Only Two Regions Left in Green Zone as Epidemiological Situation Worsens in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – The epidemiological situation has been worsening in Kazakhstan and with the Delta variant detected in the country, concerns are growing. As of July 8, only...


German Investors Set to Begin Green Hydrogen Energy Operation in Mangistau Region

NUR-SULTAN – Svevind Energy, a German investor and project developer, plans to install wind and solar farms with a total capacity of 45 gigawatts (GW) in steppe...


Kazakh Company Launches CryptoCurrency and Quran Satellite Projects on Board of SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan-based Eurasian Space Ventures (ESV) company has launched its two projects, Biteeu and Divine,  using the space technology of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and...


Deputy Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Senate Elected Vice-President of OSCE PA

NUR-SULTAN – Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Askar Shakirov has been elected Vice-President of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe...


Investment Flows Into Kazakhstan Continue to Intensify Thanks to Government Efforts

Investment in Kazakhstan has become one of the most successful areas of economic development since independence. Kazakhstan has a favorable investment climate, which is confirmed by its...


Monument to Alash Leaders Opens in Kazakh Capital

NUR-SULTAN – As the Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan celebrates its 23 year anniversary, several monuments were opened in the city to commemorate the date, reports the Akorda press...


16th Round of Talks on Syria Starts Off in Nur-Sultan

NUR-SULTAN – The 16th round of talks on Syria, known as the Astana Process, with the participation of the Syrian government and the Syrian armed opposition groups...


Kazakhstan, Portugal to Work On Strengthening Bilateral Relations and Business Initiatives

LISBON – The relations between Kazakhstan and Portugal have been growing gradually. The year of 2019 was definitely a milestone with the foundation of the Kazakh embassy...


Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan: A Vibrant City That Honors its Past

NUR-SULTAN – On July 6, Kazakhstan’s capital Nur-Sultan celebrates its 23rd birthday. The young rapidly growing city sprung into existence around the small town of Akmola back...


On July 6, Kazakhstan’s Capital City Day Pays Tribute to Symbol of Nation’s Progress and Modernity

It is hard to imagine that just 23 years ago, Nur-Sultan (back then renamed from Akmola to Astana) was a relatively unknown to the world. Almaty was...


Kazakh National Museum Opens Intangible Cultural Heritage Hall

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh National Museum in Nur-Sultan opened on June 29 the new Intangible Cultural Heritage hall dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Kazakh Independence and...


Eurasian Development Bank to Focus on Major Cross-Border Investment Projects Over Next Five Years

NUR-SULTAN – The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will focus on major cross-border investment projects and plans to invest US$10.9 billion over the next five years, according to...


Lego is My Calling, says Young Kazakh Robotics Champion

NUR-SULTAN – The Danish company Lego, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of play materials, released a video about Dias Muratov’s life and journey with Lego. Muratov,...


Kazakh President Meets with Members of National Olympic Team

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the July 2 meeting with the members of the National Olympic team ahead of the upcoming 2020 summer Olympic...


Kazakhstan Increases International Air Travel

NUR-SULTAN – More international air travel opportunities are now available for Kazakh citizens, as flights were launched to Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, among other developments in the...


Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Low Carbon Future Ranked 33rd by Green Future Index

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan has been ranked 33rd out of 76 in the Green Future Index that evaluates countries’ commitment to a low carbon future, reported the Massachusetts...


COVID-19: Delta Variant Confirmed in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – As countries worldwide are witnessing another spike of coronavirus cases, Kazakh healthcare officials confirmed the prevalence of the Delta variant in all of the country’s...


AIFC Management Council Approves 2020 Reports, Reviews Budget for 2021

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated in the AIFC (Astana International Financial Center) management council meeting that reviewed the center’s work in 2020 and its budget...


Ambassador Moser: Ending Human Trafficking will Require Extraordinary International Cooperation

Last month, the Kazakh government adopted a new Human Rights Action Plan, at the direction of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The action plan includes as a key priority...


Kazakhstan Assesses Progress Made Registering Undocumented Citizens

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan shared the work done in the country to protect civil registration rights during the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the...


Kazakh President Announces Major Initiatives to Address Gender Inequality at Global Generation Equality Forum

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan was implementing progressive women-oriented policies over 30 years of Independence, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said in his video statement at the Generation Equality Forum, which...


Astana Motors to Expand Hyundai Sales Throughout Central Asia and Europe

NUR-SULTAN –  Astana Motors, one of the country’s leading companies in car retail, service, and assembly, seeks to expand their export of Hyundai cars produced at their...


Kazakhstan Makes Gains in 2020 UN Global Cybersecurity Index Report

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan has been ranked 31st out of 182 countries in the 2020 Global Cybersecurity Index by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nation’s (UN)...


Kazakhstan, Switzerland to Strengthen Trade Relations, Investment Cooperation

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan and Switzerland are committed to strengthening trade relations and investment cooperation, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during his meeting with Swiss business people.  “Relations between...


Kazakh Parliament Sums Up Session Results, Goes on Summer Break

NUR-SULTAN – The two chambers of the Kazakh Parliament held a joint session on June 30 summarising the results of their work before they took a summer...


Nur-Sultan Bans Mass Capital Day Festivities Amid Rising Coronavirus Cases

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh capital officials issued a ban on mass festivities for the upcoming Capital Day on July 6 amid the worsening epidemiological situation, reports the city’s...


European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Projects Robust GDP Growth Rate for Kazakhstan in 2021

NUR-SULTAN –  The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) adjusted the forecast of Kazakhstan’s real GDP growth rate for 2021 from the previous 3.0 percent to...


Nur-Sultan to Host Round of Talks on Syria Next Week

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan will host the 16th round of talks on Syria next week on July 7-8, known as the Astana Process, reports the Kazakh...


World Bank Report Highlights Importance of Structural Reforms for Kazakhstan’s Economic Growth, Predicts 3.2% Increase

NUR-SULTAN – The World Bank shared its latest report on the economy of Kazakhstan on June 28 predicting a modest growth of 3.2 percent by the end...


Almaty Economy Continues to Grow As Anti-Crisis Measures Implemented

NUR-SULTAN – The Akim (Mayor) of Almaty Bakytzhan Sagintayev reported that the economic growth indicator of the largest city in Kazakhstan reached 107.8 percent due to the...