Kazakhstan’s Constitution at 30: What It Means for Generation That Grew Up With It

ASTANA — As Kazakhstan marks the 30th anniversary of its Constitution, we turned to those who came of age alongside the country’s most important legal document —...


Key Facts About Kazakhstan’s Constitution

ASTANA – This year, the nation marks the 30th anniversary of its Constitution. The document is the foundation of the political system and values. It has been...


Forum on Constitution Sparks Discussion on Safeguarding Order and Justice

ASTANA – In preparation for Kazakhstan’s 30th anniversary since the signing of the Constitution in 1995, the Constitutional Court organized a conference titled Constitution and Statehood: Dialogue...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakh-Jordanian Ties, Kairat FC Historic Victory, and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights Kazakh-Jordanian cooperation, Kairat FC’s win over Celtic,...


President Tokayev Highlights Role of Constitution in Political Modernization

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered a speech at the Aug. 29 conference titled Constitution and Statehood: Dialogue of Law and the Future, marking the 30th anniversary...


Why Almaty Needs 50,000-Seat Stadium

I recently came across the news that Almaty’s akimat (city administration) is planning a new international stadium with a capacity of 35,000. Naturally, I scrolled straight into...


Kazakhstan, Poland Build Bridges from Central Asia to Europe

ASTANA – Poland has long been among its most important partners in the E.U for Kazakhstan, ranking as its eighth-largest trading partner. With cooperation expanding in mining...


National Bank of Kazakhstan Keeps Base Rate at 16.5%

ASTANA — The Monetary Policy Committee of the National Bank of Kazakhstan has decided to keep the base rate unchanged at 16.5% per annum with a corridor...


How to Spend Last Summer Weekend: Discover, Experience, Celebrate

ASTANA –  This weekend marks the transition from the final warm days of summer to the beginning of autumn. Take time to celebrate the Constitution Day on...


Kazakhstan, Tajikistan Aim to Boost Regional Cooperation with Landmark Treaty

ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Tajikistan intend to deepen regional cooperation after Tajik President Emomali Rahmon signed the Treaty on Friendship, Good-Neighborliness and Cooperation for the Development of...


Kazakhstan Marks International Day Against Nuclear Tests

ASTANA — August 29 marks the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, a date established by the United Nations General Assembly at the initiative of Kazakhstan. President Kassym-Jomart...


Kazakhstan’s Legacy, Global Voices Mark International Day Against Nuclear Tests

ASTANA — Aug. 29, designated as the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, carries special weight in Kazakhstan, where the Soviet Union once detonated more than 450 bombs...


From Trinity to Today: Turning Page on Nuclear Testing

Eighty years after both the founding of the United Nations and the first use of nuclear weapons, the world must summon the courage and conviction to finally...


Kazakhstan, Sierra Leone Forge Closer Diplomatic and Economic Ties

ALMATY — Kazakhstan and Sierra Leone reaffirmed their commitment to deepening political, economic and humanitarian ties as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs...


Germany’s Logistics Provider Partners with Kyrgyz Railways to Boost Central Asian Freight Links

ALMATY — The Rhenus Group, a German leading global logistics service provider, has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Kyrgyz Temir Zholu, the National Railway Company of...


Decade of C5+1: Experts Observe Advanced Regional Cooperation in Central Asia

ASTANA – Ten years from the first C5 +1 format meeting, the regional cooperation and multilateralism in Central Asia are in much better shape, according to foreign...


Kazakhstan Plans Major Financial Legislation Reform 

ALMATY – Kazakhstan is preparing a comprehensive reform of its financial legislation aimed at ensuring long-term economic growth and strengthening financial stability, Chairman of the National Bank...


Kazakhstan Records 5.5 Million Registered Vehicles in 2025

ALMATY– The number of vehicles registered in Kazakhstan has reached 5.5 million, marking a more than a double increase since the country gained independence 34 years ago....


Kazakhstan Approves List of Water Bodies of National Significance

ALMATY – The Kazakh government has approved a list of water bodies classified as having special national significance and introduced new regulations governing economic activities in these...


From Semei to Hiroshima: Astana Times Editor on Bringing Global Solidarity Through Journalism

TOKYO – A note from the author: Eighty years ago, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki left a lasting reminder to humanity of the inhuman nature...


Pope Leo XIV Welcomes Kazakh Pilgrims in Vatican Ahead of Congress of World and Traditional Religions 

ALMATY – Pope Leo XIV greeted a group of thirty Kazakh pilgrims from the Karaganda diocese during the Sunday Angelus prayer on Aug. 24 at St. Peter’s...


Faith is Gift: Russian Orthodox Church’s Message Ahead of Congress of World and Traditional Religions 

Editor’s Note: In the run-up to the eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, scheduled for Sept. 17–18 in Astana, The Astana Times has launched...


Kazakhstan, Jordan Forge Stronger Economic Partnership at Business Forum

ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic, technological, and investment cooperation during the...


Astana Advances Smart City Project to Strengthen Public Safety

ASTANA – Astana is advancing its Smart City project to make the capital one of the safest and most technologically advanced cities in the region. The initiative...


ADB Invests Over $7.5 Billion in Kazakhstan’s Infrastructure and Development

ASTANA — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has financed projects in Kazakhstan worth more than $7.5 billion over three decades, becoming a key partner in transport, energy,...


Royal Jordanian Airlines to Launch Direct Amman-Almaty Flights in 2026

ASTANA — Royal Jordanian Airlines plans to launch direct flights between Amman and Almaty next year.  This was announced during an Aug. 27 meeting between President of...


Kazakhstan and Jordan Set Course for Stronger Strategic Partnership

ASTANA — President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan held talks on Aug. 27 in the Kazakh capital, reaffirming their...


Taza Kazakhstan: National Environmental Movement Uniting Over 10 Million Citizens

ASTANA – At the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Taza Kazakhstan large-scale national environmental campaign has become one of the most significant social movements in the...


Kairat FC Defeats Celtic FC, Advances to Champions League for First Time

ASTANA – Almaty’s FC Kairat achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the UEFA Champions League group stage for the first time in the club’s history. The...


Central Asian Countries Discuss Afghanistan at First Special Representatives’ Meeting

ASTANA — The first meeting of special representatives of the Central Asian countries on Afghanistan was held with the participation of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and...