2017 organisers announced recently that 24 hotels and four hostels will be constructed to accommodate visitors for next year’s three months long event. “We have worked...


Nazarbayev Visits Turkey, Meets with Erdogan

ASTANA ­– President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed bilateral cooperation and international issues Aug. 6 in Ankara, the Akorda press service reported. “Turkey is one...


Annoyed by Borat Questions, Kazakh Student Creates Award-Winning Film

ASTANA – “Welcome to Almaty,” a three-minute, 27-second short film by Almaty-born Anton Alfimenko, 20, received a Best Travel Film nomination in April at the Global Short Film Awards...


Online Service Benefits From Being First on the Market

ASTANA – In a recent interview with The Astana Times, Aviata.kz co-founder and development director Alexey Li talked about the evolution of the Almaty-based online service for airplane tickets,...


Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Starts Final Stage of Transformation Programme

ASTANA – Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), the national railway company, announced the start of projects within the business transformation programme for 2016-2019 and its plans to finish establishing a...


Manhattan’s Lexington Avenue W Hotel Unveils De Luxe Suite with Yurt

ASTANA – Glamping or ‘glamour camping’ (the movement of camping for people who really don’t like to camp) has come to the middle of Manhattan with the “Extreme Wow...


Korgalzhyn Reserve Getaway: Breathtaking Scenery, Birdwatching and Wildlife

ASTANA – If weekend trips to the Burabai resort have become routine and you’re seeking new thrills and adventures, perhaps going to the Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve could do...


Pavlodar Plant Signs 300 Million Euro Deal for Aluminium Supply

ASTANA – The Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), a leading diversified natural resources company, and VTB Group have entered into a strategically important deal in the amount of 300 million...


Kazakh Filmmakers to Produce Movie Dedicated to WWII Soldiers’ Courage

ASTANA – The creators of the British – Kazakh feature film with the working title “Flags over Berlin” announced a teaser will be released in September. The three-minute trailer,...


Washington C5+1 Ministerial Meeting Launches Five Projects Worth $15 Million

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs Erlan Idrissov took part in the second meeting of foreign ministers of Central Asia and the United States in the C5+1 format...


Nine Tourism Projects to be Constructed in Mangystau Region

ASTANA – The Mangystau Region coordination council has approved nine projects in the tourism industry for 658 million tenge (US$1.85 million), reported lada.kz. In total, 900 million tenge (US$2.54...


Online Resource for Farmers Launches in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The National Chamber of Entrepreneurs Atameken held a presentation of the Fermers.kz website with options available for the convenience of farmers July 29-31 in the capital. The...


Discover Astana with Panoramic Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tours

ASTANA – Astana Sightseeing Tours Co. has introduced double-decker buses equipped with sound systems in four languages – Kazakh, Russian, English and Chinese. A special closed route measuring more...


Filming of Comedy About Men in a World of Women Begins in Astana

ASTANA – Filming of the feature-length comedy “Vse iz-za Muzhikov” (“All Because of Men”), a story about a world of women and the three guys who are left in...


Shymkent Couple Wins 2016 Super Sprint Triathlon Astana

ASTANA – Around 200 people took part in the Super Sprint Triathlon Astana 2016 in the capital’s Central Park on July 31, according to the akimat’s (city administration) press...


African Band Spreading Beats and Vibe throughout Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The African band Kilimanjaro is becoming popular in Kazakhstan for its originality, dedication and, as one of its members said, “consistency, stability, hard work and the good...


Kazakhstan Signs Paris Climate Change Agreement

NEW YORK – Kazakhstan has signed the Paris Climate Change Agreement. Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov signed the document which was adopted at the December COP21 summit on...


New Astana’s Mayor Becomes Closer to Capital’s Residents

ASTANA – Asset Issekeshev, named mayor of the Kazakh capital June 21, has been well accepted by its residents due to his work and decisions that show how far...


Why Buying Housing with Samruk Kazyna’s Real Estate Fund Makes More Sense

ASTANA – For the 25-year-old nation, the idea of renting is so alien that residents easily get dragged – as it first might look from the foreigner’s point of...


Jaxaliyeva: Never Too Late to Find Your Passion

ASTANA – Twenty-six-year-old Kazakh golfer Jamila Jaxaliyeva was quickly named “truly one a kind” after her successful tournament performance at the 2015 Ladies European Tour. Yet she sees her...


Astana Draws Celtic at Home in UEFA Champions League

ASTANA – In the third qualifying round of the Champions League, FC Astana drew 1:1 at home against Celtic FC. This was their first match in a two-leg confrontation....


Couple in Poland Wear Kazakh National Costumes for Wedding

ASTANA – Agnieszka Słomian and Tomasz Mazurek wore Kazakh national costumes for their wedding in Poland out of respect for the country that has become native to them. “A...


New GPS Security System Made in Kazakhstan Draws International Attention

The Mongoose GPS-security system, invented by Kazakh citizen Evgeny Shcherbatov has recevied attention in the U.S.,  and an order from the Autism Society San Francisco, reported the press service...


EAEU Members States Work on Creation of Common Drugs Market

In order to establish a common market in drugs of the Eurasian Economic Union planned for 2016-2018, it was decided to develop 67 new regulations. The corresponding list of...


Two More Policemen Dead Following Attacks in Almaty

ASTANA – The press service of Almaty’s Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has announced that two policemen who were injured in the July 18 shooting spree in Almaty by...


Spacecraft Assembly and Testing Complex to be Built in Astana

ASTANA – Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Bakhytzhan Sagintayev paid a visit July 26 to the capital’s National Space Centre. Minister for Investment and Development Zhenis Kassymbek reported about...


Gammy Adventure Rope Park Opens in Astana’s Central Park

ASTANA – Gammy Adventure Rope Park is the spot for thrill seekers – a new type of entertainment with various routes and levels of complexity for adults and children....


Polish Village in Kazakhstan – Unique Place of Ethnic Friendship

ASTANA – Yasnaya Polyana is a unique centre of strengthening friendship between Kazakhstan peoples, as the village is distinguished by the fact that 80 percent of its habitants are...