Kazakhstan Launches Digital Family Map for Social Support

ASTANA – The Digital Family Map (DFM) to facilitate social support for citizens started its operation on Jan. 1, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Labor and Social...


Astana Hub Welcomes Its 1,000th Participant, Continues to Promote Export of IT Products

ASTANA – The Astana Hub International Technopark of IT startups registered 200 foreign IT companies in 2022, bringing the total number of Astana Hub residents to 1,000...


Kazakhstan Sees Growth in Passenger Traffic, Expands International Destinations

ASTANA – Almost three years after the lockdown, passenger traffic by air shows stable growth compared to 2021 and the pre-pandemic year of 2019. According to the...


First Kazakhstan-Vietnam Freight Rail Route Starts Operations

ASTANA – The first-ever freight rail route between Kazakhstan and Vietnam was launched on Dec. 31, reported the Chinese Xinhua News Agency.  A train containing electronic parts...


Five Unique Experiences to Try in Astana This Weekend

ASTANA – The past week may have seemed tedious and simply too long for the residents of Kazakhstan after having four days off from work, however, the...


Torture Cannot Be Justified Even in Times of Chaos, Says Prosecutor General During Parliamentary Hearing on January Events

ASTANA – Several law enforcement officers treated their detainees with cruelty during the riots, which cannot be justified, said Prosecutor General Berik Asylov at a Jan. 5...


January Events Were Attempted Coup, Says Kazakh Prosecutor General

ASTANA – The operation to remove the country’s leaders was carefully planned, said Prosecutor General Berik Asylov during a Jan. 5 Mazhilis meeting on the results of...


Kazakhstan Allocates Nearly $67 Million For Restoration Efforts After January Riots

ASTANA – The Kazakh government allocated 31 billion tenge (US$66.7 million) for restoring administrative and commercial facilities destroyed during the January riots, said First Deputy Prime Minister...


Law Enforcement Officials Prevent Worst-Case Scenario During Riots, Says Kazakh Minister of Internal Affairs

ASTANA – The tragedy could have been considerably worse if law enforcement had not followed the set of actions mandated by the law, said Minister of Internal...


Kazakh Mazhilis Holds Parliamentary Hearing on Results of Ongoing Investigation Into January Events

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Prosecutor General Berik Asylov presented a detailed timeline of the January events, summarized the investigation’s findings and provided evidence at a Jan. 5 Mazhilis...


President Tokayev Meets with Newly Appointed Judges of Constitutional Court

ASTANA – The Constitutional Court will play a major role in the national human rights protection system, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during his meeting with the judges,...


Zulfiya Suleimenova Becomes Kazakhstan’s Youngest Minister at Only 32 Years-of-Age

ASTANA – The first working day of 2023 in Kazakhstan on Jan. 4 featured some significant reshuffles in the government, sending a strong message from the government...


S&P Global Ratings Assigns Kazatomprom ESG Assessment

ASTANA – The S&P Global Ratings international rating agency assigned the Kazatomprom national atomic company, the world’s largest uranium producer, an above average environmental, social, and governance...


Kazakhstan to Continue Political Modernization This Year, Says State Counselor Karin

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will continue implementing the political modernization program this year, State Counselor Erlan Karin wrote on his Telegram channel on Jan. 3, reporting on fundamental...


Kazakhstan to Increase International Flights in 2023

ASTANA – In 2023, Kazakhstan is set to launch more direct international flights and continue implementing the open skies policy to attract new foreign air carriers, reported...


Harry Grey’s “The Hoods” Bestseller Translated into Kazakh Language

ASTANA – Karagandy Region’s language teaching center translated the world-famous bestseller “The Hoods” by Harry Grey into Kazakh as part of the project aimed at translating world...


Kazakhstan’s Nomad Stunts to Participate in “Tamerlan” Movie Shooting for Netflix

ASTANA  – Kazakhstan’s Nomad Stunts team will perform stunts for the full-length historical film “Tamerlan” to be released on the Netflix streaming service platform, announced the team’s...


Legendary Medeu Ice Skating Rink in Almaty Celebrates 50th Anniversary

ASTANA – The Medeu open-air ice skating rink, which bears the status of the world’s largest high-mountain complex for winter sports, hosted many festive events to celebrate...


2022 in Review: Major International Highlights of Kazakhstan Over Last Year

Welcoming 2022, the people of Kazakhstan hoped it would bring more good to the world, which is still reeling from two years of uncertainty and the pandemic...


Kazakh Athletes Set Impressive Records, Receive Recognition for Achievements in 2022

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s athletes have demonstrated remarkable sports skills,  power of spirit, resilience, and extreme self-discipline this year and received numerous prestigious awards, upgrading the country’s status...


Kazakhstan’s Cultural Overview 2022: Highlights of Outgoing Year

ASTANA – This year has provided a solid impetus to expanding Kazakhstan’s cultural potential. The country held a plethora of large-scale events in art, music, history, literature,...


Headlines in 2022: Kazakhstan, Central Asia Remain in Spotlight with Key Events in Various Fields

ASTANA – 2022 has been an intense year packed with unprecedented and significant events. The news agenda included tragic riots, high-profile visits and celebrations in Kazakhstan. The...


Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva Wins 2022 FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship

ASTANA – Bibisara Assaubayeva, 18, won the 2022 FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship on Dec. 30 in Almaty. The Kazakh chess player defended her title. On Aug....


2022 Becomes One of Most Challenging, Significant Years for Kazakhstan, Says Kazakh State Counselor

ASTANA – 2022 has become one of the most challenging but also significant years in the entire modern history of Kazakhstan, State Counselor Erlan Karin wrote on...


Kazakhstan’s FDI Inflow Reaches $22.1 Billion in Nine Months This Year

ASTANA – The gross inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Kazakhstan increased by 17.8 percent and reached $22.1 billion in nine months of 2022, reported the...


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Set to Boost Cooperation Following Presidents’ Agreements

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov met with Deputy Prime Ministers of Uzbekistan Jamshid Khodjaev and Jurabek Mirzamahmudov on Dec. 29, who arrived in Astana on...


Astana’s Long Weekend Break: Where to Go During the New Year Holidays

ASTANA  – With the New Year fast approaching, it is important to finish work up, take a breath and recharge your batteries as the holiday night is...


Ankara Opens Park, Erects Monument to Honor Great Kazakh Poet, Scholar Akhmet Baitursynov

ASTANA – Ankara opened a park and erected a monument in it to honor prominent Kazakh scholar, statesman, linguist, and poet Akhmet Baitursynov, known in Kazakhstan as...


Kazakhstan Wraps Up 2022 with Packed Diplomatic Schedule

ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Aibek Smadiyarov wrapped up the results of the ministry’s work in 2022 at a press briefing on Dec. 28, highlighting a...


Kazakh President Appoints Elvira Azimova to Serve as Chair of Constitutional Court

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Elvira Azimova as the Chair of the Constitutional Court from Jan. 1, 2023. Azimova previously served as the Commissioner for Human...