Kazakh CEC Accredits Almost 800 International Observers for Parliamentary Election

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) accredited 793 observers from 41 foreign states and 12 international organizations, as the CEC wrapped up accreditation on March 13 at 6...


China Restarts Outbound Travel to 40 Countries, Including Kazakhstan

ASTANA – China is set to resume outbound travel to 40 countries starting from March 15, including to Kazakhstan, reported Kazinform. According to China’s Culture and Tourism Ministry, travel...


Astana Opera to Celebrate 200th Anniversary of Acclaimed Kazakh Composer Kurmangazy

ASTANA – The Astana Opera House will stage a concert to mark the 200th anniversary of famous Kazakh folk composer and virtuoso dombra player Kurmangazy Sagyrbaiuly at its Chamber...


Digital Nomads On the Steppe

In three months, on June 8, the world will gather in Astana for the Astana International Forum. The forum aims to bring people together to “chart a new way...


Kazakhstan-EU Cooperation Developing in All Directions

ASTANA – The European Union and Kazakhstan are strengthening bilateral cooperation opportunities in trade and investment, transport, energy, agriculture, travel, and education, said Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko at...


President Tokayev Outlines Core Tenets of Country’s Social Wellbeing and Economic Development

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined the main pillars in ensuring social and economic development of the country during a March 13 meeting, reported the Akorda press service. Prime...


Pre-Election Debates Gear Up One Week until Parliamentary Election in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – In the run-up to the parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan on March 19, the country’s seven political parties are engaging in a series of pre-election debates to showcase...


Kazakh Senate Adopts Law to Toughen Punishment for Torture and Enhance Human Rights Protection

ASTANA – The Kazakh Senate, an upper chamber of the Parliament, adopted on March 9 amendments to the law on human rights, outlining harsher punishments for torture and ill-treatment...


Top 20 IT Startups from Organization of Turkic States to Get Grants for Training in Silicon Valley

ASTANA – Astana Hub international technopark of IT startups and California-based Draper University signed an agreement on March 10 to allow 20 promising startups from the Organization of Turkic...


Kazakh Businesswomen Promote National Culture in Paris

ASTANA – The Kazakh Embassy in France, together with the Kazakh  Businesswomen community, showcased national culture in Paris as part of an event dedicated to the International Women’s Day...


Egypt and Turkmenistan Launch Flights to Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Egypt’s Air Cairo airline is launching two direct flights a week (on Monday and Friday) between Astana and Sharm El Sheikh, and twice a week between Almaty...


Kazakh Citizens Can Use Digital ID at Polling Stations in Upcoming Parliamentary Election

ASTANA – Kazakh citizens can vote using digital identification documents (IDs), announced the country’s eGov portal on its Instagram page on March 10. “Digital documents are equivalent to paper...


Kazakhstan Expands Political Participation through Parliamentary Quota

A key feature of the current election campaign is the expansion of the quota in party lists and the obligation to comply with it when distributing the mandates. Starting...


Kazakhstan, UN Celebrate Three Decades of Cooperation

ASTANA – Over the past 30 years, Kazakhstan has built up a productive cooperation with the United Nations, being a coherent advocate and active promoter of its ideals and...


Bird Paradise: Akzhayik State Nature Reserve Becomes Popular Tourist Destination in Atyrau Region

ASTANA – The Akzhayik State Nature Reserve is becoming a popular tourist destination in the Atyrau Region located on the territory of 341,000 hectares in the delta of the...


Dimash Kudaibergen’s Music Video Screened in London

ASTANA – Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergen’s music video “The Story of One Sky” was nominated in the Fab Eclectic Mix/Great Eclectic Mix category and screened at the Crystal Palace...


I am Alive Animal Shelter Beacon of Hope for Stray Dogs and Cats in Astana 

ASTANA – In the heart of Astana, there is an animal shelter that has been working tirelessly for the past four years to save and care for stray animals....


Kazakh Yurt Captivates Visitors at ITB Berlin Exhibition

ASTANA – Kazakhstan took part in the ITB Berlin international tourism exhibition on March 7-9 in Germany, where visitors were captivated by a Kazakh yurt, the Ministry of Culture...


Japan and UNDP Provide Drought Forecasting and Prevention Equipment to Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Japanese government have donated computer equipment to the Kazhydromet national hydrometeorological service, which will be integrated into the country’s...


Central Asian Countries and India Reiterate Importance of International Efforts to Support Afghanistan

ASTANA – Central Asian countries and India adopted a joint statement on the importance of coordinating international efforts to foster peace and stability in Afghanistan at a March 7...


Kazakhstan’s Citizens to Be Able to Vote Abroad in 62 Countries

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s citizens will be able to vote in the upcoming parliamentary and local elections on March 19 at 77 polling stations set up at the country’s diplomatic...


Kazakh Legendary Boxer Gennadiy Golovkin Officially Resigns His WBA Middleweight Title

ASTANA – Kazakh boxer Gennadiy Golovkin has formally resigned his world champion position, World Boxing Association (WBA) announced on Twitter on March 10. Former WBA Middleweight Super Champion Golovkin...


Kazakhstan Ready to Share its Digital Government Products with Other Countries

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is ready to join the GovStack initiative, which entails promoting Kazakh-made products in open-source format to other countries, said Kazakh Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and...


Kazakhstan and Canada Explore Cooperation Prospects in Mining and Metallurgy

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan-Canada Business Forum was held in Toronto on March 6, which focused on exploring promising investment opportunities in mining and metallurgy, reported the Kazakh Invest national...


President Tokayev Stresses West Kazakhstan Region’s Potential and Role in Nation’s Development During His Working Visit

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the significant potential of the West Kazakhstan Region and its important role in the nation’s development during his working visit to the region...


Kazakhstan’s Top Students to Participate in Amazon’s Flagship Project

ASTANA – More than 100 top Kazakh students will be the first in the world to work on the OpenSearch Service project, an open-source search and analytics suite, as...


Kazakhstan to Export Over Nine Million Tons of Grain and Flour in 2023

ASTANA – Kazakhstan intends to export 9.4 million tons of grain and flour this year, said Azat Sultanov, director of the agricultural department at the Agriculture Ministry, at a...


Voter Turnout in Kazakhstan’s Upcoming Parliamentary Election Projected at 59 Percent, According to Opinion Poll

ASTANA – The Strategy Center for Social and Political Studies expects a voter turnout of 59 percent in the upcoming parliamentary election on March 19, based on a survey...


National Museum Opens Unique Exhibition of Famous Kazakh Jeweler and Restorer

ASTANA – An exhibition, named Tekti Onerdin Shenberi (Circle of the Noble Art), opened at the National Museum of Kazakhstan on March 3 in Astana, displaying works of a...


Chevron Aims to Increase Oil Production in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Chevron plans to increase oil production to one million barrels per day in Kazakhstan, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth announced at the CERAWeek conference in Houston, United States,...


Kazakh Central Election Commission Accredits 165 International Observers So Far

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has so far accredited 165 international observers from 16 countries and four international organizations for the upcoming parliamentary and maslikhats (local representative...


Kazakh, EU Officials Reaffirm Commitment to Strong Relations in Brussels

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the European Union reconfirmed the importance of maintaining the positive dynamics of the political dialogue to enhance cooperation amid ongoing global turbulence during Kazakh Deputy...


Discover Top Weekend Activities in Astana

ASTANA – Spring has arrived, although the weather in Astana has other ideas. The Astana Times has picked exciting events in our capital to brighten your weekend.  Bloom painting...


Kazakh Government Addresses Gender Equality, Employment, and Women’s Health

ASTANA – Kazakh officials addressed gender equality, employment, and women’s health at a government meeting on March 7, chaired by Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov, reported the government’s press...


Kazakh President Highlights Women’s Contribution to Nation’s Development

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the valuable role of women in the nation’s development at a festive event to mark the International Women’s Day on March 8,...


Kazakh Silkway Transit Railway Carrier Invests $100 Million in New Locomotives

ASTANA – Silkway Transit, a private freight railway carrier in Kazakhstan, invested more than $100 million in new locomotives, reported Kazinform on March 6. By the end of the...


US-Based Global Firepower Ranks Kazakhstan 63rd Among 145 Powers in 2023 Military Strength Ranking

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is ranked 63rd out of 145 countries in the 2023 Military Strength Ranking by Global Firepower review. Global Firepower ranking considers over 60 factors ranging from...


British Trade Envoy Visits Kazakhstan to Intensify Bilateral Ties

ASTANA – The United Kingdom is one of Kazakhstan’s most important strategic partners, said  Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Trade and Integration Serik Zhumangarin during his March 1...


Kazakhstan Outlines Economic Development Model at UN Conference in Doha

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Umarov presented the country’s economic development model at the fifth United Nations (UN) conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in...


ODIHR Publishes Interim Report on Parliamentary Election in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The election observation mission of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) published an interim report on...


Founder of Female-Focused Eco-Startup Committed to Sustainable Lifestyle and Business in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – A five-year nurturing of an environmentally friendly lifestyle led Saniya Arinova, 31, to start her own company providing eco-friendly hygiene products to women, caring not only for...


Kazakh Student Promotes National Board Games through Startup Project

ASTANA – A student of Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU), Ainur Polatova, who promotes national board games, announced plans to present her startup to the French companies, the university’s...


Kazakh Women: The Core of Family and Society

Observed annually on March 8, International Women’s Day is one of the most popular holidays celebrated in Kazakhstan. And while this holiday has some old-fashioned elements, March 8 sends...


UN Implements Over 400 Projects in Kazakhstan in Three Decades

ASTANA – The United Nations (UN) has implemented more than 400 projects in Kazakhstan in the last 30 years, said Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Aibek Smadiyarov during a March...


European Ballet Stars Shine at Freedom Ballet Gala Concert in Astana

ASTANA – Some of the world’s biggest names in ballet from Germany, the Netherlands, Russia, and the United Kingdom took the stage of Astana Ballet theater in the capital...


Strong Cooperation and Market Links Critical for Asian Interconnectivity, Says CICA Secretary General Sarybay

ASTANA – Establishing interconnectivity in Asia requires countries to cooperate closely and form interwoven market linkages at the subregional level, Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building...


Kazakh National Pavilion Opens at Major Mining Exhibition in Canada for First Time

ASTANA – The Kazakh National Pavilion unveiled its doors at the Association of Geologists and Developers of Canada (PDAC) – 2023 exhibition in Toronto, Canada, on March 5, reported...


Japanese Embassy in Kazakhstan Celebrates Traditional Girls’ Festival, Highlights Strong Bilateral Ties

ASTANA – The Japanese Embassy in Kazakhstan showcased the beautiful tradition of decorating and displaying miniature dolls to celebrate the Hinamatsuri girls’ festival on March 3 in Astana. The...


Scholar Presents Book on Fascinating History of Kazakhstan’s Statehood to President Tokayev

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met on March 6 with Mukhit-Ardager Sydyknazarov, director of the Institute of Modern Studies at the Gumilev Eurasian National University, who presented a book...


Kazakhstan, China Bilateral Trade Turnover Increases by One-Third in 2022

ASTANA – In 2022, the trade turnover between Kazakhstan and China reached $24.1 billion, a 34.1 percent rise from the year before, reported Energyprom.kz on March 6, citing the...