Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Open New Air Corridor Boosting European-Asian Flight Routes

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have launched the new air corridor T916, enhancing flight routes between Europe and Southeast Asia. This strategic addition, as reported by the...


Netherlands and Kazakhstan Forge Strong Ties in Water and Agriculture, Says Ambassador Schermers

ASTANA — The Netherlands and Kazakhstan are deepening their partnership by harnessing Dutch water management and agriculture expertise to tackle Central Asia’s critical challenges. In a recent...


Bulgarian Tennis Player Wins President’s Cup in Astana

ASTANA – Dimitar Kuzmanov, a 30-year-old tennis player from Bulgaria, triumphed at the President’s Cup of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Astana Challenger 50 tour on...


Dimash Kudaibergen Announces Solo Concert in Astana

ASTANA – World famous Kazakh pop star Dimash Kudaibergen has announced his solo concert “Stranger,” scheduled for Sept. 13 in Astana, on his Instagram page. The show...


Kazakhstan Signs Roadmap to Develop Eastern Route of North-South Corridor

ASTANA — Kazakhstan signed a roadmap with Iran, Turkmenistan, and Russia to synchronously develop the eastern route of the North-South international transport corridor for 2024-2025 at the...


East Kazakhstan Draws Record Tourism Surge, Skiing and Scenic Lakes Propel Growth 

ASTANA – The unique natural and climatic conditions of the East Kazakhstan Region make it an increasingly popular destination among tourists. Last year, the domestic tourist flow...


Two-Year Progress: Development Milestones of Kazakhstan’s New Regions

ASTANA — Since the establishment of the Ulytau, Abai and Zhetysu regions in 2022, on the initiative of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, significant administrative and structural developments...


Kazakh National University Bridges East and West in Pursuit of Knowledge

A university that has found a balance between the Eastern and Western worlds occupies a special place in human civilization. When did the concept of the university...


May The Sacred Kazan Feed Me!

Editor’s note: Discover Kazakhstan is a column dedicated to exploring the rich cultural heritage and natural wonders of the country. Each article explores various aspects of Kazakh...


Mas-Wrestling: Ancient Art of Nomadic Struggle 

ASTANA – Mas-wrestling is one of the 20 competitive sports at the World Nomad Games, featuring traditional games of Turkic nomadic peoples. This sport has deep historical...


Rediscovering Kokshetau: Echoes of Home and Timeless Heritage

Editor’s Note: The Astana Times continues its series of articles, Exploring Kazakhstan, City by City, in the marvelous city of Kokshetau. We are setting out to unveil...


Recent Bronze Age Discoveries Unveiled in Kazakhstan

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s rich archaeological landscape continues to reveal stunning insights into ancient civilizations. Recent discoveries across the Akmola, Pavlodar and Karagandy regions have uncovered significant artifacts...


Kazakhstan and WWF Sign Memorandum to Reintroduce Tigers, Enhance Biodiversity

 ASTANA — The Kazakh Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF International) signed a memorandum of cooperation to reintroduce tigers...


Kazakhstan to Launch First Kazakh Large Language Model in December

ASTANA — The Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI) is set to launch the first Kazakh large language model (LLM) on Dec. 16, the thirty-third...


Exciting Weekend Highlights in Astana and Almaty

ASTANA – This week is packed with thrilling events, from vibrant festivals to high-octane races. Dive into the excitement and enjoy an unforgettable time filled with energy...


Kazakhstan Advances in Developing Its Higher Education and Science System

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek presented several initiatives and projects aimed at developing the higher education and science system to President...


Kazakhstan’s Military Personnel Progress in English Language Training

ASTANA – Seventy-seven military personnel of Kazakhstan’s Armed Forces have completed a six-month intensive English language training course at the Center for Peacekeeping Operations of the Ministry...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Foreign Policy, Kazakhstan’s Identity as Middle Power and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers Kazakhstan’s multi-vector foreign policy, Kazakhstan’s Middle Power...


US Department of State Lauds Kazakhstan’s Progress Towards Creating Market Economy

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has made significant progress towards creating a market economy and has attracted substantial foreign investment to develop its abundant mineral, petroleum, and natural gas...


Kazakhstan Signs Agreements Worth $75 Million on Meat Export to China

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Meat Processing and Service company, Agro Silk Way, and Agro Product Astana signed three contracts worth $75 million for meat export and the supply...


Kazakhstan Sends 40 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Kyrgyz Republic After Mudflows

ASTANA – On July 19, the Biz Birgemiz Qazaqstan fund sent 40 tons of humanitarian aid to the Kyrgyz Republic, which had recently been struck by devastating...


How Much Trust Do Kazakh Citizens Place in Law Enforcement and Judiciary

ASTANA — The Bureau of National Statistics conducted a survey in April-May on the level of public confidence in law enforcement agencies and the judicial system in...


Astana Unveils Premier Creative Hub for Cultural Renaissance – ÓzgeEpic

ASTANA – Akim (Mayor) of Astana Zhenis Kassymbek announced the inauguration of Astana’s creative hub, ÓzgeEpic, on his Instagram page on July 17. Situated within the Mirny...


Kazakhstan’s Akmola Region Hosts Major Int’l Agricultural Exhibition

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Akmola Region hosts a large-scale international exhibition called Jana Dala/Green Day 2024 on July 18-19. Over 200 companies from Kazakhstan and 20 countries from...


50 Days Left Until Kazakhstan Hosts Fifth World Nomad Games

ASTANA — Just 50 days remain until the grand start of the Fifth World Nomad Games (WNG) in Astana from Sept. 8-13. This prestigious international event, renowned...


Almaty-Based Auyl Restaurant Listed Among World’s 16 Most Beautiful Restaurants

ASTANA – Almaty-based Auyl (village in the Kazakh) restaurant, offering neo-nomad cuisine of Central Asia, has been included in the list of the 16 Most Beautiful Restaurants...


Kazakh Athletes Leave for 2024 Paris Olympics (Video)

ASTANA – Kazakh athletes departed for the 2024 Paris Games on July 17. Kazakh Minister of Tourism and Sports Yermek Marzhikpayev, famous boxing champion Yermakhan Ibraimov, the...


Kazakhstan Emerges as EU’s Primary Supplier of Durum Wheat

ASTANA — Kazakhstan delivered 19,062 tons of durum wheat to European Union (EU) countries from July 1 to 14, accounting for 68.5% of the total shipment, according...


Asian Development Bank: Growth Prospects for Kazakhstan Remain Unchanged

ASTANA – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintained Kazakhstan’s economic growth forecast for 2024 at 3.8%, according to the latest edition of Asian Development Outlook 2024, released...


Kazakh PM Urges to Accelerate Restoration Work in Flood-Affected Regions

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov instructed the acceleration of housing restoration efforts in the flood-affected regions at the July 17 government meeting. As a result...