Kazakh Tennis Experiences Year Filled with Triumphs Across Generations

ASTANA – Kazakh tennis players showcased remarkable achievements this year. In the Billie Jean King Cup’s team championship, the national women’s team secured a place among the...


Harvard University Graduates Address Human Capital Development in Kazakhstan 

ASTANA – Harvard University graduates discussed aspects of human capital development in the economic modernization in Kazakhstan during a recent meeting at the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic...


Journey to Forty Disappeared Shrines: Exploring Pilgrimage Complex of Adam and Eve in Southern Kazakhstan

ASTANA — Southern Kazakhstan attracts tourists globally who are eager to explore its blend of historical and natural wonders and visit sites believed to possess unique energy....


Uzbekistan’s Saxaul Plantation Initiative at Aral Sea Serves as Beacon of Hope (Video)

MUYNAK, UZBEKISTAN – Uzbekistan’s ambitious saxaul plantation initiative is instilling optimism among scientists and residents of the dried-up Aral Sea basin that it will help to mitigate...


Unveil Kazakhstan’s Crystal Kingdom – Shymbulak

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Kazakh Traditional Milk Tea Cherished in China

ASTANA – Kazakh traditional milk-based tea holds a special place among people in Chinese Xinjiang province, which traditionally has a large population of Kazakhs, according to the...


Kazakhstan Celebrates its 32nd Independence Day

ASTANA – Kazakhstan marks its 32nd Independence Day on Dec. 16.  The Declaration on the State Sovereignty of the Kazakh SSR (Soviet Socialist Republic) was adopted on...


President Tokayev Visits Astana’s New School Funded by Assets Recovered from Corrupt Officials

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited a newly constructed school in the capital on Dec. 15, funded entirely by assets reclaimed from corrupt officials, the Akorda press...


Kazakh, German Officials Focus on Scientific, Innovative Cooperation at Berlin Eurasian Club Meeting

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko outlined major achievements in the Kazakh-German partnership and focused on the main areas of Kazakhstan’s policy in innovative development...


Kazakh President Visits Astana Industrial Park Enterprises

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited major enterprises of the capital’s Industrial Park No.1 on Dec. 15, reported the Akorda press service. Astana’s Deputy Akim (Mayor),...


Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Addresses Cooperation With Int’l Organizations Top Officials in Geneva

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Umarov took part in the high-level event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in...


EDB Forecasts Kazakhstan’s GDP Growth at 5%, 470 Tenge per Dollar Exchange Rate in 2024

ASTANA – In 2024, Kazakhstan’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to reach 5%, the inflation rate to slow to 7.1%, and an exchange rate in...


News Digest: Foreign Media on EU Investments in Kazakhstan, Middle Corridor and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media worldwide. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on Kazakhstan’s...


Kazakhstan’s Ambitious Green Agenda Requires $600 Billion Investment, Says Kazakh PM

ASTANA – Kazakhstan needs more than $600 billion to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, said Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov, urging relevant ministries to intensify efforts to...


Foreign Ministry: Kazakhstan Evacuates Almost All Nationals From Gaza Strip

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has evacuated 127 citizens and members of their families from the Gaza Strip, said Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu in an interview with Kazinform on...


Kazakhstan On Its Way to Create New Era in Travel Industry

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Constitutional Court Chair Presents Kazakhstan’s Global Peace Vision at UN High-Level Roundtable

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Chairperson of the Constitutional Court Elvira Azimova presented Kazakhstan’s vision for strengthening international peace and security in the Leaders’ Segment at the United Nations...


Spanish Company to Build Ammonia and Urea Complex in Aktau

ASTANA – Spanish Técnicas Reunidas company specializing in the design and implementation of industrial projects is to build an ammonia and urea complex in Aktau, announced the...


Kazakhstan’s Winter Wonderland: Weekend Extravaganza with Art, Gastronomy, and Music

ASTANA — As Kazakhstan eagerly anticipates the upcoming long weekend to commemorate Independence Day on Dec. 16, the Kazakh capital is hosting various events to bring joy...


Investment Headquarters’ Meeting Marks Decisive Shift in Format

ASTANA – The Investment Promotion Council (Investment Headquarters) held its first regular meeting on Dec. 13 in Astana under a new format following the signing of a...


Roe Deers Take to Kokshetau Streets to Warm Up (Video)

ASTANA – Roe deers took to the streets of Kokshetau in search of warmth, as the air temperature dropped to 24 degrees Celsius below zero in recent...


UN Reports on Anti-Gender Violence Campaign in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence annual international campaign saw widespread participation and coverage in Kazakhstan, reported the press service of the UN...


European Companies’ Expansion Signals Kazakhstan’s Attractiveness as Top Investment Destination, Says PM

ASTANA – The expanding presence of European companies in Kazakhstan is the evidence of the country’s growing appeal as an investment destination, said Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov...


CICA Senior Officials Committee Reflects on 2023 Achievements at Astana Meeting

ASTANA — The Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Senior Officials Committee (SOC) convened for its final meeting of 2023 in Astana on Dec....


Kazakh Minister Discusses EU-Kazakhstan Cooperation in Critical Minerals, Sanctions Policy

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Industry and Construction Kanat Sharlapayev spoke about the promising potential of the European Union (EU)-Kazakhstan cooperation in critical minerals, Kazakhstan’s standpoint on...


KazTransOil Increases Oil Exports From Aktau Port by 50% in Nine Months 

ASTANA — KazTransOil national oil transporter, a subsidiary of KazMunayGas (KMG), exported 3.62 million tons of Kazakh oil from the Aktau seaport in January-November, a 50% surge...


Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Launches Flight to Turkistan Starting January Next Year

ASTANA — Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, a prominent player in the aviation industry, is gearing up to connect Turkistan and Abu Dhabi through a strategic air route...


Kazakh Singer Dimash Kudaibergen Performs With Croatian Cellist Stjepan Hauser (Video)

ASTANA – Kazakh pop star Dimash Kudaibergen and Croatian cellist Stjepan Hauser released an Instagram video on Dec. 11 where they performed “Ave Maria” in Budapest. The...


Kazakh PM Instructs Faster Cargo Processing for Maritime Infrastructure Growth

ASTANA — Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov instructed the Ministry of Transport and the Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) national railway company to devise a comprehensive set of measures...


Kazakh Seaports Serve 25% More Vessel Calls in Nine Months

ASTANA – In January-November this year, Kazakh seaports served a quarter more vessel calls compared to the same period last year, said Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev...