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ASTANA – The parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic adopted a bill to change the state flag in the second and third readings without discussion, Kazinform reported on Dec. 20....
ASTANA — A soon-to-be-finalized free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Iran will elevate annual mutual trade to $18-20 billion and open doors for Kazakhstan, EAEU...
ASTANA — A recent report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) released this November projects a potentially chronic shortage of water resources by 2028, estimating a deficit of 5-12...
ASTANA – Saudi Arabia’s Flynas low-cost airline will start operating Almaty – Riyadh flights seven times per week from the spring-summer season next year, reported the Foreign Ministry’s press...
ASTANA – The final weekend preceding the extended Christmas and New Year holidays in the Kazakh capital offers a diverse range of events tailored to various interests, creating an...
The Kazakhstan Association of Blockchain Technologies and Data Centres has revised specific regulations of Kazakhstan’s tax legislation, which previously hindered the development of digital mining and digital asset exchanges....
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is ready to increase exports to Pakistan on 40 processed goods worth $21.5 million, Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev said at a Dec. 21...
ASTANA — Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov officially commenced the construction of the Bakhty-Ayagoz railway line, spanning 272 kilometers in the Abai Region via a teleconference on Dec. 21, anticipating...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan employed 908,500 people as part of the regional employment maps in 11 months of this year, the Prime Minister’s press service reported in a Dec. 21...
ASTANA – The United Nations (UN) General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on international cooperation and coordination for the human, ecological, and economic rehabilitation of the Semipalatinsk region for...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev convened a meeting on Dec. 20 with representatives of Kazakhstan’s business community to discuss topical issues of the high-quality and sustainable development of the...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu highlighted the strategic importance of intensifying cooperation between the public and private sectors of Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia...
ASTANA – The George Washington University and the Kazakh Embassy in the United States discussed the shallowing of waters, including the Aral Sea, on Dec. 11, reported Kazinform news...
ASTANA — Catalin Radu, the director-general of the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan (AAK), sheds light on the organization’s role in fostering international collaboration, particularly in the realm of Environmental,...
ASTANA — Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerzhan Yerkinbayev held a meeting with representatives from Air Asia X, led by General Director Benjamin bin Ismail on Dec. 21,...
ASTANA – Burabay State National Natural Park commenced its winter season with a festive concert at the Kazakh Lapland on Dec. 17. Known for its breathtaking nature, characterized by...
ASTANA – Central Asia played a crucial role throughout history in shaping global connections, but it does not always need to be seen solely as a bridge between other...
ASTANA – The United Nations (UN) experts conducted a comprehensive inspection of the material and technical base and the level of training of Kazakh military personnel planning to participate...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Anti-Corruption Agency recovered $120 million in December as a result of investigations on the fund embezzlement from Kazakhtelecom and the Transport Service Center against Kairat Satybaldyuly,...
As 2023 draws to a close, it is a good opportunity to reflect on a year that has seen some remarkable developments in Kazakhstan. The year began with big...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has reported record-breaking exports of processed uranium in the first ten months of 2023. The total value of uranium sales abroad during this period surged to...
ASTANA — The Dota 2 finals in Riyadh reached a spectacular conclusion on Dec. 17, with the Kazakhstan team emerging as the triumphant champions, announced the Qazaq Cybersport Federation...
ASTANA – Nazarbayev University (NU) hosted a presentation of the first Kazakh-English and English-Kazakh Oxford Qazaq Dictionary on Dec. 19, developed by the Qazaq Tili international association, reported the...
ASTANA – Investments in Kazakh airports infrastructure reached $2.4 billion, said Kazakh Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev at a Dec. 19 government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov, ...
ASTANA – Qalam, a new online historical and educational platform, offers wider access to Kazakh and Central Asian history, making it easier for audiences to engage and interact with materials,...
ASTANA – The Diplomatic Business Club (DBC) members gathered on Dec. 14 in the Kazakh capital to explore investment opportunities in Kazakhstan and discuss the upcoming fifth World Nomad...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to launch flights to Mumbai, New York, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo in 2024-2025, said Kazakh Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev at a Dec. 19...
ASTANA – In January-November, Kazakh airlines transported 12.3 million passengers, which is 23% more than last year, said Kazakh Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev at a Dec. 19 government...
ASTANA – As of Dec. 1, 19,476 ethnic Kazakhs returned to their historical homeland and received Kandas status, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population’s press service...
ASTANA — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) upgraded its revision in growth forecasts for the Caucasus and Central Asia, reaching 4.8% for 2023, up from September’s 4.6% projection in...
ASTANA – Initiated by Kazakhstan, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution proclaiming 2026 the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, reported the Kazakh Foreign...
ASTANA – A private investor will allocate approximately $1.3 billion at the first stage to modernize and enhance safety at the Qarmet Karagandy metallurgical plant, previously known as the...
ASTANA — In celebration of Kazakhstan’s Independence Day, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Türkiye and the Foundation of Turkic History and Culture at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in...
ASTANA — Emerging Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sensation Shavkat Rakhmonov notched his 18th victory at the 296th Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) tournament against American fighter Stephen Thompson in a...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan reinforced its position as the regional leader in Eurasia for inward mutual direct investment stock, with a share of 27.2% in June compared to 26.6% in...
ASTANA – Kazakh artists performed at a gala concert We Are Together hosted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters on Dec. 15 in Paris,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economic growth may reach 5% at the end of the year, said Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov summing up the results of 2023, the Prime...
ASTANA – The Austrian National Library in Vienna opened an exhibition of the Almaty History Museum on Dec. 13 to mark the Independence Day of Kazakhstan, reported the Foreign...
ASTANA – Almaty-based Women Entrepreneurship Development Center, financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is providing tailored support programs for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owned by women –...
ASTANA — Air Astana Group announced on Dec. 12 a substantial 20.5% surge in total revenue and other income, reaching $900.6 million in the first nine months of this...
ASTANA – Kazakh tennis players showcased remarkable achievements this year. In the Billie Jean King Cup’s team championship, the national women’s team secured a place among the top eight...
ASTANA – Harvard University graduates discussed aspects of human capital development in the economic modernization in Kazakhstan during a recent meeting at the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS),...
ASTANA — Southern Kazakhstan attracts tourists globally who are eager to explore its blend of historical and natural wonders and visit sites believed to possess unique energy. Among these,...
MUYNAK, UZBEKISTAN – Uzbekistan’s ambitious saxaul plantation initiative is instilling optimism among scientists and residents of the dried-up Aral Sea basin that it will help to mitigate the increasing...
Editor’s note: The Astana Times has introduced a new section on the website that features articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations,...
ASTANA – Kazakh traditional milk-based tea holds a special place among people in Chinese Xinjiang province, which traditionally has a large population of Kazakhs, according to the video broadcasted...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan marks its 32nd Independence Day on Dec. 16. The Declaration on the State Sovereignty of the Kazakh SSR (Soviet Socialist Republic) was adopted on Oct. 25,...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited a newly constructed school in the capital on Dec. 15, funded entirely by assets reclaimed from corrupt officials, the Akorda press service reported. ...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko outlined major achievements in the Kazakh-German partnership and focused on the main areas of Kazakhstan’s policy in innovative development of the...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited major enterprises of the capital’s Industrial Park No.1 on Dec. 15, reported the Akorda press service. Astana’s Deputy Akim (Mayor), Yevgeniy Glotov,...
