Articles by Ayana Birbayeva 

ALMATY — LOT Polish Airlines, Poland’s national carrier, will launch direct flights, linking Almaty and Warsaw, starting May 31, 2026. During the summer season, flights will operate four times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. In winter, the airline will reduce its frequency to three flights per week, departing on Mondays, Wednesdays, and…

ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held official talks with President of Italy Sergio Mattarella on Sept. 29 in Astana, highlighting the strong political, economic and cultural ties between the two countries and charting new areas for cooperation. Welcoming the Italian leader at Akorda, Tokayev said Mattarella’s visit marks a milestone in bilateral relations. “I am…

ALMATY – The ceremony to mark the Kazakhstan Football Federation (KFF) Academy receiving the official status of a FIFA Talent Academy was held in Talgar, Almaty region, on  Sept. 18.  The Kazakh football federation became the ninth association in the world and the second Union of European Football Associations member to have its academy recognized…

ALMATY – The Embassy of Spain in Kazakhstan and Esentai Gallery have announced the launch of the 2025 Art Residency Program, featuring Spanish contemporary artist Juan Saliquet and his new research project, “Archaeology of a City.” The project, centered on Almaty as a space of memory and personal archaeology, invites the public to see the…

ASTANA – Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan Zhaslan Madiyev met with Simon Milner, Meta Vice President, to discuss prospects for cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), digital security and the protection of minors from harmful online content, reported the ministry’s press office on June 10. The meeting addressed key areas, including…