Advisory Body Addresses Freedom of Movement in Kazakhstan, Accepts Recommendations from Civil Society

ASTANA – The right to freedom of movement was the theme of the regular meeting of the Consultative-Advisory Body Platform for Dialogue on Human Dimension held Nov....


Kazakh-German Business Council Focuses on Infrastructure, Mining, Investment Hub

ASTANA – At the Kazakh-German Business Council held on Nov. 10 in Astana during the visit of German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the focus was on promoting...


Second Astana Public School Joins German University Preparation Programme

ASTANA – Astana’s public school No. 67 is the newest partner in the German language programme DSD, a 22-year-old government-funded initiative that partners with public schools around...


Shabyt International Festival Awards Creative Youth

ASTANA – At a Nov. 8 press conference and Shabyt gala concert for the 17th International Festival of Creative Youth held in the Palace of Peace and...


Combat and Strength Sports Confederation Enjoys Early Success, Prepares Athletes for Rio

The Combat and Strength Sports Confederation will celebrate its second anniversary on Nov. 20. In such a short period, the confederation has achieved considerable success, becoming one of...


In Surprise State of the Nation Address, Kazakh President Unveils Massive Infrastructure Investments

ASTANA – President Nursultan Nazarbayev unexpectedly delivered his new state-of-the-nation address in Astana on Nov.11 at an extended session of the Political Council of the Nur Otan...


Kazakh Culture, Traditions on Display During Days of Astana in Paris

Kazakh culture, spiritual roots and traditions were presented to the French public during the Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 Days of Astana in Paris. The event will...


Kazakh, German Foreign Ministers Discuss Economic Relations in Astana

ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov met Nov. 10 with visiting German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Astana. Idrissov...


Effort Begins to Revive Endangered Przewalski Horse Population in Kazakhstan

Przewalski horses are expected to be delivered from Germany’s Nurnberg Zoo in an effort to revive the breed in Kazakhstan, according to a recent announcement by the...


French Artist Finds His Muse in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – French artist, animator and designer Nicolas Journoud was born in 1978 in Lyon, France. He received his first education in Canada, choosing biological studies, but...


Kazakh, Kyrgyz Presidents Reaffirm Countries’ Historic Roots, Growing Economic Relationship

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev reaffirmed their two countries’ growing economic and cooperative relationship during the Nov. 7 fourth Supreme Interstate...


Sambo Star Azhar Kenbeil Says Athletes Help Craft Positive Image for Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Nineteen-year-old Kazakh athlete Azhar Kenbeil has demonstrated excellent results in sambo, the Russian martial arts and combat sport that is very popular in various parts...


Almaty Conference Examines G-Global Role in Addressing Global Challenges

Developing a new paradigm focused on solving global challenges was recently discussed for the first time at the G-Global platform. An international conference titled “A New Paradigm...


Increasing Regional Risks Call for Intensified Economic Reforms in Caucasus and Central Asia

The policymakers who met during the recent Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) faced some somber news regarding prospects for the global economy. Although global...


Foreign Experts See Great Value in KazAID

Kazakhstan’s recently announced official development assistance (ODA) programme and the agency that is being set up to oversee it, KazAID, signals an evolutionary step in the country’s...


External News in Brief

An agreement on cooperation between the Foundation of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC)...


National News in Brief

Astana will host the second international seminar “Space Days in Kazakhstan” Nov. 13-14, dedicated to the first results of Kazakhstan’s Earth Remote Sensing System (RSSE). “This year,...


Economic News in Brief

Kazakhstan employs 32,000 foreign nationals who are divided into four categories by their professional skills, said Vice Minister of Health and Social Development Daulet Argandykov. According to him,...


Business News in Brief

The five winning start-ups of Kazakhstan’s Go Global Programme will be on display in Singapore from Nov. 15-Dec. 15. The winners will complete a start-up acceleration programme...


Energy Ministry to Launch Energy Efficiency, Environmental Improvement Programme in 2015

ASTANA – Kazakh First Deputy Minister of Energy Uzakbai Karabalin announced at an Oct. 21 briefing that the ministry will develop a programme in 2015 to increase...


Air Astana Signs Code-Share Agreement with Air India

Kazakhstan’s largest airline Air Astana signed a free flow code-share agreement with state-run airline and Star Alliance member Air India on Oct. 28 in New Delhi. “As...


EEU Brings New Challenges and Opportunities for Kazakh Mining and Metallurgical Sector

The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) will undoubtedly enhance Kazakhstan’s economy. However, it will not happen overnight and experience so far demonstrates that competition is increasing in the...


A Look at Astana from Bishkek

There is a saying “Kyrgyz and Kazakhs are brothers,” yet we still live with myths and stereotypes. Generally, we know a little about one another. Especially now,...


Training Kazakh Youth in High-Demand Fields at World’s Top Universities Is a National Educational Priority

Utilising world-leading universities to prepare Kazakh youth for leading positions in the Kazakh economic, education, science, welfare, national culture and artist spheres remains one of Kazakhstan’s top...


OIC Secretary General’s Kazakh Visit Focuses on Plans to Set Up Food Security Organisation

ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov received Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Iyad bin Amin Madani on Oct. 30 to discuss bilateral...


FM Idrissov Lays out Kazakhstan’s Top UN Collaboration Priorities

ASTANA – Minister of Foreign Affairs Erlan Idrissov discussed the role of the United Nations in the modern world and Kazakhstan in an interview with local information...


A Good Chance to Become Better Known as a ‘Good Country’

The results of a recent European opinion poll commissioned by the Eurasian Council on Foreign Affairs show some positive trends in the perception of Kazakhstan in five...


Foreign Universities Welcome Opportunity to Participate in Upcoming Bolashak Conference and Fair

ASTANA – The upcoming Bolashak Alumni Reunion Conference and Education Fair 2014 is drawing the support from some of the very universities whose support is critical for...


Astana Club Wins First Kazakh National Football Title

ASTANA – The capital’s football club Astana defeated Kaisar from Kyzylorda 3-0 on Nov. 1 to capture their first Kazakhstan national title early with one game left...


An Illustrated History of Kazakhstan: Asia’s Heartland in Context

The genesis of the book An Illustrated History of Kazakhstan: Asia’s Heartland in Context was an exhibition titled “Nomads and Networks: The Ancient Art and Culture of...