Days of Astana in Moscow Celebrates Modern, Traditional Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Days of Astana, marking the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s independence, were held Sept. 19-20 in Moscow. The best works of Kazakh craftsmen,...


Int’l Experts Gather in Astana to Help Design Capital’s Public Transportation System

ASTANA – The world’s leading experts in the development of public transport systems will gather in Astana Sept. 25-26 to help design the capital’s transportation systems for...


Pokemon GO Like Mobile Game App to Launch in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – A free mobile application similar to the worldwide known Pokemon GO game – “Urban corners: green energy in Astana” was recently presented in the capital...


Kazakh Ballet Dancer Hits New Heights in National Dance Contest

ASTANA – Astana Opera House principal soloist Bakhtiyar Adamzhan won the Grand Prix at Astana’s International Ballet Competition, held Sept.10–17. Adamzhan has been on something of a...


HeartStitch and Nazarbayev University Open Innovative Medical Production Facility

ASTANA – Nazarbayev University and the HeartStitch company opened a “clean room” for the production of medical devices in Astana Sept. 20. The company is one of...


Jewish Community in Kazakhstan Celebrates Torah Scroll Introduction

The twelfth Torah scroll introduction ceremony in Kazakhstan was called a holiday and a celebration of the peace, friendship and respect that prevail in the country and...


Father Wladyslaw Bukowinsky Becomes First Person Beatified in Kazakhstan

When Pope Francis prayed for peace in Gabon, asking for the rejection of all violence, he also mentioned the beatification of Father Wladyslav Bukowinsky. The Holy Mass...


Kazkommertsbank Becomes Exclusive Acquirer of Diners Club Cards in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Diners Club International and Kazakhstan’s largest private bank, Kazkommertsbank, are launching the Diners Club Card business in Kazakhstan, according to a press statement issued Sept....


Astana’s National Centre for Biotechnology Pushing the Country toward Scientific Innovation

ASTANA – The development of biotechnology is among Kazakhstan’s priorities. discussed creating an innovative economy, using new technologies and enhancing the competitiveness of Kazakhstan’s biotechnology industry in...


Almaty Celebrates 1,000th Birthday

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s former capital and current financial centre, Almaty, is celebrating its 1,000-year anniversary with gala concerts and a number of other events organised by the...


Kazakh Officer Appointed Commander at MINURSO

ASTANA – Kazakh Lieutenant Colonel Askar Kozhagaliev has been appointed a commander of the UN Mission in Western Sahara (MINURSO), reported the press office of Ministry of...


Gennady Golovkin, Mike Tyson Expected to Visit EXPO 2017

ASTANA – Gennady Golovkin and Mike Tyson are expected to come to Astana for a professional boxing event and WBC Convention during the international exhibition EXPO 2017. The...


Kazakhstan Wins Two Medals in Rio Paralympics, Finishes 58th

ASTANA – Kazakhstan won one gold, one silver and placed 58th in total medals out of 168 countries at the Paralympics Games, which ended Sept. 18. Kazakh...


Europe and Kazakhstan: A Trade Link Made in Heaven

Is Kazakhstan part of Europe? A rhetorical question with no hard and quick answer. Geographically, about 14 percent of the republic’s territory is in Eastern Europe. But...


Shaping Holds its Niche in Exploding Fitness Market

ASTANA – With many Western fitness programmes and fancy private fitness franchises in major cities of the country, the once much in vogue practice of shaping gymnastics...


President Nazarbayev Congratulates Almaty on Millennial Anniversary

ASTANA – During his working visit to the former capital of Kazakhstan, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulated the Kazakh people on the millennial anniversary of Almaty...


Monument of Gratitude to Kazakh People to Open in Shymkent

ASTANA – A monument of gratitude titled “Kazak Elіne Myn Algys” (“A Thousand Thanks to the Kazakh People”) initiated by the ethno-cultural centres of the South Kazakhstan...


Introducing Time-Restricted Deposits Will Help Stabilise Local Banks, says National Bank Head

The head of the National Bank of Kazakhstan Daniyar Akishev suggested introducing irrevocable deposits for Kazakh citizens during a recent session of the government with the participation...


More Seminars on Innovations and New Technologies to Be Held for Farmers

Approximately 10,000 farmers will learn about new technologies and effective ways to lead an agricultural business during seminars organised by the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs. Nearly...


Kazakh President Directs Banks to Eliminate Bad Debts

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev recently ordered the government and National Bank of Kazakhstan to get rid of so called “bad” debts. “We have learned from...


Kazakh President Says CIS Should Stimulate Economic Growth

President Nursultan Nazarbayev attended the Sept. 16 25th jubilee summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. In his remarks to his counterparts from...


Kazakh Economy Experiences Inflow of Foreign Investments

ASTANA – National Bank of Kazakhstan Chairman Daniyar Akishev announced the total amount of foreign investments in the Kazakh economy during the current year so far was...


FM Idrissov Briefs BIE Chief about Attracting International Participants to EXPO 2017

ASTANA – Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov briefed International Exhibitions Bureau (BIE) Secretary General Vicente Loscertales Sept. 14 on the results of attracting international participants to EXPO 2017....


Kazakhstan to Increase Gas Production By 2020

Kazakhstan’s annual gas production will reach 65 billion cubic metres by 2020, said Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev at the Energy of the Future forum...


Tribute to Frank Sinatra, Edith Piaf Performed in Astana

ASTANA – The capital’s KazMedia Centre hosted a musical performance “Happy People Sing” Sept. 17 dedicated to the 100th birthdays of the late Frank Sinatra and Edith...


President Discusses Creation of Astana Int’l Financial Centre with Finance Minister of Hong Kong

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Financial Secretary of Hong Kong John Tsang recently discussed cooperation in the framework of the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC)....


Emergency and Disaster Risk Reduction Centre Opens in Almaty

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan jointly opened Sept. 14 the Emergency and Disaster Risk Reduction Centre (EDRRC) in Almaty. Kazakh Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Yuriy Ilyin, Kyrgyz State...


World Skills Kazakhstan-2016 Competition Opens in Astana

The World Skills Kazakhstan-2016 competition organised by the Kazakh Ministry of Education and Science and Kasipkor national holding officially opened Sept. 12 in Astana. World Skills is...


Kazakh Universities Enter World’s Top Universities

ASTANA – QS World University Rankings, designed to help prospective students choose the school to continue their education, presented its rankings of the best universities in the...


Zhambyl Artist to Build Sculpture in Taraz as Symbol of Unity and Friendship among Nations

ASTANA – Dom Druzhby, the new House of Friendship of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan of Zhambyl region in Taraz, will soon be decorated with...