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ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for accelerating the construction of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant (NPP) and creating a broader nuclear cluster to address growing energy...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined economic diversification and advancing infrastructure development as key priorities for the government during an expanded government meeting on Jan. 28, reported...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to rebalance its tax system with a new Tax Code currently under discussion in Parliament, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National...
ASTANA – The bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and China reached $43.8 billion with a growth of 9% in 2024, reported the Kazakh Prime Minister’s press service on ...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired an expanded government meeting on Jan. 28, outlining key priorities for the government’s work in the year ahead. Tokayev highlighted...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to conclude agreements for the construction of its first nuclear power plant (NPP) in the Almaty Region, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said...
ASTANA — The fifth European Union-Central Asia Civil Society Forum convened in Almaty on Jan. 28, drawing 150 representatives from EU institutions, UN agencies, regional governments and...
ASTANA – The first two wind turbines of the Chromtau Wind Power Plant in the Aktobe Region, currently under construction by Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), have been...
ASTANA – The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), in collaboration with Dasco Group, has released a comprehensive review titled Creative Industries in Kazakhstan: Trends and Prospects, reported...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a future leader in renewable energy exports, aiming to establish 12 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030. With...
ASTANA—The European Union (EU) Delegation to Kazakhstan hosted a press conference on Jan. 27 in Astana to outline the priorities of the Polish presidency of the EU...
ASTANA – A military cooperation plan for 2025 was signed between Kazakhstan and Türkiye during a visit of a Kazakh delegation led by Colonel Olzhas Khussainov, head...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has reported the seizure of over 1,000 firearms and non-lethal weapons over the past two years, including 130 taken during...
ASTANA – Almaty court delivered its final verdict on Jan. 27 in the case of the January 2022 unrest, sentencing 45 defendants involved in the violent protests,...
ASTANA – The Astana-Almaty route train has become the first in Kazakhstan to offer passengers internet access as part of a new pilot project. The service, powered...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s National Congress of Historians convened on Jan. 25 with 300 representatives from the scientific community, including historians, researchers, and public figures. State Counselor Erlan...
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with National Bank Chairman Timur Suleimenov on Jan. 24 to review the implementation of monetary policy in 2024 and discuss...
ASTANA — Almaty will host the fifth EU-Central Asia Civil Society Forum, which will take place from Jan. 28 to 30. The forum will focus on digital...
Kazakhstan is among the top 15 highest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting countries on a per capita basis, reflecting its high energy intensity. To address this, the President...
ASTANA – The Burabai national park might not top everybody’s winter holiday list, but with fewer crowds and crisp air, it offers a great place to continue...
What is the key to a happy marriage? Love for one another might be the most common answer. But a recent study by the Kazakhstan Institute of...
ASTANA — Kazakh traditional jewelry, celebrated for its intricate craftsmanship and cultural depth, is experiencing a revival. In Kazakhstan, these ornaments are far more than mere accessories;...
ASTANA – Despite cold temperatures and snow, Przewalski’s horses, also known by the ancient Kazakh names Kerkulan and Kertagy, feel great in their native lands during winter...
ASTANA—The new edition of Kazakhstan’s Red Book (the book of endangered species) will include 217 species, reported the Khabar news agency. The updated list excludes 19 species,...
ASTANA – Last year, Kazakhstan celebrated the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Ulus of Jochi, a key milestone in the history of Kazakh statehood. To...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s ice cream exports reached a record 9,800 tons from January to November 2024, a 70% increase compared to the same period in 2023, Data...
ASTANA – Second-year Kazakhstan Maritime Academy (KMA) cadets of the Kazakh-British Technical University crossed the Atlantic Ocean on the Dutch sailing vessel Eendracht, covering nearly 5,910 kilometers. ...
ASTANA – Kazakh artist Akzhan Ali and Austrian artist Gerald Florian Messner opened the 2025 exhibition season with their joint exhibition at Kazakhstan’s Presidential Center on Jan....
ASTANA – Preliminary results from the investigation into the AZAL plane crash near Aktau are expected to be announced next week, Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev said...
ASTANA — “Janym Qazaqstan,” the first Kazakh feature film about tourism, invites viewers to explore the country’s breathtaking landscapes and cultural richness. Created in collaboration with Qazaq...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan recovered 428.7 billion tenge (US$824.4 million) in assets illegally withdrawn in 2024, Prosecutor General Berik Asylov said at an expanded meeting on Jan. 24,...
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 Kazakhstan’s...
ASTANA – UN member states expressed their support for Kazakhstan’s ambitious reforms and welcomed its concrete actions to strengthen fundamental human rights and freedoms during a dialogue...
ASTANA — Almaty will host one of the most striking and unique events in the world of culture — the debut performance of the Birlik ensemble —...
ASTANA – In November, Kazakhstan’s Altyn Dala conservation initiative earned one of the world’s most coveted environmental accolades, Prince William’s Earthshot Prize, for its success in recovering...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked first among China’s trade partners in Central Asia in 2024, with trade turnover reaching $43.82 billion, Kazinform reported on Jan. 23, citing the...
JEDDAH – Kazakh and Uzbek creative industry representatives will participate in the second Islamic Arts Biennale Jan. 25 – May 25. Hosted by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation,...
ASTANA – China’s Yesil Technology Company will launch industrial unmanned drone manufacturing in Kazakhstan with the cooperation of the Kazakh Invest national company. The Kazakh Invest press...
ASTANA – This weekend, Astana and Almaty are filled with excitement, offering something for everyone. From live concerts and thrilling sports competitions to captivating art exhibitions or...
ASTANA – Nazarbayev University (NU) presented its innovative AI solutions, including the Soyle App, ISSAI KAZ-LLM Kazakh language model, and Artisan Education – a startup revolutionizing self-paced...
ASTANA – Dombra player Alibek Kaiyrbek continues his remarkable journey of conquering the world’s highest peaks with the soulful sounds of Kazakhstan’s national instrument. This time, he...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has completed a series of visits to explore advanced technologies to build its future nuclear power plant (NPP), as the Jibek Joly TV channel...
ASTANA —Kazakhstan and UNICEF have achieved significant milestones in their 30-year partnership. However, new challenges, including climate change and cyberbullying, pose emerging threats to children’s safety and...
ASTANA – On the margins of the 48th session of the Working Group of the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review, Kazakhstan’s delegation informed the international...
ASTANA – For the first time in 40 years, Kazakhstan is presenting a national pavilion at one of the world’s largest international education exhibitions – the British...
ASTANA – Dastan Satpayev, a 16-year-old forward from Almaty’s Kairat football team and the Kazakhstan youth team, is set to join London’s Chelsea Football Club in 2026,...
ASTANA – Nazarbayev University (NU) has risen in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 by subject, with Education Studies now placed in the top...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has become one of Uzbekistan’s largest foreign economic partners, ranking among its top three, with trade turnover reaching $4.22 billion in 2024, Uzbekistan’s Statistics...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan began construction of three new airports in the resort areas of Zaisan, Katon-Karagay, and Kendirli, following President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s directive to develop domestic tourism...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Association of Film Critics, headed by its President Gulnara Abikeyeva, has become a member of the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI), the association’s...
ASTANA – The trade turnover between Kazakhstan and the European Union reached $44.2 billion in January-November 2024, 17.7% more than the same period in 2023, the Kazakh...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will chair an expanded meeting of the Kazakh government on Jan. 28, reported Akorda. The meeting will sum up the outcomes of...
ABU DHABI — I found myself exploring a new kind of sea — one composed not of water but of sunlight. Standing amidst the four million solar...
ASTANA – A new terminal at Shymkent airport plans to open 14 domestic and 16 international routes, including to European countries, China, South Korea, Southeast Asia, the...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Energy Ministry stressed the need to build a new oil refinery by 2030 to process at least 10 million tons of oil annually,...
ASTANA – Only 32.1% of Kazakhstan’s population is engaging in healthy aging practices, according to the Active Longevity Index (ALI) for 2023, reported by the Kazakh Bureau...
ASTANA—Kazakhstan’s energy sector is embarking on a major modernization initiative by 2029. According to an analytical piece by Kazinform, the initiative will address aging infrastructure, tariff policies...
ASTANA – For the first time, Kazakhstan’s six leading universities will demonstrate their achievements in priority specialties at the British Educational Training and Technology Show (Bett Show),...
ASTANA – Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) and Almaty-based Narxoz University signed a partnership agreement on Jan. 13, establishing a dual degree program, allowing students to...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan exported IT services worth $471 million in January-September last year, 26% more compared to the same period in 2023, said Minister of Digital Development,...
ASTANA – The Til-Qazyna National Scientific-Practical Center has introduced the AI-powered Tilqazyna model for learning the Kazakh language. The large language model (LLM) can generate text, correct...
ASTANA – Joint investigations are underway into the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane near Aktau, in coordination with authorities of Kazakhstan and Russia, including the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to host 12 major national and international events this year within the Year of Vocational Professions, said Deputy Minister of Education Yedil...
ASTANA – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested 913 million euros (US$942.8 million) across 25 projects in Kazakhstan in 2024, marking a more than...
ASTANA—The Taza (Clean) Kazakhstan environmental campaign, initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has involved nearly 6.2 million people since 2019. These people collected 1.1 million tons of waste...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a congratulatory telegram to Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, held on Jan. 20...
ASTANA – Uzbekistan currently has 1,041 enterprises with Kazakh capital, which contributes significantly to its economy, the Uzbekistan Statistics Agency reported on Jan. 14. The number of...
ASTANA – The population growth alongside the expanding young workforce reflects the strength of the Central Asian economy, studies show. Central Asian region’s population stands at 81...
ASTANA – Kazakh Tourism national company released a list of the top 10 hotels most frequently chosen by foreign visitors in 2024, based on data from the...
ASTANA – Director General of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) Berik Aryn and Kazakh Ambassador to Jordan Talgat Shaldanbay attended the dispatching of the first...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has surpassed Japan in mobile internet speed, securing the 57th position globally compared to Japan’s 58th, according to the Speedtest Global Index for December...
ASTANA – AD Ports Group, a leading global trade, logistics, and industry facilitator from the United Arab Emirates, will invest $30 million in the Sarzha multifunctional marine...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Air Astana and Egypt’s Air Cairo will open new flights to China, Vietnam, and Egypt this year, the Civil Aviation Committee reported on Jan....
ASTANA – Cargo transportation by rail between Kazakhstan and China reached a historic high of over 32 million tons by the end of 2024, the Railway and...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that came into effect on Jan. 19, said Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Aibek Smadiyarov, reported Kazinform....
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital will host the Astana Indoor Meet for Amin Tuyakov Prizes international athletics tournament on Jan. 25, featuring top athletes, including Olympic champions...
ASTANA — Efforts to improve health, preserve cultural heritage, and promote community well-being are gaining momentum in Kazakhstan. Supporting this trend, companies like Nestlé in Kazakhstan lead...
ASTANA – Winter’s fairytale, picturesque mountains, the snow-covered trees, rapid speeds, and the snow shining on the sun. What could be better than feeling the freedom that...
ASTANA – The Kazakh people possess a rich and diverse cultural heritage, deeply rooted in traditions that emphasize family and kinship. Central to this heritage are customs...
ASTANA – The Zhambyl Region is one of Kazakhstan’s most historically rich regions, home to ancient mysteries, sacred monuments, and unique artifacts. Among the more than 200...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is among the most likely candidates to host the licensing qualifying tournament in weightlifting for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, said International...
ASTANA – A Chinese media team from Sanlian Lifeweek Magazine, one of China’s leading publications, visited Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent to explore Kazakhstan’s rich culinary heritage for...
ASTANA – Three artificial glaciers have been created in the Batken Region in the southern Kyrgyz Republic to solve problems with irrigation water in the spring, Kazinform...
ASTANA – Kazakh pop star Dimash Qudaibergen received the People’s Favorite award on Jan. 16 in Astana, reported dimashnews.com. Now in its 14th year, this prestigious award...
ASTANA – Marco Rubio, a nominee for the United States Secretary of State post, spoke about repealing Cold War-era restrictions on Kazakhstan related to the Jackson-Vanik amendment,...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan marked a significant milestone in Islamic finance with the Jan. 14 launch of Central Asia and Caucasus’ first Shariah-compliant exchange-traded fund (ETF) under the...
ASTANA – The Monetary Policy Committee of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) has decided to keep the base rate at 15.25%, NBK Governor Timur Suleimenov announced...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan hosted visits from 33 heads of state and government, four leaders and senior representatives of major international organizations, and seven parliamentary speakers in 2024,...
ASTANA – Unwind this weekend after a busy work week by visiting engaging exhibitions and sporting events. The Astana Times editorial team has curated a special list...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s speech at Abu...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s gold and foreign exchange reserves reached $44.2 billion as of November, marking an increase of $8.3 billion, or 23.1%, compared to 2023, according to...
ASTANA – The East Kazakhstan Region plans to construct five new hydroelectric power plants (HPPs) with a combined capacity of 74.3 megawatts (MW) in the coming years,...
ASTANA – The Tazy hunting dog breed received a patent from National Institute of Intellectual Property Qazpatent on Jan. 14. The Kansonar national group of public associations...
ABU DHABI — In an interview with The Astana Times during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Francesco La Camera, director...
ASTANA – Kazakh freestyle skier Anastasia Gorodko won her second gold medal in the parallel moguls event at the 2025 FISU World University Games Winter, which takes...
ASTANA – The Kazakh passport ranked 65th, moving one spot up in the Henley Passport Index 2025 released on Jan. 8. Citizens of Kazakhstan can now visit...
ASTANA – Almaty became the most popular region of Kazakhstan among foreign tourists in 2024, according to the Kazakh Tourism national company’s analysis based on data on...
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital started implementing the project to create a second industrial park on an area of 409 hectares based on the Astana – New...
ASTANA – Last year, the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) index continued to grow by 33.2%, to 5,578.10 points, according to KASE Chairperson Alina Aldambergen. The capitalization of...
ASTANA – Kazakh national telecom operator Kazakhtelecom has completed a deal with a Qatari-based Power International Holding (PIH) to sell a 100% stake in Mobile Telecom-Service LLP...
