President Briefed on Textile, Pharmaceutical Industries during visit to South Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev was briefed on the work and products of a new factory of Сhimpharm and textile company during a recent working visit...


Kazakhstan Supports Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation in Eurasia, Senate Chair Tells Forum

ASTANA – Kazakhstan supports initiatives promoting inter-parliamentary interaction among Eurasian countries, Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Senate Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told the first meeting of speakers of Eurasian countries’ parliaments...


Kazakhstan, Indonesia to Mark 23rd Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

Kazakhstan and Indonesia. What can be the common ground between these countries? Island and equatorial Indonesia, with a population more than 14 times greater than that of...


Eurasian Media Forum Discusses Global Problems, Future of European Union, Economy

ASTANA – The April 20-22 Eurasia Media Forum brought together more than 500 international politicians, pundits and journalists to discuss a myriad of international issues. “Globalisation through...


Country Readies to Celebrate Day of Unity of People of Kazakhstan on May 1

ASTANA – The Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan is to be marked on May 1 with celebrations all over the country. This day is...


Israeli Ambassador in Astana: Our Relations Are Based on Mutual Respect

ASTANA – April 10 marked the 24th year of bilateral relations between Israel and Kazakhstan. Israel was among the first nations to recognise Central Asia’s newly-emerged independent countries,...


Patrick Twumasi: Sometimes You Have to Overcome Many Difficulties to Get Where You Want

ASTANA – Well-known among the capital’s fans, 21-year-old Ghanaian striker Patrick Twumasi, who plays for the Kazakh Premier League club FC Astana, has more than 10 matches...


New Kazakhstan Military History Museum Offers Display with Items from Swedish Army History

ASTANA – Opened only five months ago, there is not yet a lot on the web about Kazakhstan’s only historic military museum. As it establishes ties and...


Survey Shows Kazakh Youth Are Pleased with Their Country and Future

ASTANA – The Friedrich Ebert Foundation (Friedrich Ebert Stiftung or FES) and Research Institute Public Opinion presented a publication called “Youth of Central Asia. Kazakhstan” on April...


World Bank Marks Progress on Salamatty Kazakhstan Programme, Kazakh Official Says

ASTANA – All eight target indicators have been achieved during the implementation of the Salamatty Kazakhstan initiative. Vice Minister of Health and Social Development Alexei Tsoi announced...


Italian Violinist Massimo Quarto Performs Around Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Famous Italian maestro Massimo Quarto performed in Astana on April 19, Almaty on April 20 and Aktau on April 23 with a series of concerts...


UNESCO Department to Honour 80th Birthday of Kazakh Poet, Anti-Nuclear Activist

ASTANA – The 80th anniversary of great Kazakh poet, writer and anti-nuclear activist Olzhas Suleimenov will be commemorated May 12 with an event at Lev Gumilyov Eurasian...


150 Renewable Energy Professionals Gather for Astana Conference

ASTANA – Approximately 150 renewable energy projects developers and representatives of engineering, consulting and advisory companies in the energy sector gathered in Astana April 20-21 for the...


First Islamic Organisation for Food Security Summit Is Progress toward a Better World

In many ways, the fight against global hunger has been one of the great successes of recent decades. According to the UN’s latest Food Insecurity report, the...


Eurasian Media Forum Gathers Experts, Politicians to Discuss International Agenda

ASTANA – More than 400 delegates from more than 50 countries and approximately 30 authoritative speakers gathered here for the 13th Eurasian Media Forum (EAMF) on April...


Kazakhstan to Host Cutting Edge Mining Industry Competence Centre

ASTANA – McKinsey & Company in collaboration with the Almaty Tech Garden autonomous cluster fund has launched a Mining Industry Competence Centre in Almaty, Kazakhstan.   Being...


Bukeikhanov Substantiated Idea of National Statehood Revival, Says Kazakh Secretary of State

ASTANA – Prominent public figure and statesman, scholar, journalist and ethnographer Alikhan Bukeikhanov devoted his vivid and versatile life to liberating and developing the Kazakh nation, said...


ALZHIR Memorial Tells Stories of Soviet Union’s Imprisoned Wives

ASTANA – The Akmola’s Camp for Wives of Traitors of the Motherland (known as ALZHIR for its Russian acronym) museum was founded in 2007 and offers a...


Sand Art Centres Find an Audience in Astana

ASTANA – A huge number of courses in art, design and music are offered to urban residents. But there are also classes that people can attend with...


Outstanding Kazakh Musicians to Introduce Listeners to Romantic Era

ASTANA – The city’s Congress Hall will host a concert April 27 featuring outstanding Kazakh musicians and international contest winners Dina Mirmanova, Aikerim Yessimkhanova and Daniyar Yessimkhanov....


Judo Athletes from 80 Countries to Compete in Stage of World Grand Prix in Almaty

Following the Judo World Championships last August in Astana, Kazakhstan will once again host a major international judo tournament. On May 13-15, Almaty will host the International...


Ontustik Invest 2016 Forum Seeks International Investment in South Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The Ontustik Invest 2016 forum is expected to attract 500 people, including representatives of foreign companies, diplomatic missions, international organisations, local businesses, central government and...


Kazakh Citizens Hold Numerous Guinness World Records

ASTANA – No doubt most people are familiar with Guinness World Records, the annual reference edition that shows the achievements of people and animals, as well as...


Kazpost Introduces Project to Give Buildings Their Own Websites

ASTANA – Kazpost, Kazakhstan’s postal service, and BI Group, one of the nation’s largest investment and construction companies, have announced a joint pilot project to design a...


EXPO 2017 Delegation Visits APEC Member Countries

ASTANA – A Kazakh delegation headed by EXPO 2017 Commissioner Rapil Zhoshybayev travelled to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore during the first half...


OPEC, Other Oil Producers Fail to Reach Agreement on Freezing Output

ASTANA – Seventeen oil producing countries ended six hours of negotiations in Doha, Qatar on April 19 without an agreement over a proposal to freeze output at...


Kazakhstan to Make Second Appearance in Futsal World Cup

Having won bronze medals at the recent UEFA Futsal Euro, the Kazakhstan national futsal team will soon head to South America. The Brazilian coach Cacau-managed team won...


Timur Kulibayev Elected Vice-President of Olympic Council of Asia

President of Kazakhstan’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) Timur Kulibayev was elected April 13 Vice-President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). According to the NOC’s press service,...


Concert of Traditional Kazakh Songs Honours 25th Anniversary of Closure Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site

ASTANA – A concert to mark the 25th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site was held April 14 in the capital at the...


Rental Bike Stations Now Operating Around the City

ASTANA – Stations with bikes for rent have been placed around the city and opened for rental on April 15, according to the akimat (city administration) press...