EuroChem Invests in Building Mineral Fertiliser Complex in Zhambyl Region

ASTANA – EuroChem-Karatau, the Kazakh subsidiary enterprise of EuroChem Group AG, signed a memorandum of understanding and partnership with the Kazakh Ministry of Investment and Development and...


South Kazakhstan Region Days Held in Capital in Honour of 25th Anniversary of Independence

ASTANA – The series of regional exhibitions continues in Astana: on Oct. 15 and 16, capital residents had a chance to see Days of the South Kazakhstan...


Guardian Places Almaty’s Shymbulak in Top 10 Ski Resorts in World

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Shymbulak Ski Resort has been added to the top 10 best places to ski this season by British media outlet theguardian.com. “Ten of the...


Abai Monuments Opened in Egypt and France

ASTANA – The opening ceremonies for Abai monuments were held Oct. 13-14, respectively, in Cairo, Egypt and Rennes, France. Memorials dedicated to the great Kazakh poet, philosopher...


‘Unknown Kazakhstan’ Photo Exhibition Opens in Paris

ASTANA – A photo exhibition featuring 41 photographic works dedicated to the 1,000th anniversary of Almaty was held at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation...


Kazpost International Delivery Options

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Postal Service launched in 2015 the Vpost.kz service for parcels from the United States to any population centre in the country and granted a...


Kashagan Ships First Oil, Finally

ASTANA – The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has received its first oil from Kashagan offshore field, which is back on stream after a three year pause. By...


Future Energy Is As Much About Human Energy and Spirit

As I landed in Astana in the snowy early morning hours, I thought about how far I was from home in New York and wondered what I...


Ten-Year-Old ‘Human Calculator’ Impresses Audience with High Mental Arithmetic Skills

ASTANA – Ilyas Tokhtarkhan is referred to as the “human calculator.” The 10-year-old boy from the capital struck the jury and audience of a Russian television show...


Astana’s Finest Nightlife Venues

ASTANA – During the day, Kazakhstan’s capital is a bustling city of business people and civil workers. At night, however, it belongs to people who savour social...


Scottish FC Kairat Fan Promotes Kazakh Football in Social Media

ASTANA – Simon Hilditch, a 41-year-old buyer from Glasgow, Scotland, has been a fan of Kazakh football for nearly five years. His Twitter account @kazakh75, which promotes...


New Ministry to Oversee Domestic Faith Policies, Support NGO Development

ASTANA – The new Ministry of Religious Affairs and Civil Society will oversee the government’s policies on religion, including ensuring religious freedom and facilitating interaction between the government...


“Travel Book. Kazakhstan” to Become Country’s Business Card, Say Edutainment Book’s Authors

ASTANA – “Travel Book. Kazakhstan,” a unique art project containing 700 of the most interesting facts about the country, was presented as a joint project Sept. 8...


An Island of Stability in Central Asia: Kazakhstan’s Future is Bright under Nazarbayev’s Leadership

In 2006, I arrived in Kazakhstan as the ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Afghanistan. The years of my diplomatic service in Kazakhstan were one of the brightest...


Strong Potential for Non-Oil Economic Cooperation between Germany and Kazakhstan, Top Official Says

In an exclusive interview with this newspaper, Deputy Minister of German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, Co-Chairman of the Kazakh-German intergovernmental working group on trade...


Kazakh Freestyle Wrestler Fights for Success

ASTANA – The name of Akzhurek Tanatarov, the 29-year-old freestyle wrestler from Zhambyl region, is now known far beyond Kazakhstan’s borders. The athlete gained world fame when...


Capital’s Children’s Palace Helps Children Develop Outside the Classroom

ASTANA – The capital’s School Children’s Palace offers a variety of activities from scientific to artistic to sports to help schoolchildren develop skills outside classrooms. Kazakhstan’s State...


First Charity Shop Launched in Astana

ASTANA – Riza Charity Shop, the capital’s first thrift shop, opened in early September to collect used clothes, footwear and electronics from locals. Its owner ships up...


New Report: Kazakhstan’s Non-Resource Sector Recovers

ASTANA – Annual credit portfolio growth rates in the non-resource economy of Kazakhstan increased from 9 to 19 percent and amounted to 1.9 trillion tenge (US$5.73 billion)...


UN Resident Coordinator: UN System in Kazakhstan Has Strong Partnership with Government, People

ASTANA – The United Nations (UN) has spread threads of assistance in various directions and projects in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Today, there are 21 UN agencies...


Kazakh PM Encourages Joint Actions at CSTO Meeting in Armenia

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintayev discussed combating international terrorism and coordination of joint Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) Collective Security Council actions during the council’s Oct....


Jordan’s King Abdullah II a Worthy First Recipient of the Nazarbayev Prize

It’s an unfortunate reality that the Middle East is currently facing many challenges and crises. The Syrian conflict has led to unimaginable tragedy in cities like Aleppo,...


Kazakhstan Ties Romania in FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifications

ASTANA – Kazakhstan secured its second point in the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers Oct. 11 in Astana after playing to a goalless draw with Romania. Three...


Kazakhstan, UNICEF Sign 2016-2020 Plan to Help Nation’s Children

ASTANA – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Kazakh Foreign Ministry recently signed a cooperation plan for 2016-2020 to improve the welfare of children in Kazakhstan. The plan...


Air Astana Becomes Winter Universiade 2017 Sponsor and Partner

ASTANA – Air Astana became an official sponsor and general partner of Winter Universiade 2017 on Oct.12. “We are inspired with this opportunity to be helpful in...


Kazakh Airlines Overview Shows Four Major Airlines Dominating Market

ASTANA – Twenty-one airlines operate in Kazakhstan, only four of which are really big enough to be called national carriers and compete in the Kazakh market of...


Kostanai – City with Rich History and Culture

ASTANA – Standing on the Tobol River in northern Kazakhstan, the city of Kostanai is the administrative centre of the Kostanai oblast (region). The population is about...


Kazakhstan’s Labour Market Trends Shown in Latest Review by Country’s Biggest Recruiting Website

ASTANA – Head Hunter, Kazakhstan’s leading recruitment website, completed a labour market review to reveal the country’s highest paying jobs. The mining, engineering, IT and agriculture fields...


“We Have Accomplished a lot and Revived our Customs in 25 Years,” Says Uzbek Community Leader

ASTANA – Uzbeks have received quite a bit of interest lately, as they constitute half a million members of Kazakhstan’s population and, as President Nursultan Nazarbayev once...


Kazakh Designers’ Outlet Opens in Almaty

ASTANA – Designers’ City, the first fashion house of Kazakh designers, opened Oct. 6 in Almaty. “An area of ​​1,300 square metres will not be just the...