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...


Kazakhstan and TikTok Online Nauryz Festival Gains Over 120 Million Views (Video)

ASTANA – The online festival organized by the Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Sports and TikTok to mark Nauryz garnered more than 120 million views, reported the...


550 Foreign Students to Receive Scholarships to Study in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will provide 550 scholarships to foreign nationals, including 490 for bachelor’s degrees, 50 for master’s degrees, and ten for PhD, reported the press service...


Kazakhstan’s Imports from EU Countries Surge Following Supply Disruption from Russia

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s imports of goods from the European Union (EU) grew by 89 percent to $1.5 billion in two months this year compared to the same...


US, Central Asia Affirm Joint Commitment to Strengthen Trade and Investment Ties

ASTANA – The senior officials of the governments of the United States, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan affirmed their common objectives and commitments to improving...


Kazakhstan’s Tennis Star Elena Rybakina Reaches 2023 Miami Open Final

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Wimbledon Champion and World No. 7 Elena Rybakina, 23, made it to the finals at the Miami Open by beating World No. 3 Jessica...


Kazakhstan Aims to Protect Caspian Seal Population

ASTANA – The Caspian seal population in Kazakhstan’s part of the Caspian Sea is now approximately 311,000, the press service of the country’s Ministry of Ecology and...


Astana Set to Host Exciting Activities in First April Weekend

ASTANA — As the first weekend of April approaches, bringing warm weather and longer days, it is a good reason to go outside and enjoy what the...


Kazakhstan to Establish Regional Youth Personnel Reserve

ASTANA – A regional personnel reserve will be established in Kazakhstan this year by a presidential decree, said Ainur Sergaziyeva, deputy chairwoman of the Agency for Civil...


Kazakh Small and Midsize Businesses Need More Space to Develop, Says Top Political Expert

ASTANA — Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighted in President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s speech at the opening of the first session of the Kazakh Parliament’s eighth convocation on...


Kazakhstan Should Become Key Regional Investment Hub, Says President Tokayev

ASTANA – Kazakhstan needs to gain a foothold as a key regional investment hub, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at a plenary session of the Mazhilis, lower chamber...