Kazakhstan Creates G4 City Special Economic Zone Intended to Attract $8 Billion in Investment

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has created the G4 City special economic zone (SEZ) in the Almaty Region, seeking to attract nearly 3.7 trillion tenge ($8.1 billion) of investments...


Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan Increase Flight Frequency on Astana-Baku Route

ASTANA – Kazakh low-cost carrier Fly Arystan is set to launch Astana-Baku passenger flights from June 2, the Kazakh Civil Aviation Committee reported on March 16. Flights...


Kazakh Parliament of Eighth Convocation to Convene First Session on March 29

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on March 27 to convene the first session of the Kazakh Parliament of the eighth convocation at 10 a.m....


Astana to Host Next Session of Assembly of People of Kazakhstan in April

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on March 27 to convene the 32nd session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK) on...


Shymbulak Mountain Resort Enters Guinness Book of Records as World’s Highest Night Skiing Slope

ASTANA – Almaty’s Shymbulak mountain resort set the Guinness World record as the world’s highest night skiing slope at an altitude of 3,200 meters above sea level...


Kazakhstan Beats Denmark in EURO 2024 Qualifying

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national football team sensationally beat Denmark 3-2 in the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying match at home on March 26. The Danes led 2:0 at...


Six Parties Elected to Parliament, According to Final Results of Central Election Commission

ASTANA – Six parties were elected to the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, on March 19, out of seven parties that participated in the...


Eight Kazakh Universities Enter 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject

ASTANA – Eight Kazakh universities in 40 disciplines entered the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject, published on March 22 by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, the world’s...


Kazakh Diaspora in UK Organizes Family Activities in British Countryside to Celebrate Nauryz

ASTANA – The UK-based Kazakh diaspora celebrated Nauryz in the city of Woking on March 25. The five-hour indoors and outdoors family festivities in the countryside gathered...


Archaeologists Restore Baikara Temple in North Kazakhstan Region

ASTANA – A restored 7.5-meter-high Scythian-Saka era Baikara mound is set to become a new tourist attraction in the Shal akyn district in northern Kazakhstan, Director of...


Dimash Kudaibergen Releases New Song “Together”

ASTANA – Kazakh famous singer Dimash Kudaibergen released a new song, “Together,” on March 22, calling it a message of love and hope for the current challenging...


Kazakh Ecology Minister Meets with UN Secretary-General

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, Zulfiya Suleimenova, discussed Kazakhstan’s plans for sustainable water resources management with the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, at...


Kazakh Team of 38 Professionals Compete in Abilympics for the First Time

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s finest team of 38 people took part in the 10th International Abilympics competition of professional skills for people with disabilities in the French city...


Taraz Artisans’ Artworks Showcased in United States

ASTANA — Artisans of the Kazakh city of Taraz showcased their artworks in the United States at the invitation of the Kazakh diaspora, reported Kazinform on March...


Kazakhstan on its Way to Oil Supply Diversification

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to diversify its oil supplies and work out alternative routes for delivery of goods in line with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s instructions outlined at...


Kazakh Ecology Minister Outlines Key Principles to Address Water Issues at UN Water Conference

ASTANA – Committed cooperation, harm avoidance, and equitable water usage are the fundamental principles for the countries, Kazakh Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Zulfiya Suleimenova said...


Kazakhstan Taking Steps to Prevent Torture and Protect Human Rights, Says Human Rights Commissioner

ASTANA – The recently enacted law that tightens punishment for torture is an extension of Kazakhstan’s ongoing legal reforms directed to combat the deliberate targeting of civilians...


Nauryz Is Reflection of New Kazakhstan, Says President Tokayev

ASTANA – The Nauryz holiday has marked a new political milestone in the development of Kazakhstan, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev while attending events celebrating the occasion, the...


Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan Receives Air Transport Award in Canada

ASTANA – The Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan received the Air Transport News (ATN) Corporate Award, recognizing the transition to new civil aviation management, at the Global Connectivity...


Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies Comments on Preliminary Results of Parliamentary Election

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) held an expert meeting on March 20 to discuss the preliminary results of the country’s parliamentary election, expected...


Kazakhstan and UN Mark 31 Years of Partnership

Kazakhstan became a member of the United Nations on March 2, 1992. In 31 years, Kazakhstan has gone from joining the organization to chairing a session of...


Kazakhstan Can Preserve Aral Sea Ecosystem Stability with Support of International Partners, Expert Says

ASTANA – Last month, Italian capital Rome hosted the seventh EU–Central Asia High-Level Conference, which Kazakhstan chaired. One of the areas of cooperation between the EU and...


Top Five Unique Libraries in Kazakhstan

ASTANA — With the rise of digital technology, libraries have become more than just a repository of books but also a hub for learning and innovation. Years...


Kazakhstan’s Muslims Prepare for Celebration of Holy Month of Ramadan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Muslims are preparing to mark the Holy Month of Ramadan, which will begin on March 23 and end on April 20, said the Spiritual...


Kazakhstan’s Election Offered Voters Increased Choice, Some Limitations Remain, OSCE Observers Say

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s March 19 parliamentary election offered increased choice for voters, though some limits on the exercise of fundamental freedoms and participation remain, said international observers...


Cultural Events to Celebrate Nauryz This Long Weekend

ASTANA — The end of March is not only the start of flowering trees but also the arrival of an important holiday, Nauryz. Kazakh people, as well...


American Student in Almaty Hails Nauryz with Famous Kazakh “Kara Zhorga” Tune (Video)

ASTANA — A video of an American student Ria Edberg performing on her dombra “Kara Zhorga,” a famous Kazakh kui for one of the oldest folk dances,...


Kazakhstan Сelebrates Nauryz and Three Days of Festivities

ASTANA – Kazakh people across the country are preparing to celebrate Nauryz on March 22, along with their Central Asian neighbors, Iranian and Turkic ethnicities and the...


Central Election Commission Announces Preliminary Election Results: Six Parties Elected to Parliament

ASTANA – Six parties have been elected to the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of the Kazakh parliament, according to the preliminary results announced by the Central Election...


Voters Abroad: Expectations of Kazakhs from New Parliament

ASTANA – Kazakh citizens abroad had the opportunity to vote in Kazkahstan’s parliamentary election at 77 polling stations opened by diplomatic missions of Kazakhstan in 62 countries....