Kazatomprom’s Transformation to Increase Company’s Efficiency, Chair of Board Says

Last year, Kazatomprom confirmed its status of a major mining company and earned more than 35 billion tenge (US$103.9 million) in net profit. Although considering that Kazatomprom...


Challenges Pressure Kazakhstan Economy, but Reforms Will Continue, Former Official Says

Having forged a successful career in both the public and private sectors, Rakhim Oshakbayev possesses an intimate and unique understanding of the Kazakhstan economy. Before becoming Vice...


New Centre for Children with Disabilities Opens in Taraz

The new modern Centre for Psychological and Pedagogical Correction for Children with Disabilities was opened in Taraz on April 20, reported the press service of Samruk Kazyna...


Switzerland to Demonstrate Solar Panels at EXPO 2017

Switzerland is going to demonstrate its innovative solar panels for the first time at EXPO 2017 in Astana, announced representative of the Swiss national pavilion Philippe Roesle....


Kazakhstan, Russia Use New Method for Uranium Exploration

The Rosatom press service recently announced that two joint ventures Karatau and Akbastau together with Kazatomprom and Uranium One are working on a unique technique to extract...


Astana Collects Electronic and Electric Waste

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Energy recently announced a new action to collect electronic and electric waste. From April 15-May 15, capital residents can donate old...


Golovkin Tops Wade, Earns 35th Win, Extends KO Streak to 22

ASTANA – Kazakh boxer and EXPO 2017 ambassador Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin (35 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws, 32 knock outs) completely outperformed, out-powered and dominated U.S. opponent...


KADEX to Showcase Kazakh Multiple Launch Rocket System

The Petropavlovsk-based Heavy Engineering Plant will present their recent developments at the Fourth International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment KADEX, reported the press service of the...


Astana Arlans Defeat Venezulean Contender, Reach WSB Semifinal

The Astana Arlans boxing club, part of the Astana Presidential Professional Sports Club continues to defend its title in the World Series Boxing (WSB). Two-time WSB Champions...


Lessons of the 13th Eurasian Media Forum

There is no denying that our planet faces many sizeable challenges. The current economic situation is setting new tests for every country. The turmoil in the Middle...


Journalist Paul Salopek Continues 21,000-Mile ‘Out of Eden Walk’ in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist and National Geographic Fellow travel writer Paul Salopek set a goal to walk the global trail of first humans who migrated...


Spanish FM Visits Astana, Signs Green Bridge Partnership Charter

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs Erlan Idrissov and Spanish acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil discussed trade, the environment...


Astana Opera Stages Puccini’s Famous ‘Madame Butterfly’

ASTANA – One of Giacomo Puccini’s greatest operas, “Madame Butterfly,” was staged at the Astana Opera April 15-16 within the framework of the Year of Italian Culture...


Why Kazakhstan’s Model of Maintaining Ethnic Diversity Deserves Attention

Our world is getting smaller as modern transport and technology allows people, goods, ideas and conversations to flow faster and more easily. But it is also, sadly,...


President Briefed on Textile, Pharmaceutical Industries during visit to South Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev was briefed on the work and products of a new factory of Сhimpharm and textile company during a recent working visit...


Kazakhstan Supports Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation in Eurasia, Senate Chair Tells Forum

ASTANA – Kazakhstan supports initiatives promoting inter-parliamentary interaction among Eurasian countries, Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Senate Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told the first meeting of speakers of Eurasian countries’ parliaments...


Kazakhstan, Indonesia to Mark 23rd Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

Kazakhstan and Indonesia. What can be the common ground between these countries? Island and equatorial Indonesia, with a population more than 14 times greater than that of...


Eurasian Media Forum Discusses Global Problems, Future of European Union, Economy

ASTANA – The April 20-22 Eurasia Media Forum brought together more than 500 international politicians, pundits and journalists to discuss a myriad of international issues. “Globalisation through...


Country Readies to Celebrate Day of Unity of People of Kazakhstan on May 1

ASTANA – The Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan is to be marked on May 1 with celebrations all over the country. This day is...


Israeli Ambassador in Astana: Our Relations Are Based on Mutual Respect

ASTANA – April 10 marked the 24th year of bilateral relations between Israel and Kazakhstan. Israel was among the first nations to recognise Central Asia’s newly-emerged independent countries,...


Patrick Twumasi: Sometimes You Have to Overcome Many Difficulties to Get Where You Want

ASTANA – Well-known among the capital’s fans, 21-year-old Ghanaian striker Patrick Twumasi, who plays for the Kazakh Premier League club FC Astana, has more than 10 matches...


New Kazakhstan Military History Museum Offers Display with Items from Swedish Army History

ASTANA – Opened only five months ago, there is not yet a lot on the web about Kazakhstan’s only historic military museum. As it establishes ties and...


Survey Shows Kazakh Youth Are Pleased with Their Country and Future

ASTANA – The Friedrich Ebert Foundation (Friedrich Ebert Stiftung or FES) and Research Institute Public Opinion presented a publication called “Youth of Central Asia. Kazakhstan” on April...


World Bank Marks Progress on Salamatty Kazakhstan Programme, Kazakh Official Says

ASTANA – All eight target indicators have been achieved during the implementation of the Salamatty Kazakhstan initiative. Vice Minister of Health and Social Development Alexei Tsoi announced...


Italian Violinist Massimo Quarto Performs Around Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Famous Italian maestro Massimo Quarto performed in Astana on April 19, Almaty on April 20 and Aktau on April 23 with a series of concerts...


UNESCO Department to Honour 80th Birthday of Kazakh Poet, Anti-Nuclear Activist

ASTANA – The 80th anniversary of great Kazakh poet, writer and anti-nuclear activist Olzhas Suleimenov will be commemorated May 12 with an event at Lev Gumilyov Eurasian...


150 Renewable Energy Professionals Gather for Astana Conference

ASTANA – Approximately 150 renewable energy projects developers and representatives of engineering, consulting and advisory companies in the energy sector gathered in Astana April 20-21 for the...


First Islamic Organisation for Food Security Summit Is Progress toward a Better World

In many ways, the fight against global hunger has been one of the great successes of recent decades. According to the UN’s latest Food Insecurity report, the...


Eurasian Media Forum Gathers Experts, Politicians to Discuss International Agenda

ASTANA – More than 400 delegates from more than 50 countries and approximately 30 authoritative speakers gathered here for the 13th Eurasian Media Forum (EAMF) on April...


Kazakhstan to Host Cutting Edge Mining Industry Competence Centre

ASTANA – McKinsey & Company in collaboration with the Almaty Tech Garden autonomous cluster fund has launched a Mining Industry Competence Centre in Almaty, Kazakhstan.   Being...