Kazakhstan’s Artist Raises Social Issues Through Leaf Art

NUR-SULTAN – A self-taught artist from Nur-Sultan Kanat Nurtazin brings a new dimension to his art by using leaves as a canvas for different illustrations.  The artist...


Fifteen Patients Undergo Unique Knee Cartilage Surgery as Part of Kazakh Innovative Fibrin Hydrogel Cure

NUR-SULTAN – Fifteen Kazakh people have undergone a unique surgery that uses a fibrin hydrogel, which was created by local scientists three months ago, to restore damaged...


President Tokayev Addresses Supreme Eurasian Economic Council

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting in a virtual format on 27 May emphasizing the need for greater cooperation amid rising...


UN Experts Assess Readiness of Kazakhstan’s Contingent For Peacekeeping Activities

NUR-SULTAN – The experts of the UN Department of Peace Operations paid a visit to Kazakhstan to assess the readiness of the Kazakh contingent that participates in...


Tokayev, Japarov Open Monument to Kazakh Poet Abai, Visit Branch of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Bishkek

NUR-SULTAN – The opening of the monument to the great Kazakh poet Abai Kunanbayev and a branch of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Bishkek have also...


CRC and Information Ministry Report on Measures to Inform Citizens on National Referendum

NUR-SULTAN – The Central Referendum Commission (CRC) and Ministry of Information and Social Development has completed its campaign to inform citizens on the upcoming national referendum on...


More than 100 Foreign Observers from OSCE, Other Int’l Organizations Accredited So Far for Referendum in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – The Central Referendum Commission (CRC) has accredited 105 observers from various international organizations as of May 25, said CRC Chairman Nurlan Abdirov during a briefing...


Foreign Minister and CRC Chairman Brief Diplomatic Corps on Preparation for June 5 Referendum in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tileuberdi joined Central Referendum Commission (CRC) Chairman Nurlan Abdirov to update on the preparation for the...


President Tokayev Visits Bishkek to Intensify Trade and Investments, Foster Cooperation in Water and Energy

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid an official visit to Kyrgyzstan on May 26. He met with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and focused on strengthening political dialogue,...


Kazakhstan Opens New Routes to Europe, Resumes Railway Traffic with Russia

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s first low-cost airline FlyArystan will launch flights along the Aktau-Prague-Aktau route on June 12, reported the Kazakh Civil Aviation Committee. The flights will be...


Binance CEO Visits Kazakhstan, Promises Assistance in Developing Crypto Industry 

NUR-SULTAN – Changpeng Zhao, the founder and CEO of Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider, visited Nur-Sultan on Wednesday to discuss prospects for long-term...


Baiterek Holding Broadens Support for Small and Micro Businesses, Says Chairman Kanat Sharlapaev

NUR-SULTAN – Chairman of the Management Board of Kazakhstan’s state-run financing institution Baiterek Holding Kanat Sharlapaev in his exclusive interview to The Astana Times introduced holding’s plans...


President Tokayev Addresses Roundtable at World Economic Forum, Focuses on Most Urgent Challenges

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev made a video address to a roundtable organized by the Astana International Financial Centre on the sidelines of the World Economic...


Malaysian Dears Celebrate Kazakh Pop Singer Dimash Kudaibergen’s 28th Birthday with Act of Charity

NUR-SULTAN  – The Malaysian Dears (term for fans of Kazakh pop singer Dimash Kudaibergen) raised humanitarian aid for children with cancer at Penang General Hospital on May...


Kazakhstan’s Reforms to Create Ample Opportunities for Foreign Investors, Says PM Alikhan Smailov

NUR-SULTAN – The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held an interim meeting of the Foreign Investors’ Council that included the discussion of the activities of permanent...


Afghanistan Could Have Been Window of Opportunity for Central Asia, Says KazISS Director

NUR-SULTAN – Afghanistan could have been a window of opportunity for Central Asian countries, Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies Director Yerkin Tukumov explained in an interview with...


Procedure Explained for Kazakh Citizens Voting Abroad in June 5 National Referendum on Constitutional Amendments

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh citizens living or traveling in 52 countries will be able to participate in a June 5 national referendum to vote on amendments to 33...


First Ever Kui Fair Commemorates Legendary Composer Dina Nurpeisova in Kazakh Capital

NUR-SULTAN  – Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan hosted a Kui (traditional Kazakh composition) fair near the monument to famous Kazakh composer Dina Nurpeisova for the first time to instill...


Kazakh High School Students Rank Third in 19th ISF Gymnasiade, Participate First Time

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh high school students ranked third in the 19th ISF (International School Sport Federation) Gymnasiade Normandy 2022 with 32 gold, 32 silver, and 21 bronze...


Kazakh Foreign Minister, U.S. State Secretary Meet in Washington D.C., Discuss Robust Bilateral Ties 

NUR-SULTAN – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi met with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on May 20 as...


Number of Young Entrepreneurs Sees Sharp Increase in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – The number of young Kazakh entrepreneurs below 29 years of age has grown by 36.4 percent to reach 211,900 people in April compared to March...


76.4 Percent of Kazakh Citizens Eligible to Vote Support Constitutional Amendments Put on Referendum, Opinion Poll Shows

NUR-SULTAN –  76.4 percent of Kazakh citizens eligible to vote support the constitutional amendments put on the referendum,  said the experts during a roundtable on Friday titled...


Kazakh Historical Drama “Dawn of the Great Steppe” Premieres in Almaty

NUR-SULTAN  –  The “Uly Dala Tany” (Dawn of the Great Steppe) historical drama directed by Akan Satayev premiered in Almaty on May 12, reported the Kazakhfilm movie...


Wolverine and Brown Bear Caught on Camera in Markakol State Natural Reserve (Video)

NUR-SULTAN –  A camera trap captured a wolverine and a brown bear walking around Markakol State Natural Reserve in East Kazakhstan, reported the reserve’s press service on...


Kazakhstan Releases Nickelodeon and TiJi Cartoons in Kazakh

NUR-SULTAN – The Nickelodeon HD TV channel, a local version of the American TV channel, broadcasting cartoons, entertainment, sports, and music programs in Kazakh, was presented on...


EU Air Safety Committee Commends Kazakhstan’s Accomplishments in Aviation Security

NUR-SULTAN – According to the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) audit results of 2021, Kazakhstan’s aviation safety score remains at 84 percent. The country’s rate is 15...


President Tokayev Outlines Measures to Ensure Fair Business Expansion and Favorable Investment Climate

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the need to focus on a fair justice system, a transparent economy, and competitive markets to ensure favorable conditions for...


Kazakh Foreign Minister Reaffirms Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Global Food Security at UN Headquarters

NUR-SULTAN – Leading the Kazakh delegation, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tileuberdi reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s readiness to promote global food security at the Global...


Kazakh Oil and Gas Industry Attracts $121.6 Billion Since 1996

NUR-SULTAN – Since 1996, 52.2 trillion tenge (US$121.6 billion) of investments, were allocated for the development of the oil and gas sector, said Geology Committee Chair of...


Brussels Hosts Central Asia – EU High-Level Security and Policy Dialogue 

NUR-SULTAN – Brussels hosted the ninth high-level political and security dialogue between the countries of Central Asia and the European Union on May 17 in an effort...