China Southern Airlines to Launch Flights Between Almaty and Xi’an

ASTANA – China Southern Airlines announced plans to launch flights between Almaty and the Chinese city of Xi’an from Dec.23, according to Kazakhstan’s Civil Aviation Committee. “As...


Kazakhstan Increases Coal Production Due to High Demand from Europe

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has increased its coal production to cover European demand, says the Coal 2022 report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) released on Dec. 16....


Mazhilis and Senate of Kazakhstan Endorse New Reforms to Procedures

ASTANA – The two chambers of the Kazakh Parliament, the Mazhilis and the Senate, adopted changes and additions to its regulations and procedures stemming from the country’s...


UN Names Kazakhstan’s Steppe Conservation Initiative One of the World’s Top 10 Restoration Project Flagships

ASTANA – The United Nations (UN) recognized Kazakhstan’s vast grassland restoration initiative as one of the top 10 World Restoration Flagship programs during the 2022 Montreal Biodiversity...


Dutch Company FoodVentures Develops Sustainable Greenhouse Production in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – FoodVentures has been sharing the highest Dutch operating practices in producing greenhouse vegetables with Kazakhstan since 2017. The company is engaged in the construction and...


Kazakh Artist Promotes History and Beauty Through His Tapestries

ASTANA – Kazakh artist Omirkeldy Abeuov, 74, created more than 60 wood and bone artworks and contributed to the development of wood art in Kazakhstan, but above...


Kazakh Kuresi Wrestling World Championship – An Expression of National Identity and Spirit Contest Held in Kazakh Capital

ASTANA – Kazakh kuresi or Kazakh wrestling is one of the most ancient national sports and has a sacred significance for the Kazakh nation as it reflects...


Kazakhstan Marks 25th Anniversary of UNGA Resolution on Rehabilitation of Semei Region

In December 2022, Kazakhstan commemorates the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the UN General Assembly’s resolution on international cooperation and coordination for the human and ecological...


Astana Opera to Premiere Kalkaman-Mamyr Love Story in New Opera-Ballet Genre

ASTANA – The Astana Opera is staging a premiere of “Kalkaman-Mamyr” in a new genre combining elements of opera and ballet, a few days ahead of the...


Medical and Wellness Hotel to Open in Akmola Region Next Year

ASTANA – Wyndham Residence Aqkol Club, the country’s first hotel providing service in preventive and anti-aging medicine, will open its doors in the second half of 2023...


Kazakhstan Celebrates Independence Day

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated people on Independence Day, saying that December 16, 1991, is an important date in the country’s history. “We must honor the...


Croatian Tourism and Sports Deputy Minister Reveals Ambitious Plans with Kazakhstan to Develop Tourism, Launch Direct Flight to Croatia

ASTANA – The launch of a direct flight between Kazakhstan and Croatia is among the key initiatives to enhance the cooperation in tourism between the two countries...


Astana to Host First Central Asian Media Forum

ASTANA – The first Central Asian Media Forum will take place in Astana on Dec. 20-21. The forum seeks to become a unique platform for collaboration and...


Law Enforcement Did Not Use Lethal Weapons During January Riots, Says Prosecutor General’s Office

ASTANA – Law enforcement officers did not use deadly weapons during the January Riots in Almaty, reported Yeldos Kilymzhanov, the Deputy Head of the Criminal Prosecution Service,...


Kazakh Officials to Nominate Six Cultural and Touristic Objects to UNESCO Heritage List

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is preparing nomination dossiers for six objects to be included on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) List in 2025 to...


US Court Recognizes Ablyazov Guilty of Money Laundering, Awards BTA Bank $218 Million

ASTANA – The United States (US) District Court for the Southern District of New York on Dec. 15 ruled in favor of BTA Bank in the case...


Kazakh Film “Mukagali” Wins Five Awards at Scottish Film Festival

ASTANA – Kazakh film “Mukagali” by Bulat Kalymbetov won five awards at the Scottish St. Andrews Film Festival (SAFF) on Dec. 11, reported the press service of...


CICA Reports Annual Activity Results, Announces Development Plans for 2023

ASTANA – The main political result of Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship in the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) was the sixth Summit successfully held...


German Еntrepreneurs Demonstrate Interest in Kazakhstan’s Investment Potential

ASTANA – German entrepreneurs expressed interest in Kazakhstan’s investment and economic potential, the political and socio-economic reforms taking place in the country and the development of the...


Must See Events in Astana During Independence Day Weekend

ASTANA – The upcoming weekend will be longer than usual due to the Independence Day celebration on Dec. 16. The holiday plays a significant role for Kazakh...


Astana Ballet Stages “The Heritage of the Great Steppe” Play to Mark Independence Day

ASTANA – The Astana Ballet Theatre presented “The Heritage of the Great Steppe,” a play produced in an authentic interpretation of traditional Kazakh dances by Honorary artists...


EDB Gives Positive Assessment of Kazakhstan’s Economic Growth

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s GDP grew 2.7 percent over the January-November period in 2022, according to the Macroeconomic Review by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) released on Dec.13....


Kazakhstan Celebrates 100 Years of Kazakh Novelist and WWII Veteran Azilkhan Nurshaikhov

ASTANA – Kazakhstan celebrates a century since the birth of Azilkhan Nurshaikhov, a Kazakh writer and journalist on Dec. 15. His writing had a rare depth of...


KTZ, Swiss Stadler Rail Sign Manufacture and Supply Agreements Worth $2.5 Billion

ASTANA – Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) signed three agreements worth 2.3 billion euros (US$2.5 billion) with Swiss Stadler Rail for the supply of 537 sleeping and couchette...


Kazakhstan to Provide Tajikistan with Satellite Communication

ASTANA – The Kazakh National Center for Space Communication and Tajik Net Solutions company signed an agreement on Dec. 13. Kazakhstan will provide Tajikistan with satellite communication,...


Peace Tree Art Installation to Honor Religious Freedom and Tolerance Unveiled in Astana

ASTANA – A solemn ceremony presenting a Peace Tree installation, created to honor the seventh Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions held in Kazakhstan on...


Population of Kazakhstan Grew by 212,000 in January-October of 2022

ASTANA – The population of Kazakhstan grew by 212,000 people or 1.1 percent over January-October 2022 and totaled 19,715,200 people, reported the press service of the Bureau...


Just State – Just Economy – Just Society: Kazakh Government Gears Up to Implement New State Policy Initiatives of President Tokayev

ASTANA – The Kazakh government will focus on implementing the election program of recently reelected President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, said Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov at the Government meeting...


Kazakhstan, Tatarstan Reiterate Willingness to Strengthen Cooperation and Bilateral Ties

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reiterated his willingness to enhance cooperation with the Republic of the Russian Federation of Tatarstan at a Dec. 13 meeting...


Kazakh Foreign Minister Takes Part in Berlin Eurasian Club

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Germany have unique prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation, said Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tileuberdi during his speech at...