Kazakhstan Strengthens Measures Against Domestic Violence and Child Abuse

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has strengthened measures to prevent domestic violence and increased penalties for all forms of violence against children, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated at a June...


Kazakhstan Ranks 12th in Petrol Prices Globally

ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranks 12th in the world for the cheapest petrol prices, with a rate of $0.55 per liter, according to the recent Rhino Car Hire’s...


Siberian Sturgeon Returned to Yertis Waters After 50 Years

ASTANA – For the first time in 50 years, Siberian sturgeon are being reintroduced to the waters of the Yertis River. Five hundred one-year-old, strong individuals were...


Da Vinci’s “La Bella Principessa” Attracts 3,300 Visitors in Four Days

ASTANA – The National Museum of Kazakhstan has welcomed over 6,000 visitors in just four days, with 3,300 of them coming specifically to see Leonardo da Vinci’s...


Media Accreditation Open for Fifth World Nomad Games

ASTANA – The fifth World Nomad Games, set to take place in Astana from Sept. 8 to 13, has opened accreditation for media representatives. The accreditation period...


Kazakhstan Takes Bold Step Toward Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women 

ASTANA – A new legislation on women’s rights and children’s safety marks a significant step towards fostering a culture of zero tolerance for any form of violence,...


National Geographic: Why 2024 is Best Year to Explore Kazakhstan

ASTANA – National Geographic magazine described how to explore the best of Kazakhstan’s landscapes, culture, and events this year in its article “Why 2024 is the prime...


Kazakhstan to Emerge as Regional Digital Hub with 5G Expansion

ASTANA – Kazakh mobile operators will expand 5G coverage in Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, and regional centers to complete the introduction of 5G mobile communications by the end...


Scientists Warn About Glacier Melt from Aral Sea Sand Storm on UN Desertification and Drought Day

BONN—Altai glacier melting is worsened by sand and dust storms blown thousands of kilometers from the Aralkum desert, scientists say at a seminar for journalists in Bonn...


Responsible Statecraft Key to Future of US-Central Asia Relations, Says Expert

ASTANA – Bilateral and multilateral relations between the United States and the Central Asian republics will prosper over the next several years as long as all sides...


Recycled Aircraft Parts Decorate Almaty Airport’s New International Terminal

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s flagship airline Air Astana presented furniture made from recycled aircraft parts to Almaty Airport on June 17. According to the company’s press service, interior...


Kazakhstan Exports Flour in January-March Worth Over $130 Million

ASTANA – Kazakhstan produced 1.1 million tons of flour and exported the product worth $131.7 million in January-March. Energyprom. kz monitoring agency reported on June 17 that...


Astana to Host Energy Week Central Asia & Caspian 2024 in September

ASTANA – Energy Week Central Asia & Caspian 2024, previously known as Energy Week Central Asia & Mongolia, is set to take place on Sept. 5-6 in...


Amsterdam-Based International Platform Publishes Kazakh University’s Scientific Journal

ASTANA – For the first time in Kazakhstan, Central Asia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries, the Eurasian Journal of Physics and Functional Materials produced...


Kazakh IT Innovators Unveil Projects in Education, Oil, Payments

ASTANA – Kazakh IT developers presented innovative projects in education, the oil sector and payment systems at the Astana Hub International Technopark of IT startups. The Prime...


Air Astana Resumes Astana-Seoul Direct Flights

ASTANA – Kazakh national carrier Air Astana resumed Astana-Seoul direct flights on June 15. According to the company’s press service, flights from Astana to Seoul will operate...


Kyrgyz Republic Warns of Melting Glaciers at UN Climate Meetings in Bonn

BONN—The Kyrgyz President’s Special Representative for mountainous regions revealed how melting glaciers in the Kyrgyz Republic are affecting the population of the whole Central Asian region at...


Understanding Kazakhstan’s Middle Power Status: The Crucial Role of Soft Power

Since the German Institute for International and Security Affairs ranked Kazakhstan as a middle power state in 2024, the topic has garnered significant attention among experts and...


Explore Day-Trip Adventures Beyond Astana’s Urban Core

ASTANA — While Astana exudes a modern, futuristic charm with its ever-evolving skyline, a short trip outside or around the city reveals untouched, picturesque landscapes and the...


Uniting Art: Kazakhstan-India Exhibition Opens in Astana

ASTANA — ​The grand opening of the “Uniting Art: Kazakhstan-India” exhibition, aimed at fostering bilateral cultural ties between Kazakhstan and India, took place at the Presidential Administration...


Leonardo da Vinci’s “La Bella Principessa” Brings Invaluable Historical Moment for Kazakh Capital

ASTANA — Leonardo da Vinci’s “La Bella Principessa” made its historic debut in Astana, marking an invaluable cultural moment for Central Asia on June 7. General Director...


Central Asian Expert Forum Sets Regional Cooperation Priorities

ASTANA — Astana hosted the seventh Central Asian Expert Forum, titled the Gravity of Trust, on June 14. The event brought together experts from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the...


Disney Brings Kazakh Voices to Global Hits: “Inside Out 2,” “Moana 2,” and “Mufasa: The Lion King”

ASTANA—Three animated films, “Inside Out 2,” “Moana 2,” and “Mufasa: The Lion King,” produced by Walt Disney Pictures, are to be dubbed in the Kazakh language this...


Inaugural US-Kazakhstan Business Forum Fosters Economic Relations

ASTANA – The first-ever United States (U.S.)-Kazakhstan Business Forum, held at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, DC on June 5, brought together distinguished speakers and key...


PepsiCo Sees Kazakhstan as Gateway to Central Asia’s Economic Promise

ASTANA — Central Asia holds significant economic potential, and Kazakhstan provides the necessary economic and geopolitical stability for projects to thrive, stated David Manzini, the president of...


Strategic Partnership Upgraded as South Korean President Wraps Up Visit to Kazakhstan

ASTANA – This week, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol visited Kazakhstan as part of his week-long Central Asia tour. In Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Yoon...


Kazakhstan, US Expand Trade and Economic Cooperation

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Katherine Tai, the United States (U.S.) Trade Representative, on June 14, emphasizing the significance of her visit in expanding trade...


News Digest: Foreign Media on South Korean – Kazakh Relations, Middle Corridor and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes high-level visits, Middle Corridor competitiveness, digital economy,...


Malaysian Senator Visits Kazakhstan to Reenergize Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue

ASTANA – Nur Jazlan Mohamed, deputy president of the Senate of the Malaysian Parliament, visited Kazakhstan this week to foster inter-parliamentary dialogue with Kazakhstan, a month since...


Kazakhstan Triumphs at First International Horseback Archery Masters Tournament in China

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan national team secured a full set of medals, including one gold, one silver, and one bronze at the First International Horseback Archery Masters...