- Saturday, 17 October, 2026
- Almaty 57 °F / 14 °C
- Astana 50 °F / 10 °C
ALMATY – Oil production at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oil field was temporarily reduced after an operational disruption at one of the facilities operated by Tengizchevroil (TCO) on May...
ASTANA – Summer is officially kicking off, bringing a vibrant wave of events across Astana and Almaty. From concerts and live music to art exhibitions and football...
ASTANA – Centuries before modern borders took shape across Eurasia, Kipchak nomads from the Kazakh steppe played a role in the rise of medieval Georgia, a little-known...
ALMATY – Luxembourg-based cargo carrier Cargolux, one of the world’s largest freight airlines, will resume operations in Kazakhstan on June 1, with plans to operate up to...
ASTANA — More than 150 Kazakhstan’s peacekeepers are operating in increasingly complex security environments, facing asymmetric conflicts, blurred front lines and evolving threats that were difficult to...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates are accelerating economic cooperation after Kazakh exports to the Gulf nation jumped 42.1% in the first quarter of 2026...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global and regional media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights Kazakhstan’s international partnerships, the rising...
ASTANA – The role of artificial intelligence and digital technologies took center stage in President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s remarks at the plenary session of the fifth Eurasian Economic...
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Russia Vladimir Putin adopted a joint statement on May 28 outlining seven key pillars of bilateral friendship...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Russia have signed an agreement outlining the main terms of cooperation and financing for the construction of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant, a...
BANGKOK – Kazakhstan is seeking to expand its trade footprint in Southeast Asia through broader participation in regional food and consumer goods markets, as Kazakh products are...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President Vladimir Putin signed a joint declaration titled On the Seven Principles of Friendship and Good Neighborliness Between Kazakhstan and Russia...
ASTANA – Fans of Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen gathered in Times Square to celebrate the artist’s 32nd birthday, lighting up iconic LED screens in the heart of...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is strengthening its position as a key energy and transit hub in Eurasia through expanded gas cooperation with Russia, focusing on infrastructure modernization, regional...
ALMATY – On May 28, Kazakhstan commemorates the birthday of Yestai Berkimbayev — the legendary akyn (improvisational poet), singer and composer whose music became an enduring part...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to nuclear safety, non-proliferation, and the peaceful use...
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said trade between Kazakhstan and China reached a record $49 billion as he met with Chairman of the Standing Committee of the...
ASTANA – Media accreditation is now open for the International IT Forum AI & Digital Bridge 2026, to be held on Oct. 1-3. The deadline for applications...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to transform Alatau into a regional technology and investment hub under a newly adopted special legal regime that will give the city broader...
The month-long 11th Review Conference to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty concluded without a consensus-based outcome document on May 22, continuing the weight of two prior “failed” attempts...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan is intensifying efforts to develop tourism as a strategic sector of the economy, with officials highlighting the need for modern, environmentally responsible infrastructure and...
ASTANA – Kazakh cycling legend Alexander Vinokurov took part in a ceremonial ride of the opening stage course of the 2026 Vuelta a España in Monaco, joining...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national railway operator is expanding rail lines, ports and cargo capacity as companies seek more reliable land routes between China and Europe amid escalating...
ASTANA – Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet has announced the launch of new direct flights from Almaty to Hanoi and Prague, marking the airline’s entry into the European...
ASTANA – Construction has officially begun on the Eurasian Integrated Green Copper Industry Plant in the Aktobe Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on May 25, a $100 million...
ALMATY – Kazakh government has approved the construction of a 32.5 billion tenge (US$71 million) full-cycle biopharmaceutical plant in the Alatau Special Economic Zone as part of...
ASTANA— “Appaq, the Qypshaq Daughter” premiered at Astana Opera on May 21–22, reflecting a large-scale addition to the country’s modern operatic repertoire. Dedicated to the 35th anniversary...
BANGKOK – Government officials and business leaders from Kazakhstan and Thailand met in Bangkok on May 25 to explore new opportunities in trade, investment and tourism cooperation,...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan is accelerating preparations for its Data Center Valley project aimed at attracting global AI companies, hyperscalers and cloud computing leaders, with the industrial city...
ALMATY – Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan rescuers have arrived in Tajikistan to participate in multinational emergency response exercises focused on earthquake response and climate-related risks,...
