Kazakh CEC Announces Schedule for Pre-Election TV Debates

ASTANA – Pre-election debates among political parties ahead of the upcoming parliamentary election will take place throughout March, the Kazakh Central Election Commission (CEC) announced on Feb....


Italian Architect Presents Sustainable Trends in Design Showcase in Kazakh Capital

ASTANA – Italian architect Mario Cucinella presented his design philosophy at the Imagine a Sustainable World exhibition, which opened at the Nur Alem Museum of Future Energy...


More Than 200 Voter Services Call Centers Now Operate Nationwide in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Since the beginning of the election campaign, 230 call centers have received more than 17,000 requests on voter verification and registration as of Feb. 27,...


President Tokayev Meets With US Secretary Blinken, Reiterates Commitment to Bilateral Cooperation

ASTANA – The visit of United States Secretary Antony J. Blinken to Kazakhstan is extremely important in terms of giving additional impetus to the strategic cooperation, said...


Oman to Launch Direct Flights to Kazakhstan in July

ASTANA – Oman’s Salam Air low-cost airline plans to launch regular direct flights between Almaty and Muscat from July 1, reported the press service of the Civil...


Experts Explore What Upcoming Election Means for Kazakhstan’s Political Life

ASTANA – Kazakhstan Institute of Social Development hosted an expert meeting on Feb. 23, exploring what the upcoming parliamentary election means for the country’s developing political landscape,...


US Secretary Blinken Arrives in Kazakhstan to Reaffirm US Support for Central Asia

ASTANA – United States (US) Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken arrived on his first official visit to Kazakhstan on Feb. 28, reported the U.S. Department of...


Maternal Mortality Rate Declines in Central Asia, According to Latest UN Report

ASTANA – Central Asia’s maternal mortality rate declined by 67.5 percent in the last 20 years, according to a study on the trends in maternal mortality prepared...


Kazakh Break-Dancer Wins 2023 Breaking for Gold World Series in Japan (VIDEO)

ASTANA – Kazakh breakdancer Amir Zakirov won the Breaking for Gold World Series 2023 in Japan’s Kitakyushu, reported the tournament’s press service on Feb. 25.   In the...


Khorgos International Center to Resume Work Soon, Says Kazakh PM

ASTANA – The Khorgos International Center for Border Cooperation will soon resume its work after years of being idle due to the COVID-19 pandemic as a relevant...


National Bank to Keep Base Rate at 16.75 Percent

ASTANA – The monetary policy committee of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) has decided on Feb. 24 to keep the base rate at 16.75 percent, according...


Kazakh FM Meets with UN Officials in Almaty, Reaffirms Country’s Commitment to Multilateralism

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi congratulated the United Nations on the 30th anniversary of UN presence in Kazakhstan during his meeting...


Finland to Open Visa Hub for Central Asian States in Astana

ASTANA – Finland is set to open a visa hub for citizens of Central Asian states at the Finnish Embassy in Astana, said Finland’s Minister for Development...


Kazakh Startup 1Fit Announces Launch in UK

ASTANA – The 1Fit mobile application for unlimited fitness membership, founded by a Kazakh developer, announced its launch in the United Kingdom (UK) on its LinkedIn page...


Kazakhstan Sends First Batch of Oil to Germany via Druzhba Pipeline

ASTANA – The system of main oil pipelines of the KazTransOil national company started receiving Kazakh oil for transportation to Germany on Feb. 23, said Shyngys Ilyasov,...


Kazakh Family Survey Explores Gender Roles, Institution of Fatherhood and Women’s Role in Preventing Corruption

ASTANA – Kazakh families maintain traditional gender roles in the family, there is prevalence of civil partnerships over official marriages, and parents have less time to spend...


Kazakh Eagle Hunting Festival Spreads its Wings to Celebrate Noble Tradition

ASTANA – Eagle hunting has been central to the Kazakh nomadic life for generations, and it remains as popular as ever in Kazakhstan, as the country hosts...


EU-Central Asia Conference Focuses on Climate Action and Green Transition Efforts

ASTANA – Rome hosted the seventh European Union – Central Asia High-Level Conference on Environment and Water Cooperation on Feb. 23-24 under the auspices of the EU-Central...


US Secretary of State to Visit Kazakhstan, Participate in C5+1 Meeting

ASTANA – US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will pay his first official visit to Kazakhstan on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Department of State...


British Fans of Dimash Kudaibergen Mark International Mother Language Day, Donate Money to Kazakh Orphans

LONDON – The Kazakh Embassy in London held a cultural program for British fans of world-renowned Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergen on Feb. 17 to mark International Mother...


Kazakhstan’s Top International Tourist Arrivals Hail from Germany, Türkiye, UK, and US in 2023

ASTANA – Germany, Türkiye, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States (US) have entered the top ten countries of tourist arrivals to Kazakhstan since the beginning...


Kazakhstan Attracts $14 Billion in Investments Through Sovereign Financing Since 2008, EFSD Reports

ASTANA – Kazakhstan attracted $14.2 billion in sovereign financing operations to invest in development projects through 271 transactions since 2008, the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development’s...


Kazakhstan Approves Occupation Lists for Foreign Workers

ASTANA – Kazakhstan approved the list of 21 professions in the healthcare, science, engineering, and IT sectors set to employ foreign specialists, reported the Ministry of Labor...


‘I Started to Believe in Miracles:’ Kazakh Rescuers Share Stories of Resilience from Türkiye Earthquake

ASTANA – After 12 consecutive days of digging through rubble to find survivors in Nurdağı town in Türkiye, 15 rescuers from the Karagandy Region Department of Emergency...


Last Weekend of Winter Promises to Be a Packed One

ASTANA – The last month of the winter season has almost come to an end and there are still many interesting events to attend in the capital....


USAID Deputy Administrator Visits Central Asia Region, Affirms Enduring Support

ASTANA – Deputy Administrator for Policy and Programming at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Isobel Coleman emphasized the United States’ commitment to each of...


National Kurultai Facilitates Dialogue Between President and Society, Says State Counselor

ASTANA – The National Kurultai, a key presidential consultative and advisory body, has developed the practice of direct communication between the President and social activists and experts,...


Kazakhstan’s CICA Chairmanship Prioritizes Enhancing Connectivity in Asia

ASTANA – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kanat Tumysh and Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Kairat Sarybay signed...


Kazakh Para-Athletes Win 187 Medals in International Competitions in 2022

ASTANA – Kazakh para-athletes won 187 medals at international competitions in the past year, bringing Kazakhstan 62 gold, 63 silver and 62 bronze medals, reported the Kazakh...


Kazakh Government, People Stand in Solidarity with Türkiye After Deadly Earthquake, Says Turkish Ambassador

ASTANA – Turkish Ambassador to Kazakhstan Ufuk Ekici commended Kazakhstan’s assistance to Türkiye, highlighting the support of Kazakh citizens following the deadly earthquake. “President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart...