Economic news in brief

Kazakhstan’s exports of products and some types of machinery and equipment to the countries of the Customs Union grew in 2013, Minister of Trade of the Eurasian...


Business news in brief

On April 1-2, the eighth regional oil and gas technology conference, OILTECH Atyrau 2014, took place in Atyrau. Representatives from the Ministries of Oil and Gas, Environment...


National news in brief

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev met April 2 with Kazakh Minister of Internal Affairs Kalmukhanbet Kassymov in the Akorda. The minister briefed the President on the country’s crime...


External news in brief

England’s Prince Harry and his girlfriend, Cressida Bonas visited Kazakhstan for a ski holiday in late March. The couple and friends stayed at a chalet at the...


Kazakhstan Advances Plans for Peaceful Nuclear Power

Efficient management of nuclear energy will lead to further industrial and scientific development in Kazakhstan, greatly enhance the country’s competitiveness in the global economy and help it...


Art of Silk and Fire on Display in Astana

ASTANA – An exhibition by Svetlana Karatayeva, a member of the Kazakh Artists’ Union, is on display in the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Astana....


French Cultural Festival Held in Astana

ASTANA – The embassies of France, Canada, Switzerland, Belgium and Romania in collaboration with the Alliance Française in Kazakhstan organised a festival on March 29 at the...


FM Idrissov Visits Moscow to Promote Ties with Russia and Within CSTO

MOSCOW – Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov began his official visit to Russia on April 3, seeking to promote ties with the country’s northern neighbour, including...


Parliament Member Discusses Plans of The Assembly of People of Kazakhstan

The Assembly of People of Kazakhstan (APK) is a unique organisation that has been making a difference for the past 19 years. Recently, Yegor Kappel, a member...


Almaty Region Develops Priority Sectors

ALMATY REGION – Almaty regional authorities have stepped up efforts to create a favourable investment climate and develop alternative energy. Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s most recent state-of-the-nation...


Ayupova and Uzenbayeva to Perform at Astana Opera

Kazakh violinist Aida Ayupova and pianist Gulzhan Uzenbayeva will give a concert titled “An Evening of Chamber Music” on April 5 at the Astana Opera Chamber Hall....


Art Exhibiton Captures Nature’s Beauty

ASTANA – Paintings by Yelena Te, a member of the Kazakh Artists’ Union, are being displayed in the Shezhire Gallery of Modern Art in Astana. Te was...


Kazakh Scientists Develop New Treatment of Multi-Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

ALMATY – Kazakh scientists have developed a new pharmacological agent (FS-1) for the treatment of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis. Microbial resistance to drugs has long been of concern to...


Kazakh Companies Participate in Tokyo Food and Beverage Exhibition

TOKYO – Three Kazakhstan-based companies, Sezam Eco, Sun Bee and Maslodel, recently presented their products and honey in Japan at FOODEX, the largest food and beverage exhibition...


Research Project on Challenges of European Multilingualism Launches

THE HAGUE – A consortium of universities and scholars in 18 European countries has begun a new multi-disciplinary research project with a view to developing policy recommendations...


Karim Massimov is nominated for PM by President Nazarbayev, approved by Parliament and formally appointed as PM


In Astana, Top U.S. Diplomat Reaffirms Importance of Strategic Partnership

ASTANA – A top U.S. diplomat began her three day tour of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on April 1 with top-level meetings in the Kazakh capital and a...


Senate Speaker Says East Kazakhstan Has Huge Potential to Develop

UST-KAMENOGORSK – Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Senate Kassym-Jomart Tokayev led a delegation from the Senate of Kazakhstan on a visit to the East Kazakhstan region on March 28...


Kazakh Government Resigns, President Nazarbayev Is Set to Announce New Candidacy of Prime Minister Shortly


Astana Arlans Boxers Beat German Eagles 3:2

The Astana Arlans boxing team started the World Series of Boxing (WSB) playoff round with a win over German boxers in the German town of Hanau-am-Main on...


First Kazakh-Language Horror Film to be Released in April

ASTANA – The first Kazakh-language horror film, “M-Agent,” directed by Erkin Rakishev, will be released April 3. Rakishev, who made his name with “My Name is Also...


Astana Opera Soloist Beketayeva to Perform in London and Budapest

ASTANA – Aigerim Beketayeva, leading soloist of the Astana Opera, will perform with People’s Artist of Russia Boris Eifman’s troupe on a tour that will take them...


Eurasian Economic Integration ‘Will Continue,’ Nazarbayev Says

THE HAGUE – Kazakhstan will continue to pursue greater Eurasian economic integration with Russia and Belarus, as it sees integration as beneficial to its economy, while at...


21st Session of Assembly of People of Kazakhstan to Focus on Peace, Spirituality, Harmony

ASTANA – The 21st session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK) will be held April 18 at Astana’s Palace of Independence. The session will...


Kazakhstan 2050 Plan Unveiled Online in 20 Languages

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Kazcontent on March 27 unveiled online access to the country’s Kazakhstan 2050 plan in 20 languages. “I would...


Almaty Prepares for 28th Winter Universiade

ALMATY – Construction of an ice dome and ice arena will be finished by August 2016, said Almaty Mayor Ahmetzhan Yessimov during a March 27 meeting on...


First G-Global International Journalism Summit to Take Place in Astana

ASTANA – The first G-Global International Summit of Journalism will be held May 20-23 as part of the Seventh Astana Economic Forum (AEF). The summit will examine...


Online Conference Contributes to Overcoming Economic Crisis

ASTANA – The G-Global info-communication platform sponsored an online conference March 19 to allow Kazakh and international experts to discuss a draft plan to overcome the long-term...


Motor-Roller Returns to Kazakhstan after European Tour

ALMATY – The Kazakh musical group Motor-Roller, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2013, has returned home after a European tour. The musicians performed in March in...


UEFA Holds Congress in Astana, Establishes New Tournament

ASTANA – Fifty-four representatives of national football associations and members of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) voted during the March 27 XXXVIII UEFA Congress in Astana...