Astana Opera to Stage Concert Dedicated to 100th Anniversary of Prominent Singer Roza Baglanova, Releases Full Program for March

NUR-SULTAN  – The Astana Opera House will stage an “Asyl arman” concert to celebrate the 100th anniversary of prominent pop and opera singer Roza Baglanova from Kazakhstan...


Astana Ballet to Stage Gala Concerts and Ballet Performances in March

NUR-SULTAN  – The Astana Ballet will stage several performances including two gala concerts and a ballet adaptation of the “Kozy-Korpesh and Bayan-Sulu” epic poem starting from March...


Abai State Opera and Ballet Theater Presents Unique A Cappella Choir Performance

NUR-SULTAN – This season, the Almaty-based Abai State Opera and Ballet Theater (GATOB) added a new genre to its repertoire, which premiered  in mid-February.  A new choral...


Kazakhstan Introduces New Incentives to Boost Tourism Sector

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Sports announced plans to develop budget programs to fund infrastructure projects in tourist areas, said Chairman of Kazakh Tourism...


Kazakhstan Continues Major Reshuffles and Reforms in Law Enforcement Agencies

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dismissed Yerlan Turgumbaev, the Minister of Internal Affairs and appointed Marat Akhmetzhanov as the new minister, the Akorda reported on Feb. 25.  ...


President Tokayev Discusses Future of Eurasian Integration with EAEU Heads of Government

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed the future of Eurasian integration among other acute issues during his meeting with the heads of the governments of the Eurasian...


Video Questions Narratives of Tragic January Events in Kazakhstan (Video)

NUR-SULTAN – KeyNews, a Telegram channel devoted to covering “Everything that is most important about Kazakhstan”, released its version of the chronicle of the January events in...


Five Athletes Represent Paralympic National Team of Kazakhstan at Beijing 2022 Paralympics

NUR-SULTAN – Five athletes will represent the Paralympic national team of Kazakhstan at the 13th Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing that will start on March 4-13, reported...


Kazakhstan and Iran Discuss Ways to Strengthen Cooperation in Trade

NUR-SULTAN  – Kazakhstan and Iran reaffirmed their readiness to increase cooperation in trade. This was announced during the meeting of Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration Bakhyt...


ADB Raises $32 Million from Second Gender Bond Issue in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised 14 billion tenge ($32 million) from its second gender bond issue in Kazakhstan, reports the ADB press service. ...


Ministry of Foreign Affairs Launches Hotlines for Kazakh Citizens in Ukraine

NUR-SULTAN –  The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Kyiv has launched a telephone hotline for Kazakh citizens in Ukraine in connection with the latest events in Ukraine, reported the...


Kazakh PM Reports to President Tokayev on Measures to Reduce Negative Impact on Economy From Crisis in Ukraine

NUR-SULTAN – Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov reported on the measures his government is taking to minimize the impact of the crisis in Ukraine on the country’s economy...


National Bank Makes $33 Million Currency Intervention to Dampen Tenge Volatility 

NUR-SULTAN – The National Bank of Kazakhstan scaled up its currency intervention to US$33 million on Feb. 22 to dampen the volatility of the tenge, said National...


President Tokayev Discusses Almaty’s Socio-Economic Development With City Mayor

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged government officials to intensify their work on the restoration of Almaty city and on compensation payments to businesses that were damaged...


President Tokayev Invites Foreign Investors to Contribute to Economic Transformation and Renewal at Foreign Investors’ Council Meeting

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev invited foreign investors to take part in the transformation and renewal of the country’s economic sector as it strives towards New Kazakhstan,...


Epidemiological Situation with COVID-19 Stabilizing in Kazakhstan, Says Healthcare Minister

NUR-SULTAN – The epidemiological situation with COVID-19 is stabilizing in Kazakhstan, Kazakh Healthcare Minister Azhar Giniyat said at a Feb. 22 government meeting. “The epidemiological situation in...


President Tokayev Reaffirms Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Reforms During Credential Ceremony

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that Kazakhstan will continue its large-scale political and economic reforms, ensure the sanctity of investment contracts and and continue building on...


Kazakh President Holds Emergency Meeting of Security Council

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the emergency meeting of the Security Council to address issues related to the further socio-economic development of Kazakhstan in...


City Authorities Provide Opportunities for Job Seekers in Kazakh Capital

NUR-SULTAN  – More than 28,000 jobs including 24,000 permanent positions have been created in the past year, said Director of the Employment Center of Nur-Sultan Azamat Baitasov...


Prosecutor General’s Office Investigates 91 Cases in Connection to Terrorism and Riots in Early January, Monitors Conditions of Detention Centers

NUR-SULTAN – The Prosecutor General’s Office has been investigating 91 cases including 46 terrorism cases and 45 cases of mass riots related to the tragic events in...


Kazakh Movie “Baqyt” Wins Audience Award at Berlin International Film Festival

NUR-SULTAN  – The Kazakh feature film “Baqyt” (Happiness) directed by Askar Uzabayev won the Audience Award at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), which was held...


Kazakhstan Removes IDC Permit Requirement for Foreign Nationals Eligible for Visa-Free Regime 

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan has eased the rules on crossing state borders for foreign nationals, according to the Feb. 7 decision of the interdepartmental commission (IDC) on preventing...


Kazakhstan’s Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai Welcomes Millionth Visitor

NUR-SULTAN  – Kazakhstan’s Pavilion at the EXPO 2020 Dubai World Exhibition welcomed its millionth visitor  – a 38-year-old Dubai resident Mahmud Al Burai on Feb. 20, reports...


Kazakhstan Ranks First With High-Speed Internet Connection Among CIS Countries

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan has come out first in the rankings in terms of high-speed Internet access among CIS countries as the price for 1.5 gigabytes in 2020...


Nation Celebrates 105th Anniversary of Prominent Kazakh Actress Khadisha Bukeyeva

NUR-SULTAN – Refined, elegant, possessor of an excellent voice, a star of theater and film, Khadisha Bukeyeva, would have turned 105 this year. The prominent Kazakh actress...


Kazakhstan and Russia Continue Work to Revive Wild Tiger Species

NUR-SULTAN  – A mathematical model developed for the revival of the tiger in Kazakhstan showed that up to 120 tigers could live in the area, but the...


Kazakhstan’s Breathtaking Imantau-Shalkar Resort Offers New Destinations For Tourists

NUR-SULTAN – Thirteen routes have been created in the Imantau-Shalkar resort area in northern Kazakhstan, which is often compared with Switzerland due to the similar landscapes, said...


Italian Maestro Domenico Nordio Performs in Kazakh Capital

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh capital hosted a concert of world-famous Italian violinist Maestro Domenico Nordio with the Eurasian Student Symphony Orchestra of Kazakh National University of Arts...


President Tokayev to Deliver Address to Nation in March, Announce Political Reforms

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will deliver his address to the nation in mid-March, his spokesperson Berik Uali announced on Friday. The address, which usually takes place...


President Tokayev on January Events: Efforts Must Be Focused to Separate Peaceful Protesters from Criminals

NUR-SULTAN – As Kazakhstan continues its investigation into the tragic events of January, the difficult task is to figure out who were peaceful protesters and who were...