FIDE Commends World Chess Championship in Astana at Closing Ceremony

ASTANA – President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Arkady Dvorkovich commended Kazakhstan for the successful organization of the three-week FIDE World Chess Championship at a May 1 closing...


Endangered Snow Leopard Treated in Almaty Zoo After Being Spotted in Region (Video)

ASTANA – A rare snow leopard was found exhausted in a pasture in the Almaty Region and is now being treated by the Almaty Zoo, reported the Khabar TV...


Kazakh Tech Company Launches Fourth-Generation University to Bring Digital Solutions for SMEs

ASTANA — Almaty-based DAR company has announced expansion plans by launching a next-generation corporate university to meet the demand for specific technology experts in the country.  The DAR University...


Kazakhstan-Switzerland Academic Exchanges to Develop in Research, Doctoral and Postdoctoral Training, Expert Says

LONDON – The results of Kazakhstan-Switzerland academic exchanges are conclusive and beneficial for both countries. We want to further develop them in research, doctoral, and postdoctoral training, said Abdeljalil...


Ding Liren Becomes World Chess Champion with Courageous Moves in Tiebreaks Finale

ASTANA – Ding Liren became the new world chess champion after he defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi in the final game of the tiebreak on April 30 in Astana, which hosted...


Traditional Clothing Spikes in Popularity in Kazakhstan and Abroad

ASTANA – People are increasingly emphasizing their individual style through clothing, introducing elements of national flavor in casual outfits in Kazakhstan, according to Khabar TV channel. Local designers are...


Uniting Diversity: Kazakhstan Celebrates Day of Unity

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is celebrating the Day of the Unity of the People on May 1. It is a time for citizens to come together to recognize the country’s...


Przewalski’s Horses to Roam Kazakh Steppe Once Again Following Czech-Kazakh Partnership

ASTANA – Przewalski’s horses, the last truly wild horses on the planet, could return to the Kazakh steppe once again after a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the...


Kazakhstan Celebrates 200 Years of Musical Genius Kurmangazy

ASTANA – This year, Kazakhstan is celebrating 200 years of Kurmangazy Sagyrbayuly, a leading figure in Kazakh traditional music, composer, and versatile dombra performer, whose music reflected personal narratives...


Eurasian Creative Guild, British Hertfordshire Press Publish Works of Five Kazakh Artists

ASTANA – Five artists from Kazakhstan had their works published in The Great Steppe Treasury, a long-awaited art catalog launched by the Eurasian Creative Guild (ECG) and the British...


New Business Frontiers: Swiss Companies Explore Kazakhstan’s Market, Share Experience

ASTANA – Kazakh Embassy in Switzerland and the Switzerland-Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus Joint Chamber of Commerce (JCC) organized an investment roundtable on April 27 to address business...


Experts: Strengthening Civic Identity and Promoting Kazakh Language is Crucial for Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is on the path of modernizing its political system and economic structure to adjust to the ever-changing circumstances amid geopolitical shifts, wrote Nikita Shatalov, a member...


Kazakhstan Discusses Children’s Rights with TikTok

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has started discussions with TikTok social media platform to prevent harmful content and the use of the app by children under 13, said Kazakh Minister of...


Zhambyl Region Signs Agreements with Foreign Investors Worth $700 Million

ASTANA – Government representatives of the Zhambyl Region signed seven agreements with large foreign companies worth $700 million at the Zhambyl Economic and Investment Forum 2023 on April 26-27...


Kazakh Conservationist Wins Whitley Award for Efforts to Save Saiga Antelope

ASTANA – Kazakh saiga conservationist Albert Salemgareyev, a member of the Kazakh Association for Biodiversity Conservation, won the prestigious Whitley Awards 2023 in the field of nature preservation for...


Kazakhstan to Restore Social Facilities Damaged by Earthquake in Türkiye

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will help Türkiye to restore social facilities that were destroyed following the Feb. 6 devastating earthquake, said Yerlan Koshanov, Chairman of the Mazhilis, the lower chamber...


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Sign Export Agreements Worth $900,000 in Tashkent

ASTANA – Kazakh and Uzbek business leaders signed export agreements worth $900,000 during the fifth meeting of the Uzbek-Kazakh Business Council, held on April 26 in Tashkent, the press...


Senate Approves Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty Between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyz Republic

ASTANA – Members of the Senate, an upper chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, approved an agreement between Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic on mutual judicial assistance during an April...


Captivating Weekend Events in Astana to Bid Farewell to April

ASTANA — The last weekend of April is upon us, and the weather is finally getting warmer. The weekend will also be prolonged, as Monday May 1 is a...


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Bolster Agricultural Cooperation, Launch Joint Projects

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan plan to expand agricultural cooperation, creating modern production facilities, said Kazakh First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev at the Asia Grain...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakh-South Korean Ties, Cooperation With Europe to Strengthen Food, Energy Security, Kazakh-Malaysian Common Features 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 Kazakhstan’s...


Kazakhstan Continues to Evacuate Citizens from Sudan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has continued to evacuate its citizens from Sudan amid fierce fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces that started on April 15,...


Kazakh Prime Minister’s Visit to Iran Results in Commitment to Boost Trade to $3 Billion

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov paid an official visit to Tehran on April 26, meeting with senior Iranian officials to enhance bilateral ties. Export contracts worth $60...


Interethnic Harmony is Key to Building Nation, Says Kazakh State Counselor

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s address at the 32nd Assembly of People of Kazakhstan (APK) session demonstrated the fundamental importance of interethnic harmony and unity for building a nation,...


Kazakhstan Prioritizes Strategic Partnership with China

ASTANA – The strategic partnership with China remains one of the priorities of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu said during talks with China’s...


Italian, European Companies Take on Kazakh Market with Expansion to Central Asia

LONDON – With a mission to bring Italian innovations in professional practice, technologies, education, and sustainability to Central Asia, Italy4East, an international management consulting company, specializes in the internationalization...


President Tokayev Highlights Assembly of People of Kazakhstan’s Role in Ensuring Unity Amid Global Turbulence

ASTANA – The Assembly of People of Kazakhstan (APK) efficiently implements the principles of coexistence and interaction of different cultures, which has become the most urgent challenge facing our...


Kazakhstan Sees Booming Trade and Investment Relations with Italy

ASTANA – Kazakh-Italian business forum titled Kazakhstan – the Country of Great Opportunities took place on April 26 in Milan, focusing on trade and investment relations between the two...


Ian Nepomniachtchi Misses Winning Position After Defeat in Game 12 of World Chess Championship

ASTANA – With the last two games of the World Chess Championship remaining, the spectators are no closer to a verdict, as Ding Liren emerged victorious in game 12,...


Kazakh First DFM Takes Part in UN Security Council Open Debate on Middles East

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Umarov spoke on the situation in the Middle East at the open debate of the United Nations (UN) Security Council in...


5G Coverage to Reach 75 Percent in Kazakhstan by 2027

ASTANA – Seventy-five percent of Astana, Almaty and Shymkent and 60 percent of regional centers will be covered by 5G mobile networks by 2027, said Kazakh Minister of Digital...


Kyrgyz Language and Cultural Center Opens at Gumilyov Eurasian National University

ASTANA – Kyrgyz Language and Culture center opened on April 24 at Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU) to expand cooperation and strengthen the academic partnership between the Kazakhstana and...


First Day of APK Session Focuses on Interethnic Unity Amid Global Challenges

ASTANA – The Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK) is one of the most important organizations in ensuring the country’s stability, said Deputy Chief of Staff of the...


Astana to Host Enactus Kazakhstan National Expo to Determine Promising Young Entrepreneurs

ASTANA – The National Cup of Student Entrepreneurship, Startups and Innovations and the Enactus Kazakhstan National Expo 2023 will take place on April 27-28 in the Kazakh capital, according to Enactus...


Netherlands Presents Tulip Sculpture in Astana as Symbol of Friendship and Unity Between States

ASTANA – A Tulip sculpture honoring the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and the Netherlands was unveiled in the capital’s Botanical Garden, reported the Kazakh...


Uzbekistan to Host Tashkent International Investment Forum

ASTANA – Tashkent is set to hold the Tashkent International Investment Forum 2023 on April 27-28 to present business and investment opportunities in Uzbekistan and the Central Asian region,...


Akmola Region Sets Sights on Economic Growth Through Raw Material Export and Tourism Promotion

ASTANA – The Akmola Region in the north of Kazakhstan, with a population of over 785,000 people, is known for its developed industry and agriculture. Its natural beauty attracts...


Kazakhstan to Build Largest Open-Air Museum at Bozok Ancient Settlement

ASTANA – The 412-hectares open-air museum is being built at the Bozok ancient settlement site near Astana to demonstrate the achievements of the steppe civilization, reported the Kazakh Ministry...


Bike for Peace Global Nuclear Disarmament Movement Eager to Foster Cooperation with Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Bike for Peace, a global nuclear disarmament movement from Norway, is eager to foster cooperation with Kazakhstan, said Bike for Peace President Tore Naerland in an interview...


Economic Diversification Should Focus on Non-Primary Sectors, Says Kazakh Expert

ASTANA – Kazakhstan needs to develop non-primary sectors of the economy and ensure the growth of export potential in these areas with adequate use of raw material revenues, said...


Kazatomprom Set to Build Sulfuric Acid Plant in Turkistan Region

ASTANA – Kazatomprom national atomic company has received a certificate of state registration for a new enterprise Taiqonyr Qyshqyl Zauyty to build a sulfuric acid plant in the Sozak...


Kazakhstan Sees South Korea as Ideal Partner in Pragmatic Diplomacy

ASTANA/SEOUL – The March 19 parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan, the largest country in Central Asia, signifies another phase of the country’s reforms under the slogan New Kazakhstan. As a...


EU Begin Talks with Kazakhstan to Prevent Re-Export of Sanctioned Goods to Russia

ASTANA – The European Union (EU) began talks with Kazakhstan aimed at preventing Russia from using third countries to bypass the restrictions imposed by the EU, said International Special...


Kazakhstan, South Korea Sign Trilateral Memorandum to Boost Tourism

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana, Kazakh Tourism national company and the Korea Tourism Organization signed a trilateral memorandum to expand cooperation in the tourism sector, Air Astana’s...


Nepomniachtchi Stays One Point Ahead of Ding After Another Draw

ASTANA – The eleventh game in the World Chess Championship between Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi and China’s Ding Liren resulted in another draw on April 24, reported the International Chess...


Kazakh-Czech Business Forum Signs 230 Million Euros in Bilateral Agreements

ASTANA – Astana hosted a Kazakh-Czech business forum on April 24, which saw the signing of bilateral agreements worth 230 million euros ($254 million). The one-day forum sought to...


Air Astana Addresses Airfares and Flight Delays at Samruk Kazyna Public Council

ASTANA — Air Astana’s management addressed concerns about domestic flight prices and flight delays, which have become more frequent in the past few years, at the Public Council meeting...


Former Security Chief Massimov Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

ASTANA – A specialized inter-district court for criminal cases in Astana has sentenced former National Security Committee Chair Karim Massimov to 18 years in prison on April 24 on...


Kazakhstan Returns $1.4 Billion of Illegally Withdrawn Assets

ASTANA – Approximately 670 billion tenge ($1.47 billion) in illegally withdrawn assets has been returned to Kazakhstan, said Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Yerulan Zhamaubayev at the...


Gas Dilemma: Abundant Gas Industry in Kazakhstan Faces Critical Challenges

ASTANA – Kazakhstan, a vast and resource-rich country in Central Asia, is home to some of the world’s largest natural gas reserves. With such an abundance, the country’s gas...