Kazakhstan’s Independence Day: 29 Years Ago the World’s Countries Have Got a New Big Friend

Kazakhstan’s Independence Day, celebrated on December 16 to commemorate the fulfillment of the Kazakh people’s long-cherished dream of having an independent state, which happened on December 16,...


Celebrating Independence: This Is Kazakhstan’s Time to Shine

Wishing every Kazakh Citizen, brother and sister, very many congratulations on this, their Independence Day. A day of celebration, joy and pride. Being British, I’m sceptical about...


Kazakhstan Celebrates its Independence Day

Kazakhstan is celebrating its main national holiday – Independence Day when some 29 years ago, the country became a sovereign state after the Supreme Council adopted a...


Kazakh Citizens Celebrate Independence Day By Proudly Displaying National Flag

NUR-SULTAN – The quarantine measures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have canceled many of the festivities around celebrating Kazakhstan’s main state holiday – Independence Day on Dec....


Kazakh President Presents Awards to Prominent Public Figures, Artists, Ahead of Independence Day

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presented awards to prominent public figures and artists for their contribution to the country’s social, economic, and cultural development, strengthening friendship...


Kazakh Central Election Commission Chooses Khabar Channel To Stream Parliamentary Election TV Debates, Clarifies Absentee Certificates

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Central Election Commission (CEC) discussed the terms around pre-election televised debates and absentee certificates ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections during a Nov....


Tokayev Announces Kazakhstan’s Pledge to Reach Carbon Neutrality by 2060

NUR-SULTAN  – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced that Kazakhstan will reach carbon neutrality by 2060 as part of the nation’s strengthened national climate plan during the Climate...


Prime Minister Takes Part in Inauguration of New Construction Plant in Kazakh Capital

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin took part in the opening of the ModeX construction plant in Nur-Sultan, reported the Prime Minister’s office.  The design capacity...


Kazakhstan and Canada: Prospects for Cooperation

There is a well-known saying that goes “What a difference a year makes.” But when it comes to the Kazakhstan Canada Business Council (KCBC), it’s rather fitting...


Kazakhstan Honours Best Domestic Producers

NUR-SULTAN  – Kazakhstan hosted the Altyn Sapa (gold quality in Kazakh) annual awards ceremony on Dec. 11 honoring the country’s best producers ahead of the upcoming Industrialization...


Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan Nominates Nine Candidates For Deputy Group in Majilis

NUR-SULTAN – The Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK) nominated nine candidates for its deputy group in Majilis (lower house of Parliament) during the Dec. 11...


Tokayev Outlines Administration Priorities as Kazakhstan Prepares to Chair Eurasian Economic Union in 2021

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan will take over the presidency at the Eurasian Economic Union in 2021 after Belarus. Full implementation of the EEU agreement, elimination of barriers to...


Pop Star Dimash’s Digital Show Tickets Go on Sale

NUR-SULTAN – The tickets for the Jan. 16 Dimash Digital Show went on sale recently, Dimash News reported. This will be the first concert during the pandemic...


EU Scholarship Recipients from Afghanistan Begin Their Studies in Kazakh University

NUR-SULTAN – Ten recipients of the scholarships funded by the European Union (EU) from Afghanistan are set to start their online English language classes at the Almaty...


Abai Kunanbayev’s Museum Fascinates Visitors with its Spiritual Culture and History

This year, dozens of events were held worldwide to mark the 175th anniversary of Kazakh philosopher, poet, educator and founder of written Kazakh literature Abai Kunanbayev. The...


Kazakh Central Election Commission Sums Up Registration of Party Lists to Maslikhat Elections

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Central Election Commission (CEC) summed up the results of the nomination and registration of party lists of candidates for deputies of the maslikhats...


Kazakh Government Officials Report Positive Economic Indicators

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh government officials noted positive economic indicators over the past 11 months and reported them during the Dec. 10 government meeting, the Kazakh Prime Minister’s...


Almaty Officials Introduce New Coronavirus Restrictions, Situation Stable

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh officials report that the epidemiological situation is generally stable in the country, with some regions witnessing a relative surge in COVID-19 cases. Almaty akim...


Kazakh, UK Officials Discuss Bilateral Economic and Trade Links at Meeting of Intergovernmental Commission

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom confirm their plan to further expand their strategic partnership in the post-COVID-19 period. This was announced at the seventh plenary...


Kazakh Political Parties Begin Their Campaigns As Elections Kick Off

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh political parties were off to the races at 6 p.m. on Dec. 10 working on their pre-election campaigns. The campaign period will last...


Kazakh Animated Movie ‘Muzbalak’ Wins Best Animated Film Awards at International Film Festivals in Sweden, India

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakhfilm studio’s full-length animated film titled “Muzbalak” recently won the nomination of the Best Animation Film at two international film festivals – the Swedish...


Kazakh Central Election Commission Finalizes Party Lists, Welcomes Foreign Observers

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Central Election Commission (CEC) summed up the results of the nomination and registration of the official party lists, and addressed appeals from public...


Public Administration System Should Serve the Needs of Citizens, Says Tokayev 

NUR-SULTAN – The entire public administration system in Kazakhstan should undergo a major upgrade to become people-centered, said Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the second meeting of...


UN, EU Launch Spotlight Initiative for Central Asia, Afghanistan to Support Women

NUR-SULTAN – The United Nations (UN) Office and the European Union (EU) have launched a multi-year Spotlight regional programme for Central Asia and Afghanistan designed to eliminate...


Human Rights – A Global and National Priority

On December 10, the world celebrates Human Rights Day. On this day in 1948, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – the...


Majilis Election 2021: Agenda and Effects of Primaries on Electoral Performance

Here’s the continuation of stories that feature the forthcoming Majilis (a lower house of the Kazakh Parliament) election, which will be held on Jan.10, 2021. In the...


FDI to Central Asia Reached 378.2 billion Over Past 13 years

NUR-SULTAN – The Central Asian region has been swiftly developing between 2007 and 2019 thanks to foreign direct investments (FDI), the gross inflow of which totaled $378.2...


Tokayev Closes Out Year of Volunteer, Announces Volunteer Development Road Map, Training Program

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the government to prepare a road map for volunteer development and the volunteer training program during the closing ceremony of...


Astana Opera House Set to Premiere “Call of the Steppe” National Ballet

NUR-SULTAN – The “Call of the Steppe” ballet will be premiered on Dec.12-13 at the Astana Opera House in the Kazakh capital, reported the theatre’s press service. ...


Kazakhstan Marks International Volunteer Day

NUR-SULTAN –  Kazakhstan marked International Volunteer Day Dec. 5 to celebrate the spirit of volunteering and to recognize the impact that volunteers make on society every year....