Kazakhstan Takes Further Steps in Human Rights Protection

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is in the midst of democratic transformation, making progress in strengthening the human rights protection system and aligning it better with the best international...


Qazaq Air to Resume Astana-Novosibirsk Flights This Month

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s airline Qazaq Air will resume flights from  Astana to Novosibirsk on Jan. 15, the airline’s press service announced on its Instagram page. Flights will...


Air Astana Unveils Plans for IPO in Kazakhstan and London

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s flagship airline Air Astana revealed plans on Jan. 12 for an initial public offering (IPO), publishing a statement on its official website. The airline...


Kazakhstan’s IT Services Sector Shows Rapid Growth in 2023

ASTANA – The volume of services in programming, consulting and related fields in Kazakhstan reached 734.5 billion tenge ($1.6 billion) in January-September 2023, marking a 43.5% surge...


Astana International Exchange Reports Significant Results in 2023

ASTANA – This year, the Astana International Exchange (AIX) demonstrated positive results in listings, trading volume, and capital raised despite challenges posed by high market interest rates...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Middle Corridor, Almaty as Travel Destination, 5G Technology and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media worldwide. This week’s foreign media digest covers the Middle Corridor,...


‘Zhoshy Khan’ Historical Drama on 8 Centuries of Statehood Draws Spectacular Turnout

ASTANA – The “Zhoshy Khan” historical drama drew a full house at the Kuanyshbaev Kazakh State Academic Musical and Drama Theater on a cold Astana evening on...


Kazakhstan Ships 993,000 Tons of Oil to Germany in 2023

ASTANA – KazTransOil national oil transporter supplied 993,000 tons of oil to Germany in 2023, KazMunayGas (KMG) oil and gas company’s press service reported on Jan. 12....


Kazakhstan Celebrates 112th Birth Anniversary of Kunayev, Architect of Nation’s Past and Political Pioneer

ASTANA – Kazakhstan celebrates the 112th anniversary of the birth of a prominent Kazakh politician Dinmukhamed Kunayev on Jan. 12. As the nation stands in a pivotal...


Almaty Showcases Kazakh Female Filmmaking Projects on Social Topics

ASTANA – Almaty will host a special screening of five short films shot by Kazakh female directors in the bULt art space on Jan. 14. The movies...


Exciting Weekend Events Await Astana

ASTANA — The vibrant capital of Kazakhstan is gearing up for an exhilarating weekend filled with cultural richness and artistic expression. From mesmerizing opera performances to captivating...


Italian-Kazakh Center for Creative Industry to Open This Year

ASTANA – The Italian-Kazakh Cultural Center for Creative Industry will be opened in Kazakhstan this year, said Ambassador of Italy to Kazakhstan Marco Alberti during a Jan....


Kazakh Scientists Reconstruct Golden Horde Era Clothing

ASTANA – Scientists from the Umai International Laboratory for the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage at the Margulan Institute of Archaeology took part in the reconstruction...


Experts Anticipate Positive Outlook for Kazakhstan in 2024

ASTANA – Kazakhstan aims to double its national economy to $450 billion by 2029, with international financial institutions projecting economic growth between 3% and 4% this year,...


Kazakhstan Approves Tax Relief for Creative Industry

ASTANA – The Kazakh government has introduced a package of tax reliefs for 40 types of business activities in the creative industry, reported the Ministry of Culture...


Kazakhstan to Launch National Digital Investment Platform

ASTANA – The Investment Promotion Council (Investment Headquarters) discussed the implementation of the National Digital Investment Platform, aimed at improving the country’s investment attractiveness during a Jan....


Kazakhstan Sees 11% Drop in Сrime Rates

ASTANA – The crime rate in Kazakhstan has decreased by 11% from 157,473 to 140,272 cases, reported Kazakh Prosecutor General’s Office on Jan. 10. Violent crimes declined...


Kazakhstan, Romania Keen to Explore Middle Corridor Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Romania expressed readiness to promote cooperation in the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), or Middle Corridor, during talks between Kazakh...


US Ambassador Addresses Bilateral Ties with Kazakhstan and Shared Priorities at Roundtable in Washington

ASTANA – Washington-based Caspian Policy Center hosted Jan. 4 a roundtable discussing the bilateral ties between Kazakhstan and the United States and the regional dynamics. U.S. Ambassador...


Snowdrops Bloom in Almaty Mountains in Depths of Winter

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s photographer Dmitry Dotsenko captured the unexpected bloom of snowdrops in the Almaty mountains, showcasing the surprising scenes on his Instagram page. The phenomenon unfolded...


New York Times Features Almaty in 2024 Top Travel Destinations List

ASTANA – The New York Times published on Jan. 9 its annual list of 52 travel destinations in 2024, featuring Kazakhstan’s Almaty on the 25th spot.  From...


Kazakhstan Achieves Record Grain Exports to China in 2023

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has set a new record for grain exports to China in 2023, encompassing wheat, barley, soybeans, flax, and sunflower seeds, with the total shipments...


Kazakh Schoolchildren Secure 7 Awards at International Robotics Competition

ASTANA – Kazakh schoolchildren won seven awards in the FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition that took place on Jan. 5-7 in Depok, Indonesia, announced the Kazakh Education...


World Bank: Economic Growth in Europe and Central Asia Remains Stable Amidst Global Slowdown

ASTANA – In 2023, economic growth in Europe and Central Asia surged to 2.7% compared to 1.2% recorded in 2022, marking a rebound attributed to the expansion...


Kazakhstan Welcomes New Town – Alatau

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on Jan. 9 to turn the village of Jetigen in the Ili district of the Almaty Region into a...


Wizz Air to Launch Abu Dhabi-Turkistan Flights in January

ASTANA – Wizz Air, a Hungarian low-cost carrier, will launch direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Turkistan on Jan. 16, reported the press service of the Turkistan...


Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan Receives 5,300 Appeals in 2023

ASTANA – The Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan received more than 5,300 appeals in 2023. Yet, 39% of them are related to disagreement with court decisions, which is...


Digital Almaty International Forum to Shape Industry Trends

ASTANA – The Digital Almaty 2024 International forum, dubbed Industry X: the Digital Evolution of the Future, will take place on Feb. 1-3 with an extensive business...


International Tourist Arrivals Surge 37% in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan welcomed 834,900 foreign tourists from January to September 2023, a 37% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Kazakh Bureau...


Kazakhstan Sees Decline in Incidence of 39 Infections, Says Health Ministry

ASTANA – Kazakhstan witnesses a decline in the incidence of 39 infections, including Covid-19, rotavirus and acute intestinal infections, said Health Minister Azhar Giniyat at a Jan....