Uzbekistan Announces Early Presidential Election on July 9
ASTANA – Uzbekistan is set to hold an early presidential election on July 9, reported the press service of the Uzbek President on May 8. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a relevant decree during a May 8 meeting with the heads of the two chambers of the Oliy Majlis (parliament), political party leaders, and judicial…
Kazakhstan Increases Oil Exports via Baku Port by 75%
ASTANA – Due to an increase in the volume of raw materials, national oil transporter KazTransOil increased the export volume of oil via Aktau Port to Baku (Azerbaijan) from 87,000 tons to 152,400 tons in April, or by 75% compared to March, reported the company’s press service on May 10. The company also shipped 160,200…
Kazakh Soldiers Show Outstanding Results at Best Warrior Competition in US
ASTANA – Kazakh Air Force soldier Nazira Albosynova and marine Yermek Zaylagy from regional West command reached excellent results at the annual Best Warrior competition at the National Guard base in Arizona, the United States, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Defense on May 3. The competition consisted of fitness tests, marksmanship drills, topography and medical…
President of Kazakhstan to Pay State Visit to China Next Week
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a state visit to China on May 17-19, reported the Akorda press service on May 8. The President is expected to meet President of China Xi Jinping in the Chinese city of Xi’an to address the strategic partnership between the two countries, expanding cooperation in trade,…
Kazakh University Takes Part in UN Economic Commission for Europe Resource Management Week
ASTANA – The Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) delegation participated in the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Resource Management Week to discuss and explore solutions for sustainable resource management on April 25-28 in Geneva, Switzerland, reported the university’s press service. During the meeting, the Kazakh delegation announced the establishment of a working group under…
Kazakhstan to Hold Sixth Summer Paralympic Games This Month
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will hold the sixth Summer Paralympic Games on May 11-30 in Almaty, Astana and Aktobe, announced the sports training center for persons with disabilities on May 9. Approximately 1,000 athletes from 20 regions of the country will participate in ten sports. Last year, Kazakh para-athletes won 187 medals at international competitions, bringing…
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Embrace Cultural Synergy
ASTANA – Kazakhstan intends to strengthen cultural ties with Azerbaijan and other Turkic countries through the Organization of Turkic States and the International Organization of Turkic Culture, the Kazakh Minister of Culture and Sports Askhat Oralov wrote in his Telegram channel on May 3. Oralov met with the President of the International Foundation for Turkic Culture…
Astana Opera to Bring World Classical Masterpieces to Almaty
ASTANA – The Astana Opera Theater is heading to Almaty on May 25-27 to showcase a rich program of world classical masterpieces and modern choreography at the Abai Opera and Ballet House, reported the theater’s press service. Atynai Asylmuratova, the artistic director of the theatre’s ballet troupe, said touring and exchange tours with other theaters…
Kazakh Legendary Dos-Mukasan Band Releases New Track Celebrating Almaty (Video)
ASTANA – Dos-Mukasan, one of Kazakhstan’s most popular vocal and instrumental bands, released a new song after a long break dedicated to Almaty, which celebrates a multinational Kazakh family, reported Kazinform. The song merges the continuity of generations, affection and love for the homeland, the unity of the people, cultural values, and a tribute to…
Astana Opera to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Outstanding Singer Beken Zhilisbayev
ASTANA – The Astana Opera Theater will stage Zhenis Ani (Victory song) concert to celebrate Victory Day and the 100th anniversary of outstanding singer and World War II veteran Beken Zhilisbayev on May 9, reported the theater’s press service. Famous musicians and classical vocalists, including Zhilisbayev’s students, will perform on this day. According to Medet…
Kazakhstan’s Business Activity Index Remains Positive in April
ASTANA – Despite a slight slowdown in April, Kazakhstan’s Business Activity Index (BAI), which indicates the state of the economy in the real sector, remained positive at 51.2 points, said Rustem Orazalin, the director of the monetary policy department at the National Bank, on May 4. Long delivery time is still a constraint for business…
Kazakhstan Seeks to Introduce Mutual Visa-Free Regime with 26 Countries
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is holding talks with 26 countries, including Austria, Bahrain, San Marino and Saudi Arabia, to introduce a mutual visa-free regime, reported the press service of the Ministry of Culture and Sports on May 4. The ministry is considering the possibility of expanding the list of countries whose citizens can apply for an…
Kazakhstan’s Economic Policy Outlines Investment Opportunities and Key Trends
ASTANA – The gross inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Kazakhstan increased by 18%, reaching $28 billion in 2022. The mining sector made up almost half of all investments, reported Kazinform on April 3. “The country works with a nationwide pool of 850 investment projects worth 30 trillion tenge (US$ 67.5 billion),” Kazakh First…
Dimash Kudaibergen Announces Venue Change for Stranger Tour Concert Over Storm Warning in Antalya
ASTANA – The venue for the upcoming concert of famous Kazakh pop singer Dimash Kudaibergen was changed over a storm warning in Antalya, Türkiye, the singer announced on May 4 on his Instagram page. Kudaibergen confirmed a new venue for his solo concert scheduled for May 6 as part of the Stranger Tour from the…
Kazakh Aesthetic Gymnastics Teams Win 8 Medals at World Tournaments in France
ASTANA – Kazakh teams won eight medals, including three gold, at the World Cup and Challenge Cup and AFCGE Cup Open I, the international tournament in aesthetic group gymnastics in Miramas, France, Kazakh Federation of Aesthetic Group Gymnastics wrote on their Instagram page on May 2. AFCGE Cup Open I was held on April 28-29,…
Kazatomprom to Explore Solid Minerals in Aktobe Region
ASTANA – Ulba Metallurgical Plant (UMP), a subsidiary of Kazatomprom national atomic company, received a license to explore solid minerals at the Verkhny Irgiz deposit in the Aktobe Region, the company announced on May 4. Kazatomprom will conduct a geological exploration of the subsoil at the site to assess and confirm the reserves and resources…
Dimash Kudaibergen Meets Fans in Yerevan
ASTANA – Kazakh pop star Dimash Kudaibergen met with Dears (fans of Kudaibergen) fan club after his Stranger solo concert on April 29 in Yerevan, Armenia, reported Dimashnews.com. Kudaibergen greeted the fans in different languages and thanked them for their support. “Six years have passed since the ‘I Am a Singer’ project, and I have…
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to Increase Flights to Kazakhstan in Summer
ASTANA – Wizz Air Abu Dhabi low-cost airline plans to increase the number of flights between Astana and Abu Dhabi from three to five times a week from July 1, reported the Civil Aviation Committee’s press service on May 3. Starting from Aug. 4, the air company will operate flights from Almaty to Abu Dhabi…
Air Astana Launches Summer Flight Schedule
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana is resuming seasonal flights to Georgia, Greece, Montenegro, and Türkiye for the summer period, the company’s press service announced on May 2. The airline will launch flights from Almaty to Heraklion on the Greek island of Crete on June 1. They will be operated four times a week.…
Kazakhstan and US Continue to Expand Bilateral Cooperation
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov met with the United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Daniel Nathan Rosenblum on April 29 to enhance bilateral ties, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. The meeting focused on prospects for strengthening cooperation in the energy, transport and logistics, agriculture, healthcare, education, and ecology sectors and trade and economic…
Kazakh Animated Movie Wins Award in Spain (Video)
ASTANA – Kazakh short animated movie “Besik Zhyry” (Lullaby) was named best animated short film among 1,500 animation works at the Madfa Madrid Film Awards 2023 film festival in Madrid, Spain, the Kazakh Ministеr of Culture and Sports Askhat Oralov wrote in his Telegram channel on May 2. According to Oralov, this award is a…
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 creating modern chapans (a traditional gown), trendy camisoles (a traditional styled jacket), and national embroidered takiya (skullcap hat) that have become popular among girls and women.…
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 27 meeting, reported the Senate press service. “Senate members considered and approved the law on the ratification of the protocol on amendments and additions to the…
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 New York on April 25, reported the press service of Kazakh Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Addressing the participants of the meeting, Umarov called on Israel and…
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 Foreign Ministry’s press service on April 25. Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Kazakhstan André Carstens, representatives of the diplomatic corps, the capital’s…
