President Tokayev Highlights National Environmental Efforts at Taza Kazakhstan Festival
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the importance of ecological responsibility and civic unity during an April 21 Taza Kazakhstan environmental festival. He focused on the campaign’s achievements, including the planting of millions of trees and the involvement of volunteers throughout the country. Speaking about the significance of the campaign, Tokayev noted that maintaining…
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni to Visit Kazakhstan This Week
ASTANA – Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni is set to make an official visit to Kazakhstan on April 26–27, following an invitation from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. High-level talks will focus on strengthening the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Italy. On April 27, Astana will host the first-ever Central Asia–Italy summit, reported Akorda. During the…
Kazakhstan Archaeology Journal Gains Global Recognition with SJR Ranking
ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Archaeology scientific journal of the Margulan Institute of Archaeology officially entered the first quartile (Q1) of the international SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) ranking, receiving an impact factor of 0.532. The inclusion of the journal in Q1 confirms its high scientific level, international significance and relevance of the published research. This success…
Top Five Tourist Regions of Kazakhstan in 2024
ASTANA – In 2024, Kazakhstan welcomed 9.1 million tourists who used hotels and other accommodation facilities nationwide. The volume of services reached 300 billion tenge (US$573.3 million), reported the Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and Sports on April 16. Almaty was once again recognized as the most popular destination among tourists. The city attracted 2.3 million…
Shares of Kazakhstan’s Companies Show Growth Despite Market Volatility
ASTANA – Despite global market uncertainty, Kazakhstan’s stock market remained resilient in January-March, with the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) Index rising by 1.4% to reach 5,658.74 points. The volume of transactions with index shares on the secondary market reached 59.7 billion tenge (US$114 million), an increase of 17.1 billion tenge (US$32.7 million) compared to the…
Marriage Trends Shift in Kazakhstan with Rising Age and Regional Disparities
ASTANA – In Kazakhstan, April 15 is celebrated as Kozy-Korpesh and Bayan Sulu Day, a holiday symbolizing true love, often considered an alternative to Valentine’s Day. A study by Shynar Toleshova, a leading expert at Kazakhstan’s Economic Research, examined changing trends in marriage and family life. Toleshova pointed out that shifts in marital patterns, such…
Massive Asset Recovery of $1.2 Bln Boosts Kazakhstan’s Social Development
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has recovered assets worth approximately 610 billion tenge (US$1.2 billion), including 506 billion tenge (US$977.2 million) in cash and property valued at over 103 billion tenge (US$198.9 million), as part of ongoing efforts to return illegally acquired assets to the state. The results were reviewed at an April 14 meeting of the…
Kazakhstan, Chevron Seek Energy Expansion, Oil Route Diversification, and Industrial Growth
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the key role of Chevron in the sustainable development of the country’s energy sector and congratulated Chevron CEO Michael Wirth on the completion of the Tengiz field expansion project during an April 14 meeting. The meeting discussed further implementation of large investment projects, including the production of gas…
Astana to Host Central Asian Media Forum Tomorrow
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital is set to host the second Central Asian Media Forum on April 16-17 in Astana. The media forum will bring together media leaders and experts from Azerbaijan, China, Great Britain, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Qatar, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Over two days, the panel sessions of the media forum…
Kazakhstan Showcases Innovation and Heritage at EXPO 2025 in Osaka
ASTANA – The World Expo 2025 officially opened on April 13 on the artificial island of Yumeshima in Osaka, Japan. Running until October, this major international event has brought together 158 countries and nine international organizations under the central theme: Future Society for Our Lives. The theme is explored through three thematic zones — Saving…
President Tokayev Addresses Global Trade Tensions During Shymkent Visit
ASTANA – During the working visit to Shymkent on April 11, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the local public, highlighting Kazakhstan’s economic resilience, the importance of unity, and the government’s response to global economic challenges. Tokayev noted Shymkent’s strong entrepreneurial spirit, emphasizing that nearly 140,000 small and medium-sized enterprises contribute to over half of the city’s…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Ties with EU and UK, Kazakhstan Airports’ Awards and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers Kazakhstan’s relations with the European Union and the United Kingdom, Kazakhstan airports winning Skytrax awards and more. Kazakhstan and EU strengthen ties at Samarkand summit: Visa facilitation, innovation and strategic co-operation on the agenda At…
CIS Foreign Ministers Gather in Almaty to Deepen Ties and Launch New Initiatives
ASTANA – The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of Foreign Ministers convened in Almaty on April 11 to discuss the international agenda and the current state and future of cooperation within the organization. The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing collaboration and strengthening the CIS’s multifaceted potential. Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister…
National Bank to Keep Base Rate at 16.5 Percent
ASTANA – The monetary policy committee of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) has decided on April 11 to keep the base rate at 16.5%, according to the bank’s press service. The decision was made based on current inflation trends and the overall risk balance. While annual inflation continued to rise in March, monthly figures…
Airports in Astana, Almaty Win Top Honors at 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards
ASTANA – Skytrax World Airport Awards 2025 recognized Kazakhstan airports in Astana and Almaty as leaders in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Central Asia. Almaty International Airport received two prestigious awards as the World’s Best New Airport Terminal and Best Regional Airport in Central Asia & CIS. Astana’s Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport has…
Kazakhstan Completes Selection Process for Technology Providers for First Nuclear Power Plant
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has completed the competitive dialogue process with potential technology suppliers for the construction of its first nuclear power plant (NPP). According to the Atomic Energy Agency, a shortlist of reactor technology providers has been formed as part of the selection process. It includes the Russian state atomic energy corporation Rosatom, Korea Hydro…
“Lilo & Stitch” to Be Released in Kazakh
ASTANA – The animated film “Lilo & Stitch” will be released in Kazakh starting in May. The Walt Disney Company will present a new part of the film in all cinemas across Kazakhstan. In December, the third part of “Avatar” will be available with Kazakh dubbing. This announcement was made by Rauan Kenzhekhanuly, president of…
Kazakhstan’s National Bank to Start Sale of Collectible Football Coins on April 11
ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) has announced that starting April 11, collectible coins from the Football Clubs of Kazakhstan and Kazakhstan Football Federation collections, part of the Sport coin series, will be available for purchase through the NBK online store. Thirteen collectible coins feature the logos of the Premier League clubs of…
Kazakhstan, EU Move Closer to Signing Visa Facilitation Agreement
ASTANA – The European Union (EU) member states have approved the mandate for the European Commission to negotiate an agreement on the facilitation of visa requirements with Kazakhstan. The discussions will focus on a range of measures to ease visa procedures between the two parties. These include reducing processing times for visa applications, streamlining the…
Kazakhstan Advances Green Energy Cooperation
ASTANA – Kazakhstan reaffirmed its commitment to deepening regional and international energy cooperation, developing diversified and environmentally friendly energy supply routes, including green energy initiatives, at the third Green Energy Advisory Council ministerial meeting held on April 4 in Baku. Chaired by Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev, the meeting focused on the Green Energy Corridor. Kazakhstan…
Kazakhstan Strengthens Healthcare Ties with Turkic States and WHO
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on April 8 with the Ministers of Health from the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) and Hans Kluge, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe. Akmaral Alnazarova, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Health, delivered a report on the outcomes of the fifth meeting of OTS Health…
Kazakhstan, Israel Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties, Trade, and Water Cooperation
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Speaker of Knesset of State of Israel Amir Ohana on April 8 to discuss economic cooperation, investment opportunities and joint projects. Tokayev said the visit of the Israeli parliamentary leader to Kazakhstan reaffirms the shared commitment to strengthening Kazakh-Israeli relations. He highlighted the importance of the visit…
Kazakhstan to Hold Grand Parade to Mark 80th Anniversary of WW II Victory
ASTANA — May 9 will mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Astana will host a military parade on May 7 to commemorate this significant milestone. It will be the first Victory Parade in the country since 2019, reported the Defense Ministry’s press service. Kazakhstan’s Minister…
Aktau – Cultural Capital of Turkic World in 2025: Celebration of Unity and Heritage
ASTANA – Aktau, Kazakhstan’s city on the shores of the Caspian Sea, officially became the cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2025 on April 5. The event featured a grand opening ceremony attended by honored guests from Azerbaijan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Hungary, and gathered over 100,000 spectators from Kazakhstan and…
Kazakh President Congratulates Boxer Janibek Alimkhanuly on Defending IBF and WBO Titles
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Janibek Alimkhanuly, who defended IBF and WBO middleweight titles by knocking down France’s Anauel Ngamissengue on April 5 in the Kazakh capital. Tokayev emphasized that the entire nation feels a sense of pride for the athlete, who worthily defended the honor of the country on his native land,…
