- Sunday, 24 May, 2026
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov examined the transport and logistics potential of Aktau and Kuryk seaports during his working trip to the Mangystau Region on...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu discussed the achievements of Kazakhstan’s 2023-2024 chairmanship of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) during an...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s conservation efforts have gained global recognition as the country’s Altyn Dala conservation initiative has advanced to the finals of the prestigious 2024 Earthshot Prize,...
ASTANA — Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu held several meetings with representatives of leading American companies on Sept. 23 in New York to...
ASTANA – Twelve Central Asian designers and creative professionals initiated the five-day Central Asia – European Creative Forum in Brussels to present their works and projects, as...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has the necessary technological capabilities and enough resources to build a nuclear power plant, said Gulmira Mursalova, deputy director of the atomic industry department...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu held talks with his foreign counterparts to deepen bilateral cooperation as part of the High-Level week...
ASTANA — The Azret Sultan State Historical and Cultural Reserve Museum in Turkistan, which includes the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum, a unique architectural monument that was inscribed...
ASTANA—Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov discussed the country’s social and economic development, the harvesting campaign and preparations for the heating season during a Sept. 24 meeting with...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Anti-Corruption Agency has ensured the return of property assets and funds worth 1.9 trillion tenge (US$3.9 billion) to the state and quasi-public sector entities...
ASTANA – The Bolashak International Scholarship, one of Kazakhstan’s most renowned programs for sending students abroad, has produced 12,731 graduates over its 30-year history. Funded by taxpayers,...
ASTANA – Kazakh researcher Mukhit-Ardager Sydyknazarov, a doctor of political science and director of the Institute of Modern Studies at the Gumilev Eurasian National University, has dedicated...
ASTANA — Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu addressed global challenges such as climate change, nuclear security and digital transformation, highlighting the significance of...
ASTANA — First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar met with Zou Lei, chairman of China Datang Corporation Ltd., one of China’s largest electricity producers, to discuss expanding...
ASTANA—Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov emphasized the significance of achieving self-sufficiency in food production and expanding agricultural exports during a meeting with domestic agricultural enterprise representatives on...
ASTANA – Canada and Kazakhstan are exploring opportunities to invest in efficient oil and gas production and carbon capture technologies as a key strategy to reduce Kazakhstan’s...
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law ratifying the agreement to create a simplified customs corridor between member states of the Organization of Turkic States...
ASTANA—Specialists at the University Medical Center’s (UMC) Heart Center have introduced Farapulse electro-pulse ablation technology, a groundbreaking method for treating cardiac arrhythmia. This marks the first use...
ASTANA — Kazakh creator Ainur Polatova and her team have designed a Lego model of the traditional Nomadic yurt to introduce a global audience to the essence...
ASTANA — In an interview with The Astana Times YouTube channel, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Bo Li discussed the urgency for the...
ASTANA – The UN Human Rights Council hosted the panel discussion on quality education for peace and tolerance for every child on Sept. 18 within the council’s...
ASTANA—The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) approved a 34-letter Latin-based common alphabet on Sept. 11 to foster linguistic unity among Turkic nations. This historic decision revives a...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s National Academy of Sciences held the Garden Day dedicated to Almaty Aport (a type of apple) and discussed implemented measures to preserve the variety....
ASTANA – Two Amur tigers were transported to the Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve in the Almaty Region from the Netherlands on Sept. 22 to revive wild tiger...
ASTANA—Kazakhstan’s special state fund for the accumulation of illegally withdrawn assets as of Sept. 13 received 176.3 billion tenge (US$367.7 million), said Chairman of the State Property...
ASTANA – Ahead of the UN General Assembly’s annual High-Level Week in New York, a Kazakh delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu...
ASTANA — The Kazakhstan women’s chess team won a silver medal at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, from Sept. 10 to 23. The team...
ASTANA – Albert Rau, deputy chairman of the Mazhilis, the lower house of the Parliament, and co-founder of the Wiedergeburt Kazakh Association of Germans, shared his insights on...
ASTANA — The vast expanses of Kazakhstan hide true natural treasures — rare and endangered animals that inhabit the depths of its nature reserves. Among towering mountains,...
ASTANA – From fresh milk to its fermented state and finally as a sublimated powder, scientists reveal why mare’s milk should be on everyone’s plate, as they...
ASTANA — According to a comprehensive survey conducted by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies, more than half of surveyed Kazakh citizens are prepared to participate in...
ASTANA – The copy of a valuable manuscript related to the history of Kazakhstan found in France was published by the National Center of Manuscripts and Rare...
ASTANA – The Kazakh film “Aikai” (Scream) won the Best Screenplay award at the ImagineIndia International Film Festival, held in Spain from Sept. 1-16, reported Kazinform news...
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital unveiled “The Treasure Island” exhibition on Sept. 19 at the Kulanshi Art Center, showcasing conceptual jewelry art. The exhibition, which will run...
ASTANA – In an exclusive interview with Euronews Culture, Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen reflects on his career, evolving musical style, and how the World Nomad Games provided...
ASTANA – Two Amur tigers from the Netherlands will be brought to Kazakhstan by the end of September to revive the local population, said Kazakh Minister of...
ASTANA — Prepare for an unforgettable weekend filled with thrilling events and captivating experiences in vibrant cities of Kazakhstan. From fascinating exhibitions to festivals and lively concerts,...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Georgia agreed to strengthen cooperation in developing the Trans-Caspian International Transportation Route (TITR) during the meeting of Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles...
ASTANA — The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) affirmed its commitment to expanding and strengthening cooperation with Kazakhstan to promote sustainable infrastructure development during a meeting with...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Prosecutor General Berik Assylov reported the recovery of assets totaling 262 billion tenge (US$548 million), including $205 million from abroad, during his presentation to...
ASTANA – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz concluded his official visit to Kazakhstan on Sept. 18, the first visit of the German Chancellor in decades. In two days...
ASTANA — Almaty launched the Green School environmental project among educational institutions. The project aims to raise schoolchildren’s environmental awareness and popularize the separate collection of solid...
ASTANA – International Peace Day is celebrated annually on Sept. 21. The Astana Times spoke with political analysts to reflect on Kazakhstan’s peace initiatives and diplomatic efforts...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Tourism National Company organized a trip to the Bayanaul National Park in the Pavlodar Region for European ambassadors. The envoys were acquainted with...
ASTANA – The International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) approved the work plan for the period of Kazakhstan’s chairmanship in 2024-2026 during the Sept. 18...
ASTANA— A foreign investor plans to build a logistics center in the North Kazakhstan Region to supply Kazakh products to China. As part of a two-day working...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) national railway operator transported more than 5.2 million tons of grain in eight months of 2024, including four million tons for...
ASTANA – Coca-Cola İçecek (CCI) opened its third plant in Shymkent with an annual production capacity of 283 million liters. The project, worth nearly 27 billion tenge...
ASTANA—Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan agreed to protect migratory animals, as deputies of Mazhilis, the lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, ratified an agreement on cooperation in ecology and...
ASTANA—IT Park Uzbekistan and Astana Hub, the top technology parks in Central Asia, have teamed up under a new unified brand, Central Asian Innovation Hubs. The goal...
ASTANA—The Second Central Asian Inter-Parliamentary Forum on Sept. 12-13 in Khiva reaffirmed the countries’ commitment to strengthening inter-parliamentary ties and developing new formats of cooperation to address...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan welcomed 597,000 foreign tourists within the first two weeks of September, with 68,000 arriving via the international airports in Astana and Almaty. According to...
ASTANA – Kazakh college students won seven Medallions of Excellence at the WorldSkills 2024 competition in Lyon, France, reported Khabar news agency on Sept. 17. The WorldSkills...
ASTANA – A recent TikTok video from a resident of Kazakhstan’s capital captured a wild hamster in Presidential Park. The footage quickly went viral, with many viewers...
ASTANA — Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with leaders of Central Asian delegations on Sep. 18 during the first session of the International Fund for Saving the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan deployed its independent peacekeeping contingent to the Golan Heights under the United Nations (UN) six months ago, marking a historic moment as it is...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 24th in the global e-government development index, climbing four spots from the previous report, according to the United Nations (UN) E-Government Survey 2024....
ASTANA — The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in Kazakhstan is now accepting applications to support and develop women’s entrepreneurship in the country, reported the AWE...
The recent CICA Ministerial Conference on Environmental Issues, held on Aug. 28, 2024, in Astana, Kazakhstan, marked a significant step towards strengthening regional cooperation. This high-level event...
ASTANA – The fifth World Nomad Games (WNG) in Astana showcased the cultural richness of nomadic peoples. This year, the event featured sports such as mas-wrestling –...
ASTANA — Almaty, the biggest city in Kazakhstan, celebrated its birthday on Sept. 15, in what was a vibrant celebration of the city’s history and growth. The...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the growing mutual interest and ambition to strengthen regional strategic relationships during the meeting of the heads of state of Central...
ASTANA — Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Bo Li confirmed their intention to strengthen partnership in all...
ASTANA – International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi outlined Kazakhstan’s key role in global nuclear security at the opening ceremony of the national pavilion...
ASTANA – The official delegations of Kazakhstan and Germany signed 36 documents worth $6.3 billion to develop joint projects in mechanical engineering, innovation, logistics, petrochemicals, healthcare, information...
ASTANA—Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) welcomed its first international student Zhaiylkhan’s quadruplets, Alikhan, Alizhan, Zaragul, and Zeregul, all 17, from Kazakhstan on Sept. 8. They will pursue...
ASTANA – The possibility of achieving peace still exists, said Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, commenting on the resolution of the situation around Ukraine during his Sept. 16...
ASTANA—Kazakhstan’s mining and metallurgical sector, a key driver of economic growth contributing over 12% to the GDP, will take center stage at the Mining & Metals Central...
ASTANA — During the official visit of German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Kazakhstan and his meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the delegations engaged in substantive discussions...
ASTANA—President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hosted German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Akorda during an official visit to Kazakhstan on Sept 16, marking Scholz’s first visit in 14 years. ...
ASTANA — The long-awaited two-day concert of world-famous Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen electrified the Astana Arena stadium on Sept. 13-14, captivating thousands of fans with his signature...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China discussed ways to deepen green cooperation at the Kazakh-Chinese Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum, titled Golden Bridge to Green Cooperation, in Beijing...
ASTANA — Michaela Friberg-Storey, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Kazakhstan, completed her mission in the country. First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Akan Rakhmetullin met with...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan improved its global cybersecurity ranking by securing a place in the second “advancing” group in the latest UN Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) published by...
ASTANA — The Hungarian-Kazakh Cultural Organization’s assyk team from Hungary, led by Zhanargul Bakhtygereikyzy, secured a remarkable bronze medal at the fifth World Nomad Games (WNG). In...
ASTANA – The Aisholpan cultural and educational project, which features a series of educational podcasts for teenage girls on YouTube, recently hosted Bolat Akchulakov, the president of...
ASTANA – The fifth World Nomad Games concluded on Sept. 13, with Kazakhstan securing the top spot on the medal table. In a record-breakingly successful World Nomad...
ASTANA — The fifth World Nomad Games became the center of attraction this week, drawing people from around the world to witness traditional nomadic competitions. According to...
ASTANA – Throughout the World Nomad Games which triumphantly folded on the evening of Sept.13, the ethnovillage was a hot spot for locals and tourists to immerse...
ASTANA—The final day of the Fifth World Nomad Games brought ancient nomadic traditions to life. Horse racing, a centerpiece of the event, captivated spectators with its speed,...
ASTANA — The Kazakh capital will host the 48th ICPC International Collegiate Programming Contest Finals for the first time on Sept. 15-20. Kazakhstan’s Presidential Center will host...
ASTANA — Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting of the Council of Domestic Entrepreneurs, with the participation of the Atameken Chamber of Entrepreneurs and representatives of...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed the implementation of the Alatau City project in the Almaty Region during a Sept. 13 meeting with Chairman of Asia...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes the fifth World Nomad Games, the development...
ASTANA — After the fifth day of the World Nomad Games, Kazakhstan’s national team secured 86 medals, including 33 gold medals, 25 silver medals, and 28 bronze...
ASTANA – After an exhilarating week at the World Nomad Games, the weekend is set to offer a fresh burst of excitement. Dimash fans can look forward...
ASTANA — Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) presented the Islamic Finance Country Report, prepared under the technical assistance of the Islamic Development Bank by CSQ law, during...
ASTANA – German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on Sept. 16-17. During his visit, Scholz will meet with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev...
ASTANA — FICAC, a global network of Consular Associations, and Nazarbayev University (NU) signed a memorandum on Sept. 12. The memorandum symbolizes new beginnings and shared visions,...
ASTANA – Two Kazakh athletes earned medals in the women’s oware competition, an intellectual game rooted in West African tradition. Assel Daliyeva secured the gold medal, while...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan emerges a winner in an exciting final of kokpar, a traditional “goat pulling” game on horses, on day five of the fifth World Nomad...
ASTANA — The fifth World Nomad Games (WNG) showcased a stunning display of strength at the powerful nomad competition on Sept. 11 in Astana. Athletes from across...
ASTANA — The Turkic World Common Alphabet Commission has agreed on a proposal for a Latin-based Common Turkic Alphabet consisting of 34 letters during its third meeting,...
ASTANA – Togyzkumalak competition participants from the Kyrgyz Republic, Hungary, Germany, Bangladesh, Argentina, and other countries planted 50 spruce and pine seedlings along Turan Avenue in Astana...
ASTANA – The Mazhilis, a lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, ratified an agreement on Sept. 11 between Kazakhstan and Qatar on the establishment of a long-term...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Turkish Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler on Sept. 11 to discuss cooperation in security, reported Akorda. Tokayev expressed satisfaction...
ASTANA — Addressing the grand opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games on Sept. 8, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that nomads are “born courageous” (quote ‘тумысынан қайсар,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national team secured 21 medals on the fourth day of the World Nomad Games, including six gold, seven silver, and eight bronze. The overall...
ASTANA – The UN Development Program (UNDP) and the Japanese government signed a $4.9 million project to strengthen urban resilience against climate-driven risks in Central Asia on...
