EU launches human rights, civil society development programmes in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Nine new projects funded by the European Union in Kazakhstan worth 3.8 million euros, were presented April 7 in Astana. The projects seek to improve...


Government presents new agriculture development programme

ASTANA – Prospects for cooperation in the agro-industrial sector were presented to the diplomatic corps in Astana at a joint briefing hosted by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign...


Kazakhstan, Turkey to create joint chamber of commerce and industry

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Turkey are planning to establish a joint chamber of commerce and industry, according to the Deputy Chairman of the board of the Atameken...


First stage of national healthcare system to launch July 1

The first stage of Kazakhstan’s compulsory social health insurance system based on the joint responsibility of the state, employers and citizens will be introduced July 1, announced...


Young Kazakh chess grand master ranked among world’s top 30 female chess players

ASTANA – Young chess champion and grand master Dinara Saduakassova is now ranked among the world’s top 30 female chess players after winning first place at the...


Kazakhstan pushes transition to green economy  with help from ADB, clean energy fund

ASTANA – Renewable energy resources in Kazakhstan produced 32 percent (up to 928 million kilowatt-hours) more energy in 2016 compared to the previous year. However, the share...


Kazakhstan “seriously concerned” over growing tensions in Syria, calls for investigation of chemical attack

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its “serious concern” over the growing tensions in Syria in an April 8 statement on the situation in...


Economic development shall be considered along with urban planning, says Kazakh architect

ASTANA – Urban planning as an applied science and spatial planning has recently become popular in Kazakhstan. Meanwhile, the practical neglect of urban planning objectives and possibilities...


Kazakh UN envoy calls for joint efforts and compromises to find political solution to conflict in Syria

ASTANA – The most difficult times call for greatest efforts and also the greatest of compromises, Kazakhstan’s ambassador to the United Nations Kairat Umarov said April 7...


Chinese companies expand cooperation with Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Four agreements and a framework agreement on cooperation and trade with Food Corp. were signed between Kazakhstan and Chinese companies as part of a two-day...


New Astana airport terminal to open in June

ASTANA – Management of Astana international airport plans to complete construction of a new terminal on May 15 as a part of preparations for Astana EXPO 2017....


SCO heads of security councils gather in Astana, as group anticipates expansion in June

ASTANA – The 12th meeting of secretaries of security councils of the Shanghai Cooperation organisation’s (SCO) member states confirmed the willingness of the organisation to strengthen cooperation...


Cultural activities help develop various personality traits, says children’s studio head

ASTANA – After-school programmes are an essential part of a child’s upbringing. Activities and hobbies greatly increase a person’s chance to be successful.   The Yerke children’s...


Kostanai region seeks to boost investment opportunities with Diplomatic Business Club

ASTANA – Kazakh state officials are continuing their efforts to promote investment opportunities for foreign investors, showcase the country’s abundant resources and modernise laws to accommodate foreign...


OpenU – Kazakhstan’s massive open online courses

ASTANA –WikiBilim public foundation and Kcell, one of the country’s largest mobile network operators, have launched the new online project, Open University (OpenU), a local analogue of...


Astana to host Immortal Regiment parade May 9

ASTANA – The Immortal Regiment of Astana – Peace March will be held on Victory Day to commemorate the memory of Soviet soldiers, according to the city...


Kazakh PM visits high-tech house-building factory

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintayev visited the Ui Kurylysy Kombinaty house-building plant in the Aktobe region March 30. The company uses technologies for the rapid construction...


Kazakh National Chamber of Entrepreneurs seeks to enter Russian, Chinese food markets

Kazakhstan is proposing to create joint ventures with the countries of the Turkic world to supply its products to the markets of China and Russia. This was...


Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Georgia sign Trans-Caspian International Transport Route protocol

ASTANA – Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Georgia signed a protocol April 1 confirming the regulations on membership in the Legal Entities Union and the composition of the working...


Wizz Air to launch direct Budapest-Astana flights in June

ASTANA – Wizz Air will launch June 8 direct flights between Budapest and Astana , airline officials announced April 3. “This became real thanks to many years...


Ancient Saraishyk settlement to be reconstructed

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Sports has allocated 100 million tenge (US$319,400) for the first stage of reconstructing the ancient settlement of Saraishyk, reported...


Bolashak Fund draws attention to World Autism Awareness Day

ASTANA – A charity event devoted to World Autism Awareness Day was held April 2 in the Keruen City shopping mall, according to the press service of...


Implementing openness, transparency principles lead to change in perception of corruption nationwide

ASTANA – The growth model designed to ensure Kazakhstan’s global competitiveness identifies important priorities, including institutional reforms, security and anti-corruption. President Nursultan Nazarbayev outlined the third stage...


National Bank expects insurance companies to merge

ASTANA – Insurance company mergers are to be expected after the requirements were raised for their authorised capital, said National Bank insurance supervision department head Zhanat Kurmanov,...


Kazakh, Azerbaijani presidents pursue deeper economic relations in Baku

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev discussed bilateral trade, political, cultural and humanitarian cooperation, as well as international and regional issues,...


Astana Convention Bureau copes with accommodation issues ahead of EXPO

ASTANA – Only two months remain until the event Kazakhstan has been waiting for several years. EXPO 2017 will open to visitors in June for the summer...


Uranium production legacy in Central Asia tackled with international assistance

ASTANA – A joint mission of the European Commission (EC) and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) visited Kyrgyzstan March 28-31 with the aim of solving...


Kazakh farmers face challenges in production and exporting wheat, yet opportunities are vast

ASTANA – The demand for Kazakh wheat will fall in the near future, said Nurlan Dautkanov, an expert in the field of industrial wheat processing, mainly because...


Britain to officially unveil its EXPO 2017 pavilion June 26

ASTANA – Britain will unveil its EXPO 2017 pavilion June 26 in Astana as part of the United Kingdom’s National Day, officials announced recently at the presentation...


Talented photographers share their favourite works at National Museum exhibition

ASTANA – Talented young Kazakh photographers are exhibiting their works through early April at the “Koktem. New Generation” photo exhibition in the National Museum of Kazakhstan. The...