- Thursday, 2 April, 2026
- Almaty 57 °F / 14 °C
- Astana 45 °F / 7 °C
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his remarks at the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – Central Asian countries summit, outlining top priorities for further cooperation on...
ASTANA – Saudi Arabia is a key strategic partner of Kazakhstan in the Islamic and Arab world, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at a July 19 meeting with...
ASTANA – In a little more than three decades, diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom (U.K.) have emerged as one of the brightest examples of...
ASTANA — As the end of July draws near, the Kazakh capital city is gearing up for an exhilarating weekend packed with diverse events. The city’s cultural...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s SU Racing student team of automotive engineers from Satbayev University received a Spirit of Shell Eco-marathon award for their contributions of passion, creativity, and...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Saudi Arabia to take part in the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – Central Asian countries summit on July 19...
ASTANA – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) provided radio equipment to the Semei Ormany State Forest Nature Reserve on July 19 to improve safety and productivity,...
ASTANA – Satisfaction open-air summer festival on July 15 attracted over 10,000 people from Kazakhstan, Central Asian countries and Europe, inviting top DJs and artists as headliners. ...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s three oil refineries are restoring capacities after Pavlodar and Shymkent oil refineries completed planned repair works, said Deputy Chairman of KazMunayGas Dmitry Makeyev, Kazinform...
ASTANA – Vladimir Voronkov, Under Secretary-General of the UN Counter-Terrorism Office, and Natalia Gherman, Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, commended...
ASTANA – Kazakh school students have brought home some 208 medals, including 22 gold, 65 silver, and 121 bronze awards, from Olympiads worldwide since the start of...
ASTANA – The city of Almaty is becoming very popular among business tourists and regular travelers from the countries of the Middle East, said the head of...
ASTANA – KazTransOil national oil transporter delivered 21.3 million tons of oil in total through the main oil pipeline system in the first six months of this...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has cut the economy’s energy intensity by 36.7% to a 2008 level over a decade, announced Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Zulfiya Suleimenova...
ASTANA – The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Kazakhstan and the Permanent Mission of Kazakhstan to the United Nations (UN) presented a flagship initiative of their...
ASTANA – The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Challenger Tour and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Women’s Circuit will take place within the President’s Cup Forte series...
ASTANA – Following the signing by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the law on returning illegally withdrawn assets on July 12, Kazinform news agency has published the reaction...
ASTANA – The Otandastar (compatriots) Foundation invited some 200 ethnic Kazakh children aged 12 to 17 from eight countries worldwide to take part in the Zhas (Young)...
ASTANA – Kazakh and United States officials confirmed their mutual interest in intensifying cooperation in politics, security, and trade areas and strengthening Enhanced Strategic Partnership dialogue during...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan signed an agreement to participate in the World Exhibition EXPO in 2025 in Osaka, Japan, on July 17, reported QazExpoCongress, a national company in...
ASTANA – The music video for the song “Together” by Dimash and Abilmansur Kudaibergens holds the first line for the fifth week in a row at the...
ASTANA – Asia’s age is underway, bestowing ample opportunities, and Kazakhstan plays a pivotal role in it, said Yerkin Tukumov, director of the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic...
ASTANA – Driven by a shared vision of preserving the rich tapestry of family stories woven across Kazakhstan, Terek Story, run by Yingkar Bahetnur and Gulnaz Tulenova,...
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ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Garysh Sapary national space agency revealed satellite images that show the Caspian Sea drying up, as the seabed in the northern part denuded,...
ASTANA — National Geographic Qazaqstan, a popular scientific, geographic magazine, published an article, Man Dala, Mangaz Meken, (Endless Steppe, the Place of Pride), which describes the natural...
ASTANA – Astana Ballet marked its 10th anniversary by presenting a special program that showcased highlights from its remarkable performances over the past decade. The program featured...
ASTANA – Keynote experts of the inaugural Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum (CAF) spoke to The Astana Times on security challenges, human capital development and outcomes...
ASTANA — The ancient land of the Caspian Sea is home to numerous legends and mysteries that have yet to be unraveled. One such place is the...
ASTANA – Ardak Bukharbekov became the first chorist from Kazakhstan to participate in the World Youth Choir (WYC), an international ensemble of the best young choral singers...
ASTANA – The National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, D.C. hosted a fashion show highlighting Kazakh craft traditions as part of the Soul of Tengri program...
ASTANA – New technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), human capital and prospects for innovative cooperation between Asian states was discussed by experts at a July 14 panel session...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan remains committed to the United Nations Charter, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a July 14 meeting with senior UN representatives, emphasizing that all member...
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...
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov briefed President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the results of the investigation into the causes of a power outage on July 3...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China are planning to increase the volume of annual grain exports to China up to 1 million tons. This was discussed during the...
ASTANA – The value of the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) Index has increased by 353.11 points to 3,604.75 points, a 10.9% growth, since the beginning of the...
ASTANA – INTO University Partnerships, a global education partnering organization launched its new University Access Center (UAC) in Almaty on July 11, bringing its study abroad program...
ASTANA – The Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum (CAF), which kicked off on July 13, continues on the second day in Astana. The second day will...
ASTANA – International experts highlight the importance of addressing security challenges at a global level on the sidelines of the Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum (CAF)...
ASTANA – International experts considered ways to enhance greater engagement at a time of unprecedented geopolitical tensions, climate change and water crisis, as well as counterterrorism efforts,...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with European Union (EU) Special Representative for Central Asia Terhi Hakala to discuss further engagement...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu held talks on July 12 regarding regional security issues with Vladimir Voronkov, United Nations...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has consistently adhered to the principle a “successful Central Asia means a successful Kazakhstan,” said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his remarks delivered by Deputy...
ASTANA – Astana Hub, a tech hub in Kazakhstan, hosted a meetup on July 11 with Seilbek Myktybekov, the CEO of Beyne.ai. Myktybekov shared his firsthand experience...
ASTANA — The vibrant capital is set to host an extraordinary weekend filled with captivating events and experiences. From chess enthusiasts and music lovers to history buffs...
ASTANA – The two-day Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum (CAF), which aims to study challenges of Asia’s global security, kicked off on July 13. The CAF,...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed on July 12 the law on returning to the state illegally withdrawn assets, the day after the Constitutional Court certified it...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan became the first country in Central Asia to introduce rules for the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), following the signing of a letter...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan finalized an agreement on border demarcation, which came into force on July 4 after a 19-year process, Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Aibek...
ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) and the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia, a leading Malaysian think tank, are set to...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan achieved 82% compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) flight safety standards, which is comparable to the average indicator of the European Aviation...
ASTANA – The Astana Opera’s chamber choir will present a music concert by Kazakh composers at the Kulyash Baiseitova Chamber Hall on July 14, reported the theater’s...
ASTANA – Rapid economic growth might sound like a success story, but more often than not, it comes with rising inequalities and regional disparities. It is a...
ASTANA – The economy of Kazakhstan grew 5% in January-June this year, seeing the positive dynamics in the real sector by 4.8% and the service sector by...
ASTANA – The G4 City special economic zone in the Almaty Region is set to become a new economic and global tourism center along the new Silk...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined key areas for the development of the Kazakh capital during a July 11 meeting, focusing on problems and setting tasks...
ASTANA – Helga Schmid, the Secretary-General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), highlighted Kazakhstan’s vital role in promoting regional security and fostering economic...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has adopted the Tourism Development Concept for 2023-2029 to make tourism a priority for the country’s economic development, Kazakh Minister of Culture and Sports...
ASTANA – KazTransOil oil transportation company has shipped 347,100 tons of oil from the Tengiz field via the Baku (Azerbaijan) – Tbilisi (Georgia) – Ceyhan (Türkiye) oil...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan commemorates 165 years of Shakarim Kudaiberdiuly, a prominent poet and thinker who sought to uplift the conscience of the 19th-century Kazakh nation by delving...
ASTANA – Astana Zhuldyzdary (Stars of Astana) International Chess Festival, dedicated to the capital’s 25th anniversary, is taking place on July 11-19, according to the tournament’s website....
ASTANA – The Energy Week Central Asia and Mongolia 2023 renewables investment conference will take place in the Kazakh capital on Sep. 19-20. The conference aims to...
ASTANA — Elena Rybakina, 24, made it to the Wimbledon 2023 quarterfinals on July 10 in London after her opponent Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil, 27, was...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu took part in the seventh online ministerial-level meeting “Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug...
ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) under the President of Kazakhstan will host the Central Asian Security and Cooperation forum under the theme Asia...
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov signed a July 5 government decree approving the Comprehensive Plan to Combat Drug Addiction and Drug Trafficking for 2023-2025, reported...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his victory in Uzbekistan’s snap presidential election, the Akorda press service reported on July 10. In a telephone...
ASTANA – This year, Kazakhstan ranked 62 out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap, climbing three positions, according to the latest report published by the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan entered the top five recipients of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2022, with an 83% increase to $6.1 billion, according to the World Investment...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to create a nuclear safety zone at the former Semipalatinsk test site and surrounding territories exposed to excess radioactive contamination, following the law...
LONDON – The Kazakh Embassy in the United Kingdom held the Kazakhstan-U.K. Mining Business Forum in London on July 6. It featured two panel discussions on critical...
ASTANA — Archeologists are continuing the excavation of the ancient settlement of Saraishyk to create an open-air museum for the next kurultai (congress), Khabar 24 reported. It...
ASTANA – An Almaty Yacht Club team came second in the Rolex Giraglia, one of the Mediterranean’s oldest and most revered races that took place on June...
ASTANA — Rare and endangered Persian leopards returned to the Mangystau Region, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management of the region reported on June 30....
ASTANA — In ancient times, Kazakhstan was the center of the migrational paths of primitive people, said Zhaken Taimagambetov, professor and chief researcher at the National Museum...
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...
LONDON – Agricultural cooperation, water management, and female empowerment are the main objectives of the XCSS Climate Can’t Wait project, scheduled to take place in Kazakhstan next...
ASTANA – Asia Dauysy (Voice of Asia) international music festival is returning after an 18-year break to welcome global talents on July 28-30 at the Medeu open-air...
ASTANA – Latif Parpiyev, a 35-year-old dedicated children’s rehabilitation doctor, receives an average of 10-12 children with serious diseases every day. His primary focus is on children...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu met with Federal Councilor and head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of...
ASTANA – July 6 marks the day when the Supreme Council of Kazakhstan adopted the decree on the transfer of the capital of Kazakhstan, which paved the...
ASTANA – Astana witnessed the fourth edition of Ironman Kazakhstan on July 2. Welcoming over 1,000 participants from 60 countries with Kazakh hospitality, sunshine and perfect weather,...
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital has attracted more than $14 billion in foreign investments in 25 years, said Akim (Mayor) of Astana, Zhenis Kassymbek, during a July...
ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan has decided on July 5 to keep the base rate at 16.75% for the fifth time since December last year,...
ASTANA – The construction of Astana was one of the most significant events in the history of independent Kazakhstan, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on July 5 during...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, defending Wimbledon champion, beat Shelby Rogers of America 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 at the start of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships on July 4...
LONDON – Brussels Energy Club (BREC) held a first-ever conference on energy security and sustainability in Central Asia on July 4 in the Belgian capital. Four panel...
ASTANA — The magnificent capital city of Kazakhstan is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a wide array of events and activities that will captivate residents...
ASTANA – The number of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Kazakhstan has increased by 23.4% to nearly two million, Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov said...
ASTANA – The Kazakh and European Union (EU) business representatives and officials explored the opportunities and challenges related to establishing cooperation in critical raw materials during a...
ASTANA – Astana hosted a bicycle parade, gathering over 400 participants who embarked on a cycling rally covering 25 distances in the run-up to the Kazakh capital’s...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined priorities of strategic importance under Kazakhstan’s upcoming chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) following the July 4 SCO Summit online,...
ASTANA – Power supply is currently being restored to the Mangystau Atomic Energy Complex following a power outage across the western regions of Kazakhstan after an emergency...
ASTANA – Muscat, Oman’s capital, hosted the opening ceremony of the launch of direct flight between Muscat and Almaty by Oman’s Salam Air low-cost airline. This is...
ASTANA – The government adopted a Comprehensive Plan to Combat Drug Addiction and Drug Trafficking until 2025, wrote State Counselor Erlan Karin on his Telegram channel on...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 53rd in the Global Passport Power Rank 2023, according to the index’s latest report. As stated by the report, Kazakh citizens can travel...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Malik Zenger won Best Director Music Video Award for “Kogershin” (Pigeon) work at the Cannes World Film Festival, reported the festival’s press service on June...
ASTANA – Volunteering in Kazakhstan is gaining momentum and has developed distinctively in each region of the country, taking into account economic and climate conditions. Executive Director...
ASTANA – Vice President of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), Askar Shakirov, outlined Kazakhstan’s position on key issues on the...
