More than 30 Kazakh School Kids To Participate at FIRST Robotics Competition in US

NUR-SULTAN  – More than 30 Kazakh school kids will participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) in the US after they won qualifying national competition, reported Kazakh...


First Tulips Bloom Ahead of Schedule in Southern Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN  – Tulips of the Korolkov variety (Tulipa korolkowii) have started to bloom ahead of schedule in the southern Zhambyl region, reported birdwatcher and wildlife photographer Malik...


Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay Pays Working Visit to Kazakhstan to Reaffirm Political and Cultural Commitments, Boost Economic Cooperation

NUR-SULTAN – Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay went on a working visit to Kazakhstan on March 4, meeting President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and attending the business forum to...


Kazakhstan’s Paralympic Team Participates in Beijing 2022 Paralympics Opening Ceremony

NUR-SULTAN  – The Paralympic national team of Kazakhstan participated in the opening ceremony of the 13th Paralympic Winter Games that took place in Beijing’s National Stadium (the...


Kazakhstan Should Not Delay Further Economic Reforms, Says Sir Suma Chakrabarti

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan cannot afford to delay further economic reforms and should think of different approaches to its economic development as the full realization of the impact...


S&P Affirms Stable Outlook for Kazakhstan’s Sovereign Credit Rating

NUR-SULTAN – Standard & Poor’s international rating agency affirmed Kazakhstan’s ‘BBB-/A-3’ foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings and maintained the stable outlook, according to the agency’s...


Kazakh Authorities Discuss Women’s Role in Lawmaking Activities

NUR-SULTAN  – Kazakh Commissioner for Human Rights Elvira Azimova highlighted the importance of female civil activists’ participation in the lawmaking process at a March 2 roundtable discussion...


Air Astana Resumes Flights to UK

NUR-SULTAN  – Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana will resume flights to London starting March 12, reported the airline’s press service. The flights will be operated twice a...


Kazakh Government Adopts Plan to Reform Quasi-Public Sector, Increase Economic Growth

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh government plans to revise the concept of a subject of the quasi-public sector and to reform the quasi-public sector, Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov...


New Park to Open on Destroyed Site of Presidential Residence in Almaty as Investigation of January Unrest Continues

NUR-SULTAN – A new park will be built on the site of the Presidential residence in Almaty, which was completely destroyed during looting on the night of...


KazISS Presents Results of Survey on Social Situation and Trust in Political Institutions

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) under the President of Kazakhstan released the results of a sociological survey viewing the social well-being of the...


President Tokayev Outlines Tasks for Operational Office to Address Economic Issues, Boost Investment Activities

NUR-SULTAN – The operational office is set to conduct a detailed analysis of the potential impact of the country’s economy from anti-Russian sanctions, propose possible scenarios around...


President Tokayev Instructs Defense Ministry to Modernize Kazakh Armed Forces

NUR-SULTAN  – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the Kazakh Defense Ministry to modernize the structure and staff of the Armed Forces to be better equipped to deal with...


OPEC+ Agrees to Stick to Steady Oil Production Increase 

NUR-SULTAN – OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) and non-OPEC partners, an energy alliance known as OPEC+, agreed to stick to the existing oil production plan...


Kazakhstan Sets Up Anti-Crisis Team to Address Economic Issues Stemming from Anti-Russian Sanctions

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov signed a decree on March 2 to create an operational office that will be in charge of carrying out anti-crisis...


Thirty Years on, Kazakhstan Remains Committed to Advancing UN Principles and Cooperation

NUR-SULTAN – Three decades ago, Kazakhstan became a full-fledged member of the United Nations (UN), opening a new chapter of building peace, prosperity, and human rights in...


OIC Council of Foreign Ministers to Strengthen Solidarity and Cooperation Between Pakistan and Member States, Says Pakistan’s Envoy in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to support efforts aimed at promoting unity, brotherhood and prosperity in Muslim countries in connection to the upcoming 48th meeting of...


No Region in Red Zone As Epidemiological Situation Stabilizes in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – No region in Kazakhstan is currently in the high-risk red zone, as the overall epidemiological situation has stabilized.  As of March 2, only the North...


Kazakh Pop Singer Dimash Kudaibergen Donates Medical Equipment to Kazakhstan’s Oncology Research Center

NUR-SULTAN – Famous Kazakh pop singer Dimash Kudaibergen donated the funds from his Jan. 16 Dimash Digital Show live stream concert on the Tixr American streaming platform...


Kazakh Government Prepares for Adverse Consequences For Its Economy From Anti-Russian Sanctions

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh government began implementing its joint action plan with the country’s National Bank to mitigate the adverse effects on its economy stemming from the...


President Tokayev Participates in Extraordinary Congress of Amanat Party, Urges Russia and Ukraine to Reach Agreement

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s ruling party convened an extraordinary meeting on March 1, where the party members voted for a new name and discussed new stages of political...


Kazakhstan’s Rising Tennis Star Hits Winning Streak at Top Level World Tournament

Kazakh athlete Zangar Nurlanuly won first place in the super tournament of the Tennis Europe series in Paris among players under 14, reported the Kazakh Tennis Federation...


Guarantor of Independence: On 30th Anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Membership in UN

In the second half of the 20th century, for many new states, access to the high tribune of the UN meant international recognition of their sovereignty and...


Kazakh Foreign Minister Takes Part in High-Level Segment of UN Human Rights Council in Geneva

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s decision to join the United Nations Human Rights Council for the second time in its history is based on its firm determination to protect...


General Prosecutor’s Office Releases Updates on Ongoing Investigation of January Unrest

NUR-SULTAN – The operational group has been investigating 3,502 criminal cases linked to the acts of terrorism, murders, theft of firearms and mass riots committed during the...


Qatar Airways Increases Air Travel to Kazakhstan, Flights to Egypt Expand

NUR-SULTAN  – Qatar Airways plans to increase flights between the cities of Doha and Almaty starting March 8, reported the Kazakh Civil Aviation Committee. The flights will...


Kazakhstan Celebrates National Day of Gratitude By Honoring Doctors, Teachers, Police Officers

NUR-SULTAN  – Kazakhstan сelebrates the Day of Gratitude on March 1, which has become the symbol of unity for the multi-ethnic country. The holiday has been celebrated...


Diplomatic Efforts Help Kazakh Citizens Return from Ukraine

NUR-SULTAN – The Feb. 28 evening was tense with emotions running high at the Almaty international airport, where families and friends were ready to greet their loved...


Kazakh Government, National Bank Prepare Anti-Crisis Plan to Address Negative Impact on Economy

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh government and the National Bank have prepared an anti-crisis plan to mitigate the negative impact on the country’s economy stemming from the Russia-Ukraine...


Special Operational Group Conducts Thorough Investigation of Crime Committed During Mass Riots in January, Says Official

NUR-SULTAN – The special interdepartmental investigation and operational group continues to investigate more than 3,000 criminal cases in connection to the January mass riots in Kazakhstan, reported...