- Monday, 27 July, 2026
- Almaty 84 °F / 29 °C
- Astana 83 °F / 28 °C
ALMATY – The women’s national tennis team of Kazakhstan has officially booked its place in the final stage of the Billie Jean King Cup, following a dramatic...
ASTANA – When Yuri Gagarin lifted off on April 12, 1961, from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan became the starting point of the space age — though not yet...
ALMATY – Kazakh singer and global artist Dimash Qudaibergen received the Weibo Macau China Award for Annual Contribution to International Cultural Exchange, his first international award as...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s transport and logistics sector reached 12.2 trillion tenge (US$26.5 billion) in output in 2025, as the government ramps up efforts to expand the country’s...
ALMATY – Tourism revenues in Almaty exceeded 110.9 billion tenge (US$240 million) in 2025, as the city saw steady growth in visitor numbers, investment and international recognition,...
ASTANA — Global rare earth production has nearly quadrupled to 379,900 tons over the past two decades, driven by demand for digital technologies and clean energy. In...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s top 10 export partners accounted for 79% of the country’s total exports in 2025, underscoring the continued concentration of its external trade, according to...
ASTANA — Breaking, also widely known as breakdance, made its Olympic debut at the 2024 Summer Olympics, bringing global attention to a dance culture that has long...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is making another effort to reintroduce Turan tigers into the wild, with four Amur tigers expected to arrive from Russia this year as part...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are considering a joint Clean Air initiative alongside broader efforts to expand trade and strategic cooperation, following a meeting between Presidents Kassym-Jomart...
ASTANA – Kazakh society is defined by rich cultural heritage and enduring traditions, carefully preserved and passed down through generations. From hospitality toward strangers to deep respect...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is purchasing two new single-point moorings (SPMs) from the United Arab Emirates for the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) at a cost of 106 million...
ASTANA – Each significant investment project will be accompanied by a specific prosecutor from initial application through implementation, ensuring direct oversight and faster resolution of questions, Prosecutor...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s digest highlights strengthening ties between Kazakhstan and Georgia, expanding cooperation with...
ASTANA – Grain and flour exports in grain equivalent totaled 9.9 million tons from September 2025 to March, up from 8.7 million tons during the same period...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, while congratulating scientists on their professional holiday on April 10, announced that elections to the Kurultai (Congress in Kazakh) will take place...
ASTANA – With just days remaining until the Regional Ecological Summit (RES) 2026, set for April 22-24, around 1,500 delegates from governments, international organizations, business, and academia...
ASTANA – The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a major global energy artery, left major oil producers unable to reach international markets and drove crude prices...
ASTANA – A weekend is perfect for spending time with family or friends and exploring unique cultural events. The Astana Times has curated a guide to events...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Armenia are stepping up efforts to strengthen bilateral ties, with a focus on expanding trade, enhancing transport and transit connectivity, as Foreign Minister...
ASTANA — Expanding cooperation in the oil and gas sector was a key focus during meetings between Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov and a high-level delegation from the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Senate ratified a series of international agreements on April 9 to expand green energy exports and strengthen regional security coordination, positioning the country to...
ASTANA – Air Astana is strengthening connectivity between Kazakhstan and China with a new direct Almaty-Shanghai flight, launched in late March, the company said during a press...
ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Tennis Federation (KTF) has announced the women’s national team lineup for the qualifying stage of the Billie Jean King Cup, with matches set...
ASTANA – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Coordination Council on cooperation between the Kazakh government and international financial institutions on April 8, bringing...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to increase oil exports to Germany to 2.5 million tons in 2026, as part of a broader effort to deepen energy cooperation with...
This summer I was in the mountains of the Zailiysky Alatau on a multi-day trek to Komsomolsky Peak. The air was thin and dry. At dawn the...
ASTANA — Kazakh citizens are increasingly placing their money in Middle Eastern financial hubs, with Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerging as the top destinations,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their allied partnership and expanding bilateral cooperation during a meeting in Baku between Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev accepted an invitation to visit Seoul during an April 8 meeting with South Korean Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik, who...
