Almaty to Host 26th Asian Youth Chess Championships
ASTANA – Almaty is hosting the 26th Asian Youth Chess Championships from June 9 to 21, announced the Kazakhstan Chess Federation. In an interview with Kazinform, grandmaster Darmen Sadvakassov, the federation’s first Vice President, shared that the competition features over 640 players from 33 countries, competing in three time controls: classic, rapid, and blitz. “We…
Iconic Beijing-Paris Rally Passes Through Kazakhstan
ASTANA – This year’s Beijing-Paris rally, which runs from May 18 to June 23, traversed the territory of Kazakhstan, reported the Kazakh Tourism national company’s press service. Around 100 cars and 16 support vehicles departed from the Great Wall of China near Beijing. Covering a distance of 14,500 kilometers, the route passes through China, Kazakhstan,…
Alatau Smart City to Implement Comprehensive Digitization and Automation
ASTANA – Alatau will be a smart city, where digitization and automation will cover all necessary processes, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiyev said during his working visit to the city on June 8, reported the ministry’s press service. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has designated Alatau as a flagship project, aiming to…
Kazakh Cyclist Wins Gold at Asian Road Cycling Championships in Almaty
ASTANA – Yevgeniy Fedorov, a road racing cyclist from Kazakhstan, clinched the gold medal at the 43d Asian Road Cycling Championships in Almaty, the National Olympic Committee’s press service reported on June 9. Fedorov triumphed in the individual time trial, while fellow Kazakh cyclist Dmitriy Gruzdev secured second place. Rinata Sultanova finished third in the…
Kazakhstan Flood Recovery: Thousands Compensated, Tokayev Urges Swift Action
ASTANA – To date, 4,521 families in Kazakhstan have received compensation worth 57.4 billion tenge (US$126.6 million) for repairs and restoration of their homes, Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev said at a June 7 meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, reported Akorda. In total, nearly 237 billion tenge (US$522.9 million) is required for the complete restoration…
Central Asia, EU Review Prospects for Political and Security Cooperation
ASTANA—The European Union (EU) headquarters hosted the 11th Meeting of the High-Level Political and Security Dialogue between Central Asia and the EU on June 5 in Brussels to discuss regional security, interregional cooperation, and the international agenda, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. Deputy foreign ministers of Central Asian countries and Deputy Secretary-General and…
Kazakhstan Advances Gender Equality, Combats Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking
ASTANA – The Human Dimension Dialogue Platform consultative and advisory body convened on June 3 for a regular meeting to discuss the implementation of the recommendations of the UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, countering domestic violence, and measures to combat human trafficking in Kazakhstan, reported the Foreign Ministry’s…
President Tokayev Visits Exhibition at Kazakhstan’s National Museum
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the National Museum of Kazakhstan to view an exhibition of domestic and world fine art works on June 6, reported the Akorda press service. Fine art expert Olga Baturina introduced the President to the “Painting of the Steppe: Symbols, Colors, Images” exhibition, featuring works by talented Kazakh painters. Tokayev…
UK’s Magazine Wanderlust Includes Kazakhstan in Travel Green List
ASTANA – British magazine Wanderlust has included Kazakhstan in its Travel Green List 2024, the Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and Sports’ press service reported on June 5. In particular, the list involved the Katon-Karagai district in eastern Kazakhstan at the suggestion of the Kazakh Tourism national company. “Five years ago, residents of the Katon-Karagai district…
Kazakhstan’s Constitution Published in Braille for First Time
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court presented the Constitution in Braille for the first time on June 6, reported the court’s press service. This project, supported by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Program Office in Astana and the Ministry of Culture and Information, aims to make the text of the Basic Law…
Kazakh President Tours Capital’s Facilities
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev toured a sports center and two medical facilities to familiarize himself with the capital’s social infrastructure on June 5, reported the Akorda press service. SANA Sport The SANA Sport family center has 29 sports, creative, and educational clubs staffed by 29 coaches and 25 highly qualified teachers. Over 4,000 children…
Movie About Zhambyl Zhabayev Set to Release in June
ASTANA – The historical film “Zhambyl. A New Era,” which began filming in 2021 to mark the 175th anniversary of Kazakh poet Zhambyl Zhabayev, will be released on June 6, reported the Culture and Information Ministry’s press service. The movie has recently been presented in Astana. The film chronicles the last nine years of the…
IMF: Kazakhstan’s Economy Resilient, Albeit Facing Downside Risks
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy and financial sector have remained resilient, but downside risks to the outlook are substantial, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Kazakhstan, Nicolas Blancher, concluded in a statement following a visit to the country on May 23-31. Economy and financial sector Blancher wrote that Kazakhstan’s economy has remained resilient, with…
Astana to Host Four-Day Comic Con 2024 in July
ASTANA – The third Comic Con Astana international festival will take place in the Kazakh capital on July 25-28, reported the festival’s press service. Comic Con Astana will last four days this year at the EXPO International Exhibition Center. A highlight of the festival will be the international-scale cosplay contest with a total prize pool…
Tokayev Attends Flag Raising Ceremony on State Symbols Day
ASTANA—President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attended the national flag-raising ceremony on June 4, the Day of State Symbols, reported the Akorda press service. Reflection of values and ideals “Our flag, soaring in the blue sky, fills each of us with a sense of respect for our Homeland. Due to the victories in sports, the flag has repeatedly…
Kazakhstan to Increase Exports of 105 Commodity Items to Belarus
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is ready to increase exports of 105 commodity items to Belarus, valued at approximately $265 million, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said at a meeting with Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko in Minsk on June 3, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. Last year, bilateral trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Belarus reached…
Almaty: Gateway to Kazakhstan’s Natural Wonders
ASTANA—Almaty is one of Kazakhstan’s most captivating destinations, and for good reason. Just a couple of hours of driving from the country’s greenest city takes you to diverse natural wonders, from the rocky towers of Charyn Canyon to the enchanting lakes of Kolsai and Kaindy. Charyn Canyon: the Valley of Castles Often compared to the…
Astana to Host Qualifying Competition for World Nomad Games
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital will host a competition among strength athletes in Triathlon Park on June 2 to qualify participants for the fifth World Nomad Games, scheduled for September, reported to the city administration’s press service. The Tolagai tournament, held in honor of the Day of State Symbols to popularize the heroes of the…
President Tokayev Outlines Vision for Kazakhstan’s Scientific Revolution
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of increasing Kazakhstan’s scientific potential to transition from a follower to a leader among countries, as he addressed the science community on May 31 in Almaty, reported Akorda. Tokayev highlighted ongoing efforts in this direction, mentioning the draft law on science and technology policy currently under consideration…
Italian Companies Seek More Cooperation with Kazakhstan
ASTANA—Italian companies expressed their interest in developing investment, trade, and economic cooperation with Kazakhstan during the meeting with Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurleu on May 30, which was held as part of a working trip to Rome, reported the ministry’s press service. Stefano Pontecorvo, President of Leonardo transnational company, proposed a system for managing agriculture…
Tokayev Addresses Environmental Issues, Road Infrastructure in Almaty
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the development of environmental culture and the broad involvement of citizens, non-governmental organizations, and businesses in solving environmental problems at a meeting with ECO Network Founder Evgeny Mukhamedzhanov in Almaty on May 31, reported Akorda. Tokayev praised the ECO Network project initiated by Mukhamedzhanov, a famous environmentalist. The project…
Kazakhstan Commemorates Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repression
ASTANA – On May 31, Kazakhstan pays tribute and memory to the victims of political repression and famine of the last century, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wrote on his X account. Tokayev wrote that Kazakhstan pays considerable attention to restoring historical justice for the innocent victims of repression and to a scrupulous and objective study of…
Kazakh President Visits New International Terminal of Almaty Airport
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the new international terminal of Almaty airport on May 31 during his working trip to the city, reported the Akorda press service. Almaty International Airport General Manager Alp Er Tunga Ersoy highlighted that the terminal was built in compliance with seismic and fire safety requirements and can withstand an…
Kazakh Movie Wins at Eurasian Creative Guild Film Festival
ASTANA – Kazakh film “Happy Independence Day” by Camila Sagyntkan won the Best Short Film category at the sixth International Eurasian Film Festival in London, United Kingdom, held from May 25 to 30, reported Kazinform. The film triumphed among seven finalists in the category. This year, approximately 100 films from 22 countries were submitted to…
National Bank of Kazakhstan Lowers Base Rate to 14.50%
ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan announced plans to reduce the base rate by 25 basis points to 14.50% per annum, with a corridor of +/- 1 percentage point, reported the bank’s press service on May 31. Annual inflation slowed to 8.7% in April, aligning with the forecast trajectory. However, inflation expectations rose after…
