We Want to Maintain Positive Momentum in Partnership, Says Top EU Diplomat in Kazakhstan

ASTANA—The European Union (EU) is committed to maintaining the positive momentum in its relationship with Kazakhstan, said Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security...


Foreign Bloggers Explore Kazakhstan’s National Games Ahead of World Nomad Games

ASTANA – The Directorate for the Preparation and Holding of the Fifth World Nomad Games organized a special presentation for 11 foreign bloggers and influencers at the...


FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2024 Kick Off Today in Astana

ASTANA — The International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2024 will start today in the Kazakh capital and last until Aug. 5, according...


Kazakhstan Recovers Assets Worth $684.6 Million in Six Months

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has returned assets totaling 325 billion tenge (US$684.6 million) in 2024, Prosecutor General Berik Asylov reported in an article published in the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda...


Kazakhstan’s Energy Sector Soars: Record Oil and Gas Production, Digital Innovations Fuel Growth

ASTANA – In the first half of the year, Kazakhstan achieved substantial oil and gas production results, extracting 44.7 million tons of oil and gas condensate and...


Pavlodar to Host Horse Race Competition for World Nomad Games Selection

ASTANA – Pavlodar will host the first selection round of participants for the baige (horse race) competition on Aug. 3 as part of the upcoming fifth World...


Kazakh Ministry of Justice Reports First-Half Year Achievements in National Legislation

ASTANA – The Prime Minister’s press service published the outcomes of the Kazakh Justice Ministry’s work in the first half of 2024 оn July 31, aimed at...


Roundtable in Washington D.C. Explores US Relations with Central Asia

ASTANA—Washington, D.C., hosted a roundtable discussion on July 24 to explore American trade and investments in Central Asia.  The International Tax and Investment Center and the Center...


Investments in Kazakhstan’s Tourism Double to $822.6 Million in First Half of 2024

ASTANA – In the first half of 2024, investments in Kazakhstan’s tourism sector doubled to 390.5 billion tenge (US$822.6 million), according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry’s...


Japanese Experts Inspect Kazakhstan’s Hydraulic Structures After Floods

ASTANA – Japanese specialists inspected 13 hydraulic structures in Kazakhstan’s four regions that experienced high loads during floods. Japanese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Jun Yamada, Senior Advisor for...


Preserving Heritage, Promoting Unity: Turkish Ethnocultural Center’s Role in Kazakhstan’s Diversity

ASTANA— Ethnic groups united by the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK) represent not only that ethnicity but 20 million citizens, contributing to maintaining peace and...


Is Kazakhstan’s Green Electricity a Key to Europe’s Energy Future?

As the European Union (EU) moves away from Russian oil and gas, the 27-nation bloc actively seeks to diversify its energy supply. Although the EU sees Kazakhstan...


Dimash Kudaibergen Announces Second Solo Concert in Astana After First Show Sold Out

ASTANA – One of the most beloved singers in the world, Kazakhstan’s Dimash Kudaibergen announced a second “Stranger” show on Sept. 14 in Astana after tickets for...


UN Highlights Kazakhstan’s Efforts and Challenges on Human Trafficking

ASTANA – In a recent article published on July 28 to mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the UN highlighted the human trafficking situation in Kazakhstan...


Kazakhstan Secures Over $12 Billion in Investments Via AIFC, Surpassing 2025 Goal

ASTANA — The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) has attracted more than $12 billion in investments, surpassing the target set for 2025. This achievement was revealed during...


Astana’s School Boom: Record Number of New Schools Set for Opening

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital is building more schools than ever before, wrote Akim (Mayor) of Astana Zhenis Kassymbek on his Instagram page on July 30. According...


Int’l Institutions Expect Kazakhstan’s GDP Growth to Accelerate in 2025

ASTANA – The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Institute predicts a sharp surge in the pace of Kazakhstan’s gross domestic product (GDP) development in 2025, reported...


Kazakh President to Meet With Congolese, Central Asian High Officials in Coming Week

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is set to hold meetings with high officials from Congo, Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries in the coming week. According...


New Training for Tour Guides to Improve Foreign Tourist Experience in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Every year, millions of tourists visit less-trodden parts of Central Asia, diving into an experience full of new sights, sounds and smells. What many people...


Kazakhstan’s Emergency Ministry Delivers First-Half Year Results

ASTANA— The Prime Minister’s press service released the results of the Emergency Situations Ministry’s work in the year’s first half on July 29, reviewing efforts to tackle...


KazAID, Astana Medical University to Hold Healthcare Program for Central Asian Students Every Year

ASTANA – Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID) and the Astana Medical University agreed to hold the Avicenna, a healthcare program for medical students from Central Asian...


Kazakh Chess Player Makes History Winning Gold Medals at Int’l Championship for People With Disabilities

ASTANA – Karagandy chess player Alimzhan Ayapov secured first place at the 23rd World Individual Chess Championship hosted by the International Physically Disabled Chess Association (IPCA) on...


Kyrgyz National Bank Issues New Silver Coin to Mark World Nomad Games

ASTANA – The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is set to issue a new silver collection coin “At Chabysh” on Aug. 1 devoted to the fifth...


Kazakh Cameraman Becomes First Kazakh to Vote for Oscar Winners

ASTANA – Cameraman Yerkinbek Ptyraliyev, who filmed “Dala Kaskyry” (“Steppenwolf”), a movie directed by Adilkhan Yerzhanov, became the first Kazakh to join the Academy of Motion Picture...


Comic Con Spotlights Mads Mikkelsen and Kazakh Film Industry

ASTANA—For four days, Astana became a hub of geek culture, hosting Comic Con Astana 2024. The event drew professional cosplayers, renowned directors and actors, including headliner Mads...


Kazakh Kokpar Team Prepares Horses to Compete at World Nomad Games

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s national kokpar team is training horses in the Almaty Region ahead of the fifth World Nomad Games, scheduled for Sept. 8 to 13. “We...


Foreign Tourists Bring Over $800 Million to Kazakh Economy in 2023

ASTANA – Tourists from China, India, Germany, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) spent over $800 million in Kazakhstan last year, reports Kazinform on July...


Kazakhstan’s Passenger Traffic, Infrastructure Surge in January-June

ASTANA — In January-June, Kazakhstan saw significant achievements in the transport and logistics area, including a noticeable increase in passenger traffic in aviation, improvement in rail transport...


Astana Hosts Central Asia’s Largest Comic Con, Uniting Global Pop Culture Icons

ASTANA — Astana hosted the largest geek festival in Central Asia, Comic Con Astana 2024 on July 25-28. The event gathered over 50,000 visitors and united popular...


Boeing to Deliver First Aircraft to Kazakhstan by End of 2025

ASTANA – Boeing representatives confirmed the delivery of the first Dreamliner for direct flights between Kazakhstan and the United States by the end of 2025 during a...