Astana Children’s Library Organizes Readings to Mark Day of Abai

ASTANA – Children’s Library of the Centralized Library System will hold the Abai readings event on Aug. 10 to celebrate the 178th anniversary of prominent Kazakh poet and philosopher...


Kazakh Foreign Ministry Reveals Winners of Foreign Media Contest

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the eight winners of the Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of Foreign Media contest, reported the ministry’s press service on...


Kazakh Lowcoster FlyArystan Suspends Check-In Fee at Airports

ASTANA – The Kazakh lowcost airline FlyArystan has suspended check-in fees at airports for international flights after the air company introduced charges on Aug. 3, while online check-in remains...


Internet Use Triples in Kazakhstan in Four Years

ASTANA – Internet use has tripled in Kazakhstan from 356 petabytes in 2018 to 1,000 petabytes in 2022, reported the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry on...


Kazakhstan, Afghanistan Pledge to Bolster Trade, Investment Partnership

ASTANA – Business executives from Kazakhstan and Afghanistan signed 15 agreements, including nine for the supply of oil, worth $190.8 million at the Kazakh – Afghan business forum on...


Kazakhstan Should Attract Educated and Qualified Migrants, Says Expert

ASTANA – Kazakhstan should involve its diaspora to facilitate the attraction of investments, innovations and technologies, according to Gabit Matayev, the chief researcher at the Economic Research Institute.  In...


Kazakhstan Returns Mineral, Hydrocarbon Deposits to State Ownership

ASTANA – Deposits of gold, coal, iron, copper, hydrocarbons, bauxites, poly metals, and other materials have been returned to the state fund, First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar said...


Kazakhstan’s FlyArystan Lowcoster Introduces Check-In Fee for International Flights

ASTANA – FlyArystan, Kazakhstan’s low-cost airline, has introduced check-in fees at airports for international flights from Aug. 3, following the announcement they made on July 3. Online check-in remains...


Investments in Kazakh Finance Ministry Bonds Hit All-Time High 

ASTANA – Investments in the bonds of the Kazakh Finance Ministry have soared to a historic high of 453 billion tenge ($1 billion), said Olzhas Igsatov, the head of...


Kazakhstan, Afghanistan Discuss Trade Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan proposed to Afghanistan to use the potential of a Kazakh trade house in Herat and to open an Afghan trade office in Kazakhstan to boost cooperation,...


Embrace End of Summer: Astana’s Lively Events

ASTANA — As we enter the last month of summer, the Kazakh capital is gearing up for an action-packed weekend. Get ready to indulge in a dynamic lineup of events...


Kazakhstan Allocates 550 Scholarships for International Students 

ASTANA – This year, Kazakhstan has allocated 550 grants as part of the scholarship program for foreign nationals, including 490 undergraduate, 50 master’s and 10 PhD grants, the Ministry...


Three Pillars of Kazakhstan-Afghanistan Relations

ASTANA – The agenda of Kazakh-Afghan relations at a business forum in Kazakhstan’s capital, which has started today and will last three days, prioritizes mutually beneficial trade, humanitarian cooperation,...


Kazakh Aviation Administration Strengthens Country’s Regional Leadership in Civil Aviation

ASTANA – The international aviation community positively assesses the approaches to managing the civil aviation industry in Kazakhstan, implemented by the Civil Aviation Committee and the Aviation Administration of...


Dimash Kudaibergen’s Song Features on New York Times Square Billboard

ASTANA – The video for the song “Weekend” by Kazakh pop star Dimash Kudaibergen and Turkish-Dutch DJ Burak Yeter was displayed on a Times Square billboard in New York,...


KMG Increases Oil, Gas Condensate Production to 11.8 Million Tons

ASTANA – KazMunayGas (KMG), Kazakhstan’s national oil and gas company, increased the volume of oil and gas condensate production by 10.1% to 11.8 million tons, according to the company’s...


Kazakh Circus Performers Win Grand Prix at International Festival

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s circus performers won the Grand Prix at the first international circus art festival in Almaty, reported the Akimat (city administration) press service on Aug. 1.   Kazakh...


Kazakhstan Creates Ecological Visitor Centers at National Parks 

ASTANA — Seven visitor centers have been built in national parks and natural reserves throughout the country with private investments over the past two years, the Kazakh Ministry of...


Expert Offers Insight on Middle Corridor’s Development, Kazakh Passport’s Power

ASTANA – Despite complex geopolitical events, the global political and economic system remains quite stable, enabling Kazakhstan to keep pursuing its ambitions and enhancing its role as a bridge...


First China-Central Asia Freight Train Leaves Guiyang to Almaty

ASTANA – A cargo train left Dulaying International land-sea logistics port in Guiyang, southwest China’s Guizhou Province, on July 28 to Almaty, marking the launch of the first direct...


Human Trafficking Expert Discusses Kazakhstan’s Progress and Regional Safe Migration

ASTANA — Astana hosted an international conference to strengthen national and international partnerships in the fight against human trafficking marking the World Day Against Human Trafficking on July 30....


Kazakhstan Is Committed to Developing Effective Partnership with Georgia

ASTANA – The Kazakh government is determined to make every effort to ensure that the Kazakh-Georgian partnership develops dynamically in all fields, said Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov during...


Kazakh-Afghan Business Forum to Unlock Trade and Logistics Opportunities

ASTANA – Kazakh-Afghan Business Forum taking place on Aug. 3-5 in Astana is intended to strengthen trade and economic relations, providing opportunities for businesses across numerous sectors, including diversification...


Almaty Sets Priorities for Unlocking Industrial Zone’s Potential

ASTANA – The city of Almaty prioritizes the development of the manufacturing industry, tourism, the IT sector, and the creative industry, following the instructions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to...


AERC Forecasts Kazakhstan’s Economic Growth to Reach 4.4% in 2023

ASTANA – The Applied Economics Research Centre (AERC) improved its forecast of Kazakhstan’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.4% in its macroeconomic review published on July 31. Kazakhstan...


Kazakhstan Hosts International Tournament With World Chess Champions

ASTANA – Uralsk Open 2023 international chess tournament, a stage of Kazakhstan’s Cup among men and women, took place from July 21 to 28 in Uralsk city with the...


Baiterek Holding Outlines Support Measures for Entrepreneurs, Agricultural Projects

ASTANA – Baiterek national holding company has supported large business projects with 114.4 billion tenge ($257 million) and financed over 15,000 small and medium-sized businesses through the Damu Entrepreneurship...


Kazakhstan Sends First Trucks on New Trade Route to Pakistan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has sent several trucks on a new trade route to Pakistan through Afghanistan in a pilot mode as part of a recently launched project, Kairat Torebayev,...


Kazakhstan to Start Five Weekly Flights to Azerbaijan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s flagship carrier Air Astana signed a codeshare agreement with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines, as per which the two airlines will operate joint flights on the Baku-Almaty-Baku route...


Output of Machine-Building in Kazakhstan Triples to $6.7 Billion

ASTANA – In the past five years, the share of the machine-building industry in Kazakhstan’s economy grew 1.5 times, with the production output tripling to over three trillion tenge...


Mangystau Region Plans Launching Seven Farming Projects This Year

ASTANA – Seven agricultural projects worth 1.9 billion tenge ($4.2 million) are planned to open in the Mangystau Region this year, said Kazakh Deputy Minister of Agriculture Yerbol Taszhurekov...


FISU World University Games: Kazakh Athletes Win Eight Medals So Far

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Elzhana Taniyeva, 17, won the bronze and silver medals in the rhythmic gymnastics hoop and ball competitions, respectively, on July 31 at the 31st Summer World...


Kazakhstan’s CICA Chairmanship Brings Progress in Enhancing Connectivity in Asia

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kanat Tumysh and Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Kairat Sarybay signed a...


Kazakh Youth to Design Breaking, Skateboarding Team Uniforms for 2024 Summer Olympics

ASTANA – Kazakh young graphic designer Olga Piterskova from Uralsk, art designer Marina Strigun from Atbasar and break-dancer Yerlan Ospanov from Karagandy will design the breaking and skateboarding national...


Kazakhstan Co-Sponsors UN General Assembly Resolution on Religious Symbols 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has co-sponsored a United Nations General Assembly resolution condemning  the desecration of religious symbols along with 47 other UN member states, the Foreign Ministry’s press service...


Resurrecting Ancient Glory: Experts Restore Baikara Temple in North Kazakhstan

ASTANA — A piece of ancient history has come to life after the long-lost Baikara Temple, situated in the Shal akyn District of the North Kazakhstan Region, has been...


Traveling Through Time by Traveling Across Atyrau Region

ASTANA – The Atyrau Region is where Kazakhstan began to develop the first oil deposits. Yet the region offers much more than just oil. The hidden gems include breathtaking...


Kazakh Amulets: Guardians of Luck, Blessings and Ancient Traditions

ASTANA – In Kazakh tradition, amulets play an important role as talismans that are said to fend against evil and usher in good fortune and benefits. They have ancient...


Combating Human Trafficking: Global Responsibility

Human trafficking remains a pressing global issue that continues to violate basic human rights and exploit vulnerable individuals. Recognizing the urgency of this problem, countries worldwide are enhancing their...


Children’s Book on Kazakh Mythology Reaches Peak Popularity in United States 

ASTANA – The children’s book series “The Adventures of Batu and His Friends” (2014, 2019, 2021) is a work of love for Zira Nauryzbai, a Kazakh mythology researcher, writer,...


Foreign Tourist Arrivals Triple in Kazakhstan 

ASTANA – The hotels in Kazakhstan welcomed nearly 250,000 foreign nationals from June 1 to July 23, which is over three times more than in the same period last...


Astana Hosts Conference on Initiatives to Combat Human Trafficking

ASTANA – A conference titled Strengthening National and International Partnerships to Combat Trafficking in Persons, dedicated to the World Day against Trafficking in Persons observed on July 30, took...


Kazakhstan Advocates Uniting International Efforts to Assist Afghanistan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is advocating to combine international efforts to assist Afghanistan and address the country’s complex humanitarian crisis, said Kazakh First Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Umarov at a...


Kazakhstan, Qatar Expand Number of Flights Between Cities

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Qatar have signed a memorandum to expand the number of flights from seven to 14 a week on the routes Astana-Doha and Almaty-Doha, following talks...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Trans-Caspian International Trade Route, Kazakhstan-EU Ties and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on the...


Astana Offers Unforgettable Weekend of Arts, Sports and Music  

ASTANA — The bustling capital of Kazakhstan is set to host various events this weekend, catering to diverse interests and passions. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a sports lover,...


Kazakhstan Receives Formal Invitation to Paris Olympics 2024

ASTANA – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) invited Kazakhstan’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) to participate in the 33rd Summer Olympic Games 2024 in Paris, Sports.kz reported on July 28....


US Students Learn Kazakh Culture Through Abai’s Works

ASTANA – The Jibek Joly TV channel published news about U.S. students who visited Astana to explore the Kazakh language, culture and traditions in July. Mason Maltby, a student...


Kazakhstan to Decide on Construction of Nuclear Power Plant After Public Hearings  

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to hold public hearings and government consultations with experts on the construction of a nuclear power plant (NPP), said Minister of Energy Almasadam Satkaliyev at...


Kazakhstan’s Football Team Begins European Season with Sensational Win Over Swiss Basel 

BASEL – Kazakhstan’s football team Tobol defeated FC Basel (3:1) in the first leg of the second qualifying round as part of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)...