New Technology for Cancer, TB Treatment Leading to Earlier Diagnosis, Better Results

ASTANA – Journalists were shown a day in the life of oncology and tuberculosis specialists in Kazakhstan on a press tour organised by the Kazakhstan Scientific Research...


Armenian Ethnocultural Centre Preserves Culture, Encourages Unity

ASTANA – Hard work, dedication and entrepreneurial spirit, these are the qualities represented by the three colours of the Armenian flag. Red stands for the Armenian highland,...


Kazakh-Israeli Agro Forum Expected to Grow Innovation

Almaty will host a Kazakh-Israeli agricultural business forum on June 24 and 25. Major Israeli companies will present innovative solutions and the latest drip irrigation, crop protection,...


Astana Is a Bright Page in Kazakhstan’s Modern History

Just a decade and a half ago, we witnessed the official presentation of the capital of Kazakhstan and the appearance of a new name on the world...


Kazakh Non-Oil Exports Expected to Increase

Due to the new tools of support, the volume of non-oil exports by 2019 should increase by 1.1 times compared to the level of 2012. A comprehensive...


Kazakh Tourism Underdeveloped, Parliament Says

ASTANA – Despite the huge potential, tourism in Kazakhstan is not developing properly. That was the inference of the governmental hour on June 16 in the Mazhilis,...


New Measures, Activities Aim to Overcome Underdevelopment in Tourism Sector

Tourism is among the priorities of Kazakhstan’s State Programme of Accelerated Industrial and Innovative Development. The government’s new concept for the development of the tourism industry through...


State Support Encourages Intensive Gardening in South Kazakhstan

SOUTH-KAZAKHSTAN REGION – Nurlan Kuralov, director of Amankeldi LLP, plans to grow one million trees on his 420 hectares of gardens and vineyards with the use of...


Partnership between Astana and Seoul Will Expand

Ahead of the state visit to Astana by President Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea on June 18-19, we interviewed Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Seoul Dulat Bakishev...


Kazakh Alpinist Shares Adventures with New York Audience

Kazakh alpinist Maksut Zhumayev, whoclimbedMount McKinley, the highest point in North America, shared his impressions with his compatriots June 14at a meetingat the Kazakh Consulate Generalin New...


Capital Celebration to Include Sweet Taste of Success

ASTANA – The capital birthday’s sweetest event,the Festival of Astana Confectioners, will take place July 4, at 10 a.m.in Congress Hall and is expected to attract more...


More Engagement, Not Less, Needed in Central Asia after Troop Withdrawal, Say Atlantic Council Experts

ASTANA – The Atlantic community’s engagement with Central Asia must be deepened and expanded, said Frederick Kempe and John Herbst of the Washington, DC-based think tank, the...


Astana, Paris Expand Political, Economic Ties

PARIS – Kazakhstan and France are working to expand their relations across the board as the two countries prepare for the French president’s visit to Astana before...


Nuclear Fuel Bank Negotiations Reach Final Stages, Agreement Expected Later This Year

EAST KAZAKHSTAN REGION – After 14 rounds of talks between Kazakhstan and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), agreement on the establishment of the IAEA bank of...


A Plan of Ambitious But Achievable Goals

The task of Kazakhstan’s joining the 30 most developed countries in the world by 2050 seems very ambitious, but achievable. In hindsight, we must pay attention to...


Kazakh Youth Display Artwork at State Kasteyev Museum of Arts

ALMATY – An exhibition of more than 130 artworks by Kazakh youth titled, “The Country of Drawing,” opened recently at the State Kasteyev Museum of Arts. The...


Aktobe Showcases Tourism Potential at International Travel Fair

AKTOBE – The 11th International Travel Fair of Aktobe (ITFA) was held earlier this month, this time under the theme “Tourism. Sayakhat. Sports.” ITFA 2014 also showcased...


Rafting Race Opens Summer Season at Kapshagai Water Reservoir

ALMATY REGION – The closing ceremony of the 14th Ili-Balkhash Regatta, a competition of extreme multi-day rafting, was held recently at Kapshagai recreation base fishing village. Tired...


Saryarka Holds Special Place in Kazakh, Regional History

Rich in cultural-ethnographic monuments of different periods, the Saryarka region takes a special place in the history of Kazakhstan and neighbouring countries. The history and culture of...


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Kazakhstan Establishes Visa-Free Regime for 10 Countries

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev announced on June 12 that Kazakhstan is about to establish a visa-free regime for citizens of 10 countries. The announcement came...


Climbing One More Rung Up the Ladder of Nuclear Energy Production

With all the attention centred around the signing of the truly landmark treaty establishing the Eurasian Economic Union on May 29 in Astana, fewer people noticed another...


Energy, Industrial Cooperation Agreements Signed During Visit of Italian Prime Minister

SCHUSCHINSK – Two cooperation agreements were signed and prospects for expanding cooperation in energy, agriculture and transportation were discussed during the meeting of Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev...


National news in brief

A new luxury, suburban electric train running between Karaganda and Astana was launched on June 6, according to the Passenger Transport company as cited by Today.kz. The...


Spartacus Ballet Premieres at Astana Opera

Astana Opera has premiered Aram Hatchaturyan’s Spartacus ballet on June 6, 8 and 10. The audience saw a new version of the ballet by Russian choreographer Juriy...


Kazakh ‘Bumblebee’ Boxer Beats Kenyan by TKO

Another Kazakh boxer seeks to join the boxing elite alongside Gennady Golovkin, Beibut Shumenov and Serik Sapiyev. Northern Kazakhstan’s Isa Akberbayev, also known as Bumblebee, beat Morris...


Norway, Kazakhstan Seek to Expand Bilateral Cooperation

ASTANA – Norway and Kazakhstan are two countries separated by nearly 4,000 kilometres but by only one country – Russia. Both are globally known as big players...


EBRD Is Kazakhstan’s Partner for Reform

It is a pleasure to be back in Kazakhstanto co-chair the Foreign Investors’ Council meeting on June 12 with President Nursultan Nazarbayev. And I am particularly pleased...


Japanese Doll Exhibit Presented in Astana

ASTANA – An exhibition, “Dolls of Japan,” was recently held at the Museum of the First President. Japanese children have made dolls throughout the history of the...


Blend of Ethnic Musical Traditions Slated for Spirit of Tengri Festival

The Spirit of Tengri modern ethnic music festival will take place June 7 in Almaty,  welcoming music lovers with an impressive programme this year, said project Producer...


Economic Diplomacy Is Key Part of Foreign Policy

Since its inception, economic diplomacy has been part of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy as a key mechanism for achieving productive economic and trade relations at bilateral and multilateral...