CEC Registers 66 Candidates for Upcoming Kazakh Senate Elections

ASTANA – The election commissions of Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, and 14 other regions have registered 66 candidates out of 130 people nominated for the deputy elections to...


Kazakh Ministry of Healthcare Recommends Stronger Measures Amid Rise in Respiratory Viruses

ASTANA – Chief State Sanitary Doctor and Vice Minister of Healthcare Aizhan Esmagambetova recommends following sanitary measures during the election campaign for the Senate (the upper house...


FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships Kick Off in Almaty

ASTANA – The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships kicked off on Dec. 25 at the Baluan Sholak Palace of Culture and Sports in Almaty, reported the...


Kazakh President’s Office Highlights Signature Events of 2022

ASTANA – The Akorda press service released the key events highlighting the activities of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in 2022 on Dec. 26. Thus, the President signed 68...


Year of Political Transformation Reboots Nation, Brings Optimism to 2023

ASTANA – The tragic events of January and the country’s socio-political situation revealed that society strongly needs fundamental improvements in the public administration system. This year saw...


Baitak Party Determined to Take Part in Upcoming Parliamentary Election, Forge Strong Green Agenda

ASTANA – Less than a month after the Kazakh Ministry of Justice registered a new party called Baitak, it paves the way for green reformists in the...


Kazakh National Bank Issues Commemorative Saka-Style Coins

ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan issued Saka-style bicolor circulating coins made of silver, reported the bank’s press service on Dec. 21. The five commemorative coins...


French Documentary Photographer Brings Kazakhstan’s Culture to Wider World

ASTANA – French documentary photographer Frederic Noy’s “Alash Orda” photo essay depicting the Kazakh culture and lifestyle appeared in numerous international magazines, including French Le Monde, Le...


The Great Silk Road Outpost and Ancient Settlement of Otyrar Partially Restored, Ready to Receive Tourists

ASTANA – Kazakh scientists announced the results of their archaeological excavations and restoration works carried out as part of a three-year project on the ancient Otyrar city’s...


Central Asia Media Forum Hosts Book Presentation About Extraordinary Life of Kazakh Eagle Huntress from Mongolia

ASTANA – The book “The Eagle Huntress: The True Story of the Girl Who Soared Beyond Expectations” was presented at the first Central Asian Media Forum on...


Historical Journalist Releases Book Exploring January Events in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Russian journalist and author of best selling books on modern history Leonid Mlechin presented his book titled “Tragic January: President Tokayev and Lessons Learned” on...


Kazakhstan to Implement UNDP Country Program for 2021-2025

ASTANA – Kazakh Ministry of National Economy and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) signed an agreement on Dec. 22 on financing the UNDP Country Program for...


Kazakhstan, Japan Maintain Productive Partnership, Says Kazakh Foreign Minister

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Japan have developed a strategic partnership that demonstrates dynamic development in the political, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres over 30 years of...


Foreign Direct Investments in Kazakhstan Grow by 28 Percent

ASTANA – Foreign direct investments (FDI) in Kazakhstan reached $14.5 billion in the first six months of this year, a 28 percent increase over the same period...


Kazakh President Opens Memorial to Victims of January Events in Almaty

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the opening of the Tagzym (bow) Memorial dedicated to the victims of the January events in Almaty on...


January Events Investigation Nears Completion as Prosecutor General’s Office Submits New Reports

ASTANA – The investigation of the January events is nearing its completion, said First Deputy Prosecutor General Timur Tashimbayev at a briefing on Dec. 22 devoted to...


Prosecutor General’s Office Returns $1.4 Billion of Illegally Withdrawn Funds

ASTANA – Kazakhstan managed to return 631 billion tenge (US$1.36 billion) in illegally withdrawn funds, including $400 million from abroad, said the First Deputy Prosecutor General Timur...


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Sign Treaty on Allied Relations, Agreement on Border Demarcation to Foster Strategic Partnership

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wrapped his state visit to Tashkent on Dec. 22, resulting in the signing of major documents cutting across many areas...


Svevind Seeks to Establish Kazakhstan as Reliable Green Energy Supplier for Global Markets

ASTANA – Svevind, the company behind Europe’s largest wind farm in Sweden, is running a green hydrogen project in the Mangystau Region, seeking to establish Kazakhstan as...


Editor’s Top Picks for Pre-Holiday Weekend in Astana

ASTANA  – December seems to be one of the busiest months of the year for many reasons. We summarize the results and draw up annual accounts at...


Kazatompom Completes Delivery of Uranium to Western Market Via Middle Corridor

ASTANA – The Kazatomprom national atomic company has completed a physical delivery of natural uranium to Western markets via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), the so-called...


Kazakhstan Approves Sustainable Development Goals 2023 Action Plan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan approved the sustainable development goals (SDGs) 2023 action plan at a Dec. 21 meeting of the SDGs coordinating council chaired by Kazakh Prime Minister...


Tokayev Arrives in Uzbekistan As Part of Official Visit

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Tashkent for a state visit on Dec. 21, reported Akorda press service. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev welcomed Tokayev at...


Kazakh Foreign Minister Welcomes EBRD Contribution to Kazakhstan’s Economic Development

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tileuberdi praised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for its contribution to Kazakhstan’s...


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Sign 40 Agreements Worth $2.5 Billion at Tashkent Business Forum

ASTANA – Some 40 agreements on investment, trade, and economic cooperation worth $2.5 billion were signed at the interregional Uzbek-Kazakh business forum on Dec. 21 in Tashkent,...


Central Asian Media Forum Addresses Women’s Role in Media and Civil Society

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has taken a number of progressive measures to combat gender inequality over the years of independence, thanks to the joint efforts of the state...


Central Asia Media Forum Highlights Media’s Contribution to Creative Sector

ASTANA – The participants of the Central Asia Media Forum discussed the role of communications in the creative industry at one of the panel sessions in Astana...


Kazakh PM and Deputy Chair of Reforms Council Sir Suma Chakrabarti Discuss Economic Prospects for 2023

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov met with Deputy Chair of the Supreme Council for Reforms Sir Suma Chakrabarti to discuss plans for the upcoming year...


Early Presidential Election Paves Way for New Kazakhstan

The early presidential elections of November 20 not only confirmed President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s re-election but also brought an end to the most eventful and turbulent year Kazakhstan...


Kazakhstan Ranks 32 in Global Food Security Index, Improves Its Position

ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 32nd among 113 countries in the Global Food Security Index (GFSI) 2022 report that was released on Dec. 19 by the Economist Impact,...