Kazakh Asset Recovery Committee Expands Cooperation with Foreign Organizations

ASTANA – The Asset Recovery Committee of the Kazakh Prosecutor General’s Office strengthens international legal cooperation to identify and repatriate assets illegally acquired and taken out of...


Kazakhstan Seeks to Deepen Partnership with IMF, World Bank

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Nurlan Baibazarov discussed the country’s financial stability and long-term economic development with senior management of the...


International Dog Show in Almaty Showcases Kazakh Tazy

ASTANA – Almaty hosted two dog shows of all breeds: the Aurora Cup National Dog Show and the Land of Nomads International Dog Show on Sept. 28-29....


Follow-Up on Scholz’s Visit: Senator Bolgert Highlights Kazakh-German Ties, Strong German Community

ASTANA —  Evgeny Bolgert, a member of the Kazakh Senate and chairman of the Wiedergeburt (Revival) Association of Germans in Kazakhstan, discussed the role of the German...


Kazakh President Calls for Indivisible Eurasian Security in Multipolar World

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed an idea of indivisible Eurasian security that might serve as the foundation for creating a multipolar global order during...


IMF Presents Preliminary Findings of Article IV Consultations, Stresses Need for Bolder Reforms

ASTANA – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) hosted a press conference on Oct. 1 in Astana, presenting the preliminary findings of the Article IV consultations with Kazakhstan....


Kazakh Museum Presents History of Great Steppe in China

ASTANA – China’s Tianjin Museum opened an international exhibition dedicated to the Golden Man and the Great Steppe on Sept. 30 at the initiative of the Kazakh...


EBRD Forecasts Kazakhstan’s Economy to Grow by 4% This Year

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy to grow by 4% this year, with upside from public spending to restore flood-affected infrastructure and housing, according to the latest edition of...


International Day of Older Persons: Kazakhstan’s Oldest Person at 114 Years Resides in Ulytau Region

ASTANA – The International Day of Older Persons, observed annually on Oct. 1, celebrates the contributions of the elderly while highlighting the challenges they encounter. In Kazakhstan,...


Kazakhstan’s Annual River Flow Declines by 12.5 Cubic Kilometers Since 1960, Reports Water Ministry

ASTANA – The average annual river runoff in Kazakhstan has decreased by 12.5 cubic kilometers since 1960, said Kazakh Deputy Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Bolat...


National Survey Evaluates Public Readiness for Nuclear Power Plant Referendum in Kazakhstan

ASTANA—Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies released the results of a telephone survey conducted by the Democracy Institute on Sept. 30. The survey gauged public readiness to participate...


EBRD Accelerates Investment in Central Asia with Focus on Private Business, Infrastructure 

ASTANA – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set for a record-breaking year of investments in Central Asia, with a focus on sustainable energy...


Kazakhstan Launches Coordinating Council to Tackle Water Challenges, Unveils Partnership with UNDP

ASTANA—The Kazakh capital hosted on Sept. 30 the first meeting of the coordinating council of partners on the development of Kazakhstan’s water sector, aimed at supporting the...


Astana to Host International Denis Ten Memorial Tournament 

ASTANA—The Kazakh capital will host the Denis Ten Memorial Challenge 2024, a fifth international figure skating tournament, at the Barys Arena from Oct.3 to 5. The tournament...


Kazakhstan’s Employed Youth Surge to 3.6 Million

ASTANA – The number of employed youth reached 3.6 million by the end of the second quarter of the year, marking a 1.8% increase from the same...


Almaty Unveils Profile of International Visitor 

ASTANA – A profile of tourists visiting Almaty shows that the main group of foreign visitors consists of men aged 26-35, traveling either with friends or alone....


Kazakhstan Explores Effective Strategies to Attract Foreign Direct Investment 

ASTANA – Kazakh capital hosted a roundtable event on Sept. 24 focused on best international practices for attracting foreign direct investment. The event was organized by the...


Kazakh Foreign Minister Engages in Diplomatic Talks in New York 

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sept. 29 at the UN headquarters in New...


Kazakhstan Joins Global Initiative to Strengthen International Humanitarian Law

ASTANA – Kazakhstan, Brazil, China, France, Jordan and South Africa, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), launched a global initiative to enhance...


Kazakh FM Calls for Global Unity at UN General Assembly 

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu delivered an address on Sept. 28 at the General Debate of the 79th session of the...


Kazakhconcert Kicks Off 64th Season with Celebration of Cultural Legacy

ASTANA – Kazakhconcert, the state academic concert organization, launched its 64th concert season on Sept. 28 with an international vocal competition that showcased young vocal talents from...


Kazakh Playwright Brings Mankurt Legend to French Stage

ASTANA – Kazakh playwright Inkar Karimova has brought the ancient legend of the mankurt, a memory-deprived slave, to a French audience. The play “Mankurt” debuted at the...


Astana-Based Chef Chekanin Showcases Kazakh Cuisine Globally, Fosters Collaboration With Local Farmers

ASTANA — This is the second part of The Astana Times’ exclusive interview with Evgeniy Chekanin, chef at the renowned Selfie restaurant in Astana. In the first...


Researching Ancient Cities in Kazakhstan: Glory of Asanas

ASTANA – Research into ancient cities in Kazakhstan continues to unveil new chapters of history. One city that has drawn particular attention from scholars is Asanas, one...


Kazakhstan Celebrates 380 Years of Revered Judge Aiteke Bi, Honors Lasting Impact on Kazakh Legal Tradition

ASTANA—Kazakhstan celebrates 380 years of a revered Kazakh judge and a master of the word, Aiteke Bi (bi—noble judge). His legal norms introduced to the Kazakh code...


Kazakh Children Programming Startup Launches in Turkish Schools

ASTANA – CodiPlay, a Kazakh-led children’s programming startup, was introduced in the curriculum of Turkish schools, announced the startup’s press service.  Schools under Türkiye’s Yetev educational foundation...


Astana-Based Chef Evgeniy Chekanin: Discovering Kazakhstan’s Essence Through Cuisine

ASTANA – The life of the Kazakh people has always been marked by resilience, shaped by constant migrations, clashes with hostile tribes, and the harsh conditions of...


Kazakh AI Startup Poised to Transform Immune Health Assessment

ASTANA—Kazakh startup ImmuniGuide launched an artificial intelligence (AI) – powered platform on Sept. 23 to revolutionize immune health assessment. The platform analyzes blood tests with a 98.7%...


Unus Safardiar Brings Sculptural Masterpieces to Astana’s National Museum

ASTANA — Unus Safardiar’s stunning exhibition, “The Second Ascent,” opened in the National Museum of Kazakhstan in Astana on Sept. 19 and will run till Nov. 17....


President Visits Turkistan Region, Meets With Civil Society

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev visited educational, cultural and sports facilities in the Turkistan Region during his Sept. 27 visit. The President’s working trip began with...