Easing Coronavirus Restrictions Brings Surge in Cases, Says Vice Healthcare Minister

NUR-SULTAN – The number of coronavirus cases has increased 12 percent over the past a week as a result of the easing of the restrictions has led...


Kazakhstan’s Blue Helmets Deployed to Lebanon

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s fifth contingent of peacekeepers departed to Lebanon as part of the next rotation of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mission, according to...


Kazakhstan Launches Nationwide Campaign to Plant Trees

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources has launched its Taza Tabigat (Clean Nature) campaign aimed at planting trees across the country, reports...


Nauryz Celebrations Feature Delicious Meal Preparation

NUR-SULTAN – As Kazakhstan celebrated Nauryz on March 22, the celebration could not go without the traditional cooking of delicious food, an integral part of a centuries-old...


Choral Singing Brings New Sound to Kazakh Hit Song Nauryz (Video)

NUR-SULTAN – The famous Kazakh song “Nauryz” about the day of the vernal equinox, Nauryz meiramy, sung by the Kazakh Urker pop group brought a new sound...


Kazakh Scholar Examines Human Rights in Kazakhstan, Contributes to Women’s and Children’s Inclusiveness

NUR-SULTAN – Since independence, Kazakhstan’s state policy has aimed to provide legislative support to women. Gender equality and the protection of human rights, especially of children is...


Exhibition Opens in Nur-Sultan Depicting the Many Faces of Islam

NUR-SULTAN – The Nazarbayev Center for the Development of Interfaith and Inter-Civilization Dialogue opened an exhibition titled “Islam and Humanity: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” on March 17...


Kazakhstan: A Nation that Treats People with Kindness and Respect

On March 1 Kazakhstan celebrated Gratitude Day, which is a major day in the history of many peoples living in the country.  March marks the end of...


Kazakhstan Becoming Happier, Better Place to Live According to New UN Report 

NUR-SULTAN – The UN presented their annual World Happiness Report which evaluates 149 countries on key happiness indicators such as life expectancy, social support, corruption and other...


President Tokayev, World Leaders Congratulate Turkic Speaking World with Nauryz 

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the citizens of Kazakhstan on the Nauryz holiday, reports the Akorda press service.  Nauryz, which translates as “new year”, signals...


Special Breeding Stallions and Mares Delivered to Turkistan from France 

NUR-SULTAN – Breeding stallions and mares were delivered to Turkistan from France ahead of the official opening ceremony of the Keruen Saray multifunctional complex during the summit...


Kazakh Film Industry Comes Out of 2020 Stronger Than Ever

NUR-SULTAN – The film industry has gradually resumed its work after the pandemic outbreak. Overall, the shooting of 13 films was completed in 2020 and 41 films...


Kazakhstan Сelebrates Nauryz, Festive Traditions Transformed by COVID-19

NUR-SULTAN — The celebration of the Nauryz holiday, New Year or the festival of spring, abundance and the day of the equinox is marked on March 22....


Chronicle of President Tokayev’s Term Highlighting the Heroic Covid Response Released

NUR-SULTAN – A chronicle of the activities of the Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev over the last year has been released, reported the Akorda Press service.   “The year...


Spirituality is What Modern World Lacks, Says Nazarbayev Centre for Interfaith and Intercivilization Dialogue Chair

NUR-SULTAN  – Spirituality is what the modern world lacks, said Bulat Sarsenbayev, the Chair of Kazakhstan’s Nazarbayev Centre for Development of Interfaith and Intercivilization Dialogue,  in an...


Kazakhstan Places 62nd in Ranking For Global Sustainable Tourism, Outstrips Russia, Turkey 

NUR-SULTAN – In terms of sustainable tourism standards and green transformations, Kazakhstan ranked 62nd on the global ranking covering 99 countries, according to a new report of...


National Development Plan to Help Kazakhstan Overcome Growing Challenges

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms Chair Kairat Kelimbetov and Minister of the National Economy Aset Irgaliyev spoke about the new state planning system...


Turkic Speaking States Celebrated Nauryz Together in Baku 

NUR-SULTAN – The delegates of Turkic speaking countries, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkey celebrated the Nauryz festive day in Baku, the Kazinform news agency reported on...


President Tokayev Outlines Government Initiative to Create People-Friendly Economy, Improve Transportation in Almaty

NUR-SULTAN – Almaty is the major driving force for the Kazakh economy, said Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the March 17 virtual meeting dedicated to the development...


Kazakhstan, Turkey Reaffirm Strategic Partnership, as Kazakh FM Visits Ankara, Meets Erdogan 

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan and Turkey have reaffirmed their commitment to a strategic partnership, as Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi made his official visit...


Kazakhstan Joins Asia Pacific in International Digital Project to Preserve Intangible Cultural Heritage

NUR-SULTAN — Kazakhstan has partnered with IchLinks, international digital platform, to exchange and disseminate information on the intangible cultural heritage of the countries within the Asia-Pacific region,...


HC Barys Delivers Results For 2020-2021 Season in KHL, Contract Negotiations Underway

NUR-SULTAN – The players and coaching team completed the task before them and worked well together despite the difficult start of the 2020-2021 season, said President of...


Tokayev Signs Law on Priority of International Agreements

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the amendments to the law on international agreements, reports the Akorda press service.  The amendments determine the terms and conditions...


More Than Two Million Kazakh Citizens Join Campaign of Good Deeds

NUR-SULTAN – More than two million people in Kazakhstan joined the Campaign of Good Deeds initiated by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and held under the auspices of...


Kazakhstan at 65th UN Commission on Status of Women, Active in Advancing Women’s Rights  

NUR-SULTAN – The UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) commenced on March 15 to address the issues of women’s participation in decision-making in public life...


The Rise of Kazakh Diplomacy: Building Bridges Out of Barriers. Five recommendations

Pragmatism, consistency and a multi-vector approach is the traditional style of Kazakh foreign policy. For a long time, historical context and geography have been shaping the rules...


Global Pandemic 2020: A Year Like No Other for Kazakhstan and the World

NUR-SULTAN – Masks, hand sanitisers, social distancing, quarantine – these words were not so widely used just a year ago, but since the coronavirus outbreak last year,...


Kazakh Bureau of National Statistics Analyses Population Dynamics, Kazakhstan Population Reaches 18.9 Million in 2021

NUR-SULTAN – According to data released by the Kazakh Bureau of National statistics on March 15, the estimated population of Kazakhstan has hit 18.9 million as of...


Kazakh Government Expects to Increase Vaccination Coverage, New Restrictions Out in Force as Number of Cases Grows

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin set a task before his cabinet to increase the vaccination coverage in the country at the March 16 meeting.  Mamin...


Kazakhstan, UAE Sign Agreements Worth $2.2 Billion, Agree on New Flights

NUR-SULTAN – A Kazakh delegation headed by Prime Minister Askar Mamin made a working visit to Abu Dhabi reaffirming Kazakhstan’s interest in strengthening cooperation with the United...