Kazakh Film Wins Two Awards at Hungary’s Film Festival

ASTANA — The Kazakh short film “Strawberry Princess” by Iliyas Antar Akhmet won two awards for Best Short Film and Best Actor at the Pápa International Historical...


Kazakh Diaspora: Uniting Across Borders for Cultural Preservation and Solidarity

ASTANA – Kazakhs living abroad strengthen the unity of Kazakhstan’s people. Despite physical distance from their homeland, they play a significant role in the country’s development, prosperity,...


Kazakhstan, Türkiye Simplify Goods Transportation

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev officially ratified an agreement on international combined transport of goods between Kazakhstan and Türkiye on May 6, Akorda press service reported.  The...


President Tokayev Approves Legislation to Enhance Science and Education

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law “On introducing amendments and additions to some legislative acts of Kazakhstan on issues of science and education,” the press...


Netflix to Film Reality Travel Show in Almaty

ASTANA – Global streaming platform Netflix will shoot a reality travel show in Almaty from May 20 to 30, reported the city administration’s press service. Having opted...


Almaty to Host Central Asia Trade Forum Next Week

ASTANA – The U.S. Agency for International Development will host the 13th Central Asia Trade Forum (CATF) on May 14-15 in Almaty, reported the USAID’s press service....


President Appoints New Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Zhaslan Madiyev as a new Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry on May 6, reported the Akorda press service....


Kazakhstan Increases Sunflower Seed Meal Exports to EU Over Twofold

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s exports of sunflower seed meal to the European Union increased by 2.3 times to around 54,400 tons between July 2023 to February 2024, Kazinform...


Tokayev Congratulates Citizens on Fatherland Defenders’ Day, Victory Day

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, congratulated citizens on Defenders of the Fatherland Day, celebrated on May 7, and Victory Day,...


Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan, Armenia to Meet in Almaty This Week

ASTANA – The foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia will meet in Almaty on May 10 for peace treaty negotiations, Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson reported on May...


Turkish Cargo Launches Flights Between Istanbul and Turkistan 

ASTANA — Turkish Cargo announced the launch of cargo flights between Istanbul and Turkistan, reported the Turkistan Region akimat (administration) on May 4. The first Airbus 330-200...


Nearly 50,000 Residents of Flood-Affected Regions Return Home

ASTANA – A total of 49,945 Kazakh citizens have returned to their homes in regions affected by flooding, the Ministry of Emergency Situations’ Spokesperson Askar Sharip said...


Discover Exciting Events for Holidays in May 

ASTANA — This weekend promises a plethora of activities as May brings celebrations like Defender of the Fatherland Day on May 7 and Victory Day on May...


Kazakhstan Honors Veterans Ahead of May 9

ASTANA – Kazakhstan allocated 187 million tenge (US$421,442.27) from local budgets to provide one-time payments to World War II veterans in all regions of the country and...


Kazakhstan to Use Flood Water Collected in Reservoirs for Agricultural, Industrial Needs

ASTANA — Water collected in reservoirs will be used for agricultural and industrial needs, reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation on...


Chinese Companies Donate Funds for Flood Victims in Kazakhstan

ASTANA — The General Association of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan organized a fundraiser to help with flood relief and reconstruction work after a natural disaster, reported the...


Bear Awakens from Hibernation in Markakol Reserve in Eastern Kazakhstan (Video)

ASTANA – As spring arrives, nature gears up for a season of change and awakening. In the corners of Markakol Reserve, one of nature’s iconic symbols, the...


Cannes Lions Announces Kazakh Creator To Be Shortlisting Jury Member

ASTANA — Kazakh creator Nikita Yermolayev has been included in the line-up of global experts across the creative industries who will shortlist world-class creative work during the...


Kazakh Invest Presents Investors’ Guide for Project Implementation

ASTANA – The Kazakh Invest national company presented a new methodological guide, which describes the investor’s path at a May 4 Investment Promotion Council, chaired by First...


Washington Hosts Green 5+1 for Central Asia to Address Environmental Challenges

ASTANA – The Jamestown Foundation think tank hosted The Green 5+1 for Central Asia event on April 25 in Washington, D.C. to examine Central Asia’s environmental challenges...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Azerbaijani-Armenian Talks in Almaty, Kazakh-US Ties and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers the Azerbaijani-Armenian talks in Almaty, Kazakh-U.S. cooperation,...


Residents in Affected Regions Return Home as Floodwaters Recede  

ASTANA – As of May 4, around 48,750 Kazakh citizens have returned to their homes in flood-affected regions, according to Askar Sharip, a representative of the Ministry...


Tashkent Investment Forum Focuses on Central Asian Development

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Nazira Nurbayeva took part in the Tashkent International Investment Forum, which focused on the development prospects of the Central Asian region...


Singapore’s MP Highlights Partnership with Kazakhstan for Southeast Asia Engagement

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has a good partner in Singapore as the nation looks towards engaging with Southeast Asia, said Seah Kian Peng, speaker of the Parliament of...


Methane Matters: Prioritizing Methane Reduction in Kazakhstan’s Climate Agenda

Editor’s Note: Hela Cheikhrouhou, International Financial Corporation (IFC) Vice President for the Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, paid an official visit to Kazakhstan on...


Kazakhstan Showcases World Nomad Games at AIPS in Spain

ASTANA — The fifth World Nomad Games was presented at the 86th Congress of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) in Spain on May 2, reported Khabar...


Kazakhstan and Qatar Advance Key Gas Projects

ASTANA — QazaqGaz national company and UCC Holding, a part of Qatar’s Power International Holding, have reached a consensus on four major gas projects in Kazakhstan during...


ADB Urges Cross-Border Collaboration for Greener Trade in Central Asia

ASTANA – At the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) 57th annual meeting, officials stated that closer cross-border collaboration and trade policy reforms in Central Asia and its neighbors...


Almaty Hosts Course Focusing on Gender Aspects in UN Peacekeeping Operations

ASTANA — The Center for Peacekeeping Operations of the Ministry of Defense (KAZCENT) recently hosted a course in Almaty to raise awareness of gender issues and challenges,...


Kazakhstan Directs One Billion Cubic Meters of Floodwater to Caspian Sea

ASTANA – The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation diverted nearly one billion cubic meters of floodwater to the Caspian Sea along the Zhaiyk River, the ministry’s...