National Security Committee’s Former Bosses Brought to Justice

ASTANA – The criminal cases against former head of the National Security Committee (NSC) Karim Massimov and his deputy Anuar Sadykulov have been presented for consideration to...


Kazakhstan to Export Products to Asia-Pacific Region Through China’s Qingdao Port

ASTANA – China’s Qingdao international port is ready to export Kazakh products to the countries of the Asia-Pacific region, said Xu Xiang, Director of the Administrative Department...


Idea of Justice Should Always Be Top Priority, Says Kazakh President Tokayev in Aktau

ASTANA – The idea of ​​justice should always be a priority of Kazakhstan’s state policy, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at a Nov. 7 meeting with the public...


President Tokayev Highlights Investment and Transit Potential of Mangystau Region

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the need to rationally leverage the Mangystau Region’s advantageous geographical location to turn it into a worldwide transportation and transit...


Air Astana Resumes Flights to Beijing in November

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana is set to resume regular flights to Beijing from Almaty on Airbus A321 LR once a week on Tuesdays from...


Six Organizations to Conduct Exit Polls on Election Day in Kazakhstan

ASTANA –  Six organizations submitted notifications to Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) to conduct public opinion polls on the upcoming presidential elections, reported the CEC press service....


First Inclusive Theater in Central Asia to Present New Play on UN Day in Kazakh Capital

ASTANA – The Qanattylar inclusive troupe will premiere “Leila’s Prayer” performance to mark the United Nations (UN) Day at the Kuanyshbayev Academic Kazakh Musical Drama Theater in...


Election Season in Kazakhstan to Сoncentrate on Social Obligations, Say Experts

ASTANA – As the election campaign period continues in Kazakhstan until Nov. 18, its focus is primarily on social obligations, said political expert Daniyar Ashimbayev.  “Apparently, there...


Astana Ballet to Perform in Georgia for First Time

ASTANA  – The Astana Ballet will perform on the stage of the Georgian National Opera and Ballet Theater of Tbilisi for the first time on Nov. 14-15,...


Fourteen Countries in 50 Days: One Kazakh Man’s Amazing Motorbike Journey Around Europe

ASTANA – One motorbike, one passenger and two warm summer months to discover new places on another corner of the continent. The story of Nurseit Niyazbekov, an...


Presidential Candidates Continue Campaigning in Regions

ASTANA – The second week of the election campaign period gain more visibility as the six candidates Karakat Abden, Nurlan Auesbayev, Zhiguli Dairabayev, Meiram Kazhyken, incumbent Kassym-Jomart...


President Tokayev Signs Constitutional Amendments into Law to Expand Human Rights Focus in State Policies

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed into law the constitutional amendments to re-establish the Constitutional Court and expand the powers of the country’s Human Rights Commissioner and...


Aktau Blogger Spots Pink Flamingos Leaving Kazakhstan (Video)

ASTANA  – Blogger from Aktau Azamat Sarsenbayev, who regularly shares videos of Kazakhstan’s nature, published a video of pink flamingos flying over the lake in the Mangystau...


It Is the Right Time to Screen Comics About Kazakh Legends, Says Marvel Comic Book Artist From Kazakhstan

ASTANA – A screen adaptation of comics about Kazakh legends would be timely and relevant, said Madibek Musabekov, a 30-year-old comic book illustrator from Kazakhstan, in an...


Tokayev Addresses Diplomatic Missions in Astana, Reasserts Commitment to Economic Demonopolization and a Constructive Foreign Policy

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke about the nation’s reforms, the continued democratization process and the socioeconomic development of the country at a Nov. 4 meeting with...


Kazakh National Bank Releases Manshuk Mametova Collectible Coins

ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan released a new batch of collectible coins dedicated to World War II hero Manshuk Mametova, reported the National Bank’s press...


Kazakhstan and Iran Ink Agreement to Increase Cargo Traffic

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Trade and Integration Serik Zhumangarin signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of trade, transport and logistics...


Kazakhstan and UAE Seek to Build Up Effective Multilateral Partnership

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) expressed their readiness to strengthen multilateral partnership during the visit of Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of...


The Astana Times Presents Top Weekend Outings List For Kazakh Capital

ASTANA  – Weekends in the cold capital may seem dull because of the noisy malls and monotonous cafes, where most of the population comes to spend its...


Qatar Airways to Increase Flights to Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Qatar Airways is set to increase the number of scheduled passenger flights between Almaty and Doha from four to seven flights per week starting Jan....


Climate Action Can Catalyze Kazakhstan’s Economic Diversification. Inaction Will Be Costly

Recent oil and gas price volatility is another reminder of the need for Kazakhstan to reduce its exposure to the boom-bust cycles of fickle global energy markets....


SANTO Plans to Expand Its R&D Hub in Shymkent, Become Leader in Central Asia

ASTANA – The SANTO company, a leader in Kazakhstan’s pharmaceutical market, revealed plans for its research&development (R&D) hub, the company’s scientific laboratory and the plant, which manufactures...


Kazakhstan Leads Central Asia and South Caucasus Region in UN E-Government Index, Says UN Chief of Digital Government

ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked first in the Central Asian and South Caucasus region and 28th globally in the United Nations (UN) Global E-Government Development Index (EGDI) and...


Prosecutor General’s Office Returns $1.35 Billion of Illegally Obtained Assets

ASTANA – The Asset Recovery Commission has returned more than 630 billion tenge (US$1.35 billion) of illegally obtained assets to the state, including US$400 million from overseas,...


Italian Pianist Alessandro Martire to Perform Concert in Astana, Present New Video Filmed in Charyn Canyon (Teaser Video)

ASTANA – Italian pianist and composer Alessandro Martire will stage a concert featuring compositions from his new album “Wind of Gea” as part of the Alem Saz...


Istanbul International Conference Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Kazakh Scholar Akhmet Baitursynov With Book and Photo Exhibitions

ASTANA – Akhmet Baitursynov, a Kazakh academic, statesman, linguist, and poet, is a major figure for all Turkic peoples, said Kazakh Deputy Minister of Science and Higher...


Kazakh National Bank, International Payment Systems Agree to Reduce Domestic Interchange Fees

ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan and Visa, MasterCard and the UnionPay international payment card systems signed an agreement to reduce the margin values of rates...


Civic Duty: Young People in Kazakhstan Ready to Cast Vote in November Presidential Elections

ASTANA – Ahead of the presidential elections in Kazakhstan scheduled for Nov. 20, the country’s youth is ready to head to the polls to vote for their...


President Tokayev Signs Law on Amnesty For Participants in January Riots

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed on Nov. 2 the law providing amnesty to many of the participants of the January riots, reported the Akorda press...


Astana Ranks First in Global Green Finance Index Among Eastern European and Central Asian States

ASTANA – Astana, represented by the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), ranked first in the tenth edition of the Global Green Finance Index (GGFI) among Eastern European...