Economic News in Brief

Kazakhstan’s giant Kashagan oil field is aiming for an output of 370,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) in its first phase of production, which it hopes...


Business News in Brief

The StartupNomad Tour, a campaign organised to hold business classes and select the best startups in cities across Central Asia, launched in Astana, BNews reported on June...


National News in Brief

The United Arab Emirates postal service and KazPost have issued stamps dedicated to the heads of the two friendly states: President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and President...


External News in Brief

President Nursultan Nazarbayev has signed the law “On Ratification of the Agreement between Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic on confidence building measures in the border area,” which...


A European View on the Voyage to Kazakhstan, to the East

The large reforming process which occurred in the territory of Eurasia in the 15th century changed the geopolitical and socio-political order in the region. The domination of...


Kazakhstan Awaits Inflow of Tourists after EXPO Milano 2015 Success

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan pavilion was acknowledged as one of the best and most popular among the 145 national exhibitsat EXPO Milano 2015. It has already been...


Mass Migration Offers Birdwatching Opportunities Near Astana

ASTANA – In the spring, when the weather warms and residents of the steppe start to dream about summer holidays by some distant seaside, another group of...


NGOs, Government Discuss Civil Society Involvement in Plan of the Nation

ASTANA – Members of the National Coalition of Democratic Forces met June 19 to discuss the importance of the participation of civil society in implementing the Plan...


Building Civil Service Excellence in the Post-2015 Development Agenda

This September, we usher in the post-2015 development agenda with a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agreed upon by UN member states, with civil society participation,...


IAEA Assures Kazakh Public Uranium Bank Will Be Safe, Secure Facility

ASTANA – Following the approval by the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of a host-state agreement with Kazakhstan on establishing a low-enriched...


Kazakhstan Takes Measure to Combat Increase in Violence against Children

ASTANA – In the last five years, reported incidents of sexual violence against minors in Kazakhstan have doubled, Attorney General of Kazakhstan Askhat Daulbayev said at a...


Kazakhstan Seeks Stronger African Ties during 25th Assembly of AU Leaders

A Kazakh delegation headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Askar Mussinov participated in the 25th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union...


Almaty Olympic Bid Remains Strong Going into Final Weeks

The beauty and excitement of sport is that the favourite does not always win. Many of our most magical sporting memories are of upsets when the underdog...


Nazarbayev University Student Wins Climate Change Essay Contest, Other Winners Announced

ASTANA – A Nazarbayev University student has won an essay contest for Kazakh students sponsored by a collective of European embassies meant to raise awareness and encourage...


Qatari Foreign Minister Visits Kazakhstan, Nazarbayev’s Fall Visit Discussed

ASTANA – Trade, economic, investment, transit and transport cooperation were discussed between Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Qatari Foreign Minister Dr. Khalid Bin Mohammed Al Attiyah June...


Air Astana Named Best Airline in Central Asia, India

ASTANA – Air Astana is celebrating success, as the company was named Best Airline in Central Asia/India for the fourth successive year and Best Airline Staff Service...


Business Centre for Disabled Opens in East Kazakhstan

The Voluntary Society of Disabled People in East Kazakhstan has opened a centre for business initiatives at the request of local disabled residents. The centre will help...


Kazakh Cosmonaut Being Considered for Trip to Int’l Space Station

ASTANA – With British soprano Sarah Brightman having dropped out of the spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS), Kazakh cosmonaut Aidyn Aimbetov has a chance at...


Western China – Western Europe Highway to Become Toll Road after 2016

The Western Europe – Western China highway will become a paid toll road after 2016, according to the Otyrar.kz news agency. The revenue will be used to...


National Bank Chief Notes Inflation Decrease

The head of the National Bank of Kazakhstan Kairat Kelimbetov reported during a recent plenary session of the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan that inflation in...


Second Stage of Steppe Eagle 2015 Drills Launch near Almaty

ASTANA – The second phase of the Steppe Eagle 2015 peacekeeping exercises began June 15 at the Ili training area near Almaty, reported the Kazakh Ministry of...


Kazakhstan Seeks to Boost Grain Exports to Saudi Arabia

Kazakhstan is planning to increase the supply of grain to Saudi Arabia, the press service of the Kazakh Ministry of Agriculture reported recently. The decision was made...


Kazakh President Awards Diplomas to First Graduates of Nazarbayev University

ASTANA – Very few people have the pleasure of awarding diplomas to the graduates of the university named in their honour. Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev had that...


OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Praises Kazakh Social Development Efforts

ASTANA – Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM) Astrid Thors travelled to Astana to participate in the conference dedicated...


‘Sleeping Sickness’ Mystery in North Kazakhstan (Almost) Resolved

ASTANA – Sergey Lukashenko, Deputy Director General of Kazakhstan’s National Nuclear Centre has unveiled some of the results of the research conducted regarding the “sleeping sickness” that...


The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty Eager to Set New Trends in Kazakh Service Industry

General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty Joe Ghayad, 42, came to Kazakhstan with his own ambitions – to set new trends in the Kazakh hospitality industry. Almost...


IAEA LEU Bank Neither Environmental nor Security Threat, Kazakh Experts Say

ASTANA – Following the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board approving an agreement with Kazakhstan on establishing a low-enriched uranium (LEU) bank in the country, a group...


Art Show Held at Almaty Metro Station

ASTANA – “Artists Go to the People,” an exhibit featuring works of new and seasoned artists, took place recently at the Abai station of the Almaty metro....


IAEA Board Approves Agreement on Housing LEU Bank in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The Board of Governors of theVienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) approved a host-state agreement on June 12 between the agency and the government of...


Nazarbayev Meets Leaders of Finland, Jordan

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev met with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö and King Abdullah II of Jordan on June 10 and 11. The leaders...