January Events in Kazakhstan Were Terrorist Attacks, International Experts Say

NUR-SULTAN – By all objective criteria — level of violence, sophistication of the organization and severity of attacks, and selected targets (government institutions) — violent unrest that...


Kazakhstan Sets Lowest Ever Threshold for Tourism Investors, Introduces Bed Tax, Kids Go Free System to Boost Domestic Tourism

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan has set the lowest ever threshold for tourism investors to be eligible for government subsidies and introduced the Kids Go Free program as part...


European Ambassadors Pledge Support For Building New Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – The European Union member states are interested in strengthening comprehensive cooperation with Kazakhstan and consistently supporting a course of political and socio-economic modernization as part...


High Noon in Almaty

Kazakhstan – seldom in the news – found itself at the epicenter of global concern when, on January 2, well-organized armed militants (mainly, though not exclusively, home-grown)...


Kazakhstan’s Parliamentarians Organize Roundtable to Discuss Human Rights Protection During Criminal Prosecution Process

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s Majilis, a lower chamber of the country’s Parliament, organized a roundtable on Feb. 10 to discuss protection of human rights during the criminal prosecution...


President Tokayev Chairs Security Council Meeting, Stresses Protection of Constitutional Rights  

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the meeting of the nation’s Security Council on Feb. 12, stressing the need to ensure the protection of constitutional rights of...


Kazakh President Pays Tribute to Memory of Victims of January Events

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in a memorial event dedicated to those who lost their lives during the January attacks at the Khazret Sultan Mosque...


Advisory Body Brings Together Kazakh Government and Civil Society to Discuss Human Rights Issues Surrounding the January Tragedy

NUR-SULTAN -The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, chaired by Ambassador-at-Large Usen Suleimen held an online meeting of an advisory body dubbed the Human...


Kazakhstan Ranks 16th in World’s Top 25 Countries For Digital Nomads List

NUR-SULTAN – For centuries, the Kazakh people had lived the life of nomads. As seasons changed they would pick up their portable homes (yurts) and move with...


The Comic Book Industry Is Rapidly Developing in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – The comic book can become a bridge to knowledge, educating young people in an appealing format, said director of the largest comic book publishing company...


Kazakhstan Celebrates 99th Anniversary of Legendary Actor Yuri Pomerantsev

NUR-SULTAN – Legendary Soviet and Kazakh actor Yuri Pomerantsev, who is the only artist working in theater at such an advanced age in the country, turns 99...


Kazakh President Pays Working Visit to Russia, Meets with President Putin

NUR-SULTAN, MOSCOW – Kazakhstan and Russia confirmed their readiness to deepen political, economic, investment, cultural and humanitarian cooperation. This was announced during the meeting between President Kassym-Jomart...


Hometown Heroes: Stories of Almaty Residents Who Saved People During January Riots

NUR-SULTAN – Whether it is a single act of sheltering or someone risking their life to rescue beleaguered soldiers, such selfless acts of people made a huge...


Astana Civil Service Hub Receives ASPA Award For Major Contribution to Public Administration Development

NUR-SULTAN – The Astana Civil Service Hub (ACSH) received an international award for the major contribution to the practice and science of public administration by the American...


Kazakhstan Plans to Increase Military Production and Upgrade Armed Forces

NUR-SULTAN – The Ministry of Industry and Infrastructural Development announced technological modernization plans in the military-industrial sector as part of the reforms set out by President Kassym-Jomart...


Kazakh Majilis Deputy Addresses Issue of Punishment For Police Officers Accused of Using Torture Tactics on January Riots Participants

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Majilis (lower house of Parliament) deputy Edil Janbyrshin addressed the issue of punisnhment for police officers, who are suspected of torturing participants of January...


Kazakhstan Eases Coronavirus Travel Rules to Boost Economic Activity

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan has begun relaxing temporary travel restrictions to boost economic activity, develop domestic tourism and improve the investment climate, said Deputy Prime Minister Yeraly Tugzhanov...


President’s Address to Nation Announcing Political and Economic Reforms Scheduled in Mid-March

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will outline the key areas of reforms and priority measures for further political transformation in his address to the nation in mid-March,...


Kazakh Poet Abai’s Song Played as Part of Dennis Vasilyev’s Dance Score at Winter Olympics in Beijing

NUR-SULTAN – When Latvian figure skater Dennis Vasilyev took to the ice for his short program at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, the viewers heard the lyrical melody...


Kazakhstan, World Mark 100th Anniversary of Famous Singer Roza Baglanova (Video)

NUR-SULTAN – This year marks the 100th anniversary of People’s Artist of Kazakhstan and the USSR Roza Baglanova. The 100th anniversary of pop and opera singer Baglanova...


Kazakh President Sets Tasks on Economic Stabilization during Government Meeting

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that the full recovery of economic potential of the country is an important task for a new government at the extended...


Kazakh President Meets With EU Envoy for Central Asia, Discusses Strengthening Partnership

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s strategic partnership with the European Union (EU) is of great importance, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the meeting with EU Special Representative for Central...


High Terrorism Threat Level Scaled Down in Almaty, Zhambyl Region, Investigation Continues

NUR-SULTAN – The high (orange) terrorism threat level has been canceled starting Feb. 7 as the situation stabilized in the city of Almaty and the Zhambyl region,...


Abdizhamil Nurpeisov, ‘Kazakh Faulkner,’ Founder of Pen Club Dies in Almaty

NUR-SULTAN – Patriarch of Kazakh literature, world famous author, translator and public figure Abdizhamil Nurpeisov passed away on Feb. 5 in Almaty at the age of 97....


Fitch Agency Affirms Kazakhstan Credit Rating at ‘BBB’ With Stable Outlook

NUR-SULTAN – The Fitch credit rating agency affirmed Kazakhstan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB’ with a stable outlook, according to the Fitch rating published...


Kazakh Tennis Player Alexander Bublik Wins First ATP Tour Title in Montpelier

NUR-SULTAN – The best tennis player of Kazakhstan became the winner in the ATP-250 category tournament in Montpellier, France, the press service of Kazakhstan Tennis Federation reported. ...


Businesses Receive Compensation and Restoration Advances in Almaty a Month after Tragic Events (Video)

NUR-SULTAN – The regional commission on compensation to small and medium-sized enterprises affected by the tragic events of January has paid out 370 million tenge (US$854,000) to...


President Tokayev Meets with Chinese President, Attends Opening Ceremony of Winter Olympics in Beijing

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan and China have built a foundation for a true strategic partnership in all areas of cooperation over the 30 years of diplomatic relations, said...


Kazakhstan’s Natural Beauty Seen Through Eyes of Zhambyl Photographer

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan is deservedly considered to be one of the most beautiful countries in the Central Asian region with its picturesque nature attracting thousands of tourists...


Kazakhstan to Open Its First Pavilion At Biennale Art 2020 International Art Exhibition

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan will open its first ever pavilion at the 59th International Art Exhibition in Venice called Biennale Arte 2022 starting on April 23 and continuing...