- Thursday, 2 April, 2026
- Almaty 45 °F / 7 °C
- Astana 30 °F / -1 °C
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic aim to explore new opportunities to expand trade, accelerate the launch of the Industrial Trade and Logistics Complex on their...
ASTANA — I grew up in a Russian-speaking environment, but within deeply rooted Kazakh traditions — or at least, that’s how I’ve always felt. From childhood, I...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has designated the Zhambyl district of the Almaty Region as the site for its first nuclear power plant (NPP), according to a government decree,...
ASTANA – The first ever trilateral summit of the presidents of the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan will take place in Khujand on March 31, Deputy Chairman...
ASTANA — In 2025, Kazakhstan and China plan to launch a logistics complex in Almaty, a logistics center in the Moscow Region of Russia, and a terminal...
ASTANA – The Council of the European Union (EU) appointed Eduards Stiprais as Central Asia’s new EU Special Representative (EUSR) on Feb. 24. According to the council’s...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan Garysh Sapary national space company has signed agreements with Mongolia and Congo to develop joint satellites, Kazinform reported on Feb. 24, citing the Ministry...
ASTANA — In the heart of Almaty, British architect Asif Khan has reimagined a Soviet-era cinema into a multifunctional venue for contemporary art and cultural exchange. Set...
ASTANA – Turan tigers Bogdan and Kuma, who arrived from the Netherlands in September 2024, have started mating at the Ile-Balkhash Reserve in Kazakhstan. This marks a...
ASTANA — Since July 2023, Kazakhstan has introduced the Ata Zholy (the path of the ancestors in Kazakh) card for ethnic Kazakhs living abroad, providing simplified entry...
ASTANA – The United Kingdom sees Kazakhstan as a partner in driving sustainable infrastructure growth, with British companies ready to bring their expertise to support the country’s...
ASTANA — The Kazakh capital plans to launch 55 investment projects this year, according to Akim (Mayor) Zhenis Kassymbek. On his Instagram page, Kassymbek discussed ongoing initiatives...
ASTANA — Updating the legal framework took center stage at the regular meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of National Coordinators, chaired by China and...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s permanent delegation to UNESCO participated in events dedicated to the International Mother Language Day at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, annually commemorated worldwide on Feb....
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Nigeria held a business conference in Abuja, aiming to strengthen trade, economic ties and explore strategic partnerships across sectors such as agriculture, digitalization,...
ASTANA – A traveling couple from the United Kingdom, Silke and Kieran, are captivated by Kazakhstan’s diverse nature, vibrant cities and the unmatched hospitality of local people....
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s cities are more than just points on a map; their names carry deep historical, cultural, and linguistic significance. Kyzdarkhan Rysbergen, doctor of philology, sheds...
ASTANA – S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Kazakhstan’s long-term sovereign credit rating at ‘BBB-’ and short-term rating at ‘A-3,’ maintaining a stable outlook despite rising fiscal pressures. ...
ASTANA – A modern visitor center will be opened in the Tuyuk-Su tract, Almaty, the city administration’s press service reported on Feb. 12. The center, estimated to...
ASTANA – Steve Barakatt, the world-renowned composer and pianist, will perform at Astana Opera on March 8 in celebration of International Women’s Day, announced the theatre’s press...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Central State Museum in Almaty unveiled an exhibition on Feb. 20 aimed at promoting the country as the successor of the Golden Horde empire...
ASTANA – This week is packed with thrilling events, from vibrant ballets to exciting hockey matches. Dive into the excitement and enjoy an unforgettable time filled with...
ASTANA – The final of the Sanremo Junior Kazakhstan children’s competition will take place on Feb. 22 in Aktobe, where a grand prix winner will be chosen...
ASTANA – Towering limestone cliffs, endless horizons, and surreal landscapes – Bozzhyra is a sight to behold. Located in the Mangystau Region, this natural wonder is the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s airline Air Astana plans to launch direct flights from Atyrau in the western part of the country to Tbilisi, Georgia, on May 27, reported...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights Kazakhstan-Jordan cooperation, the Middle Corridor, Dimash Qudaibergen’s...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of National Economy submitted a package of amendments to the draft Tax Code to the Mazhilis, a lower house of Parliament, on...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev condemned the unacceptable state of labor safety following the Feb. 17 mine collapse at Kazakhmys corporation in the Ulytau Region, reported Akorda....
ASTANA – Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó outlined plans for deepening economic ties with Kazakhstan in a Feb. 17 interview with Kazinform news...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan is expanding its global transport and transit network by developing new terminals at key international cargo hubs. Projects are underway in countries like Azerbaijan,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov convened a meeting on Feb. 20 to assess the progress on boosting investments in the country’s economy. The meeting’s main...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to increase its aircraft fleet from 104 to 221 by 2030 and expand its international routes from 119 to 200, according to Kazakh...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s civil aviation sector saw notable growth in 2024, with airlines carrying 14.7 million passengers, an 11% increase from the previous year, said Kazakh Deputy...
ASTANA — The Kazakh capital is set to advance urban management with a Smart City project to enhance public safety and operational efficiency. The initiative, backed by...
ASTANA – The banking sectors in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan are expected to remain resilient in 2025, according to an S&P Global Ratings latest report...
ASTANA – Grand Imam of Al-Azhar University Sheikh Ahmed El-Tayeb emphasized Kazakhstan’s significant role in advancing global interreligious dialogue and expressed willingness to continue collaboration, notably in...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is one of the world’s biggest coal producers, along with China, India, the United States, Russia, Australia, and South Africa. The country exports and...
ASTANA – The joint statement adopted on Feb. 19 by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and King Abdullah II Bin Al Hussein emphasized the need to deepen trade and...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited Amman on Feb. 19 to bolster cooperation, trade, and economic relations between Kazakhstan and Jordan. During his meetings with King Abdullah...
ASTANA – There are currently no restrictions on Kazakh oil from the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), and shipments are carried out as scheduled following a massive drone...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s first external sea terminal will open in Poti, Georgia, in April, Kazinform reported on Feb. 18, citing Jibek Joly TV Channel. The $30 million...
ASTANA – China’s East Hope Group (EHG) plans to establish a vertically integrated non-ferrous metals production facility in Kazakhstan, featuring an industrial park, a mining and processing...
ASTANA – Almaty hosted the opening of the First Global Youth Forum of UNESCO Clubs and Associations on Feb. 19, welcoming over 150 participants from nearly 60...
ASTANA – A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the Feb. 17 collapse at the Zhomart mine in the Zhanaarka district of Kazakhstan’s Ulytau Region, which left...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom seek closer cooperation in infrastructure development. Astana hosted the Build Together infrastructure roundtable on Feb. 18, gathering government representatives, investors,...
ASTANA — The Kazakh Foreign Ministry hosted a briefing on Feb. 18 to explain three new visa categories targeting skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and remote workers seeking long-term...
ASTANA – A rock mass collapsed in the Zhomart mine in the Zhanaarka district of Kazakhstan’s Ulytau Region on Feb. 17, killing seven workers, the Emergency Situations...
ASTANA – Almaty is set to introduce new air routes in June to China, including flights to Beijing and Chengdu, following an agreement signed with Air China...
ASTANA – The Kazakh government has approved a visa exemption agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco, allowing citizens of both countries to travel freely without a visa...
ASTANA – In 2016, Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan wore a Kazakh boitumar (traditional jewel and a protective amulet) during the celebration of Jordan’s 70th anniversary...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Iran have taken significant steps to enhance trade ties, with over $90 million in agreements signed during a recent business forum in Tehran,...
ASTANA – Celebrating 15 years since its establishment, the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has evolved into a fully-fledged intergovernmental entity with growing international recognition. As the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Hungary have reached agreements on oil deliveries and collaborative energy projects, including test shipments of Kazakh oil to Hungary and joint efforts in...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan will take further measures to meet its OPEC+ commitments, including cutting production at other oilfields, to offset the January excess, Minister of Energy Almassadam...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu and Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó held talks in Astana on Feb....
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries in 1993, Jordan and Kazakhstan have been working relentlessly under the wise guidance of the leaders of both...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the high level of strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Hungary during a Feb. 17 meeting with Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs...
ASTANA – Kazakh pop star Dimash Qudaibergen and Chinese singer Gong Linna presented a vocal combination of Kazakh and Chinese songs – “Phoenix” and “Karatorgai” – in...
ASTANA – The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) recommends key reforms to enhance Kazakhstan’s carbon regulation system, including the paid allocation of carbon allowances, expanding emissions trading...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Bakayev proposed simplifying business trips with France at a meeting with Patrick Stefanini, the Special Representative of the French Interior...
ASTANA – As the world enters a new phase in the struggle for resources, discussions on the green transition and rare earth metals take center stage. Kazinform...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko discussed ways to develop a strategic partnership with Germany on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Feb....
ASTANA – Kanat Nurtazin is renowned for his unique artistic approach, specializing in intricate carvings and continuously expanding his ambitious 100 Drawing Methods project. To date, he...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s national team earned 20 medals, including four gold, nine silver and seven bronze, to finish fourth in the overall team competition at the 2025...
ASTANA – Kazakh scientist Nurzada Amangeldy is developing a project that will translate sign language into Kazakh using artificial intelligence (AI) in hopes of changing life for...
ASTANA – Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines announced the formation of an exploration joint venture to explore the Chu-Sarysu Copper Basin in Kazakhstan, which is the world’s...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated a selection of articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes topics such as the...
ASTANA – The second week of February is ending, bringing with it the celebration of Valentine’s Day. Feb. 14 is more than just a day of romance...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the newly completed building of the President’s Archive on Feb. 14, which has been relocated from Almaty to the capital in...
ASTANA – As the 2025 Asian Games in Harbin come to a close on Feb. 14, Kazakhstan celebrates impressive achievements on the ice. The men’s hockey team...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is opening its doors wider to digital nomads and remote professionals since the launch of the Neo Nomad Visa in November. In an interview...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko held a series of meetings with representatives of key European Union institutions in Brussels to discuss the prospects for...
ASTANA — The first EU-Central Asia summit, hosted by Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will take place on April 3-4 in Samarkand, with the participation of the leaders...
ASTANA — The Senate, the upper house of the Kazakh Parliament, approved a law granting special status to Turkistan city during a Feb. 13 meeting chaired by...
ASTANA – Swiss Choice Holding will invest in a fish farm project on the Caspian Sea coast, aiming to produce 100 to 600 tons of sturgeon and...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed planned negotiations on Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of stability for Kazakhstan. He made the remarks during the City of Working...
ASTANA – The Bozok State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve presented the first edition of the comic book “Journey of Alikhan and Aikerim” on Feb. 12, reported the...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s proved oil reserves totaled 30 billion barrels as of Jan. 1, according to the United States (U.S.) Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) report, published on...
ASTANA – QazaqGaz national company and PetroChina International have agreed to increase gas supplies to China in 2025, reported QazaqGaz’s press service. The corresponding addendum to the...
ASTANA – The Kazakh government has allocated 2.6 billion tenge (US$5.1 million) from recovered illegally withdrawn assets to build a special social services center in the Abai...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s men’s hockey team defeated China 3-1 in the semi-finals of the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin and will compete for the gold medal...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s net international reserves exceeded $45 billion in January, increasing by 3.29% over the month and by 29.7% over the year, according to statistics from...
Standing on the global stage of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, I was reminded of one powerful truth: change begins at the grassroots level....
ASTANA – The Silkroad Innovation Hub has launched SCALE2US: IT Outsourcing Bootcamp, a new educational program designed to help IT outsourcing companies in Central Eurasia enter the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s transportation sector experienced a 10% growth in 2024 across all modes, reported Trend on Feb. 7. A total of 1.0788 billion tons of cargo...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is preparing to revise its production sharing agreements (PSAs) with major foreign oil companies, securing more favorable terms for the country and meeting domestic...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s strongman Sergey Tsyrulnikov has set a new Guinness World Record by bursting nine hot water bottles in just one minute using only his breath,...
ASTANA – Renewable energy generation reached 6.43% in Kazakhstan in 2024, surpassing its 2025 target a year ahead of schedule. As Kazakhstan pushes ahead with its green...
ASTANA — President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev underscored the stable and positive growth of bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan and emphasized the importance of enhancing their...
ASTANA — The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will develop a comprehensive master plan for the growth and modernization of Kazakhstan’s civil aviation sector by 2050. Kazakh...
ASTANA — In 2024, the number of people leaving Kazakhstan for permanent residence in another country reached its lowest level since the country’s independence, with approximately 12,800...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom continue to expand their bilateral strategic dialogue and cooperation steadily. Having marked a symbolic anniversary on Jan. 19, the 33rd...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting on Feb. 11 to discuss the details of upcoming tax reforms, which include changes to the value-added...
ASTANA – Kazakh Invest national company released a comprehensive report on Feb. 11 detailing its significant achievements in 2024 with a total of $15.7 billion in investments,...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is determining how to utilize 1.35 million euros (US$1.39 million) in funding from the French Development Agency...
ASTANA – A recent wildlife census in Altyn-Emel National Park recorded over 9,000 endangered animals, including 5,500 goitered gazelles, 3,600 kulans, and 190 argali, the Kazakh Ministry...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s tech industry growth presents tremendous opportunities for women to leave their mark, said Ayumi Moore Aoki, the founder and CEO of Women in Tech...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national team had an impressive showing at the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, winning two gold, one silver, and one bronze medal on...
ASTANA – In addition to its wealth of historical monuments that transport visitors to past eras, Kazakhstan is home to a site that tells a different kind...
Kazakhstan is recently gaining attention for its consistent attempt of expanding its direct flight connections to key global destinations. At first glance, this strategy looks like a...
