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Editor’s Note: The Astana Times continues its series of articles, Exploring Kazakhstan, City by City, in the marvelous city of Pavlodar. We are setting out to unveil...
ASTANA — In Almaty, a dedicated group of volunteers is working to rescue abandoned dogs, providing them with medical care, finding temporary shelters, and seeking out responsible...
ASTANA – Two travelers from Slovakia set out on an extraordinary adventure, traversing a remarkable range of temperatures—from minus 48 to plus 30 degrees Celsius—over 29,700 kilometers...
ASTANA – In October, Kazakhstan marked the 130th anniversary of Saken Seifullin, an iconic poet and writer who profoundly impacted Kazakh literature and played a prominent role...
ASTANA — inDrive, formerly known as inDriver, was rebranded in 2023 to reflect its commitment to social impact. Founded on principles of justice and independence, the company...
ASTANA – A new adapted version of the Kazakh poet Abai’s philosophical work has been released in three languages, titled “Legacy to the Next Generation. Words of...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR) showcased the emerging trends in the investment landscape on Nov. 1, culminating in a landmark $7 billion in signed agreements....
ASTANA – This weekend is perfect for spending time with family or friends and exploring unique cultural events. The Astana Times team has highlighted the most exciting...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan introduced the Neo Nomad Visa on Nov. 1 for foreign tourists who work remotely while traveling across countries, reported the Tourism and Sports Ministry’s...
ASTANA – A Kazakh delegation led by Vice Minister of Transport Talgat Lastayev has reached an agreement with Vietnam, Morocco, Ethiopia, and Rwanda to increase permitted flight...
ASTANA – The UN appointed Stephen O’Malley as the interim Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan on Nov. 1, reported the UN’s press service in Kazakhstan. With over 25...
ASTANA – As a tourist brand, Visit Astana, the Kazakh capital, became an official member of the World Tourism Alliance (WTA) at the WTA Xianghu Dialogue 2024...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated a selection of articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes topics such as Kazakhstan’s...
ASTANA – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held meetings on Nov. 1 with key leaders in railway engineering, medical technology, and agriculture to discuss investment and localization opportunities...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a state visit to France on Nov. 4-5 at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron, reported Akorda. High-level talks during...
ASTANA – Kazakh freestyle wrestler Nurkozha Kaipanov secured the gold medal at the 2024 World Wrestling Championships in non-Olympic weight divisions, held on Oct. 28-31 in Tirana,...
The global environmental community is preparing for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which will take place in...
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held meetings with the leaders of international organizations and companies on the sidelines of the 36th plenary meeting of the...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined key investment areas and promised to keep taking consistent systematic actions to improve working conditions for the country’s investors during...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Presidential Center unveiled the “Triptych on humanity, monuments and nature” international exhibition from the collections of the Bihar Museum of India on Oct. 30....
ASTANA – The grand stage of the Astana Opera welcomed Marat Bisengaliev, the world-renowned violinist, conductor, and Kazakhstan’s Goodwill Ambassador, for a symphonic concert blending classical and...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Kuantyrov and Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Edmondo Cirielli reaffirmed readiness to continue a multifaceted dialogue...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has expanded the mandate of the Commissioner for Human Rights in accordance with the Paris Principles, including providing financial and human resources to implement...
Kazakhstan has emerged as a pivotal player in the region. Its geographical position, bordering both Russia and China, not only makes it a land bridge connecting different...
ASTANA — Australian companies expressed willingness to develop the mining and metallurgical complex (MMC) in Kazakhstan during the meetings held within the 2024 International Mining and Resources...
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received the President of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Marius Vizer on Oct. 30 to discuss judo development in the country....
ASTANA – An equestrian school near Oskemen in the East Kazakhstan Region has established a heated arena for year-round hippotherapy, or equine-assisted therapy, for children with disabilities....
ASTANA – Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan presented 24 startups at the Silkroad Pavilion, the largest exhibit at the TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 tech conference, held on Oct. 28-30...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the UN prioritized strengthening preventive measures to eradicate violence against women and children at an event titled Force of Change: The Role of...
ASTANA – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov assured Kazakhstan’s economic trajectory remains strong, projecting the nation’s GDP to rise from $321 billion in 2025 to $498 billion by...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s mechanical engineering sector attracted approximately 108.2 billion tenge (US$221.1 million) in investments in the first nine months of 2024, which is 2.2 times more...
ASTANA – Vera Voronova, CEO of the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan, has won the international MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity in recognition of her...
ASTANA – Citigroup’s headquarters in New York City hosted the first Kazakhstan Finance Day forum on Oct. 28 to attract new investment to Kazakhstan as a promising...
ASTANA – This week, 11 members of the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with Central Asia and Mongolia, led by newly appointed chair Giusi Princi, will visit...
ASTANA — Ron Immink, a positive futurologist and author, highlighted Kazakhstan’s strategic location as one of its most compelling features. In an interview with The Astana Times’...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and France plan to study the Ile-Balkhash basin and develop cooperation in water management. Kazakh Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov held...
ASTANA — The Paris-based Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts will host the “Kazakhstan: Treasures of the Great Steppe” exhibition from the collection of the Kazakh National...
ASTANA—Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are strengthening cooperation in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. On Oct. 28, the Financial Monitoring Agency hosted a meeting...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Mongolia inked a historic investment agreement to create and develop Earth remote sensing satellite system on Oct. 29 in Ulaanbaatar, which marks the...
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with Chairman of the Great State Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia Dashzegve Amarbayasgalan and Prime Minister of Mongolia Luvsannamsrai...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh expressed their readiness to deepen cooperation and boost bilateral trade as Tokayev pays his first state...
ASTANA — The FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Series 2024-2025 kicks off in Shymkent on Oct. 29 with a line-up of some of the strongest female chess players...
ASTANA – South Korea’s major energy companies and government agencies expressed their readiness to provide support in building a nuclear power plant (NPP) following the recent referendum at...
ASTANA – The Abilkhan Kasteyev State Art Museum in Almaty will open a personal exhibition of metamodernism artist Aruhan (Gaukhar Bissengaliyeva), titled From Steppe to the City,...
ASTANA – The agreement on mutual exemption from visa requirements between Kazakhstan and Macau, a special administrative region of China, came into effect on Oct. 24, reported...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has directed 12 billion tenge (US$24.6 million) from recovered illegally acquired assets to fund social projects, the Asset Recovery Committee reported on Oct. 28....
ASTANA – Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Mongolia reached $83.9 million in January-August 2024, Kazinform reported on Oct. 28, citing the Kazakh Ministry of Trade and Integration,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines has launched new direct passenger flights to Cambodia. Vietjet Air of Vietnam opens flights on the Phu Quoc-Astana route, the Kazakh Civil...
ASTANA — Key stakeholders in water and flood management from the Netherlands and Kazakhstan, including representatives from the Kazakh Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry of Water...
ASTANA – Billion-dollar tech companies with global market reach will emerge from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Georgia in the next...
ASTANA—Heritage from a long line of carpet weavers in Kazakhstan is presented at the “She Rug” exhibition, which opened in Astana on Oct. 17 and will run...
ASTANA – Family is the foundation of Kazakh society, occupying a central place in the culture. Traditionally, the Kazakh family structure is built on a strong sense...
ASTANA – “One of the most remarkable aspects of Kazakh society is its meritocratic nature. According to my experience, skills and knowledge matter most, and I have...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a state visit to Mongolia on Oct. 28-29. The visit will feature high-level discussions and the signing of pivotal...
ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) recently issued collectible coins titled “Shanyragynyz shattyqqa tolsyn” (Peace to Your Home) as part of the From Heart-to-Heart series....
ASTANA — Recent archaeological endeavors across Central Asia have unearthed remarkable findings that shed light on the region’s rich historical tapestry. From ancient burial sites to significant...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated people on Republic Day, the country’s national holiday commemorating the foundation of an independent and sovereign state, on Oct. 25. Tokayev...
ASTANA—Astana hosted the conference on Oct. 23, marking the end of a two-year European Union-funded project aimed at empowering local communities and enhancing public involvement in environmental...
ASTANA – Yuriy Pya, a renowned cardiac surgeon, humble and ambitious, achieved remarkable success through hard work and a belief in his own abilities and the potential...
ASTANA – BRICS is becoming a global center of international attraction, generating practical interest from many countries, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the BRICS plenary session in...
ASTANA—On Oct. 25, Kazakhstan will celebrate Republic Day, a day that honors the adoption of the Declaration of Sovereignty in 1990, which set the nation on its...
ASTANA – Kazakh citizens have visa-free access to 41 countries, according to the Global Passport Power Rank, which placed Kazakhstan in 54th place among 199 countries, with...
ASTANA – A delegation of senior Citi officials, led by Omar Hafeez, the Citi’s CEO and Banking Head for Sub-Cluster North Africa, Levant, and Central Asia, marked...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest features topics such as the Jackson-Vanik amendment, the...
ASTANA – A cargo plane from Taiyuan city in North China’s Shanxi Province made its first delivery to Almaty on Oct. 23, Xinhua reported citing the city’s...
ASTANA – Chairman of Kazakh Invest National Company Yerzhan Yelekeyev met with representatives of large Chinese companies to expand investment cooperation during his working visit to China...
ASTANA – The Mazhilis, a lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, ratified an agreement between the Kazakh and French governments on Oct. 23, enabling the French Development...
ASTANA – Renewable energy sources provided 6.67% of total generation in Kazakhstan in January-September, according to the Energy Ministry’s document on electricity production by renewable energy sources...
ASTANA—Astana hosted a fashion show on Oct. 22 featuring the creations of nine talented Turkish designers. The event showcased Turkish designs and served as a bridge for...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan improves its position in the 2024 World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index, increasing its score from 0.53 to 0.54 points and ranking...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke about the nation’s unity and cohesion at an Oct. 23 ceremony of presenting state awards to mark the upcoming Republic...
ASTANA — Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel guide publisher, named Kazakhstan one of the best countries for travel in its annual Best in Travel 2025 ranking,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan tested Eutelsat-OneWeb broadband satellite internet services based at the Kokterek Space Communications Center in Almaty to enhance internet access in rural areas. Kazakh Minister...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan gathered 23.3 million hectares of crops this year, including 16.7 million hectares cultivated with grain. The fieldwork is reported as 99.7% complete. A total...
ASTANA – Kazakh and Uzbek business leaders signed 76 documents worth more than $352 million during the fourth Uzbekistan – Kazakhstan interregional cooperation forum, chaired by Prime...
ASTANA – On International Snow Leopard Day, marked on Oct. 23, The Astana Times explores Kazakhstan’s journey to preserve snow leopards, one of the world’s rarest mammals...
ASTANA – In collaboration with the Kazakh Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Binance Kazakhstan, a leading provider in the cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure space, will conduct...
ASTANA – Uzbekistan topped the list of tourists to Kazakhstan with 40,452 visitors, according to the statistics of the eQonaq system for September, the Tourism and Sports...
ASTANA — According to the Bureau of National Statistics, Kazakhstan’s population reached 20,201,849 as of Sept. 1, an increase of over 168,000 people since the beginning of...
ASTANA – One Water Summit aims to increase collaboration among states and major stakeholders with plans to deliver concrete solutions to global water challenges, the summit representatives...
ASTANA – The Kazakh government decided to allocate returned illegally acquired assets from the Special State Fund to finance two social projects, including a sports complex in...
ASTANA – The construction of a new customs terminal at the Dovut-Ota border post in Karakalpakstan, an autonomous republic of Uzbekistan, is nearing completion, the Uzbek Customs...
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov participated in the opening ceremony of the country’s longest bridge across the Bukhtarma Reservoir in the East Kazakhstan Region on...
ASTANA – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Jan Lipavský reaffirmed both countries’ willingness...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan commemorates the 100th anniversary of Abdizhamil Nurpeisov, a prominent Kazakh writer, translator, and public figure, on Oct. 22. Born in 1924 in a small...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev underscored Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic’s long-term and beneficial collaboration, based on friendship and mutual respect during his meeting with Minister of...
ASTANA – Leading international futurists and experts discussed a synchronized vision of humanity’s future, based on principles of harmony and synergy given the rapid development of technology,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s contribution to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) budget will be 15.2%, as stipulated in a decree signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Oct. 15....
ASTANA – Ministers of Economy and Trade of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) supported Kazakhstan’s initiatives to create a Turkic Green Finance Council, as well as...
ASTANA – The inaugural Astana Think Tank Forum 2024 took place in the Kazakh capital on Oct. 16-17, where participants explored the role of middle powers in...
ASTANA – Medical herbs cultivation initiative helps the rural women of the Kyrgyz Republic address the dual challenges of environmental degradation and economic hardship, according to the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has established the council for strategic partnership with foreign universities, said Deputy Prime Minister Tamara Duissenova at an Oct. 18 meeting with the heads...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has a unique opportunity to not only reduce its dependency on extractive resources but also to position itself competitively in high-value-added segments of the...
ASTANA – In recent years, event tourism has grown in the Kazakh capital, as revealed by the country’s tour operators at the China Outbound Travel & Tourism...
ASTANA – Last weekend, Kazakhstan’s Turan ethno-folk ensemble took the stage of the Qazaq Concert to perform a traditional music set, showcasing the variety and richness of...
ASTANA – Film director Kanagat Mustafin’s latest movie, “Kazhymukan” about wrestler Kazhymukan Munaitpasov, premiered on Oct. 10. The film, which took over a decade of research and...
ASTANA — The camera captured Tien Shan brown bears in the Zhongar-Alatau State National Nature Park. This footage was published on the Instagram page of Kazakhstan’s Forestry...
ASTANA – The tribes of the Andronovo culture living on the territory of modern Kazakhstan reached a high level in metallurgy and crafts in the Bronze Age,...
On June 4, 2024, a significant moment unfolded in Kazakhstan’s Altyn Dala: the reintroduction of Przewalski’s horses, led by Prague Zoo director Miroslav Bobek. The release of...
ASTANA — Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko and the Director-General for Bilateral Relations of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jeroen Cooreman took...
