Ile-Alatau National Park Marks 30 Years of Conservation and Sustainable Tourism

ALMATY – For three decades, the Ile-Alatau national park has stood as one of Kazakhstan’s most important protected natural areas, safeguarding the ecosystems of the Zailiysky Alatau...


Kazakhstan Advances in Nuclear Medicine

ASTANA — Nuclear medicine is entering a new stage of development in Kazakhstan. Modern technologies now make it possible to detect dangerous diseases at an early stage...


Kazakhstan Continues Evacuation Efforts as Over 7,300 Citizens Return from Middle East

ASTANA — More than 7,300 Kazakh citizens have been evacuated from the Middle East since the start of the latest regional escalation, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry reported...


Global Use of Generative AI Continues to Rise, Kazakhstan Leads Adoption in Central Asia

ALMATY – Global adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) continued to grow in the second half of 2025, rising by 1.2%, compared with the first half of...


Public Awareness of Water Scarcity is Growing, Survey Finds

ASTANA — Nearly half of Kazakh people consider water scarcity a serious issue, and a large majority say they are prepared to change everyday habits to conserve...


Rare Animal Population Increases by One-Third in Zhambyl Region

ASTANA — Populations of several rare and protected wildlife species in the Zhambyl Region in southern Kazakhstan rose markedly in 2025, according to data from the regional...


How Almaty’s Former Central Post Office Shaped City’s Urban Identity

ALMATY – The spirit of a city is preserved in those buildings that have witnessed thousands of personal stories and every stage of its growth and transformation....


Women in Kazakhstan’s Emergency Services Take on Key Roles in Public Safety

ASTANA — Women working in Kazakhstan’s civil protection system are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring public safety, taking on roles as firefighters, rescuers, psychologists and...


Kazakh Women Scientists Highlight Advances in Medicine

ASTANA – Nazarbayev University (NU) hosted a meeting with women scientists on March 5 to mark International Women’s Day, highlighting their contributions to research shaping modern medicine...


International Women’s Day: Eight Actions for A More Equal World

Over nearly a decade leading the United Nations, I have seen our world repeatedly tested – by climate shocks, deepening poverty, violent conflict and shrinking civic space. ...


Tokayev Welcomes Iran’s Decision to Refrain From Attacks on Neighboring Countries

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed a statement by Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, who announced that the country’s interim leadership council had decided to refrain from...


Azerbaijan Thanks Tokayev for Condemning Attack on Nakhchivan

ASTANA — Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev expressed gratitude to Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for condemning the attack on the Nakhchivan and voicing support for Azerbaijan, describing the...


Kazakhstan Urges Citizens to Avoid Travel to Middle East Amid Ongoing Escalation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry has strongly advised its citizens to refrain from traveling to several Middle Eastern countries due to continuing military activity in the region...


International Conference Revisits Alikhan Bokeikhan’s Legacy, History of Alash

ASTANA – Astana hosted an international scientific conference on March 5, commemorating the 160th birthday of Alikhan Bokeikhan, one of Kazakhstan’s most renowned early 20th-century statesmen and...


Kazakh Pensioner Begins 2,800-Kilometer Walk Across Europe 

ASTANA – For most people, retirement marks a slowing down. For Sarsenbai Kotyrashov, it became the beginning of an extraordinary journey. At 76, the Kazakh traveler has...


Women in Kazakhstan Surpass 10.4 Million Ahead of International Women’s Day

ASTANA — Women now make up over 10.4 million people in Kazakhstan, reflecting both the country’s growing population and the expanding role women play in the workforce,...


Dimash Qudaibergen Named Ambassador of Turkic World Culture by TURKSOY

ALMATY – Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen received the Ambassador of Turkic World Culture order, the highest award of TURKSOY, in recognition of his significant contribution to the...


Kazakhstan Kicks Off Spring Tourism Season with Cultural and Gastronomic Festivals

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will open its spring tourism season in March with two flagship events showcasing the country’s cultural and culinary heritage, attracting both residents and visitors....


Kazakhstan to Link Western Regions to National Grid in Major Network Upgrade by 2027

ASTANA — Kazakhstan will connect the power system of its western regions to the country’s main electricity grid and build thousands of kilometers of new transmission lines...


Tokayev Congratulates Women of Kazakhstan on International Women’s Day

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered remarks at a ceremonial event on March 6 in Akorda dedicated to International Women’s Day, congratulating women across the country and...


National Bank of Kazakhstan Leaves Base Rate Unchanged at 18%

ASTANA – The Monetary Policy Committee of the National Bank of Kazakhstan decided to keep the base rate at 18% per year, with a corridor of ±1...


Kazakhstan Hosts First AI-Powered Togyzkumalak Competition

ALMATY – A togyzkumalak (nine pellets) tournament featuring artificial intelligence (AI) is being held for the first time in the city of Kyzylorda as part of the...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Transit Role, Critical Minerals Deal, and Major Investment Plans

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected key articles from international media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights discussions on strengthening the Middle Corridor,...


Swiss Companies Eye Transport and Infrastructure Cooperation with Kazakhstan

ALMATY – Swiss companies are showing growing interest in expanding cooperation with Kazakhstan in the transport and logistics sectors, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs’ (SECO)...


Bright Lights, Big Smiles: International Women’s Day Festivities Await

ASTANA – As International Women’s Day approaches, on this holiday weekend, the cities will come alive with music, and celebrations, offering a rich program of events –...


Kazakhstan’s Agricultural Exports Hit $7 Billion as Processing Sector Drives Growth

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s exports of agricultural products reached $7 billion in 2025, marking a 37% increase year-on-year, said Vice Minister of Agriculture Yerbol Taszhurekov, speaking at a...


Visa and Halyk Launch Fifth Wave of She’s Next in Kazakhstan

ASTANA — Global digital payments company Visa and Halyk Bank will launch the fifth wave of the She’s Next global initiative in Kazakhstan, aimed at supporting and...


Kazakhstan Steps Up Flood Prevention Measures Ahead of Spring Season

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov visited the Akmola Region to assess the flood situation and chaired a meeting of the National Operational Headquarters for Emergency...


Kazakhstan, Shell Sign Long-Term Contract for Hydrocarbon Exploration in Aktobe Region 

ASTANA – Kazakh Energy Ministry and Shell Kazakhstan have signed a contract for geological exploration at the Zhanaturmys field in the Aktobe Region, aiming to strengthen the...


Kazakhstan Evacuates Over 3,300 Citizens From Middle East Conflict Zone

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues efforts to evacuate citizens from areas affected by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. According to the ministry,...