- Saturday, 14 February, 2026
- Almaty 19 °F / -7 °C
- Astana -18 °F / -28 °C
ASTANA — The aviation authorities of Kazakhstan and South Korea agreed to increase the total number of permitted flights between the countries from 10 to 42 per...
ASTANA — President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has strongly denounced the recent terrorist attack targeting civilians in Moscow on March 22, following the terrorist attack in the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan commemorates the 135th anniversary of Zhusipbek Aimauytov, an esteemed novelist whose modernist vision amplified the voices of women. His birth on March 8, coinciding...
ASTANA – Costume designer Dariga Taishikova spoke about the secrets behind the costume and decoration design at Astana Opera ahead of the Nauryz celebration, reported the theater’s...
ASTANA — Art is becoming increasingly reflective and socially significant in the modern world. Each artwork by an artist begins to reflect on current social issues, evoking...
ASTANA — This year, the Great Steppe Race will commence from Abylai Khan’s residence in Petropavlovsk, located in the North Kazakhstan Region, to mark a significant milestone...
ASTANA – The economic development of Central Asian countries has led to a significant uptick in cargo transportation, fueled by various factors, Kazinform reported on March 13...
Water can be a powerful catalyst for peace, prosperity and collaboration in Central Asia World Water Day is celebrated on March 22, an annual reminder to our...
ASTANA – Nauryz, an age-old Eastern celebration, marks the advent of spring and the commencement of a new year in accordance with the solar calendar. Beyond its...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Kazakh citizens on the Nauryz holiday at a grand event on Astana Square during his working visit to Almaty on March...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan is poised to become a key player in shaping the future of Eurasian trade and transport by prioritizing infrastructure development and strengthening cooperation with...
ASTANA — In celebration of the Nauryz holiday, the Astana Hub International Technopark of IT Startups presented innovative projects implemented by its participants to promote national culture...
ASTANA – Increasing non-raw material exports has been a priority for Kazakhstan. In 2023, non-raw material exports reached $35.1 billion out of $78.7 billion in total exports,...
ASTANA – Nauryz celebrations in Kazakhstan serve as a cornerstone for strengthening the national identity. On this festive occasion, the Kazakh government puts forward new initiatives aimed...
ASTANA – The volume of IT services provided in computer programming, consulting, and related services reached 1.1 trillion tenge ($2.4 billion) in 2023, marking a 41.1% increase...
ASTANA — The rapid reaction forces of the Kazakh peacekeeping company operating in the Golan Heights conducted their first joint medical evacuation training with the Irish counterparts...
ASTANA — Nauryz, the beloved holiday in Kazakhstan, symbolizes the arrival of spring with open arms, inviting people to immerse themselves in its delights. Kazakh people, as...
ASTANA – The experts of the National Center for Manuscripts and Rare Books have retrieved 15 manuscripts and approximately 500 archival documents in London, Oxford, and Manchester,...
ASTANA — For the first time, radio stations across five continents congratulated people in Kazakhstan on the Nauryz holiday by playing joyful Kazakh kuis (traditional music), the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to install meters that will measure the exact volume of water consumed by both countries, the Kazakh Ministry of Water...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree convening the next 33d session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan on April 24-25, reported the Akorda...
ASTANA — State Counselor Erlan Karin, in a recent post on March 19 via Telegram, said coordinated efforts from government agencies and active involvement of all segments...
BERLIN – Global energy experts and policymakers emphasized the critical need for advanced economies to allocate significant investments towards the development of clean energy solutions in developing...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s current oil reserves amounted to 4.4 billion tons as of the beginning of the year, said the Energy Ministry in an official response to...
ASTANA — As part of the vibrant festivities honoring Nauryz, a celebration synonymous with the rejuvenation of nature, Kazakh diplomats and their counterparts accredited in Kazakhstan have...
ASTANA – The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) can be a game changer in the connectivity between Asia and Europe, said Henrik Hololei, Hors Classe Adviser, Directorate-General...
ASTANA – March 20 marks the celebration of National Sports Day in Kazakhstan, dedicated to promoting physical activity and a healthy lifestyle while showcasing its integral role...
ASTANA – Kazakh national carrier Air Astana observed strong growth amid volatile market conditions with a total revenue increase of 13.8% last year, according to the company’s...
ASTANA – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is helping to address pressing water treatment and environmental issues in Kazakhstan’s fourth-largest municipality, Aktobe, by financing...
ASTANA – This year, the Astana International Forum (AIF) on June 13-14 will reunite the global community by providing a dialogue platform for more than 5,000 attendees...
ASTANA – Military personnel of the national peacekeeping contingent began their daily activities in the Golan Heights, reported the Kazakh Defense Ministry on March 18. Kazakh peacekeepers...
ASTANA – As part of the Nauryznama Decade, Kazakhstan citizens marked the National Clothing Day on March 18 by launching challenges, holding exhibitions and shows. Capital’s Youth...
ASTANA—A spirit of cooperation in Central Asia is at an unprecedented high, said a prominent American scholar, Dr. Frederick Starr, in an interview with The Astana Times....
ASTANA – Kazakhstan needs to create its own communication satellites, said Kazakh Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Bagdat Mussin during a March 18 solemn...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan expressed mutual commitment to deepening interstate cooperation based on friendship,...
ASTANA – The United States (U.S.) delegation will participate in the National Sports Day celebration on March 20 in Astana to exchange experiences with Kazakh horse riders,...
ASTANA – Following his recent emphasis on creativity and innovation for societal progress, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev convened with representatives from Kazakhstan’s creative sector on March 18, reported...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has emerged as the leader in the Central Asia and Caucasus region in venture financing volumes and development rates, according to a recent large-scale...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is ready to expand export supplies to Uzbekistan across 255 items worth approximately $500 million, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said at a March 15...
ASTANA—President Kassym–Jomart Tokayev pays close attention to economic growth, improving the quality of citizens’ lives, and integrated regional development, as confirmed in his address at the National...
ASTANA — Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reviewed the progress of joint projects in the oil and gas sector with Shell Executive Vice President Peter Costello on...
ASTANA — Following its successful inaugural flight celebration to Almaty, Kazakhstan, AirAsia X signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strategic collaboration with Kazakh Tourism national company...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with the top management of leading companies in the construction, logistics, and machinery sectors during...
ASTANA – The transformation of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) should be a structured, result-oriented, gradual, but not protracted process, said...
ASTANA – Kazatompom national atomic company showcased exceptional financial resilience in 2023, driven by its strategic market positioning and robust operational efficiency, the company’s press service reported...
The stability of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy is proof that a strategic approach to international relations works. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a pertinent regional organization across...
ASTANA – Mazhilis Committee on International Affairs, Defense and Security hosted the expanded meeting on attracting foreign investment in Kazakhstan’s economy on March 14, reported the Mazhilis’...
ASTANA – The new format of the Nauryz celebration in Kazakhstan has introduced the National Clothing Day on March 18 with a wide range of festivities aimed...
ASTANA – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu held talks with the heads of international organizations on March 15 as part of his...
ASTANA—Terhi Hakala, the European Union’s (EU) Special Representative for Central Asia, was honored to participate in a tusau kesu ceremony (a tradition to celebrate a child’s first...
ASTANA – “May the dome of your yurt remain strong!” With this wish tied to shanyrak, the round crown at the top of the Kazakh yurt, Kazakhstan...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan as a nation and a responsible member of the international community, must consistently stand prepared to defend national interests, sovereignty, and independence, said President...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged to look for new points of economic growth and instructed the government to implement four large-scale infrastructure initiatives this year during...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has deployed its first independent peacekeeping contingent to the Golan Heights under the United Nations (UN). Upon reaching the Syrian capital on March 15...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles from global media outlets on news about Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers the B5+1...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan celebrates the Day of Culture and National Traditions on March 16, dedicated to promoting its culture, arts, and values. The day is part of...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of eliminating destructive behavioral patterns during the third gathering of the National Kurultai (Congress) on March 15 in Atyrau,...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the significance of fostering a new social ethics and outlined pivotal values essential to shaping the identity of the Kazakh nation...
ASTANA – Almaty hosted the inaugural B5+1 format forum with the participation of government and business community officials of the United States and Central Asian countries –...
ASTANA – Atyrau hosted the working sessions of the third meeting of the National Kurultai (congress in Kazakh) on March 14, reported Khabar TV channel. Experts, human...
ASTANA — Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov underscored the importance of preserving the historical appearance of the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum in Turkistan on March 14, according...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu held bilateral talks with Austrian Minister for European and International Affairs Alexander Schallenberg on March 14,...
ASTANA – The headquarters of the Council of Europe hosted a photo exhibition titled Unveiling Strength: A Visual Journey for Gender Empowerment in Kazakhstan on March 14...
ASTANA – Kazakh citizens are celebrating Kaiyrymdylyk (the Day of Mercy) on March 15, as part of the Nauryz festivities nationwide. The day symbolizes values of generosity,...
Opportunities abound for foreign investors and miners but ‘dig and grab’ methods won’t wash in today’s Kazakhstan. With China controlling some 70% of the world’s production of...
ASTANA – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu took part in the High-level Segment of the 67th Session of the United...
ASTANA – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu underscored the pivotal role of multilateral institutions in addressing unprecedented global challenges and...
ASTANA – Ambassador of Austria to Kazakhstan Willy Kempel shared insightful perspectives on the evolving dynamics of bilateral relations and new avenues of cooperation between Kazakhstan and...
ASTANA — Air Asia, the premier low-cost carrier in Southeast Asia, initiated direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Almaty on March 14, with four weekly flights, reported...
ASTANA – National Bank Governor Timur Suleimenov unveiled plans for the establishment of an anti-fraud center to protect Kazakh citizens’ funds from fraudulent activities during a March...
ASTANA – Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) and Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University (RGU) agreed to establish a joint degree program as part of the cooperation agreement, reported the...
ASTANA – An innovative art exhibition showcasing Kazakhstan through the eyes of artificial intelligence has opened in Almaty, the Culture and Information Ministry’s press service reported on...
ASTANA—Kazakhstan entered the Very High human development category, securing the 67th position out of 193 countries and territories globally, according to a recent report by the United...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan hosted the send-off ceremony of the peacekeeping contingent to the Golan Heights under the United Nations (UN) in the Park of the 28 Panfilov...
ASTANA – During his recent visit to Italy, Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev met with representatives of several Italian businesses, reviewing entrepreneurship collaboration following...
ASTANA – This year marks the introduction of a new format for the Nauryz holiday in Kazakhstan, with the launch of the Nauryznama Decade, observed annually from...
ASTANA — The second week of March is coming to an end. It is getting warmer in Kazakhstan, promising a delightful weekend ahead in Astana and Almaty....
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Kazakh citizens on the eve of Nauryz – the Amal holiday or the Day of Greeting, on his X account on...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan saw a decline in its incidence rate as a result of joint systematic work with the World Health Organization (WHO), a key strategic partner...
ASTANA – In the latest United States Geological Survey (USGS), released in January of the previous year, Kazakhstan was named among the top 10 countries for the...
WASHINGTON DC – Thirty-two years ago, Kazakhstan began an unprecedented journey. As the country embraced independence from the USSR, its economic system, like those of other former...
ASTANA – Korisu day, celebrated in Kazakhstan on March 14, holds a deep meaning and wide use in society, marking the return of spring with the practice...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid a state visit to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, from March 11 to 12, further deepening the strategic and brotherly ties...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), the nation’s railway and logistics company, and China’s Jiangsu International Rail Freight Express company agreed on the joint organization and dispatch...
ASTANA – The KazMunayGas (KMG) national oil and gas company invited SOCAR (State Oil Company of Azerbaijan) to consider projects related to geological exploration in Kazakhstan, said...
ASTANA—The National Kurultai (congress in Kazakh) will meet in Atyrau for its third session on March 15, as announced by the Akorda press service. Head of State...
ASTANA— Kazakh Vice Minister of Industry and Construction Olzhas Saparbekov highlighted that 22 investment projects are currently in progress, signifying a deepening economic relationship between Kazakhstan and...
ASTANA – Ambassador-at-Large of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry Talgat Kaliyev chaired the March 12 online meeting of the Special Working Group (SWG) of the Conference on Interaction...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has delivered 15,000 tons of heating oil to Dushanbe for the Tajik people, the Foreign Ministry’s press service reported on March 12. According to...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to introduce at least 40 major projects with foreign capital this year. This was announced at the March 12 government session with the...
ASTANA — YouTube Premium became available to Kazakhstan residents on March 13, opening up new opportunities on the video hosting platform, reported the Ministry of Digital Development,...
ASTANA — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Director for Kazakhstan Huseyin Ozhan shared an insightful perspective on the country’s journey of reform and growth...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has become the most preferred destination for United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents during the Holy Month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr (a three-day holiday...
ASTANA – The aviation industry has been historically a male-dominated realm, both in Central Asia and on a global scale. This March, the International Civil Aviation Organization...
ASTANA – The Kazakh startup CerebraAI, specializing in timely stroke recognition, secured a $150,000 LEAP award at the annual Rocket Fuel Startup Pitch Competition in Saudi Arabia,...
ASTANA – The Kurmangazy Center for Children’s Creative Development is a humanitarian gift from the Kazakh people to the brotherly people of Azerbaijan, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev...
ASTANA – Kazakh Vice Minister of Industry and Construction Iran Sharkhan and the United Kingdom’s (UK) Minister of Industry and Economic Security Nusrat Ghani signed a roadmap...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the robust development of Kazakh-Azerbaijani interparliamentary relations during a meeting with the Chair of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova on March...
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital will host the first-ever Eurasia Africa Energy Summit (EAES) and the ninth Annual KDR Well Engineering Forum on Sept. 19-20 at the...
ASTANA – Schoolchildren from Almaty clinched first place in two categories at the FIRST Tech Challenge robotics championship in Nicosia, Cyprus, the Kazakh Education Ministry’s press service...
