President Tokayev Participates in Extraordinary Congress of Amanat Party, Urges Russia and Ukraine to Reach Agreement

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s ruling party convened an extraordinary meeting on March 1, where the party members voted for a new name and discussed new stages of political...


Kazakhstan’s Rising Tennis Star Hits Winning Streak at Top Level World Tournament

Kazakh athlete Zangar Nurlanuly won first place in the super tournament of the Tennis Europe series in Paris among players under 14, reported the Kazakh Tennis Federation...


Guarantor of Independence: On 30th Anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Membership in UN

In the second half of the 20th century, for many new states, access to the high tribune of the UN meant international recognition of their sovereignty and...


Kazakh Foreign Minister Takes Part in High-Level Segment of UN Human Rights Council in Geneva

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s decision to join the United Nations Human Rights Council for the second time in its history is based on its firm determination to protect...


General Prosecutor’s Office Releases Updates on Ongoing Investigation of January Unrest

NUR-SULTAN – The operational group has been investigating 3,502 criminal cases linked to the acts of terrorism, murders, theft of firearms and mass riots committed during the...


Qatar Airways Increases Air Travel to Kazakhstan, Flights to Egypt Expand

NUR-SULTAN  – Qatar Airways plans to increase flights between the cities of Doha and Almaty starting March 8, reported the Kazakh Civil Aviation Committee. The flights will...


Kazakhstan Celebrates National Day of Gratitude By Honoring Doctors, Teachers, Police Officers

NUR-SULTAN  – Kazakhstan сelebrates the Day of Gratitude on March 1, which has become the symbol of unity for the multi-ethnic country. The holiday has been celebrated...


Diplomatic Efforts Help Kazakh Citizens Return from Ukraine

NUR-SULTAN – The Feb. 28 evening was tense with emotions running high at the Almaty international airport, where families and friends were ready to greet their loved...


Kazakh Government, National Bank Prepare Anti-Crisis Plan to Address Negative Impact on Economy

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh government and the National Bank have prepared an anti-crisis plan to mitigate the negative impact on the country’s economy stemming from the Russia-Ukraine...


Special Operational Group Conducts Thorough Investigation of Crime Committed During Mass Riots in January, Says Official

NUR-SULTAN – The special interdepartmental investigation and operational group continues to investigate more than 3,000 criminal cases in connection to the January mass riots in Kazakhstan, reported...


Astana Opera to Stage Concert Dedicated to 100th Anniversary of Prominent Singer Roza Baglanova, Releases Full Program for March

NUR-SULTAN  – The Astana Opera House will stage an “Asyl arman” concert to celebrate the 100th anniversary of prominent pop and opera singer Roza Baglanova from Kazakhstan...


Astana Ballet to Stage Gala Concerts and Ballet Performances in March

NUR-SULTAN  – The Astana Ballet will stage several performances including two gala concerts and a ballet adaptation of the “Kozy-Korpesh and Bayan-Sulu” epic poem starting from March...


Abai State Opera and Ballet Theater Presents Unique A Cappella Choir Performance

NUR-SULTAN – This season, the Almaty-based Abai State Opera and Ballet Theater (GATOB) added a new genre to its repertoire, which premiered  in mid-February.  A new choral...


Kazakhstan Introduces New Incentives to Boost Tourism Sector

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Sports announced plans to develop budget programs to fund infrastructure projects in tourist areas, said Chairman of Kazakh Tourism...


Kazakhstan Continues Major Reshuffles and Reforms in Law Enforcement Agencies

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dismissed Yerlan Turgumbaev, the Minister of Internal Affairs and appointed Marat Akhmetzhanov as the new minister, the Akorda reported on Feb. 25.  ...


President Tokayev Discusses Future of Eurasian Integration with EAEU Heads of Government

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed the future of Eurasian integration among other acute issues during his meeting with the heads of the governments of the Eurasian...


Video Questions Narratives of Tragic January Events in Kazakhstan (Video)

NUR-SULTAN – KeyNews, a Telegram channel devoted to covering “Everything that is most important about Kazakhstan”, released its version of the chronicle of the January events in...


Five Athletes Represent Paralympic National Team of Kazakhstan at Beijing 2022 Paralympics

NUR-SULTAN – Five athletes will represent the Paralympic national team of Kazakhstan at the 13th Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing that will start on March 4-13, reported...


Kazakhstan and Iran Discuss Ways to Strengthen Cooperation in Trade

NUR-SULTAN  – Kazakhstan and Iran reaffirmed their readiness to increase cooperation in trade. This was announced during the meeting of Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration Bakhyt...


ADB Raises $32 Million from Second Gender Bond Issue in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised 14 billion tenge ($32 million) from its second gender bond issue in Kazakhstan, reports the ADB press service. ...


Ministry of Foreign Affairs Launches Hotlines for Kazakh Citizens in Ukraine

NUR-SULTAN –  The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Kyiv has launched a telephone hotline for Kazakh citizens in Ukraine in connection with the latest events in Ukraine, reported the...


Kazakh PM Reports to President Tokayev on Measures to Reduce Negative Impact on Economy From Crisis in Ukraine

NUR-SULTAN – Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov reported on the measures his government is taking to minimize the impact of the crisis in Ukraine on the country’s economy...


National Bank Makes $33 Million Currency Intervention to Dampen Tenge Volatility 

NUR-SULTAN – The National Bank of Kazakhstan scaled up its currency intervention to US$33 million on Feb. 22 to dampen the volatility of the tenge, said National...


President Tokayev Discusses Almaty’s Socio-Economic Development With City Mayor

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged government officials to intensify their work on the restoration of Almaty city and on compensation payments to businesses that were damaged...


President Tokayev Invites Foreign Investors to Contribute to Economic Transformation and Renewal at Foreign Investors’ Council Meeting

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev invited foreign investors to take part in the transformation and renewal of the country’s economic sector as it strives towards New Kazakhstan,...


Epidemiological Situation with COVID-19 Stabilizing in Kazakhstan, Says Healthcare Minister

NUR-SULTAN – The epidemiological situation with COVID-19 is stabilizing in Kazakhstan, Kazakh Healthcare Minister Azhar Giniyat said at a Feb. 22 government meeting. “The epidemiological situation in...


President Tokayev Reaffirms Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Reforms During Credential Ceremony

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that Kazakhstan will continue its large-scale political and economic reforms, ensure the sanctity of investment contracts and and continue building on...


Kazakh President Holds Emergency Meeting of Security Council

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the emergency meeting of the Security Council to address issues related to the further socio-economic development of Kazakhstan in...


City Authorities Provide Opportunities for Job Seekers in Kazakh Capital

NUR-SULTAN  – More than 28,000 jobs including 24,000 permanent positions have been created in the past year, said Director of the Employment Center of Nur-Sultan Azamat Baitasov...


Prosecutor General’s Office Investigates 91 Cases in Connection to Terrorism and Riots in Early January, Monitors Conditions of Detention Centers

NUR-SULTAN – The Prosecutor General’s Office has been investigating 91 cases including 46 terrorism cases and 45 cases of mass riots related to the tragic events in...