Kazakh Pilots Begin Training at Finnish Aviation School

Twelve Kazakh student pilots have been selected to take part in a training programme at Finland’s Patria Flight Training Centre, through which they may earn commercial pilot’s...


Kazakhstan, Argentina sign visa-free regime agreement, support each other at UN

ASTANA – The foreign ministers of Kazakhstan and Argentina signed a visa-free regime agreement on May 30 in Astana, another in a series of deals with Latin...


Kazakh-Language Resources Donated to Astana Children

ASTANA – On the eve of International Children’s Day, the State Language Development Foundation donated Kazakh-language books and CDs to children from new kindergarten No. 76. According...


National Academy of Choreography to Open in 2016 in EXPO Complex

ASTANA – Astana’s new National Academy of Choreography will open in April 2016, announced Minister of Culture of Kazakhstan Arystanbek Mukhamediuly at a Central Communications Service (CCS)...


Astana Hosts Conference on Civil Service Organised with EU Support

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Agencyfor Civil Service Affairs andAcademy of Public Administrationunder the President of Kazakhstan,in cooperation with the EU-fundedproject, “Civil Service Reform andModernisation of the Governmentof Kazakhstan,”...


Australian Duo Bikes across Eurasia for Charitable Cause, Stop in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Two Australian cyclists, Dan Rule, 26, a sports coach and sport developer from Creswick, Victoria, and Jess Mumford, 26, a science teacher from Murwillumbah, New...


National Museum to Open on Astana Day

ASTANA – Minister of Culture of Kazakhstan Arystanbek Mukhamediuly reported that the new National Museum in Astana will open on July 6, Astana Day, at a May...


Kazakhstan, Belarus and Russia Sign Historic Treaty Creating Eurasian Economic Union

ASTANA – The leaders of Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus met in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on May 29 to sign the treaty establishing the Eurasian Economic Union...


Integration without insinuations: Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister says Eurasian Economic Union to become “an international organisation of regional economic integration”

On May 29, 2014 in Astana the presidentsof Kazakhstan, Belarus and Russia will sign a Treaty on the establishment of the Eurasian Economic Union. Thus, the idea...


To Meet Challenges, Social Security Systems Need to Be Proactive

Social security is a key factor for ensuring the sustainable economic development of any nation, and Kazakhstan is no exception. To discuss the current trends in providing...


World Anti-Crisis Conference Creates Meaningful Dialogue on Global Challenges

The World Anti-Crisis Plan Concept was approved during the second World Anti-Crisis Conference(WAC) held May 22 as part of the seventh Astana Economic Forum. The plan was...


Albania Wants Kazakh Tourists, Investors, Prime Minister Says

Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama praised the “dynamic and forward-looking” society he discovered on his working visit to Astana on May 24-25 and invited tourists and...


Azimkhan: al-Farabi Was a Symbol of the Islamic Golden Age

In recent years, our society has become more interested in history as a basis for national identity. According to professor and expert on Islamic philosophy and culture...


Fabio Aru of Astana Pro Team Wins Giro d’Italia’s 15th Stage

Italian Fabio Aru of Astana Pro Team won the 15th stage oftheprestigious Girod’Italiabicycle race on May 25. Aru, who is now fourth overall and a serious contender,...


Malaysian PM Visits Astana, Advances Economic Ties

ASTANA – Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak paid an official visit to Astana on May 22-24 to enhance bilateral ties in various fields. Although diplomatic...


National news in brief

Kazakhstannamedone of the main streets in the capital, Astana, after the late King Hussein Bin Talal of Jordan on May 19. The move to name a key...


Nazarbayev Calls on Countries to Follow G-Global Principles, Maximise Economic Development

ASTANA – President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan delivered the keynote address to the international seventh Astana Economic Forum on May 23. In his address to more than...


Shakeev, Bisengaliyev perform new works with London Symphony Orchestra

Songwriter and composer Erkesh Shakeev and violinist Marat Bisengaliyev introduced their new joint music project with the London Symphony Orchestra on May 19 in Almaty. “The album...


Almaty 2017 Universiade Preparations Praised by FISU President

International University Sports Federation (FISU) President Claude-Louis Gallien recently praised Kazakhstan’s progress in preparing for the Universiade in Almaty 2017. The official’s comments came following the presentation...


Kazakhstan’s Top Tennis Players Seek Roland Garros Success

Five tennis players from Kazakhstan have travelled to France to seek success at Roland Garros tournament, one of the four Grand Slams events of the year, held...


External news in brief

Kazakhstan welcomed the holding of the presidential election in Ukraine on May 25 which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Astana said “ensured the expression of the...


Economic news in bief

Kazakhstan has the potential to be a leader in the development of corporate social responsibility in Central Asia said Mari-Lou Dupont, representative of the Organisation for Economic...


New Agreement Between EBRD, Kazakhstan Will See EBRD, Other Institutions Direct $2.7 Billion into Economy

The government of Kazakhstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed an agreement to engage the EBRD and other international financial institutions to...


Business news in brief

Most foreign investments goes to the extraction sector, Director General of the Centre for the Development of Trade Policy of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Economy and Budget Planning...


Public Perception Largely Positive for Eurasian Integration, Says Panel

ASTANA, May 22 – The presidents of Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus are expected to sign a treaty on the establishment of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) here...


Quality Product Opens New Markets for “Made in Atyrau” Label

ATYRAU – The quality products of the Chevron-owned Atyrau Polyethylene Pipe Plant (APPP) and the Atyrau Valve Plant (AVP) are now available to Russian consumers. APPP and...


New Book by Olzhas Suleimenov Presents New Etymological Method

The new book by Olzhas Suleimenov, “Code of the Word,” was recently presented in Almaty in an event organised by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Education and Science. “Code...


Hyatt Regency Hotel to Open in Almaty in 2017

ASTANA – Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced on May 14 that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Turkey’s Tavros Investment Holding to open a...


EXPO 2017 Preparations Are in Full Swing

The Astana EXPO 2017 National Company is on the threshold of important events, including a June ceremony in which Kazakhstan will receive the International Specialised Exhibition (BIE)...


Kurmangazy Conservatory Performs at Beijing Modern Music Festival

Almaty’s Kurmangazy Conservatory Choir and choir rector and People’s Artist of Kazakhstan Zhaniya Aubakirova performed at the Beijing Modern Music Festival (BMMF) 2014, along with performers and...