Cairo University launches Kazakh language programme

ASTANA – Cairo University recently launched a Kazakh language programme, reported Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Egypt Arman Issagaliyev at an Oct. 12 briefing here. “This is an...


EU photo exhibition in Astana celebrates cultural heritage, highlights children’s creativity

ASTANA – The European Union (EU) Delegation to Kazakhstan’s photo exhibition “EU4Kids: Discover Europe with Kids” opened Oct. 12 in Astana to celebrate the European Year of...


Nazarbayev meets with Finnish, business leaders in Helsinki

HELSINKI – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev discussed energy, education, green science and other areas of cooperation with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Finnish business leaders during an...


Central Asian start-up offers designs inspired by nomadic history

ASTANA – ASHKA, a London-based start-up, promotes Central Asia through modern design and storytelling, whilst giving back to the community from which it draws inspiration. The online...


Launch of Islamic Organisation for Food Security to bring results

At the 38th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in June 2011 in Astana, the President of...


Kazakh government provides updates on five social initiatives

ASTANA – Prime Minister Bakhytzhan Sagintayev chaired a meeting in the capital Oct. 16 which provided updates on the five social initiatives from President Nursultan Nazarbayev proposed...


Kazakhstan’s Lutsenko wins stage at Cycling Tour of Turkey

ASTANA – Alexey Lutsenko who rides for Astana ProTeam recently won 4th stage of the Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey. Lutsenko got ahead of Italian’s Diego Ulissi,...


FC Kairat dismisses Spanish manager Carlos Alós

ASTANA — The Almaty-based Kairat football club has terminated its contract with with Spanish trainer Carlos Alós, Kairat Boranbayev, chairman of the Almaty Football Club’s Board of...


Kostanai industrial zone signs 19 agreements worth $680 million, attracts agriculture projects

ASTANA – Nineteen agreements worth 251 billion tenge (US$680 million) were inked at the Kostanai Invest Forum 2018, the regional press service reported Oct. 12. Kostanai Region...


Prime minister visits East Kazakhstan to assess progress on latest presidential address

ASTANA – Prime Minister Bakhytzhan Sagintayev visited the East Kazakhstan region Oct. 10, meeting members of the public and business representatives and visiting social institutions there. He...


Kazakh gender equality trends are promising, society needs to engage more, say experts

ASTANA – Feminist movements are growing in the light of push for the social modernisation and reaching high human development in Kazakhstan, yet there is a room...


Kazakh-Indian forces join for UN mission in Lebanon

ASTANA – Indian Minister of Defence Nirmala Sitharaman discussed with her Kazakh counterparts military and technical cooperation between the two countries Oct. 2-4 in Astana. Kazakhstan is...


Rock beats, steppe strings: Layla-qobyz creates new pop flavour with Kazakh instruments

ASTANA – Kazakh musician Layla Tazhibayeva and her group Layla-qobyz, known for playing rock music using the traditional Kazakh string instrument, the kobyz (also sometimes spelled qobyz),...


In Astana, world religious leaders say religion must be a beacon in complex global security context

ASTANA – World religious leaders gathered to identify global security threats and solutions at a panel session on Oct. 11, the second day of the sixth Congress...


Kazakhstan boosts exports and increases investments in processing industries

ASTANA – As a result of the state programme of accelerated industrial and innovative development, Kazakhstan is actively increasing exports. Investments in processing industries are increasing as...


Astana Mayor, commission prepare capital for winter

ASTANA – Astana Akim (Mayor) Bakhyt Sultanov is readying the city for the upcoming winter season, reports the Astana Akimat (city administration) press service. “We must be...


Kazakh physicist develops wind turbine optimised for cold Kazakh conditions

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s 100 New Faces project, which recognises exemplary citizens of the country, counts among its ranks physicist Almira Zhilkashinova, who developed a wind turbine that...


Kazakhstan following five-year $95 million plan to improve cancer survival rate

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is using a $95 million, five-year plan to improve its cancer survival rate. “(Kazakhstan’s 50 percent survival rate) is not a very high rate,...


Qonyr Auliye underground cave becoming popular tourist attraction

ASTANA – The Qonyr Auliye underground cave has become a popular destination for local tourists because of its supposedly mysterious healing potential and a legend about the...


Tengiz field companies launch $5 billion project to dig 66 gas wells

ASTANA – Sixty-six gas wells will be drilled at the Tengiz field as part of the $5 billion North East Ring Project (NERP), said Union of Kazakhstan...


World Bank loan will help develop Kazakh, Kyrgyz tourism

ASTANA – Almost 2.5 million people are expected to benefit from sustainable tourism development and greater regional connectivity in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region as part of the Central...


Ontustik SEZ wins Editor’s Choice award from fDi Intelligence’s Global Free Zones of the Year 2018

ASTANA – The Shymkent-based Ontustik Special Economic Zone (SEZ) received an Editor’s Choice award in the Ones to Watch category of fDi Magazine’s Global Free Zones of...


Kazakhstan citizens buy rubble and euro more often, as dollar remains in largest demand

ASTANA – Recently the purchase of Russian rubbles and euros increased in Kazakhstan. A year-on-year 56.2 percent rise in expenses for the Russian rubbles in cash at...


Kazakh researchers to produce affordable gluten-free food products

ASTANA – The Kazakh Research Institute of Agricultural Products Processing recently developed local, affordable gluten-free products, the press service of Astana city administration reported Oct. 10. Being...


Gennady Golovkin plans to promote Kazakh boxers

ASTANA – Famous Kazakh boxer Gennady Golovkin wants to help young Kazakh boxers succeed in the sport, he said during a recent press conference in Almaty. “I...


Fitch affirms Kazakhstan Mortgage Company at BBB, predicts more positive ratings

ASTANA – Fitch Ratings has affirmed the long-term issuer default ratings (IDR) of the Kazakhstan Mortgage Company (KMC) in foreign and national currency at the level of...


Astana Opera to premiere ‘The Barber of Seville’ opera with 4D effects

ASTANA – Gioachino Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” opera staged by Italian director Alfonso Antoniozzi will premiere Oct. 12-14 at the Astana Opera House, reported the theatre’s...


Congress of World Religions adopts declaration to build peace

ASTANA – Religious leaders adopted a declaration on the role of religion in the modern context Oct. 11 on the second and final day of the Sixth...


Education ministry to raise social status of teachers, improve kindergartens

ASTANA – Minister of Education and Science Yerlan Sagadiyev briefed government officials Oct. 9 on the country’s education system and development plans for the next two years....


Kazakh government introduces alternative tax on subsoil use

ASTANA – The Kazakh government has introduced an alternative tax on subsoil use that gives subsoil users an additional opportunity to fulfil their tax obligations. Tax burden...