Kazakh Medical Startup Wins Best VerTech Startup 2023 at Global Startup Awards

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Cerebra AI-powered software for early stroke detection and faster and more accurate treatment won Best VerTech Startup 2023 at Global Startup Awards, the world’s...


Kazakh Prime Minister Outlines Tasks to Improve Social and Economic Development

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov outlined the main priorities for this year, focusing on the country’s social and economic development and measures to improve the...


Most Ministers Retain Positions in Newly Formed Government in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev formed the new government with most ministers retaining their positions, according to an April 4 decree published on the President’s official website....


Astana International Forum: Behind Pipelines

The Astana International Forum will take place in the capital of Kazakhstan this June. At this dynamic gathering, energy and climate will be key topics for discussion....


Astana Ballet Theater to Premiere Two Ballet Productions in April

ASTANA – The Astana Ballet theater will premiere two ballet productions in April with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, reported the theater’s press...


Fly Arystan Resumes Flights to Samarkand, Yerevan

ASTANA – Fly Arystan, the Kazakh low-cost airline, plans to launch flights on the Aktau-Yerevan route from May 4, reported the company’s press service. Regular flights will...


Almaty Becomes SCO Cultural and Tourism Capital for 2023-2024

ASTANA – Almaty has become the cultural and tourism capital of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for 2023-2024 after the SCO culture ministers and SCO Deputy Secretary-General...


Astana Hub Startups Win Trip to Silicon Valley at Central Asian Tech Awards

ASTANA – Kazakh IT startups that are part of the Astana Hub international technopark of IT startups were recognized as best in the region at the Central...


Kazakhstan to Cut Oil Production Following Latest OPEC Agreement

ASTANA — Kazakhstan will cut oil production output by 78,000 barrels per day from May, following the latest agreement reached by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries...


Kazakh President Reshuffles Key Government Posts Following Parliamentary Election

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev made several key government appointments on April 3, reported Akorda press service.  The reshuffle comes two weeks after the parliamentary election in...


IAEA Experts Assess Kazakhstan’s Progress in Nuclear Infrastructure Development

ASTANA – International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts stated on April 1 that Kazakhstan has made significant progress in fulfilling the recommendations of the previous Integrated Nuclear...


Kazakhstan Holds First National Awards to Recognize Excellence in TV Series Industry

ASTANA – Kazakhstan held its first-ever national Nauryz awards on March 31, organized by the Kazakh Ministry of Information and Social Development, to recognize excellence in the...


Investments, Reforms Vital for Energy Security in Central Asia, World Bank Officials Say

ASTANA – As energy transition remains a priority for Central Asia, the World Bank is committed to support the region in promoting efficient mechanisms for regional electricity...


Energy Dialogue Between Kazakhstan and Germany Covers Alternative Sources, Deputy Foreign Minister Says

ASTANA – The energy dialogue between Kazakhstan and Germany includes not only traditional but also alternative energy sources, Kazakh Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Roman Vassilenko said...


World Chess Championship Kicks Off in Astana This Friday

ASTANA – Astana will host the FIDE World Chess Championship 2023 from April 7 to May 1, as announced by the International Chess Federation on March 23. ...


Foreign Direct Investment Inflow in Kazakhstan Hits Record High in 2022

ASTANA – The gross foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow in Kazakhstan reached $28 billion in 2022, a record-high in the past ten years, reported the Kazakh Foreign...


Kazakhstan Celebrates 150 Years of Inspirational Revolutionary Amangeldi Imanov

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Amangeldi Imanov, the leader of the 1916 national liberation uprising against the Tsarist rule, who became a symbol...


Kazakhstan’s Tennis Star Elena Rybakina Loses to Veteran Petra Kvitova at Miami Open 2023 Tennis Tournament

ASTANA – A 33-year-old Petra Kvitova from the Czech Republic beat Kazakhstan’s top seed Elena Rybakina, 23, in straight sets 7-6, 6-2 at the Miami Open 2023...


Kazakhstan’s Turan Ethno-Folk Ensemble Begins European Tour with First Performance in Switzerland

ASTANA – Turan, an ethno-folk ensemble from Kazakhstan, is giving concerts in Switzerland, France, Belgium, Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, and Hungary on its 15th anniversary as part of...


Kazakh Prosecutor General’s Office Outlines Measures to Prevent Torture

ASTANA – Nine former law enforcement officers have so far been sentenced to prison for torture, while other legal proceedings are underway in connection to the January...


New Kazakh Parliament Reflects Political Inclusivity and Wider Representation, Say Experts

ASTANA – Following the March 19 parliamentary election, a multiparty parliament has emerged in Kazakhstan, said Tatiana Lipina, a leading expert from the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic...


India’s Relations with Kazakhstan Are of Mutual Benefit

India’s bilateral relations with Kazakhstan, its biggest trading partner in Central Asia and the ninth largest country in the world, have witnessed significant developments in the past...


New Animated Series Tell Story of Prominent Kazakh Composer Kurmangazy

ASTANA – A debut animated series, “Dala Shyrqauy” (The Field Song), produced by Tasqyn Studio, brought to light the story of Kurmangazy, a prominent Kazakh composer and...


Blooming Beauty: Forgotten Facts About Kazakhstan’s Rich Tulip Heritage

ASTANA – Spring manifests itself in many ways, but the blossom of tulips might be among the most welcomed in Kazakhstan, the land where dozens of tulip...


Kazakh Artist Promotes Cultural Identity by Incorporating Traditional Ornaments in Makeup

ASTANA – The trend of using Kazakh ornaments in makeup is becoming increasingly popular, and the women of Kazakhstan are actively promoting it on social media. One...


Country’s First Children Dubbing Studio Opens to Popularize Kazakh Language

ASTANA – A creative initiative of schoolchildren from the town of Ekibastuz in northeastern Kazakhstan to dub popular foreign cartoons into the Kazakh language has secured a...


Otandastar Foundation to Host Summer Camp for Ethnic Kazakh Children Living Abroad

ASTANA – The Otandastar (compatriots) Foundation will host a summer camp for ethnic Kazakh children living abroad in Kazakhstan on July 1-14, the foundation announced on its...


League of Arab States Supports Astana International Forum in June

ASTANA – The League of Arab States (LAS) expressed its interest in participation in the upcoming Astana International Forum (AIF) on June 8-9, said LAS Secretary-General Ahmed...


Snow Leopard, Kazakh Wild Sheep, Bears Caught on Camera in Zhongar-Alatau Mountains

ASTANA – Dozens of camera traps have recorded rare footage of snow leopards, Kazakh argali (mountain sheep), and bears in the Zhongar-Alatau mountains, reported Tabigat National Union...


President Erdogan Extends Gratitude to Kazakhstan for Support, Emergency Assistance After Deadly Earthquake

ASTANA – President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent a letter to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev extending gratitude for the support and emergency assistance provided by Kazakhstan...