Kazakh Singer Dimash Kudaibergen Performs at CCTV New Year’s Gala

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s famous pop singer Dimash Kudaibergen took part in the CCTV New Year’s Gala, also known as the Spring Festival Gala, commonly abbreviated in Chinese...


Astana Opera Enters 10th Anniversary Season in 2023 With Impressive Repertoire

ASTANA – From the international tour performance of the Boris Eifman ballet to the premieres of Jiří Kylián’s “Petite Mort” and  Herman Severin Løvenskiold’s “La Sylphide,”  the...


President Tokayev Congratulates Kazakh Student Team on Eleven Medals at World Winter Universiade

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has congratulated the Kazakh student team on winning 11 medals at the 31st World Winter Universiade in Lake Placid (USA)...


Kazakhstan Attends EU and Central Asia Special Envoys Meeting for Afghanistan

BRUSSELS – The European Union and the Central Asia Special Representatives for Afghanistan convened for their third meeting in Brussels on Jan. 20, the Ministry of Foreign...


Indonesia Eases Entry Requirements, Introduces Visa on Arrivals for Kazakh Citizens

ASTANA – Kazakh citizens will be able to get a visa on arrival to Indonesia due to the efforts of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Indonesia, reported...


Fifth International Digital Forum to Take Place Next Week in Almaty

ASTANA – Almaty will host the fifth International Digital forum, “Digital Almaty: a digital partnership in a new reality,” on Feb. 2-3, reported the press service of...


International Tourism to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels This Year

ASTANA – The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) released projection scenarios for 2023 in which international tourist arrivals could reach 80 percent to 95 percent of...


Korean Musician Conquers Kazakh Audience With Acoustic Cover of Famous “Dozhd” Composition

PANAJI – Korean YouTube vlogger Song Won Seob stunned Kazakh audiences with his cover of the renowned local singer’s Batyrkhan Shukenov’s composition “Dozhd” (Rain) that he performed...


Breathtaking Video Shows Aerial View of Grand Mosque in Kazakh Capital

PANAJI – The capital-based Grand Mosque’s spectacular winter view was recorded on video and published on El.Info Telegram channel on Jan. 18. Central Asia’s highest mosque and...


On the Move With a Home in Tow – Nomadic Lifestyle Made Possible by Kazakh Yurt

ASTANA – For hundreds of years, the nomadic rhythm of life was defined by mobility and practicality even in the choice of dwelling. The Kazakh yurt, also...


Kazakh Artist Releases Book Dedicated to 150 Anniversary of Legendary Amangeldi Imanov

ASTANA – Kazakh artist Almas Syrgabai released a brand book dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Kazakh hero Amangeldi Imanov on Jan. 18, the Kazinform news agency...


Kazakh Foundation to Provide Academic Support For Children Victims of Tragic January Events

ASTANA – The  Qazaqstan Halqyna Foundation will cover higher education fees for children wounded during the January events and those whose parents died during the riots. This...


Experts Discuss Challenges and Opportunities Facing Central Asia Through 2030 in Astana

ASTANA – Leading experts on strategic studies from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan discussed the challenges and opportunities the Central Asian states might face in this...


Astana to Host FIDE World Championship Match 2023

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital will host the FIDE World Championship 2023 from April 7 to May 1 this year, the FIDE’s press service reported on January...


Kazakh Government Plans to Continue to Reduce State Share in Economy

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Finance held an expanded meeting chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov on Jan. 19 to address the results of 2022 and...


Kazakh Composer’s Music Enters Cannes Short Film Festival Nominee List

PANAJI – Kazakh composer from Petropavlovsk David Litvinov has been nominated for Best Composer award for his music for the “Victoria” short film at the Cannes Shorts...


Five Exciting Activities to Do After a Busy Week in Astana

ASTANA – Once again, the Astana Times has put together some tips to help our readers make plans and better enjoy the weekend. A two-day tour to...


Central Election Commission Adopts Parliamentary Election Calendar

ASTANA – The Central Election Commission (CEC) approved the timeline of events for the deputy elections to the Mazhilis (the lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament) and...


Countries of Central Asia Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with EU

ASTANA – The Mission of Kazakhstan to the European Union (EU) co-hosted an event to mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Central Asian countries and...


Kazakhstan Plans to Open New Flights This Year

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to open new international flights and expand the country’s flight geography, reported the press service of the Kazakh Civil Aviation Committee. “Flights from...


President Tokayev Announces March 19 as Mazhilis Election Day After Dissolving Lower Chamber

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced early elections to the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of the Parliament on March 19, after he dissolved the chamber and terminated...


Respublica Party Seeks to Establish Effective Governance in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The newly registered Respublica party will be advocating for a modern, high-tech national ecosystem and a more inclusive society made possible by the dawn of...


Kazakh Capital to Host Expert Meeting on Central Asia 2030

ASTANA – The Central Asia 2030: Visions of the Future expert meeting will take place in Astana on Jan. 20, reported the press service of the Kazakhstan...


Uncertainty and Optimism: Kazakhstan’s Economic Forecast for 2023

Kazakhstan’s GDP has relied on a number of key sectors according to the Minister of National Economy. Areas such as construction, agriculture, information and communication, manufacturing, trade,...


Kazakhstan, France Agree to Provide Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters

ASTANA – The Mazhilis of the Kazakh Parliament ratified an agreement between Kazakhstan and France on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters on Jan. 18. “The agreement...


Five Things to Know about Future of Energy in Central Asia

ASTANA – Central Asia and its neighboring countries need more energy to fuel their development, but climate change means they must significantly cut carbon emissions and accelerate...


Kazakhstan Amends Immigration Rules, Cancels Visa Run For Foreign Nationals

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has introduced amendments to the rules for the entry and stay of immigrants, canceling the visa run for foreign nationals, reported the Kazakh Ministry...


January Events on Video: Prosecutor General’s Office Releases Documentary with Chronology of Events that Shook Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The short documentary film “Qantar Okigasy” (January Events), published by the Prosecutor General’s Office of Kazakhstan on its official YouTube channel on Jan. 5, presented...


Respublica Party Registers in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Respublica, a new party founded by popular Kazakh entrepreneurs and public figures, received a state registration from the Justice Ministry on Jan. 18, the party’s...


Tokayev Highlights Promising Areas of Cooperation at Kazakhstan-UAE Investment Roundtable

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the Kazakhstan – the United Arab Emirates (UAE) investment roundtable with UAE officials and business executives on Jan....