Civil Service Affairs and Anti-Corruption Agency seek to fight quasi-public sector procurement corruption

ASTANA – The imperfection of the legislative base contributes to the growth of corruption in quasi-public sector procurement, said Civil Service Affairs and Anti-Corruption Agency Deputy Chairperson...


Kazakhstan’s economy grows 4.1% in five months, economy minister says

ASTANA – Kazakh GDP grew 4.1 percent in January-May compared to the same period in 2016, said Minister of National Economy Timur Suleimenov during a June 13...


Human muscle power generates energy in Austrian pavilion at EXPO 2017

ASTANA – EXPO 2017 guests are welcome to test their muscle power as a source of energy at the Austrian pavilion, according to the exhibition press service....


New Kazakh-Russian manned rocket to be launched earlier than scheduled

ASTANA – ­­Kazakhstan and Russia have agreed to accelerate implementing the Baiterek project and reschedule the new manned rocket’s launch from 2025 to 2022. The announcement was...


Surgicorps conduct free life-changing surgeries in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Doctors from the U.S.-based Surgicorps International conducted 72 free reconstructive surgeries during its May 19-25 mission in Astana. American plastic surgeons together with local surgeons...


Nomad Way international festival shares nomadic culture through live music

ASTANA – The June 11-15 first international Festival of Nomadic Peoples at the recently launched Ethno Aul near the city’s hippodrome has helped share elements of nomadic...


Kazakhstan conducts first stage of nuclear fusion reactor physical launch

ASTANA – National Nuclear Centre of Kazakhstan completed June 9 the first stage of physical launch of Kazakh Tokamak for Material Testing (KTM), a nuclear fusion reactor...


How to Use Astana’s Rental Bikes

ASTANA – Warmer weather has finally returned, and bikes are once again available for rent at stations around the capital. Here’s how to access them. At the...


US, Kazakh business circles gather in Astana for US-Kazakh business forum

ASTANA – Twenty-five U.S. companies and representatives of Kazakh state bodies, national companies and local business representatives gathered in Astana June 14 for the U.S. – Kazakhstan...


Kazakh-Georgian Presidents Discuss Bilateral Cooperation

ASTANA – President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili discussed bilateral cooperation during the Georgian leader’s official visit to Kazakhstan June 13. Greeting Margvelashvili at the...


Wizz Air launches direct Budapest-Astana flights

ASTANA – Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, has launched a new route between Budapest and Astana, according to the press service...


Kazakh boxers win President’s Cup in Astana

ASTANA – The Kazakh national boxing team won the June 5-10 Fifth International Boxing Tournament for the President’s Cup of Kazakhstan in Astana. The event included teams...


Young man overcomes tragedy, gets inspired to help people with disabilities

ASTANA – A car accident left 19-year-old Yeldos Bayalyshbayev disabled years ago. He had a neck bone fracture, paralysis of limbs and a bedridden life. At least...


Stress on education to help success of Kazakhstan’s Third Modernisation

The bold proposals shared by President Nursultan Nazarbayev to consolidate and strengthen Kazakhstan’s place on the world stage are timely and consistent with his articulated vision on...


Sustainable energy: the world is no longer in the dark

There can be no development without energy. Energy allows hospitals to function, helps children study at night, irrigates cropland and powers the global internet. Energy is vital...


AIFC well on track for successful launch, says governor

ASTANA – One of the issues always facing organisers of major international events such as the Olympics or EXPOs is the use of new and large-scale purposefully...


Green Energy Development Centre, Massive Solar Power Investment Announced at Sustainable Energy Ministerial Conference

ASTANA – Among the announcements at the June 11 Meeting the Challenge of Sustainable Energy Ministerial Conference in Astana was an official declaration to build a UN-backed...


Astana Arlans revenge Brits for last year’s WSB defeat, to meet Cubans in final

ASTANA – The Astana Arlans boxing team claimed a solid 7-3 victory over the British Lionhearts in the semifinals of the World Series of Boxing (WSB). As...


Astana EXPO 2017 kicks off with dazzling show, concert and fireworks

ASTANA – Visiting more than a hundred countries in one day is now possible thanks to world expositions such as the one happening this year in the...


LEU Bank in Kazakhstan in focus at Oslo nuclear security conference

ASTANA – Low Enriched Uranium Bank (LEU Bank), being established in Kazakhstan under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), was a primary topic at...


Team Kazakhstan loses to Denmark in FIFA World Cup 2018 qualification

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s national football team lost to Denmark 3-1 in the qualifying match for the FIFA World Cup 2018. The match took place in Almaty, where...


Investments in Kazakhstan are welcome

What makes a country attractive for investments? A transparent legislation, a clear and an effective taxation and customs regulation system, developed infrastructure and high quality human resources....


Historical milestone on the road to nuclear disarmament

On May 22, President of the UN Conference on negotiating a nuclear weapons ban, Ambassador Elayne Whyte of Costa Rica presented a historical draft of the Convention...


Building world without violence to be key focus of 6th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions

ASTANA – Religious leaders for a safe world will be the key topic at the 6th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions Oct. 10-11, 2018....


Operalia 2017 to be held in Astana

ASTANA – Four Kazakh singers, including the laureate of many international competitions and well-known Astana Opera Theatre soloist Maria Mudryak, will participate in Placido Domingo’s Operalia 2017,...


Central Asia’s largest marine park opens in Astana

ASTANA – The marine park opened recently in Happylon, the amusement park in Mega Silk Way centre. Residents and guests can now enjoy the indoor water park,...


Eurasian Media Forum to focus on today’s most pressing issues

Frank and open dialogue has never been more important in today’s world. The challenges we face are ever more complex and no longer affect only individual states...


Astana Economic Forum puts Kazakhstan at the heart of global debate

Kazakhstan prides itself at being at the centre of Eurasia. But with EXPO 2017, the Eurasian Media Forum and the annual Astana Economic Forum all taking place...


Eurasian Media Forum to debate global interaction patterns, security strategy, focus on country branding

ASTANA – How should countries operate in an era of growing multipolarity? Is there any chance of eradicating terrorism? What contributes to strengthening the role of Asia?...


India, Pakistan expand SCO’s borders, anti-extremism convention tops agenda at Astana SCO summit

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital hosted the 17th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit June 8-9, with the accession of India and Pakistan and anti-extremism convention topping the...