Kazakhstan’s Anti-Corruption Agency: Nearly $4 Billion Recovered Since 2022

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...


Kazakhstan’s Bolashak Scholarship Sends Over 12,000 Students Abroad in 30 Years

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,...


Prominent Kazakh Researcher Shares Journey from Cartography to Goodwill Ambassador

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...


Kazakh Foreign Minister Addresses Multilateral Cooperation at UN Summit

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...


First Deputy PM, China Datang Corporation Discuss Energy Projects in Kazakhstan

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...


Kazakhstan Targets New Agricultural Export Markets

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...


Canadian Energy Companies Explore Carbon Capture Investment in Kazakhstan

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...


President Tokayev Approves Simplified Customs Corridor for Turkic Countries

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...


UMC Launches First Cardiac Arrhythmia Treatment Technology in CIS

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...


Kazakh Creator Introduces Nomad Yurt to Lego Fans

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...


IMF: Climate Change Resilience and Economic Reforms Key for Central Asia’s Growth

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...


UN Human Rights Council Hosts Discussion on Children’s Rights in Education Initiated by Kazakhstan

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...


Turkic States Revive Latin-Based Alphabet to Preserve Linguistic Heritage

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...


Scientists Discuss Measures to Revive Aport Apples

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....


Netherlands Delivers Two Amur Tigers to Kazakhstan to Restore Wild Animal Population

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...


Kazakh Special State Fund Receives $368 Million of Illegally Withdrawn Assets

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...


Kazakh Delegation Attends UN Summit of the Future in New York

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...


Kazakh Chess Team Wins Silver Medal at 2024 FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest

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...


Building Bridges: Albert Rau’s Journey of Kazakh-German Relations

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...


Revealing Kazakhstan’s Hidden Wildlife: Glimpse Through Lens of Camera Traps

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,...


Ultimate Nomadic Superfood: Mare’s Milk That Covers All Nutritional Bases

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...


Survey Reveals Strong Public Interest in Nuclear Power Plant Referendum

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...


Historic Manuscript on Kazakhstan’s White Horde Period Unearthed in France

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...


Kazakh Film “Aikai” Wins Best Screenplay at International Film Festival in Spain

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...


Kazakh Capital Hosts ‘Treasure Island’ Exhibition Redefining Jewelry Art

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...


Euronews: Kazakh Superstar Dimash Qudaibergen on Music, Heritage & World Nomad Games

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...


Two Amur Tigers to Arrive in Kazakhstan in Population Revival Efforts

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...


Unmissable Weekend Events in Astana and Almaty

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,...


Kazakhstan and Georgia to Boost Cooperation Along Middle Corridor

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...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Dimash Qudaibergen, German-Central Asian Cooperation and More

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...