New Turgensai Visitor Center in Ile Alatau National Park to Foster Ecotourism in Almaty Region

NUR-SULTAN – The Turgensai visitor center unveiled its doors on July 9 in the Ile-Alatau National Park in the Almaty Region, reports the government’s press service. The...


Astana Hub and Google for Startups Silkway Accelerator Program Announces Its First Cohort of Startups

NUR-SULTAN – Fifteen promising startups will fine-tune their projects under the Silkway Accelerator program launched by the Astana Hub International Technopark of IT Startups and Google for...


Kazakhstan Establishes Visa-Free Regime for Citizens of India, Iran and China

NUR-SULTAN – From July 8, Kazakhstan has introduced a unilateral visa-free regime up to 14 days for citizens of India, Iran and China, press service of the...


Kazakh Scientists Discover Stone Age Artifacts in Country’s Oldest Cave

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh archaeologists excavated the household items of a person, supposedly of the Stone Age, in the Tuttybulak cave located in Syrdarya-Turkistan State Regional Natural Park...


Red Book Pink Flamingos Camping Near Lake Karakol Once Again Amaze Instagram Users (Video)

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh blogger from Aktau Nurken Tazhibay pleased Instagram users with a fascinating video of Red Book listed flamingos crossing Lake Karakol in the Mangystau Region...


Astana Opera House Artists Perform at Qyzyljar Music Fest in Petropavlovsk

NUR-SULTAN – Astana Opera House musicians and artists received a thunderous ovation after performing in the final two days of the open-air Qyzyljar music fest taking place...


Kazakhstan’s Rybakina Wins Wimbledon Women’s Singles Title, First Grand Slam for Nation

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina won Wimbledon women’s singles final, first grand slam for her and for Kazakhstan.  She beat World No. 3 Ons Jabeur of Tunisia...


Kazakh Commissioner for Human Rights Briefs Diplomats on First Results of Human Rights Protection Reforms

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s Commissioner for Human Rights Elvira Azimova briefed diplomatic missions on the reforms aimed at improving the mechanism for protecting human and civil rights on...


President Tokayev Congratulates Citizens on Qurban Ait

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Kazakh Muslims on the Qurban Ait (Eid al-Adha) holiday, the Akorda press service reported. This year Qurban Ait will last three...


Riots in Nukus Attempted to Undermine Territorial Integrity and Constitutional Order of Uzbekistan, Says Uzbek Ambassador to Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – Uzbekistan Ambassador to Kazakhstan Saidikram Niyazhojayev briefed journalists on July 8 on the latest updates regarding the July 1-2 riots in the city of Nukus...


Flights Cancellations Are Not Expected Due to Shortage of Jet Fuel, Says Kazakh Civil Aviation Committee

NUR-SULTAN – Flight cancellations are not expected in connection to the decrease of jet fuel production at the Pavlodar petrochemical plant (PPCP), reported the Civil Aviation Committee...


Gender Balance is Vital for Businesses and Society, Say Experts During EdTech Forum

NUR-SULTAN – What are the business advantages of female leadership? What is the situation with the gender balance representation in Kazakhstan and around the world? These topics...


Kazakhstan’s Muslims Celebrate Qurban Ait

NUR-SULTAN – Tomorrow, July 9, Muslims around the world will celebrate the Qurban Ait (Eid al-Adha) Islamic holiday that this year will last three days from July...


Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Affected by January Events Receive Full Compensation, Says Almaty Mayor

NUR-SULTAN – Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the tragic January unrest received full compensation, said Almaty Akim (Mayor) Yerbolat Dosayev at a July 7 Central...


President Tokayev Extends Condolences to Family of Japan’s Former PM Shinzo Abe

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed his condolences to the family of Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who had been shot while delivering an election...


Kazakhstan’s Business Activity Index Remains Stable

NUR-SULTAN – In June this year, the Business Activity Index (BAI) remained stable at 49 points slightly over 48.9 points in May, according to the results of...


Elena Rybakina Makes History by Becoming First Singles Player from Kazakhstan to Reach Grand Slam Final

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina made it to the final of Wimbledon with a straight-sets win against former world No 1 Simona Halep, becoming the first singles...


Kazakh Prime Minister Calls to Reduce Formal Requirements for Businesses

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov instructed the executive bodies to reduce excessive requirements for entrepreneurs by revising the regulatory framework at a July 7 meeting...


Kazakh and German Economies Complement Each Other, Says German Ambassador to Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – In February, Kazakhstan and Germany marked 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, an important milestone in their bilateral ties. The Astana Times spoke...


From January to July: Kazakhstan Meets Challenges and Soothes Fears

The year 2022 is far from over, but it is already clear that this year will go down in the history of Kazakhstan as the year of...


Kazakh President Calls for Enhancing Transport Potential, Diversifying Oil Export Routes

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined measures to develop alternative cargo delivery chains and diversify oil export routes at the July 7 government meeting in the...


Kazakh Government Discusses Measures to Address CPC Terminal Month-Long Shutdown

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh government convened for an urgent meeting on Wednesday to discuss the response to the shut down of a Novorossiysk oil terminal on the...


Kazakh Company Unveils Plant in Nur-Sultan to Manufacture Commercial Vehicles

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s Orbis Heavy Machinery unveiled its multi-brand plant for the production of commercial and specialized vehicles on July 6, reports the company’s press service. The...


Kazakh Capital Sees Four-Fold Population Growth Over Past 24 Years

NUR-SULTAN  – The population of the Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan has increased almost four-fold to 1,262,000 people since the city was officially presented as the country’s capital at...


ADB Launches New Platform to Facilitate Partnerships for Startups in Central Asia

NUR-SULTAN – The Asian Development Bank has launched a new platform to improve the ecosystem for startup businesses and discuss potential avenues for collaboration as part of...


Neo-Nomad 2022 Campaign to Be Launched in September to Promote Domestic Tourism

NUR-SULTAN – The Ministry of Culture and Sports announced plans to launch the Neo-Nomad 2022 project on the eve of Capital Day, reported the press service of...


Kazakh Schoolchildren Achieve Triumphant Victory at FIRST Tech Challenge UK and Ireland

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s national robotics team won two British off-season olympiads run by FIRST Tech Challenge United Kingdom and Ireland, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Education. The...


Almaty Enters Yellow Zone As Omicron Variant of COVID-19 Causes Spike in Cases in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN –  Almaty remains in the yellow zone since July 4 as 112 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the city over the past day, reported the...


Kazakhstan, Russia Consider Increased Industrial Cooperation

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan seeks to boost industrial cooperation with Russia, said Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov attending the INNOPROM international industrial exhibition taking place July 4-7 in...


Kazakh Capital Ready to Celebrate Its 24th Anniversary

NUR-SULTAN – The capital akimat (city administration) has prepared festive events to celebrate the 24th anniversary of Nur-Sultan on July 6, reported the akimat’s press service. The...