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ASTANA – The significance of the first comprehensive dictionary of Turkic languages, the “Dīwān Lughāt al-Turk” (Compendium of the languages of the Turks) was discussed at an...
ASTANA – The first Fight Nights Boxing tournament will be held on Dec. 20 in Astana featuring Kazakh and foreign boxing stars. The main event of the...
ASTANA – Astana has become the first city in Kazakhstan and Central Asia to receive sustainable development certification, reported akimat (city administration) press service on Dec. 13....
ASTANA – An interactive map of natural resources is available on the Tabigat.gov.kz website, Kazakh Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Nurlan Kurmalayev said at a...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated a selection of articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes topics such as the...
ASTANA – The upcoming weekend will be extended in celebration of Independence Day on Dec. 16, marking 33 years since Kazakhstan’s Supreme Council declared the country’s independence...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Morocco signed agreements on the extradition of criminals, on legal assistance in criminal cases, and on the transfer of convicted persons during Kazakh...
ASTANA – Kazakh boxer Ablaikhan Zhussupov secured the gold medal of the ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships in Chiang Mai, Thailand, after the revision of the fight...
ASTANA – Geological studies in 2024 identified 60 promising areas with inferred resources of noble, non-ferrous and ferrous metals, said Chairman of the Committee of Geology of...
ASTANA – Gold reserves on Kazakhstan’s state balance have increased by 522 tons in 2024, said Chairman of the Committee of Geology of Kazakh Ministry of Industry...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan summed up the achievements of its three-year membership in the United Nation’s Human Rights Council (HRC), resulting in the adoption of two resolutions –...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan can make significant discoveries of new hydrocarbon deposits, with geologists identifying 15 sedimentary basins containing an estimated 76 billion tons of conditional fuel resources,...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reviewed the Zhetisu Region’s socio-economic development and visited its industrial zone during his working trip on Dec. 12, reported Akorda. The...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s renewable energy sector demonstrated steady growth in 2024, though energy storage systems remain a key challenge, said experts during a roundtable discussing Kazakhstan’s progress...
ASTANA – The British think tank the Henry Jackson Society presented a research report titled Understanding Kazakhstan’s Strategic Importance: A Middle Power Partner for the UK in...
ASTANA—Creative Industries Alliance Qazaqstan (CIAQ) and Nazarbayev University Research and Innovation System (NURIS) hosted a panel discussion on Dec. 11 in Astana. The discussions focused on investment...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to reach 4.4%, the inflation rate to be 9.5%, and an exchange rate in the range of...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s four male boxers won gold medals at the ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships in Chiang Mai, Thailand on Dec. 11. They are Aibek Oralbay...
ASTANA – The Astana Hub, Kazakhstan’s international technology park, has become a cornerstone of the country’s IT growth. Housing over 1,500 participants, including 1,102 Kazakh and 437...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan remains committed to combating gender-based violence and protecting the rights of women and girls, said Ambassador-at-Large and Head of the Representative Office of the...
ASTANA – The Kazakh government allocated over 1.2 billion tenge (US$2.3 million) from recovered illegally acquired assets to construct a new school for 80 students at the...
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the Astana Hub innovation ecosystem on Dec. 11 to learn more about the concept of the Alem.AI Artificial Intelligence Center,...
Editor’s note: The Astana Times continues a section featuring articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations, we believe that this...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Chair of Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), a global standard to promote the open and accountable management of oil, gas...
ASTANA – France’s University of Lorraine opened its branch at Almaty-based Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University in May. The branch trains specialists in seven areas, including public...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s five female boxers won gold medals at the ASBC Asian Elite Women Boxing Championships in Chiang Mai, Thailand. They are Yeldana Talipova in the...
ASTANA – The Kazakh government is advancing its goal of establishing comprehensive transport and logistics hubs in Central Asia and the Caspian Region by focusing on cross-border...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to attract US$10 billion in investments for major projects over the next three years. This was announced at the government session with the...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu held a working meeting with ambassadors from Arab countries accredited in Kazakhstan to discuss enhancing cooperation...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited industrial enterprises during a Dec. 10 working visit to the Aktobe Region. Tokayev visited the Bolashak mine, which has a...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s dedication to advancing human rights by approving the Third Presidential Decree, accompanied by a comprehensive Action Plan on Human Rights...
ASTANA – On Human Rights Day, marked on Dec. 10, a scientific-practical conference in Astana evaluated Kazakhstan’s progress in human rights protection and addressed the challenges that...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s establishment of a Permanent Representative Office at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 2024 has deepened its global aviation ties. ICAO Council President...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev toured social facilities in the Aktobe Region during his Dec. 10 working visit. Tokayev visited the Khromtau mining and technical college,...
ASTANA – Global Cleantech Innovation Program (GCIP) 2024 national forum is set to bring together leaders in ecology, sustainability and innovation on Dec. 12 in the Kazakh...
ASTANA – The Kazakh National Bank’s November monetary policy report predicts that oil prices would decrease to $70 per barrel in the medium term owing to a...
Editor’s note: The Astana Times continues a section featuring articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations, we believe that this...
ASTANA — The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the second ceremony of the Goodwill Ambassadors of Kazakhstan project on Dec. 9, honoring prominent figures who advance...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s parliamentary system development foundation suggested adoption at the legislative level of a provision on a sufficient quality of life for Kazakhstan residents, its components,...
ASTANA – After two years of dedicated work, Dimash Qudaibergen’s Polish fan club published the country’s first Polish-Kazakh phrasebook to strengthen cultural ties and promote the Kazakh...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China have begun exchanging digital foreign permit forms (FPFs), which allow carriers to go overseas with cargo. The Kazakh Transport Ministry reported this...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan commemorates International Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, emphasizing the importance of human rights as a transformative force in addressing societal challenges. The day...
ASTANA – The Kazakh National Bank issued collectible coins in March 2024 for the World Painting project. The coins feature a fragment of the international art initiative,...
ASTANA – Astana Ballet theater premiered “December Rain” ballet on Dec. 6, which tells the extraordinary romantic biography of Frederic Chopin on the journey towards death. Anyone...
ASTANA – Platon Nechayev, an 11-year-old student from the Karagandy Region, showcased his fairy tales and educational program at the 6th International Conference on Learning Cities in...
ASTANA – Annual inflation slightly decreased in November to 8.4%, but it remains well above the National Bank’s target of 5%, said Chairman of the National Bank...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a Steering Committee meeting to coordinate the 2026-2030 Cooperation Program between the Government of Kazakhstan and the United...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s tourism sector is showing steady growth, with a significant increase in domestic and foreign visitors. In the first nine months of 2024, the number...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin met with Ma Xingrui, Secretary of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) Communist Party, on Dec. 6 in Urumqi,...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated in the opening ceremony of the Doha Forum on Dec. 7, where he joined a Newsmaker Interview session. He emphasized the...
ASTANA – In recent years, geopolitical shifts have redrawn trade routes and significantly impacted global energy markets. One notable development is the rising relevance of delivering Russian...
Editor’s Note: The Astana Times continues its series of articles, Exploring Kazakhstan, City by City, in the marvelous city of Aktobe. We are setting out to unveil...
ASTANA – The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states, Kazakhstan, Armenia, the Kyrgyz Republic, Belarus, and Russia prioritize tourism development as part of their economic integration agenda....
ASTANA — The Karagandy Zoo has welcomed two remarkable new additions: a family of rare Brazza monkeys and a pair of albino wallabies. The monkeys, a gift...
ASTANA — Anel Sytdykova, a trailblazing athlete from Kazakhstan, became the first Kazakh woman to swim in Antarctica’s icy waters on Nov. 12, completing the 750-meter swim...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha on Dec. 7 to discuss strategic partnerships and joint investments....
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Qatar for a working visit to participate in the Doha Forum and discuss renewable energy and investment projects with...
ASTANA — A sociological survey conducted by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) offered insights into public sentiment about the conclusion of 2024. Despite global challenges,...
ASTANA — Nasyr Tarlabek, a 10-year-old prodigy from Kazakhstan, has made history by winning the Confédération Mondiale de l’Accordéon (CMA) World Accordion Championship, held Nov. 25-30 in...
ASTANA — Over one million Kazakh citizens traveled abroad this year, with Türkiye as top destination, reported Kazinform, based on data from the Turistik Kamkor (Tourist Aid)...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 49th out of 186 nations with 47.36 points, ahead of Russia, Türkiye, China and Central Asian countries, in the World Prosperity Index, published...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers the One Water Summit, an exhibition in...
ASTANA – China plans to launch the trial transportation of lithium-ion batteries from China along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), or the Middle Corridor, this month....
ASTANA – The volume of Kazakhstan’s grain exports may reach 12 million tons this year. The key sales markets will include Central Asia, China, Afghanistan, Italy, and...
ASTANA – The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC partners, a group of oil exporters called OPEC+, agreed on Dec. 5 to extend the overall...
ASTANA — The Kazakh Asset Recovery Committee of the Prosecutor General’s Office has concluded over 50 agreements on the voluntary return of assets worth 1 trillion tenge...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu underscored the importance of preserving the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as a...
ALMATY – The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) region closed 2024 with record-breaking economic growth exceeding 4%, significantly outpacing the global average of 3.2%. On Dec. 5, EDB...
ASTANA — Kazakh chess player Bibisara Assaubayeva secured the top spot in three International Chess Federation (FIDE) world rankings, excelling in the under-20 category, blitz, and rapid...
ASTANA—Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has approved the country’s budget for 2025-2027 on Dec. 4. The law entails budget expenditures of 25.19 trillion tenge (US$48.2 billion), an increase...
ASTANA — To establish direct flights between Kazakhstan and the United States, the Kazakh aviation regulators hosted representatives from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), led by...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan commemorates the 85th anniversary of Abish Kekilbayev, a distinguished writer, philologist, translator, historian, and statesman, on Dec. 6. Known for his encyclopedic knowledge and...
ASTANA—Spend the weekend enjoying nostalgic concerts featuring beloved artists or feel the romance of great stories through captivating ballet performances. This weekend is great for embracing the...
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Donald Trump on his election as President of the United States via phone call on Dec. 5. The Presidents...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom are negotiating tungsten supply agreements, signaling deepening ties in resource development and economic cooperation between the two nations. According to...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s trade turnover with Azerbaijan reached $394 million in the first 10 months this year, marking a 38.7% increase from the previous year, reported Kazinform...
ALMATY — The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and Eurasian Logistics Park LLP have signed a loan agreement for the construction of a Class A industrial and logistics...
ASTANA – The 15th Anniversary Diplomatic Christmas Charity Bazaar, organized by Ambassadors’ Spouses Astana (ASA), raised 46,646,000 tenge (US$88,830), an 11% increase from last year’s event. Proceeds from...
ASTANA — Kazakhmys corporation announced a $5 million investment in preserving the unique ecosystem of Balkhash lake, a key initiative presented at the One Water Summit in...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s National Central Bureau of Interpol, under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Asset Recovery Committee of the Prosecutor General’s Office signed a memorandum...
ALMATY — The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) summarized its annual results at its year-end press conference on Dec. 5, where Nikolai Podguzov, chairman of the Management Board...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s traditional wedding ritual, Betashar, was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Dec. 4, following a committee meeting...
ASTANA — Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu held a series of bilateral meetings with counterparts from Armenia, Austria, Cyprus, and the European Union...
ASTANA — The Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) in Kazakhstan hosted the Central Asian Conference on combating domestic violence, focusing on systemic measures to protect women and children....
ASTANA – Kazakhstan celebrates International Volunteer Day on Dec. 5, honoring the invaluable contributions of volunteers to society. From addressing urgent humanitarian needs to advancing charitable and...
ASTANA – In just two years, the share of Kazakhstan’s population owning cryptocurrencies has doubled, from 4% in 2022 to an estimated 8% in 2024, according to...
ASTANA — Meetings of the Special Working Group and the Senior Officials Committee of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) chaired by Talgat...
ASTANA – The United Nations General Assembly approved three resolutions initiated by Kazakhstan, aimed at strengthening global security, disarmament, and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction...
ASTANA – Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Akylbek Zhaparov...
ASTANA – In line with the country’s goal to expand the area of geological investigation from 1.5 to 2.2 million square meters (m2) by 2026, the Kazakh...
ASTANA – The Kazakh government decided to allocate over 2.6 billion tenge (US$4.9 million) from returned illegally acquired assets from the Special State Fund to finance the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company (KEGOC) signed loan facility agreements with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Development Bank of Kazakhstan...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will assume the chairmanship of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in 2025, which will be held under the Promoting Regional Transport Connectivity and Sustainable...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is participating in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign running from Nov. 25, the International Day for the Elimination...
ASTANA – Kazakh Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, the French Development Agency (AFD) and the French Bureau of Geological and Mining Research (BRGM) signed a trilateral...
ASTANA — President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with the President of France, World Bank Group and Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to express his gratitude for...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined key measures to tackle water security challenges and announced plans to hold a regional climate conference in 2026 at the...
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Saudi Arabia on Dec. 3 to attend the One Water Summit, co-organized by Kazakhstan, France and the World Bank,...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) national railway company exported 2.9 million tons of grain from the new harvest between September and November, a 51% increase from...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan secured a spot in the top ten of the United Nations (UN) Online Service Index, assessing the availability and quality of public online services,...
