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ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s first external sea terminal will open in Poti, Georgia, in April, Kazinform reported on Feb. 18, citing Jibek Joly TV Channel. The $30 million project, launched...
ASTANA – China’s East Hope Group (EHG) plans to establish a vertically integrated non-ferrous metals production facility in Kazakhstan, featuring an industrial park, a mining and processing plant, an...
ASTANA – Almaty hosted the opening of the First Global Youth Forum of UNESCO Clubs and Associations on Feb. 19, welcoming over 150 participants from nearly 60 countries worldwide,...
ASTANA – A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the Feb. 17 collapse at the Zhomart mine in the Zhanaarka district of Kazakhstan’s Ulytau Region, which left seven people...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom seek closer cooperation in infrastructure development. Astana hosted the Build Together infrastructure roundtable on Feb. 18, gathering government representatives, investors, and businesses...
ASTANA — The Kazakh Foreign Ministry hosted a briefing on Feb. 18 to explain three new visa categories targeting skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and remote workers seeking long-term opportunities, whether...
ASTANA – A rock mass collapsed in the Zhomart mine in the Zhanaarka district of Kazakhstan’s Ulytau Region on Feb. 17, killing seven workers, the Emergency Situations Ministry reported. ...
ASTANA – Almaty is set to introduce new air routes in June to China, including flights to Beijing and Chengdu, following an agreement signed with Air China airline during...
ASTANA – The Kazakh government has approved a visa exemption agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco, allowing citizens of both countries to travel freely without a visa for stays...
ASTANA – In 2016, Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan wore a Kazakh boitumar (traditional jewel and a protective amulet) during the celebration of Jordan’s 70th anniversary of independence,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Iran have taken significant steps to enhance trade ties, with over $90 million in agreements signed during a recent business forum in Tehran, where Kazakhstan...
ASTANA – Celebrating 15 years since its establishment, the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has evolved into a fully-fledged intergovernmental entity with growing international recognition. As the OTS charts...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Hungary have reached agreements on oil deliveries and collaborative energy projects, including test shipments of Kazakh oil to Hungary and joint efforts in the nuclear...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan will take further measures to meet its OPEC+ commitments, including cutting production at other oilfields, to offset the January excess, Minister of Energy Almassadam Satkaliyev said...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu and Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó held talks in Astana on Feb. 17, reaffirming...
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries in 1993, Jordan and Kazakhstan have been working relentlessly under the wise guidance of the leaders of both countries to...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the high level of strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Hungary during a Feb. 17 meeting with Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade...
ASTANA – Kazakh pop star Dimash Qudaibergen and Chinese singer Gong Linna presented a vocal combination of Kazakh and Chinese songs – “Phoenix” and “Karatorgai” – in the Singing...
ASTANA – The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) recommends key reforms to enhance Kazakhstan’s carbon regulation system, including the paid allocation of carbon allowances, expanding emissions trading platforms, and...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Bakayev proposed simplifying business trips with France at a meeting with Patrick Stefanini, the Special Representative of the French Interior Minister, on...
ASTANA – As the world enters a new phase in the struggle for resources, discussions on the green transition and rare earth metals take center stage. Kazinform news agency...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko discussed ways to develop a strategic partnership with Germany on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 16, reported...
ASTANA – Kanat Nurtazin is renowned for his unique artistic approach, specializing in intricate carvings and continuously expanding his ambitious 100 Drawing Methods project. To date, he has mastered...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s national team earned 20 medals, including four gold, nine silver and seven bronze, to finish fourth in the overall team competition at the 2025 Asian Winter...
ASTANA – Kazakh scientist Nurzada Amangeldy is developing a project that will translate sign language into Kazakh using artificial intelligence (AI) in hopes of changing life for the hard-of-hearing...
ASTANA – Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines announced the formation of an exploration joint venture to explore the Chu-Sarysu Copper Basin in Kazakhstan, which is the world’s third-largest sediment-hosted...
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 the importance of...
ASTANA – The second week of February is ending, bringing with it the celebration of Valentine’s Day. Feb. 14 is more than just a day of romance – it’s...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the newly completed building of the President’s Archive on Feb. 14, which has been relocated from Almaty to the capital in line with...
ASTANA – As the 2025 Asian Games in Harbin come to a close on Feb. 14, Kazakhstan celebrates impressive achievements on the ice. The men’s hockey team secured the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is opening its doors wider to digital nomads and remote professionals since the launch of the Neo Nomad Visa in November. In an interview with The...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko held a series of meetings with representatives of key European Union institutions in Brussels to discuss the prospects for deepening Kazakhstan-EU...
ASTANA — The first EU-Central Asia summit, hosted by Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will take place on April 3-4 in Samarkand, with the participation of the leaders of Kazakhstan,...
ASTANA — The Senate, the upper house of the Kazakh Parliament, approved a law granting special status to Turkistan city during a Feb. 13 meeting chaired by Senate Chairman...
ASTANA – Swiss Choice Holding will invest in a fish farm project on the Caspian Sea coast, aiming to produce 100 to 600 tons of sturgeon and 100 tons...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed planned negotiations on Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of stability for Kazakhstan. He made the remarks during the City of Working Professions festival...
ASTANA – The Bozok State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve presented the first edition of the comic book “Journey of Alikhan and Aikerim” on Feb. 12, reported the Kazakh Culture...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s proved oil reserves totaled 30 billion barrels as of Jan. 1, according to the United States (U.S.) Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) report, published on Feb. 6....
ASTANA – QazaqGaz national company and PetroChina International have agreed to increase gas supplies to China in 2025, reported QazaqGaz’s press service. The corresponding addendum to the existing three-year...
ASTANA – The Kazakh government has allocated 2.6 billion tenge (US$5.1 million) from recovered illegally withdrawn assets to build a special social services center in the Abai Region, the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s men’s hockey team defeated China 3-1 in the semi-finals of the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin and will compete for the gold medal on Feb....
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s net international reserves exceeded $45 billion in January, increasing by 3.29% over the month and by 29.7% over the year, according to statistics from the National...
Standing on the global stage of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, I was reminded of one powerful truth: change begins at the grassroots level. I was...
ASTANA – The Silkroad Innovation Hub has launched SCALE2US: IT Outsourcing Bootcamp, a new educational program designed to help IT outsourcing companies in Central Eurasia enter the United States...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s transportation sector experienced a 10% growth in 2024 across all modes, reported Trend on Feb. 7. A total of 1.0788 billion tons of cargo was transported,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is preparing to revise its production sharing agreements (PSAs) with major foreign oil companies, securing more favorable terms for the country and meeting domestic demand, experts...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s strongman Sergey Tsyrulnikov has set a new Guinness World Record by bursting nine hot water bottles in just one minute using only his breath, surpassing the...
ASTANA – Renewable energy generation reached 6.43% in Kazakhstan in 2024, surpassing its 2025 target a year ahead of schedule. As Kazakhstan pushes ahead with its green transition, renewables...
ASTANA — President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev underscored the stable and positive growth of bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan and emphasized the importance of enhancing their strategic partnership...
ASTANA — The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will develop a comprehensive master plan for the growth and modernization of Kazakhstan’s civil aviation sector by 2050. Kazakh Ministry of...
