Theatre Director Ersain Tapenov Says Kazakh Theatre Scene Changes Dramatically

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s classic theatre scene has changed quite a bit since the Soviet Union times, but the classical masterpieces of William Shakespeare, Anton Chekhov, Evgenii Brusilovskii,...


Kyrgyz Community Centre Draws Brotherly Ties with Kazakhstan Closer Through History

ASTANA – The two brotherly ethnic groups of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan share many common grounds and a long-time history. The cuisine, culture, musical instruments and even the...


Astana Locomotive Plant Unveils Passenger Electric Locomotive at Moscow Railway Expo

ASTANA – The Electric Locomotive Manufacturing Plant of Astana presented their KZ4AT passenger electric locomotive at the fifth International Railway Equipment and Technologies Fair (EXPO 1520) in...


EBRD Loans $1.8 Million to West Kazakhstan Fuel Distributor

ASTANA – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will loan $1.8 million to the privately owned West Kazakhstan motor fuel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)...


Australian Mining Company to Begin Exploration in Kazakhstan

Australian company Iluka Resources, Limited will begin exploration in Kazakhstan, Kazakh Minister for Investment and Development Asset Issekeshev and the head of Iluka’s regional office in Almaty...


EIU Ranks Almaty Among the World’s Most Liveable Cities

Almaty, Kazakhstan’s former capital, was recently ranked the 100th most livable city in the world among 140 listed by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), which is the...


Construction Launched on UAE-Funded School in Astana

ASTANA – Construction on a new school in Astana funded by the United Arab Emirates launched on Aug. 27 with a ground-breaking ceremony. The school, which is...


FM Idrissov Attends Third Pacific Islands Development Forum Leaders’ Summit

SUVA – Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs Erlan Idrissov travelled to the Republic of Fiji Sept. 2 and 3 to participate in the third Pacific Islands Development...


China, Kazakhstan to Intensify Bilateral Collaboration

ASTANA – China and Kazakhstan agreed during a recent state visit by Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev to Beijing to launch 45 new projects, including 23 projects worth...


Nationwide Effort to Improve Local Policing to Begin in January 2016

ASTANA – A nationwide effort to improve local policing throughout the country will begin Jan. 1, 2016, Chairman of the Committee of Administrative Police of the Ministry...


Three Space Travellers, Including Kazakh Cosmonaut, Blast off from Baikonur Cosmodrome

ASTANA – A Russian Soyuz FG rocket launched the Soyuz TMA-18M spacecraft 10:37 a.m. local time, Sept. 2, on the latest mission to the International Space Station...


Nazarbayev’s State Visit to China Results in Deals Worth $23 Billion

BEIJING – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev held bilateral meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and representatives of political and business circles during an Aug. 30-Sept. 1 state...


Kazakhstan Bans 21 Terrorist Organisations

Seven hundred websites and 21 religious organisations have been banned in Kazakhstan in reaction to extremist ideas and terrorist threats in the country, announced Kazakh Prosecutor General...


Tenge Rate Changes Shouldn’t Raise Food Prices, Says Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Berdybek Saparbayev paid a visit to the West Kazakhstan region to estimate the general situation after a free-floating exchange rate was introduced...


ATOM Project, Judo Veterans of Astana Hold Minute of Silence for Victims of Nuclear Tests

ASTANA – The ATOM Project team jointly with the Federation of Judo Veterans of Astana held a minute of silence and released 500 white balloons to commemorate...


Kazakh Secretary of States Participates in Women’s Congress in Tokyo

Secretary of State of Kazakhstan Gulshara Abdykalikova paid a working visit to Japan Aug. 28-29 to take part in the Second Congress of “The World Assembly for...


President Suggests New National Brand: ‘Land of the Great Steppe’

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev reiterated his suggestion that Kazakhstan brand itself “Land of the Great Steppe” during the Aug. 28 conference “Constitution: unity, stability...


Kazakh Judoka Wins Gold at World Judo Championship

ASTANA – Yeldos Smetov recently won gold in the men’s under 60 kilogrammes category at the World Judo Championship in Astana, defeating another Kazakh judoka Rustam Ibrayev. Consequently,...


Contest Launches to Find Kazakhstan’s Best Food Producers

The National Brand Halyk Markasy competition is going to be held in Kazakhstan to choose the best local food producers, reported the Kazagromarketing company. Domestic manufacturers will...


Kazakhstan Takes One Bronze at World Championships in Athletics in China

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Olga Rypakova took the bronze medal in the triple jump at the World Championships in Athletics in Beijing on Aug. 24. The championships ran...


FC Astana Progresses to UEFA Champions League Group Stage for First Time

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Football Club Astana beat Cypriot APOEL on aggregate this month to advance to the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League group stage....


Conference on Kazakhstan’s Constitution Held at Palace of Independence

ASTANA – The international conference “Constitution: unity, stability and prosperity,” dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Constitution of Kazakhstan was held at the Palace of Independence...


Winners of Foreign Media Contest Travel to Borovoe

ASTANA – The five winners of the second “Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of International Media” contest took in views, spa treatments, horseback rides and karaoke on a...


Winners of Foreign Media Contest Travel to Borovoe

ASTANA – The five winners of the second “Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of International Media” contest took in views, spa treatments, horseback rides and karaoke on a...


Air Astana Relaunches Astana-Dubai Route

ASTANA – Air Astana will relaunch direct flights between Astana and Dubai on Oct. 25, the airline announced on Aug. 24. Flights will be operated four times...


Kazakhstan, IAEA Sign Milestone Agreements for Kazakhstan to Host LEU Bank

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) signed three agreements on Aug. 27 in Astana that are expected to advance the international effort to...


Kazakhstan, Pakistan Sign Investment, Defence and Diplomatic Training Agreements during Sharif’s Visit

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Pakistan signed memoranda of understanding on trade and investment, defence and strategic studies and foreign services training during the two-day, Aug. 25-26 official...


Airbus to Use Kazakh-Produced Metal in Aircraft Production

Airbus aircrafts will be produced using metal from Kazakhstan. The only titanium magnesium plant in Kazakhstan has received trade financing and has an opportunity to increase export...


IAEA LEU Bank in Kazakhstan Marks a Milestone in Nuclear Cooperation

The agreement between the Government of Kazakhstan and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to establish an IAEA low enriched uranium (LEU) Bank in Kazakhstan is a...


Foreign Minister Congratulates Winners of Second International Media Contest

ASTANA – A ceremony to honour the five regional winners of the second “Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of Foreign Media” contest took place in the Ministry of...