- Wednesday, 26 August, 2026
- Almaty 72 °F / 22 °C
- Astana 66 °F / 19 °C
ASTANA — Astana is in full swing, gearing up for the Fifth World Nomad Games, scheduled from Sept. 8 to 13, according to an announcement on the...
ASTANA — This week promises to be truly vibrant and unique. There’s entertainment for everyone: from grand festivals to events for geek culture enthusiasts. Make the most...
ASTANA – The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretariat received compensation plans from Kazakhstan for its excess production in the first half of 2024, reported the...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan ranked safer than the United States, Sweden, and Great Britain, according to the safety report by Numbeo. This global database provides insights into public...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to initiate 180 projects by the end of 2024, with investments totaling about 1.4 trillion tenge (US$2.9 billion) and creating approximately 17,400 new...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan established its first permanent representation to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) at ICAO headquarters in Montreal on July 23, reported the foreign ministry’s...
ASTANA—Kazakhstan’s fintech sector is thriving, with the number of fintech startups growing from around 50 in 2018 to 200 in 2024, according to the July report on...
ASTANA – Tazy hunting dog is an ancient breed that has taken a strong place on the phylogenetic tree after experiencing a genetic bottleneck around 50 generations...
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has been steadfast in developing comprehensive cooperation among Central Asian nations. His approach has enhanced ties with neighboring countries across various sectors, including politics,...
ASTANA – Chinese scientists are ready to support Kazakhstan in establishing artificial forest plantations on the dried bottom of the Aral Sea, as was reported during a...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is forecasted to win ten medals, including two gold, three silver, and five bronze, at the Paris Olympics 2024, scheduled from July 26 to...
ASTANA – Two teams of Kazakhstan’s top zhamby atu (horseback archery) athletes are currently 70-80% ready at the third stage of their training camp, with one more...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Agriculture forecasts a wheat harvest of 17 million tons by the end of 2024, Kazinform reported on July 23. These volumes...
ASTANA — University Medical Center (UMC) specialists conducted organ transplants on three patients in need on July 17. The operations, which took place at UMC clinics, utilized...
ASTANA – Kazakh First Deputy Foreign Minister Akan Rakhmetullin confirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to global nuclear disarmament at the 2026 Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation...
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital is preparing to host 100,000 tourists from Kazakhstan and around the world for the fifth World Nomad Games, said Ablai Kondybayev, deputy...
ASTANA—The Kazakhstan Chess Federation, under the auspices of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), will host the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Club Championships in Astana from Aug....
ASTANA — Twelve renowned Kazakh athletes were featured in an article on the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics website. According to the Olympics’ official website, the list includes...
ASTANA – Why does regionalism matter in the region? How do countries implement multilateral dialogue? Which country is an informal authority in the region? These are the...
ASTANA—The top ten Central Asian startups have been selected for the Alchemist Accelerator program, which will commence on Aug. 12 and grant them a unique opportunity to...
ASTANA—Japanese experts will assess 13 hydraulic structures in four regions of Kazakhstan to prepare for the 2025 flooding season. According to the Kazakh Ministry of Water Resources...
ASTANA — Photos of Kazakh boxers are displayed on the streets of Paris on the eve of the 2024 Olympics. According to the National Olympic Committee of...
ASTANA—Kazpost, Kazakhstan’s national postal network operator, has enabled fiat transactions with digital assets, reported the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) on July 22. This marks a crucial...
ASTANA—Almaty is hosting a field training camp for the traditional archery (sadak atu) national team to prepare for the fifth World Nomad Games (WNG). The training camp...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan offers vacationers stunning natural attractions, from Swiss-like landscapes and American-style canyons to unique beautiful lakes, some with healing waters and breathtaking mountains. Popular vacation...
ASTANA—The latest data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) indicate nearly 281 million international migrants worldwide or 3.6% of the global population. In an interview with...
ASTANA – With less than a week before the 2024 Paris Games, Kazakh athletes departed for Paris on July 17. Twelve referees from Kazakhstan will officiate at...
ASTANA – The G7 countries are ready to invest up to $200 billion in infrastructure projects in Central Asia, and Kazakhstan is one of the main destinations...
ASTANA — KazPost (Kazakhstan’s postal service) launched a new postal channel, E-Packet CAINIAO, to Kazakhstan at the Khorgos Dry Port international logistics park on July 22, KazPost’s...
ASTANA—Representatives of the United Nations (UN) agencies and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) gathered on July 22-24 in Astana for the 16th Biennial General Cooperation Meeting....
