- Sunday, 24 May, 2026
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ASTANA – Warmer weather has finally returned, and bikes are once again available for rent at stations around the capital. Here’s how to access them. At the...
ASTANA – Twenty-five U.S. companies and representatives of Kazakh state bodies, national companies and local business representatives gathered in Astana June 14 for the U.S. – Kazakhstan...
ASTANA – President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili discussed bilateral cooperation during the Georgian leader’s official visit to Kazakhstan June 13. Greeting Margvelashvili at the...
ASTANA – Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, has launched a new route between Budapest and Astana, according to the press service...
ASTANA – The Kazakh national boxing team won the June 5-10 Fifth International Boxing Tournament for the President’s Cup of Kazakhstan in Astana. The event included teams...
ASTANA – A car accident left 19-year-old Yeldos Bayalyshbayev disabled years ago. He had a neck bone fracture, paralysis of limbs and a bedridden life. At least...
The bold proposals shared by President Nursultan Nazarbayev to consolidate and strengthen Kazakhstan’s place on the world stage are timely and consistent with his articulated vision on...
There can be no development without energy. Energy allows hospitals to function, helps children study at night, irrigates cropland and powers the global internet. Energy is vital...
ASTANA – One of the issues always facing organisers of major international events such as the Olympics or EXPOs is the use of new and large-scale purposefully...
ASTANA – Among the announcements at the June 11 Meeting the Challenge of Sustainable Energy Ministerial Conference in Astana was an official declaration to build a UN-backed...
ASTANA – The Astana Arlans boxing team claimed a solid 7-3 victory over the British Lionhearts in the semifinals of the World Series of Boxing (WSB). As...
ASTANA – Visiting more than a hundred countries in one day is now possible thanks to world expositions such as the one happening this year in the...
ASTANA – Low Enriched Uranium Bank (LEU Bank), being established in Kazakhstan under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), was a primary topic at...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s national football team lost to Denmark 3-1 in the qualifying match for the FIFA World Cup 2018. The match took place in Almaty, where...
What makes a country attractive for investments? A transparent legislation, a clear and an effective taxation and customs regulation system, developed infrastructure and high quality human resources....
On May 22, President of the UN Conference on negotiating a nuclear weapons ban, Ambassador Elayne Whyte of Costa Rica presented a historical draft of the Convention...
ASTANA – Religious leaders for a safe world will be the key topic at the 6th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions Oct. 10-11, 2018....
ASTANA – Four Kazakh singers, including the laureate of many international competitions and well-known Astana Opera Theatre soloist Maria Mudryak, will participate in Placido Domingo’s Operalia 2017,...
ASTANA – The marine park opened recently in Happylon, the amusement park in Mega Silk Way centre. Residents and guests can now enjoy the indoor water park,...
Frank and open dialogue has never been more important in today’s world. The challenges we face are ever more complex and no longer affect only individual states...
Kazakhstan prides itself at being at the centre of Eurasia. But with EXPO 2017, the Eurasian Media Forum and the annual Astana Economic Forum all taking place...
ASTANA – How should countries operate in an era of growing multipolarity? Is there any chance of eradicating terrorism? What contributes to strengthening the role of Asia?...
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital hosted the 17th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit June 8-9, with the accession of India and Pakistan and anti-extremism convention topping the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s population stood at 17.9 million people as of May 1, Chairperson of Statistics Committee of National Economy Ministry Nurbolat Aidapkelov announced at a June...
ASTANA – The demand for euros has been growing in the exchange offices since the beginning of the year. Approximately 400 million euro (US$449 million) were sold,...
ASTANA – Representatives from Central Asian countries, Afghanistan and the European Union discussed at the June 8 EU-Central Asia High-Level Political and Security Dialogue in Bishkek existing...
ASTANA – The government will adopt by the end of 2018 a notification system to emergency services for road accidents that is expected to reduce emergency response...
The Kazakh Ministry of Education recently approved new standards requiring a minimum of 50 to 90 minutes of homework, depending on a specified class. At the same...
ASTANA – Some students in Almaty, Kyzylorda and Pavlodar will start studying chess as a school subject from Sept. 1. “Chess playing instruction will take one hour...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan improved on key indices over 2015 in latest United Nations Global, Regional and National Human Development report. Compared to 2015, life expectancy increased to...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan had a pavilion at the May 17-28 70th Cannes Film Festival for the first time. It represents the film industry of the country on...
ASTANA – The world-famous Cirque du Soleil has prepared the exclusive REFLEKT show based on nomadic culture for EXPO 2017. A seven-minute portion, created by the team...
ASTANA – The annual inflation rate was 7.5 percent in May and slowed its decline. The expectations of citizens regarding the future level of inflation remain stable...
ASTANA – President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed bilateral economic cooperation and marked the 25th anniversary of relations during a June 8 meeting as...
ASTANA – With permission from the Astana EXPO 2017 national company, Chinese companies Wanbo and Zhangdao Wenhua have issued memorable banknotes and a postage stamp dedicated to...
ASTANA – The private company Visit Astana with the support of the city’s akimat (administration) is providing city sightseeing tours on double-decker buses, according to the akimat’s...
ASTANA – The Kazakh-language version of Chinese President’s book “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” was presented June 5 in the Library of the First President in...
2017 will undoubtedly go down as a momentous year in the history of Kazakhstan. In January, the country took up its seat on the United Nations Security...
The upcoming meeting of the heads of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Astana June 8-9 is important and historic. It is expected that...
“India had never been a far-off country for the Kazakh people. Historical and geographic proximity gave us the opportunity to closely follow events in the Indian peninsula...
ASTANA – The new Nurly Zhol railway station had its first passengers June 1 and a visit from President Nursultan Nazarbayev, according to akorda.kz. In the run-up...
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital is turning into the world’s largest performance venue this summer. During the more than 90 days of EXPO 2017, the city will...
ASTANA – Space technology development contributes to the increase of domestic content in space system production for foreign customers, said Minister of Defence and Aerospace Industry Beibut...
ALMATY – The Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference – KIOGE – is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Since its first edition, it has...
ASTANA – In an exclusive interview with The Astana Times following his June 5-6 visit to Kazakhstan, Dominican Republic Foreign Minister Miguel Vargas said he saw many...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan climbed from 47th to 32nd place in the IMD World Competitiveness ranking, evaluating business efficiency, public finance and domestic economy. The new ranking shows...
ASTANA – Long-time expat, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Tax & Legal Services leader for Eurasia Michael Ahern believes the worst times of economically tough 2015-2016 are over for Kazakhstan....
ASTANA – Italian officials revealed a few details of Italy’s EXPO 2017 pavilion during a June 2 press conference in Astana devoted to Italy’s National Day. Among...
This year, we celebrate 25 years of friendship and diplomacy between Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates. This celebration is a landmark one for our bilateral relations...
ASTANA – International representatives of political and business circles gathered at the June 1-3 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). More than 100 events were devoted to...
ASTANA – The British Council will present the Future Creative programme to bring U.K. contemporary culture to Kazakhstan and to promote cooperation between cultural leaders of Kazakhstan...
ASTANA – Investments play a vital role in the development of any country. Much has been done to attract investors to Kazakhstan, but plenty of tasks are...
ASTANA – Chairperson of National Bank Daniyar Akishev announced May 31 that Kazakh citizens can buy gold bars weighing 10, 20, 50 and 100 grams. The price...
ASTANA – A rehabilitation centre for people with disabilities was opened in Karkaralinsk, a town in the Karaganda region. The centre was designed and built in consultation...
ASTANA – The construction of the botanic garden along Kabanbai Batyr Avenue will be completed in December, according to the city akimat (administration) press service. The garden...
ASTANA – Exhibits featuring Kazakhstan’s honoured art workers, the Terracotta Army, ancient Egyptian monuments and weapon arts will be held by the country’s national museum as part...
ASTANA – “Between ISIL and Al-Qaeda: Central Asian militants in the Syrian war,” written by Kazakh political scientist Yerlan Karin, was presented May 30 in Almaty, reported...
ASTANA – The EU-funded WeAlmaty project aims to encourage and support residents to engage in evolving their city into a smart, safe, comfortable, socially-oriented and economically-sustainable urban...
ASTANA – A new digital office featuring Kazpost services such as hybrid ATMs, an electronic cashier, post office and parcel supermarket, drones and post.kz capabilities was opened...
ASTANA – The new $256 million terminal at the capital’s airport had an official opening May 31 attended by President Nursultan Nazarbayev. The terminal was implemented within...
ASTANA – The country’s seven banks have begun issuing mortgage loans at 10 percent for residents as part of the Nurly Zher Housing Construction programme supported by...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev took part May 31 in a wreath-laying ceremony at the ALZHIR memorial complex of victims of political repressions and totalitarianism. The...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO), dedicated to the 25th...
ASTANA – LOT Polish Airlines conducted its first flight from Warsaw to Astana, Poland’s first ever air link to Kazakhstan, and held a flight presentation ceremony May...
ASTANA – The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and NASDAQ Inc. signed a technology agreement May 29 that will allow the AIFC Exchange to use the NASDAQ...
ASTANA – Cutting-edge technology will be used to decrease energy usage throughout the EXPO 2017 facilities, said Vladimir Sobolev, the Astana EXPO 2017 national company’s managing director...
ASTANA – Atlassolar.kz, an interactive solar resources atlas providing free access to information to implement solar power ideas in Kazakhstan, was launched in late May in the...
ASTANA – Astana International Rotary Club (AIRC) held its official charter ceremony on May 26. The newly-formed club aims to serve humanity and local society by focusing...
ASTANA – It is that time of the year again when the residents of the capital can get outside and enjoy having open-air exercises with fitness professionals....
ASTANA – Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece “Aida” will be staged under the open sky near the Palace of Peace and Harmony, Astana’s famous pyramid as part of the...
ASTANA – Singapore is a thriving, modern and global city; a global hub for commerce, finance, shipping and travel. Its airport is amongst the world’s most efficient; its container port...
ASTANA – These days, Astana is probably the busiest and most sleepless city in Central Asia. In an exclusive interview with The Astana Times, Akim (Mayor) of...
In this interview, Rapil Zhoshybayev, Kazakhstan’s National EXPO 2017 Commissioner recounted the story of the preparations for the biggest event of the year for Kazakhstan and the...
ASTANA – Rally Kazakhstan 2017, which was also the fifth stage of the Cross-Country World Cup organised by the International Automobile Federation (FIA), was held in Aktau...
ASTANA – The 2004 Olympic champion Gaidarbek Gaidarbekov of Russia, the boxer who defeated Gennady Golovkin (GGG) in the finals of the Athens Olympics, believes GGG can...
ASTANA – A large-scale expedition of scientists and local historians incorporated by the project called Sacred Map of Kazakhstan is planning to gather information from Kazakhs living...
When the U.S. President Donald Trump arrived on an official visit to Riyadh on May 20, Saudi Arabia became the first country chosen by the American leader...
Few countries can match the scale and speed of institutional reforms in Kazakhstan. In the last four years, we have seen the roll out of the Kazakhstan...
ASTANA – Numerous international leaders, experts, and environmentalists have been promoting Central Asian integration for decades. However, all such initiatives, one way or another, have not come...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev awarded diplomas May 27 to the graduates of Nazarbayev University (NU). The commencement was followed by a meeting of the NU...
ASTANA – The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) recognised Kazakhstan May 25 as a zone free from foot and mouth disease (FMD). This will enhance Kazakhstan’s...
ASTANA – The capital city of Kazakhstan is making it interesting to walk around at night during Expo 2017. The Yessil River is the best choice to...
Astana’s new Nurly Zhol railway station, opening June 1, will feature a food court, shopping boutiques, lounges and a separate CIP-zone, modelled after VIP zones, Deputy Minister...
ASTANA – Anticipating Astana EXPO 2017, the Kazakh TV channel has launched a series of TV programmes with the participation of the national EXPO 2017 commissioners from...
ASTANA – The UrbanWay hybrid environmentally friendly buses that consume less fuel have been imported for EXPO 2017. The city is also modernising its transportation system for...
ASTANA – Canada Hockey Day at the capital’s Barys Arena May 21 marked the 25th anniversary of Kazakh-Canadian diplomatic relations, 150th anniversary of Canada and 60th anniversary...
ASTANA – France will present a futuristic electric Peugeot, the sculpture of Milena Hermon and Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic, at EXPO 2017, according to...
More than 7,000 km of road separate Astana from Lisbon, one capital situated in the heart of the Eurasian landmass, the other at its westernmost tip, facing...
ASTANA – The Royal Thai Embassy in Kazakhstan staged the Ambassador’s Cup, a friendly Muaythai boxing competition held at the Radisson Hotel May 25 to commemorate the...
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Bakytzhan Sagintayev signed economic cooperation agreements and protocols May 26 with Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) heads...
Iron fences placed around facilities and establishments in Almaty disturb and spoil the appearance of the city, said Deputy Akim (Mayor) of the southern capital Yerlan Aukenov...
ASTANA – Less than two weeks are left until EXPO 2017 finally opens. The rich programme will satisfy different tastes, with world-class stars performing for capital residents...
ASTANA – Since 1997, May 31 has been marked as Kazakhstan’s Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repression and Hunger to honour those who were lost...
ASTANA – “Abai,” the original national opera production staged by a Kazakh and Italian creative team, will be performed in Astana as part of the EXPO 2017...
ASTANA – A little less than two weeks are left before EXPO 2017 kicks off in the Kazakh capital and the whole country is anticipating the grand...
ASTANA – Robots will start working at the uranium plant of the Kazatomprom national atomic company in the South Kazakhstan region by the end of the year....
ASTANA – Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries intend to carry out a population census for one year beginning October 2019, the press service of the Eurasian Economic...
ASTANA – This year’s Europe Day celebrations in Astana started May 20 with PechaKucha Night, followed by an “EU Hour” in 16 schools in Astana on May...
ASTANA – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan jointly with the Ministry of Defence and Aerospace Industry held May 25 a presentation for representatives of the diplomatic...
ASTANA – A model of a regional zone of peace, security and cooperation can be developed on the basis of a harmonious combination of the interests of...
