Kazakhstan Marks 25th Anniversary of UNGA Resolution on Rehabilitation of Semei Region

In December 2022, Kazakhstan commemorates the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the UN General Assembly’s resolution on international cooperation and coordination for the human and ecological...


Astana Opera to Premiere Kalkaman-Mamyr Love Story in New Opera-Ballet Genre

ASTANA – The Astana Opera is staging a premiere of “Kalkaman-Mamyr” in a new genre combining elements of opera and ballet, a few days ahead of the...


Medical and Wellness Hotel to Open in Akmola Region Next Year

ASTANA – Wyndham Residence Aqkol Club, the country’s first hotel providing service in preventive and anti-aging medicine, will open its doors in the second half of 2023...


Kazakhstan Celebrates Independence Day

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated people on Independence Day, saying that December 16, 1991, is an important date in the country’s history. “We must honor the...


Croatian Tourism and Sports Deputy Minister Reveals Ambitious Plans with Kazakhstan to Develop Tourism, Launch Direct Flight to Croatia

ASTANA – The launch of a direct flight between Kazakhstan and Croatia is among the key initiatives to enhance the cooperation in tourism between the two countries...


Astana to Host First Central Asian Media Forum

ASTANA – The first Central Asian Media Forum will take place in Astana on Dec. 20-21. The forum seeks to become a unique platform for collaboration and...


Law Enforcement Did Not Use Lethal Weapons During January Riots, Says Prosecutor General’s Office

ASTANA – Law enforcement officers did not use deadly weapons during the January Riots in Almaty, reported Yeldos Kilymzhanov, the Deputy Head of the Criminal Prosecution Service,...


Kazakh Officials to Nominate Six Cultural and Touristic Objects to UNESCO Heritage List

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is preparing nomination dossiers for six objects to be included on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) List in 2025 to...


US Court Recognizes Ablyazov Guilty of Money Laundering, Awards BTA Bank $218 Million

ASTANA – The United States (US) District Court for the Southern District of New York on Dec. 15 ruled in favor of BTA Bank in the case...


Kazakh Film “Mukagali” Wins Five Awards at Scottish Film Festival

ASTANA – Kazakh film “Mukagali” by Bulat Kalymbetov won five awards at the Scottish St. Andrews Film Festival (SAFF) on Dec. 11, reported the press service of...


CICA Reports Annual Activity Results, Announces Development Plans for 2023

ASTANA – The main political result of Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship in the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) was the sixth Summit successfully held...


German Еntrepreneurs Demonstrate Interest in Kazakhstan’s Investment Potential

ASTANA – German entrepreneurs expressed interest in Kazakhstan’s investment and economic potential, the political and socio-economic reforms taking place in the country and the development of the...


Must See Events in Astana During Independence Day Weekend

ASTANA – The upcoming weekend will be longer than usual due to the Independence Day celebration on Dec. 16. The holiday plays a significant role for Kazakh...


Astana Ballet Stages “The Heritage of the Great Steppe” Play to Mark Independence Day

ASTANA – The Astana Ballet Theatre presented “The Heritage of the Great Steppe,” a play produced in an authentic interpretation of traditional Kazakh dances by Honorary artists...


EDB Gives Positive Assessment of Kazakhstan’s Economic Growth

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s GDP grew 2.7 percent over the January-November period in 2022, according to the Macroeconomic Review by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) released on Dec.13....


Kazakhstan Celebrates 100 Years of Kazakh Novelist and WWII Veteran Azilkhan Nurshaikhov

ASTANA – Kazakhstan celebrates a century since the birth of Azilkhan Nurshaikhov, a Kazakh writer and journalist on Dec. 15. His writing had a rare depth of...


KTZ, Swiss Stadler Rail Sign Manufacture and Supply Agreements Worth $2.5 Billion

ASTANA – Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) signed three agreements worth 2.3 billion euros (US$2.5 billion) with Swiss Stadler Rail for the supply of 537 sleeping and couchette...


Kazakhstan to Provide Tajikistan with Satellite Communication

ASTANA – The Kazakh National Center for Space Communication and Tajik Net Solutions company signed an agreement on Dec. 13. Kazakhstan will provide Tajikistan with satellite communication,...


Peace Tree Art Installation to Honor Religious Freedom and Tolerance Unveiled in Astana

ASTANA – A solemn ceremony presenting a Peace Tree installation, created to honor the seventh Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions held in Kazakhstan on...


Population of Kazakhstan Grew by 212,000 in January-October of 2022

ASTANA – The population of Kazakhstan grew by 212,000 people or 1.1 percent over January-October 2022 and totaled 19,715,200 people, reported the press service of the Bureau...


Just State – Just Economy – Just Society: Kazakh Government Gears Up to Implement New State Policy Initiatives of President Tokayev

ASTANA – The Kazakh government will focus on implementing the election program of recently reelected President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, said Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov at the Government meeting...


Kazakhstan, Tatarstan Reiterate Willingness to Strengthen Cooperation and Bilateral Ties

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reiterated his willingness to enhance cooperation with the Republic of the Russian Federation of Tatarstan at a Dec. 13 meeting...


Kazakh Foreign Minister Takes Part in Berlin Eurasian Club

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Germany have unique prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation, said Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tileuberdi during his speech at...


Adani Group Seeks to Expand Cooperation with Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Adani Group, an Indian multinational conglomerate, is interested in expanding cooperation with Kazakhstan in energy, petrochemistry, and renewable energy sources, said Adani Group Chairman Gautam...


Kazakhstan is Germany’s Most Important Trading Partner in Central Asia, Says German Vice Chancellor

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is Germany’s most important trading partner in Central Asia, said Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection of Germany Robert...


Astana Hosts The Islamic Organization For Food Security Forum Dedicated to African Initiative

ASTANA – The Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) presented the work accomplished in 2022 and reported on the primary outcomes of the Year of Africa at...


Film About Kazakh Poet Mukagali Makatayev Screened at St. Andrews Film Festival in Scotland

ASTANA – The “Mukagali” feature film of Kazakh director Bolat Kalymbetov was screened at the St. Andrews Film Festival (SAFF) 2022, which took place on Nov. 30...


National Bank Chair Presents Results For 2022, Sets Tasks for Next Year

ASTANA – Chair of Kazakhstan’s National Bank Galymzhan Pirmatov announced the results of 2022 and the bank’s main tasks for the forthcoming year at a Dec. 12...


President Tokayev Calls for Immediate Actions to Tackle Socio-Economic Challenges at Government Meeting

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke about social, economic, and infrastructure issues, political reforms, and the government’s welfare policy at a Dec. 12 expanded government meeting in...


Kazakh Prime Minister Delivers Report on Social, Economic Development in 2022, Outlines Plans for 2023

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov delivered a report on the country’s social and economic development in 2022 and the government’s action plan for 2023 at...