- Thursday, 2 April, 2026
- Almaty 75 °F / 24 °C
- Astana 61 °F / 16 °C
ASTANA – The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources plans to plant 1.1 million planting materials on a drained part of the Aral Sea by the end...
ASTANA – Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in Kazakhstan. The number of electric cars in the country surged ninefold in January compared to January last year,...
ASTANA — Aktau has welcomed 14,000 foreign tourists since the beginning of the year, reported the Akimat of Aktau press service (governor’s office) on March 28. With...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s flagship Astana International Forum and the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) signed a memorandum of cooperation as part of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s participation in...
ASTANA — Astana Hub international technopark unveiled the Drone Tech Center on March 27, a facility aimed at fostering the exchange of experience and the development of...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan anticipates up to 500,000 tourists from China in 2024, said Kairat Sadvakasov, chairman of Kazakh Tourism national company, at the Kazakhstan-China Tourism and Investment...
ASTANA – Two-time blitz world champion Bibisara Assaubayeva secured first place at the ninth Swiss Queens Wednesday online chess tournament on March 27, reported the Committee of...
ASTANA — As March concludes, Kazakhstan ushers in the promise of milder weather, setting the stage for an enticing weekend ahead in Astana and Almaty. From dynamic...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev exchanged views with Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Zhang Ming on enhancing the SCO’s effectiveness at a March 28 meeting...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan regards cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) as a giant economic community in which the country plays a fairly important...
ASTANA – Friendship and cooperation with China are an absolute priority for Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a March 28 meeting with Zhao Leji, the chairman...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Ban Ki-moon, Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations, President of the Assembly,...
ASTANA—The Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry, in collaboration with Google, launched Street View in Kazakhstan on March 27, reported the ministry’s press service....
ASTANA – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Upstream Director of the Italian company ENI Luca Vignati reviewed ongoing joint work at the Karachaganak and Kashagan fields and...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted Asia’s leading role in new development paradigms to counterbalance escalating trade disputes and protectionist policies hindering economic growth and investor confidence...
ASTANA – The Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China commenced with the Kazakh-Chinese tourism and investment forum on March 28 in Beijing, reported the Tourism and Sports...
Kazakhstan has stirred a silent revolution on the global investment landscape. It has emerged as an attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). According to an estimate...
ASTANA – Vice Minister of Industry and Construction Olzhas Saparbekov discussed Kazakhstan’s potential in rare metals development at the conference on critical raw materials and trade policy,...
ASTANA—Kazakhstan is bringing government officials, artists, and famous athletes to the opening ceremony of the year of Kazakh tourism in China as it seeks to deepen its...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan expands its connectivity with Central Asian countries by introducing two new flights from Turkistan to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and Astana to Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The first...
ASTANA— President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the strategic significance of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in deepening Kazakhstan’s multifaceted ties with China during a meeting with Erkin...
ASTANA — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu engaged in discussions with the United States (US) Trade Representative Katherine Tai during...
ASTANA – This week, Mazhilis Chairman Yerlan Koshanov led a parliamentary delegation on an official visit to Switzerland. High-level discussions between the head of a lower house...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a working visit to the People’s Republic of China and take part in the session of the Boao Forum...
ASTANA — Deputy Prime Minister – Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu engaged in talks with United States (U.S.) Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in Washington, D.C., on...
NEW DELHI – The youth delegation from Kazakhstan visited India on March 5-13 to attend the Central Asia – India Youth Forum as part of a broader...
ASTANA – The Ro-Alemi team from the Abai Region clinched the championship title in the Singapore FIRST Championship 2024, held from March 14 to 16, reported the...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has secured 31 licenses across 11 sports for the 2024 Olympics in Paris to be held on July 26 – Aug.11, the Tourism and...
ASTANA – Nail Nurov, the head of the directorate for the preparation and organization of the fifth World Nomad Games, spoke about the program and the ethnosport...
ASTANA – Kazakh Ambassador to Belgium Margulan Baimukhan and Chairman of Kazatomprom national atomic company Meirzhan Yussupov participated in the inaugural Nuclear Energy Summit on March 21...
ASTANA – Yerlan Koshanov, chairman of the Mazhilis, a lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, emphasized Kazakhstan’s significant role in promoting peace and sustainable development globally during...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the traditionally high dynamics of Kazakh-American cooperation at a March 26 meeting with United States (US) Senator Steve Daines in Astana,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Qatar are on the verge of implementing large-scale and strategically important investment projects worth an unprecedented amount of $17.6 billion, Kazakh Prime Minister...
ASTANA – The production of high-quality livestock products is directly linked to animal health, significantly influenced by environmental conditions. The use of environmentally friendly feed additives and...
ASTANA – There is a huge potential for expanding cooperation between Kazakhstan and Cyprus, said Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos during his March 25 meeting with President...
ASTANA – Lyazzat Kaltayeva, a member of Kazakhstan’s Senate, assumed the chairmanship of the Senate’s Council on Inclusion last year. In an interview with Kazinform news agency,...
ASTANA—During the Digital Almaty 2024 forum, which convened in February, Kazakhstan solidified its international outreach by signing multiple memorandums of understanding, particularly regarding the export of its...
ASTANA – Picture a platform that understands the job market for leading tech companies and helps one acquire the necessary skills and experience to secure positions at...
ASTANA — According to a recent article by EuronewsTravel, Kazakhstan’s culinary landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, drawing attention to its diverse gastronomic heritage. With a flourishing ...
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...
