Kazakh Flag Raised on Antarctica’s Highest Peak on Independence Day

ASTANA – Kazakh alpinists raised Kazakhstan’s state flag at the peak of Antarctica on the country’s Dec. 16 Independence Day, according to the Kazakh Geographic Society. “A...


Tea, Coffee Prices Increase by Almost 35 Percent, Other Food Prices Also Increase

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Statistics Committee released a statement indicating that in general food prices in November rose by 9.1 percent compared with the same month last year....


Central Asia’s Largest Bridge Crossing Unveiled in Pavlodar

ASTANA – Central Asia’s largest bridge crossing held its official opening Dec. 14 in Pavlodar to mark the 25th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Independence, KazAvtoZhol press service reported....


Diplomatic Christmas Charity Bazaar Funds Local Projects

ASTANA – The annual Diplomatic Christmas Charity Bazaar, sponsored by the Ambassadors’ Spouses Association, offered capital residents a chance to purchase souvenirs, gifts and special items from...


Kostanai Named Kazakhstan’s Cleanest City

ASTANA – Kostanai was named the cleanest city in the country while residents of Temirtau, Ust-Kamenogorsk and Semey complain the most about smog caused by industries, according...


Nation’s First Online Music Education Project Launches

ASTANA – Dalatunes.kz, Kazakhstan’s first national music and educational Internet website, was officially launched Dec. 14 in Almaty. Co-founders Gani Toksanbayev and Rashida Tylivaldiyeva have been working...


A1462 Studio Presents Kazakh Modern Design to the World

ASTANA – A1462 is an Almaty-based design studio and workshop, which is a result of collaboration of four young designers Timur Aktayev, Anastasiya Leonova, Aziz Abdulmazhitov and...


Israeli Prime Minister Visits Astana, Strengthens Ties

ASTANA – Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Nursultan Nazarbayev, top government officials and took part in a Kazakh-Israeli business forum during a Dec.14...


Kazakh Musicians to Present Concert in Paris

ASTANA – A gala concert featuring national and international works with the participation of Kazakh classical music masters will be held Dec. 17 in Paris. The 12...


Kazakh President Sums Up Achievements of 25 Years, Sets New Goals

ASTANA – President Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulated the people of Kazakhstan Dec. 15 during a ceremonial meeting on the national holiday marking the nation’s 25th anniversary of independence....


The Personality of President Nazarbayev

Building a nation takes patience, perseverance and personality. Many Kazakhs at all levels of society have made their contributions to the first two ingredients of their country’s...


Astana Mayor Unveils Technology to Make Capital a Smart City

ASTANA – Astana Akim (Mayor) Asset Issekeshev presented new, innovative technologies, which will be implemented in Astana, at the recent ASTEX Astana Smart City 2016 international exhibition....


Nikon School of Photography Launches in Astana

ASTANA – A Nikon School opened Dec. 8 to spread the culture of photography in the capital. “Nikon School is an educational project of Nikon and unique...


Kazakh Businessmen Develop Country’s First Watch Brand

ASTANA – Amir Watches was founded two years ago by Kazakh businessmen Adil Nurgozhin and Zhanibek Karsybayev. In its short history, the partners have managed to increase...


Kazakh Students Rank Higher Than U.S., Germany in Math and Science

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s school students have demonstrated high mathematics and science scores in the international assessment of knowledge. According to the results of the Trends in International...


KazGeo Initiates Large-Scale Antarctic Expedition

ASTANA – The Independence Pole expedition, organised under the auspices of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and initiated by the Kazakh Geographic Society (KazGeo), started...


Kazakh President Meets with Two of Country’s Innovative Young Entrepreneurs

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev met with two of the country’s promising young entrepreneurs during the Dec. 1 National Youth Forum in Astana. Young entrepreneur from...


President Thanks Assembly of the People Kazakhstan for its Work

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev thanked the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan Dec. 9 for its contribution to the country and noted Kazakhstan’s support for...


Puccini’s Rarely Presented Last Opera ‘Turandot’ Performed in Astana

ASTANA – The NOVAT troupe of the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre presented Giacomo Puccini’s “Turandot” opera on Dec. 1 at Astana Opera. The opera tells the...


FC Astana Eliminated from UEFA Europa League Group

ASTANA – FC Astana suffered a heavy defeat in Bern Dec. 8 against BSC Young Boys. The game in the Swiss capital was the last match of...


Cosmetic Company’s Products Help Combat Kazakhstan’s Climate

ASTANA – The beauty industry has been significantly affected in recent years by sustainability trends as cosmetic companies have made attempts to become greener in terms of...


KEGOC Builds High-Voltage Transmission Line in Eastern Kazakhstan

ASTANA – A new high-voltage Ekibastuz-Shulbinskaya-Ust-Kamenogorsk power line will cover the electricity needs of eastern Kazakhstan. Implementation of a large-scale project titled “Construction of 500 KW North-East-South...


WWF to Back Kazakhstan in Reviving Turanian Tiger

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Agriculture announced the launch of a project to revive the Caspian, also known as the Turanian tiger population, in the country....


New Year – Special Holiday for Children and Family

ASTANA – Like Christmas in the western world, New Year is one of the highly-anticipated, cheerful and favourite holidays in Kazakhstan celebrated the night of Jan. 1....


Eagle Huntress on Oscar’s Best Documentary Shortlist

ASTANA – The documentary “Berkutchi,” also known as “The Eagle Huntress,” is on Oscar’s Best Documentary shortlist. The movie about a 13-year old Kazakh girl from Mongolia...


2016 EBRD Investment in Kazakhstan Breaks Record for Third Year

ASTANA – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development provided loans and technical cooperation for more than 30 projects in Kazakhstan in agricultural business, public utilities, infrastructure,...


Uralsk Offers Historic Experience In and Out of City

ASTANA – A trip to Uralsk offers visitors the opportunity to experience the Russian historic and cultural touch, see the country’s oldest drama theatre and discover Bukei...


KEGOC Builds High-Voltage Transmission Line in Eastern Kazakhstan

ASTANA – A new high-voltage Ekibastuz-Shulbinskaya-Ust-Kamenogorsk power line will cover the electricity needs of eastern Kazakhstan. Implementation of a large-scale project titled “Construction of 500 KW North-East-South...


More than 500,000 Tonnes of Kashagan Oil Transported to World Market

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev held a teleconference Dec. 7 devoted to the beginning of commercial oil production at the Kashagan field. The meeting of the...


Atyrau English, STEM Fest Draws More Than 600 Young Participants

At Atyrau’s first English & STEM Festival, discovery was the word of the day. Youth and children, along with their families, immersed themselves into the world of...