Citizens’ Registration Law Draws Controversy, Confusion

ASTANA – Amendments to migration legislation on citizens’ temporary registration entered into force this month in Kazakhstan, evoking disputes among the population all over the country. New...


75.2 Percent of Public Facilities Can Now Accommodate People with Disabilities, Say Officials

ASTANA – Roughly 75 percent of public facilities have been adapted to accommodate people with disabilities under the country’s 2012-2018 Action Plan, Healthcare and Social Development Vice...


Astana Enhances Cooperation with Moscow, Prepares for Syria Talks

ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov paid his first visit to Moscow Jan. 20 at the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. It was also...


Akmola Region Takes Steps to Improve Health Services, Says Health Administration Head

  The head of the Akmola Public Health Administration Gulnara Kulusheva answers questions about the state of affairs in the region’s healthcare system. Quality Department for Healthcare...


Street Workout Federation Promotes Emerging Sport Open to Everyone

ASTANA – Street workout as a sports and social movement is recognised worldwide and surprisingly has a large number of supporters and leaders in a country where...


Food Delivery Services Gaining in Popularity

ASTANA – The market segment of Kazakh food delivery has grown by nearly 1.7 billion tenge (US$5.1 million) in the last two years. Analysts at Burger King...


Kazakh Teams Win Categories in Dakar and Africa Eco Race

ASTANA – Kazakhstan performed well in the Dakar Rally in South America and won a category in the Africa Eco Race, both of which ended Jan. 14....


Axartov Sisters Learn to Combine Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

ASTANA – As far as the Axartov sisters are concerned, there’s nothing like a clean eating regime and a juice fast to repair and renew the body....


Astana New Railway Station 85 Percent Completed, Will Open Before EXPO 2017

ASTANA – Astana’s new railway station and junction are 80 percent constructed, Kanat Alpysbayev, head of the national railway company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy reported recently. Installation and...


Honey Production to Gain Momentum in Eastern Kazakhstan, Say Experts

Experts are forecasting a honey production boom in eastern Kazakhstan in the next two-three years amid increased exports to China. The history of beekeeping in the area...


In Search of Peace for Syria: World’s Eyes Are on Astana

At a time when there is a clear need for international cooperation, there has been no greater example of failure than the continuing tragedy of Syria. In...


Astana – Schuchinsk Toll Road Earns Record High $3.8 Million

ASTANA – In 2016, the Astana- Schuchinsk toll road earned 1.251 billion tenge (US$3.8 million), which is higher than projected. All revenues were spent on the site...


National Railway Company to Begin Inspecting Luggage at 16 Stations

ASTANA – Inspection of passengers’ luggage will be performed at 16 railroad stations in the country, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) press service reports. “This procedure will enter...


Shymkent-Based Plant to Produce Green Algae Superfoods Spirulina, Chlorella

ASTANA – The global superfood movement attracts an army of followers worldwide and Kazakhstan is no exception. In this sense, the Lotus Organics is a unique enterprise...


Kazakhstan Takes Delivery of Sukhoi Su-30SM Jet Fighters

The Kazakh Armed Forces recently took delivery of a new batch of modern multifunctional Su-30SM jet fighters of the 4++ generation, the press office of the Defence...


Astana to Add 45 School Buses to City Transportation System

ASTANA – This year, 45 new buses will be launched for the project of a route network of school traffic, said the head of the department of...


Nordic Walking Offers Great Health Benefits, Says Instructor

ASTANA – Nordic Walking, started in Finland, is drawing attention as a sport suitable for people of all ages who enjoy being outdoors. Three years ago, Almaty...


Historic Kazakh Khanate Movie Draws Int’l, Social Media Attention

ASTANA – Long before the release of “Kazakh Khanate: Diamond Sword,” the movie attracted the attention of leading media outlets. In particular, the BBC compared “Kazakh Khanate”...


Almaty Metro Prepares for Universiade

ASTANA – Almaty Metro celebrated its fifth anniversary in December. As the country’s only metro network, it is set to expand its route and retain its status...


Tengribank Strengthens Position on Kazakh Market

The international rating agency S&P Global Ratings confirmed Dec. 22, 2016 the long-term credit rating of TengriBank at B+, which reflects the bank’s stable financial status, provided also...


EXPO 2017 Launches One-Stop Service, Accreditation Centres

ASTANA – The Astana EXPO 2017 national company presented on Dec. 23 the One-Stop Service Centre (OSSC) and Accreditation Centre to representatives of countries planning to participate...


Kazakh President Visits UAE, Improves Business Ties, Attends Energy Summit

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev paid his first official visit in 2017 to Abu-Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Jan.15-16, reported the press office of the Akorda....


‘Road to a Mother’ Celebrated as Example of Modern Kazakh Cinema

ASTANA – “Road to a Mother” by Akan Satayev has become a highlight of domestic cinema, receiving critical acclaim at the 38th Moscow Film Festival and winning...


Shymbulak Temporarily Closes Several Ski Runs for Universiade Preparations

ASTANA – Almaty’s ski resort Shymbulak closed several ski runs Jan. 9 to prepare for Winter Universiade, which starts Jan. 29. According to the company’s official press...


eGov.kz Used More Than 40 Million Times in 2016

ASTANA – Kazakh citizens used electronic government services nearly 40 million times in 2016, with the total number of services rendered at 160 million, according to the...


KazAgroFinance Seeks to Grow Agricultural Technology, Production

ASTANA – Investment in Kazakh agriculture increased 50 percent in 2016 totalling 228 billion tenge (US$686.96 million) compared to 148 billion tenge (US$445.92 million) a year earlier....


National Emergency Response System Begins Operation

EVAK, the Kazakh national emergency call system in case of accidents and catastrophes, began operation Jan. 1.   The developers of the device, from the Institute for...


Kazakhstan among Top 10 Affordable Countries

ASTANA – Kazakhstan took 119th place in the annual ranking of the cost of living in different countries of the world prepared by Numbeo international information portal....


Master Craftsmen Showcase Kazakh Arts at Abu Dhabi Fair

ASTANA – Kazakh master craftsmen and women showcased their country’s traditional arts and crafts skills during the two-month Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Abu Dhabi. The trip...


China Reveals Secrets of Its Expo Pavilion

ASTANA – The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) presented the concept for China’s EXPO 2017 pavilion at a Jan. 5 conference in Beijing,...