Iran Envoy Hosts Press Briefing in Astana as Regional Tensions Continue to Escalate

ASTANA – Iran’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan Ali Akbar Jokar hosted a press briefing on March 2 as regional tensions continued to escalate following reported strikes involving Iran,...


Kazakhstan’s Tax Revenues Exceed Plan by 13.7% in Early 2026

ALMATY – Kazakhstan recorded stable execution of tax revenues to the national budget in the first two months of 2026, with collections exceeding planned targets, according to...


OPEC+ Agree to Production Adjustment, Reaffirm Market Stability Commitment

ALMATY – Eight OPEC+ countries, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman, agreed to gradually resume oil production adjustments during a...


Dimash Qudaibergen Gifts Car to Olympic Champion Mikhail Shaidorov

ALMATY – Dimash Qudaibergen presented the keys of the car to Olympic figure skating champion Mikhail Shaidorov during a special ceremony held in Almaty, following the athlete’s...


Tokayev Holds Series of Calls with Middle East Leaders Amid Rising Tensions

ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has held a series of high-level contacts with leaders of Middle Eastern countries amid escalating tensions in the region, reaffirming Kazakhstan’s support...


Kazakhstan, UN Present New Cooperation Framework for 2026-2030

ASTANA – The Steering Committee of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework presented the main parameters of a new cooperation program for 2026-2030 on Feb. 27...


Central Asian Businesses Adapt to Global Sanctions Shift

ASTANA — As global sanctions enforcement tightens, businesses in Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic are adapting to stricter compliance standards affecting payments, logistics and trade with the...


WHO Sees Measurable Progress in Kazakhstan’s Health System

ASTANA – As Kazakhstan modernizes its health system amid evolving global risks, its partnership with the World Health Organization continues to expand. In an interview with The...


Kazakh Foreign Ministry Strengthens Monitoring, Provides Consular Support Amid Middle East Escalations

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established ​​round-the-clock coordination with relevant state authorities and foreign governments in light of the escalating military and political situation...


Snow Leopard Cubs Spotted in Almaty Nature Reserve

ASTANA – Rare footage has been recorded in the Almaty state nature reserve.  The video from camera traps installed across the reserve captures snow leopard cubs playing...


Between Kazakhstan and Poland: Kazakh Writer Bridges Cultures Through Literature 

ASTANA – In Poland, Yuriy Serebriansky is known as a cultural scholar and editor of a magazine focused on the history and life of Kazakhstan’s Polish diaspora....


Kazakh President Condemns Military Actions, Urges Diplomatic Solutions in Middle East

ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent personal messages to the leaders of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, expressing sincere support and...


Why Power Among Kazakh Khans Didn’t Always Pass From Father to Son

ASTANA — In the Kazakh Khanate, power rarely moved in a straight line from father to son. Succession more often followed seniority within the ruling dynasty, a...


Kazakhstan Awaits First Wild-Born Przewalski’s Foals as New Horses Arrive in Summer

ASTANA – The effort to reintroduce Przewalski’s horses, known locally as kerkulan, to the Kazakh steppe has survived an early setback with the loss of a stallion,...


Saudi Arabia’s Foundation Announces Dates for Third Islamic Arts Biennale 2027

ASTANA – The Diriyah Biennale Foundation (DBF) will host the Islamic Arts Biennale’s third edition from Nov. 1, 2027 through March 1, 2028, at the Western Hajj...


Kazakh President Orders Emergency Planning as Iran Tensions Escalate

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed Kazakhstan’s Security Council and law enforcement agencies to prepare an emergency response plan amid escalating tensions around Iran and the...


SCAT, Boeing Break Ground on Central Asia’s Largest Aircraft Maintenance Hub in Shymkent

ASTANA – SCAT Airlines and Boeing kicked off the construction of what is expected to become Central Asia’s largest aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center in...


Kazakh Airline Cancels Middle East Flights After Iranian Airspace Closure

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Air Astana group said on Feb. 28 that it canceled all flights to the Middle East for the day after Iranian airspace was closed...


What Ancient Turkic Myths Reveal About Women and Power in Steppe

ALMATY – At a time when many views of Turkic civilization are reduced to simplistic narratives, Kazakh researcher and writer Zira Nauryzbai invites a reassessment. At a...


More Than 700 Potential Springs Identified Across Kazakhstan

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s National Hydrogeological Service (Kazhydrogeology) has identified 711 potential springs across the country as part of a nationwide inventory effort, the Ministry of Water Resources...


Kazakhstan Celebrates 180th Anniversary of Prominent Poet Zhambyl Zhabayev  

ASTANA – Kazakhstan marks the 180th anniversary of renowned Kazakh akyn (poet) and improviser Zhambyl Zhabayev on Feb. 28. Widely regarded as a giant of folk poetry,...


Around 63 Million Tons of Kazakh Oil Transported via CPC Pipeline in 2025

ASTANA – Approximately 63 million tons of Kazakh crude oil were transported in 2025 via the Tengiz-Novorossiysk pipeline system, operated by the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), the...


Kazakhstan, EDB Explore Major Investment Projects and Digital Initiatives

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with Nikolai Podguzov, chair of the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), on Feb. 27 to discuss...


Tokayev, Vučić Joint Statement Highlights Expanded Strategic Partnership

ASTANA — Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Aleksandar Vučić adopted a Joint Statement reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Serbia on Feb. 27...


Kazakhstan, Serbia Pledge to Deepen Strategic Partnership, Expand Trade and High-Tech Cooperation

ASTANA — Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Aleksandar Vučić reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Kazakhstan-Serbia strategic partnership during high-level talks on Feb. 27. The negotiations, held in...


Kazakhstan Reports Tourism Growth Surge as Visitor Numbers and Revenues Climb in 2025

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s tourism industry showed solid growth in 2025, marked by rising foreign arrivals, expanding domestic travel and increased investment, reinforcing the country’s ambitions to become...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s UK Partnership, US Investment Drive and Tourism Spotlight

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected a roundup of articles on Kazakhstan featured in international media this week. Today’s foreign media digest highlights the launch of...


Kazakhstan, UK Deepen Strategic Partnership with Focus on Critical Minerals, Trade and Education

ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev held a series of high-level talks in London on Feb. 26 with UK officials, advancing cooperation in critical minerals, trade...


Kazakhstan Highlights Strategic Role in Connectivity at First CA5+UK Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev underscored Kazakhstan’s central role in Eurasian transit and regional cooperation at the inaugural Central Asia + United Kingdom (CA5+UK) foreign...


Season Kickoff: Top Cultural Events to Welcome Spring

ASTANA – On March 1, Kazakhstan celebrates the Day of Gratitude, a day that symbolizes friendship, unity, solidarity, and compassion among the people. With spring awakening around...