Eurasia Arbitration Week 2025 Reinforces Kazakhstan’s Role as Regional Legal Hub

ASTANA – The International Arbitration Centre (IAC) Eurasia Arbitration Week 2025 (EAW25) officially opened on July 1, bringing together the international arbitration community to discuss key developments...


International Flights Resume at Petropavl Airport After Six-Year Pause

ASTANA — The first international passenger flight in six years departed from Petropavl International Airport on July 2. Operated by SCAT Airlines, the charter flight connected Petropavl...


Kazakhstan Accelerates Development of Cross-Border Trade Hubs

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is making progress in developing five major cross-border hubs aimed at boosting trade, logistics, and industrial cooperation with neighboring countries, according to updates shared...


Kazakhstan, Moldova Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Amid Embassy Opening in Astana

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with his Moldovan counterpart, Mihai Popșoi, on July 1. The two ministers reaffirmed their commitment...


Kazakh Foreign Ministry Announces Contest for Foreign Journalists

ASTANA – The Kazakh Foreign Ministry announced the opening of applications for the 10th edition of Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media contest on July 1. The...


AWE Kazakhstan 2024 Concludes with Grant Awards, Empowering Women Entrepreneurs 

ASTANA – The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Kazakhstan 2024 program, which has become a significant milestone in the development of women-led businesses in the country, was...


Exclusive: COP29 President on Climate Goals, Caspian Sea, Deeper Trust Between Countries

ASTANA – As global climate talks grow increasingly fractured, Mukhtar Babayev, the president of the COP29, or the 29th United Nations Climate Change conference, discussed climate goals,...


Kazakhstan’s Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative Showcases Climate and Nature Solutions in London

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative took part in London Climate Action Week from June 23 to 27, joining global leaders and changemakers to advance climate...


Shanghai-Almaty Flight to Be Launched This Week

ASTANA – China Eastern Airlines will launch the Shanghai-Almaty flight on July 4, the Almaty city administration’s press service reported. This marks the airline’s first destination in...


First China-Europe Train Departs on Trans-Caspian Corridor 

ASTANA – The first Trans-Caspian train set off from Beijing’s Fangshan district on June 30, carrying 104 standard containers filled with auto parts and mechanical equipment valued...


Kazakhstan Scales Taxi Project for People with Disabilities

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law on June 30 that will allow the scaling of the pilot Invataxi project for people with disabilities in Kazakhstan,...


Kazakhstan to Build 51 Medical Institutions in Karagandy Region by Year-End

ASTANA – The Kazakh government will allocate 5.9 billion tenge (US$11.3 million) from illegally withdrawn assets returned to the country to complete the construction of 51 medical...


Kazakhstan Hosts World Boxing Cup This Week 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is hosting the World Boxing Cup: Kazakhstan – Astana 2025 from June 30 to July 6, bringing together more than 400 boxers from 31...


International Experts Praise Kazakhstan’s Reforms in Human Rights Protection

ASTANA – International experts have commended Kazakhstan’s efforts in human rights following the country’s presentation of its third periodic report on implementing its obligations under the International...


Canadian School in Astana Hosts First Cohort Graduation 

ASTANA – The first graduation of Canadian International School – Astana (CIS) took place at the National Museum on June 20. Kazakh students graduated with government-certified diplomas...


Case For Connectivity: How Can Central Asia Adapt to AI Era? 

AKTAU — Generative artificial intelligence has quickly become a part of our everyday life, replacing traditional search engines for many people. Need a new meal plan? You...


Kazakh Audience Turns to Social Media as Primary News Source, Study Finds

ASTANA – Social media has become the leading source of news for Kazakh citizens, outpacing television and online media platforms, the Institute of Public Policy reported on...


Kazakhstan to Address Multilateralism, Financial Relations, AI at BRICS Summit

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will address multilateralism, financial relations, and artificial intelligence (AI) at the upcoming BRICS Summit on July 6–7 in Rio de Janeiro, said Aibek Smadiyarov,...


Comic Con Astana Reveals Esai Morales as Second Hollywood Headliner

ASTANA – Comic Con Astana continues to unveil the lineup for Central Asia’s largest geek culture festival. Joining Andy Serkis on the list of headliners is Esai...


Kazakh FM Attends CSTO Ministerial Council Meeting in Kyrgyzstan

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu participated in the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization...


Kazakhstan’s Tennis Stars Set for Wimbledon 2025 as Danilina Reaches Career-High Ranking

ASTANA — Six Kazakhstan’s athletes are set to compete at Wimbledon 2025, one of the most prestigious tournaments in world tennis, which kicks off on June 30...


Twenty Kazakh Universities Ranked in QS World University Rankings 2026

ASTANA – This year, 20 universities from Kazakhstan have been included in the QS World University Rankings 2026, published on June 19. Among them are three institutions...


Kazakh Soprano Aigerim Altynbek Performs with Andrea Bocelli, José Carreras

ASTANA – Kazakh opera singer Aigerim Altynbek performed with Andrea Bocelli on June 27-28 at a concert of the legendary tenor in the amphitheater in Pompeii. The...


Seven International University Branches to Open in Kazakhstan Next Year

ASTANA – Seven international university branches will be established across Kazakhstan in the 2025-2026 academic year. According to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, in Astana,...


WHO Study Links Vaccine Refusal in Kazakhstan to Institutional Distrust Over Religious Beliefs

ASTANA – Religious reasons were found to be relatively weakly linked to vaccine refusal in Kazakhstan. Public distrust in the healthcare system plays a much larger role,...


Kazakhstan to Host Travel Blog Exchange Asia 2026

ASTANA – Almaty will host the Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) Asia on Aug. 20-23, 2026, drawing more than 300 renowned travel experts, journalists, and bloggers worldwide. The...


Ancient Kazakhstan Revealed: New Finds Link East and West

ASTANA – New archaeological discoveries across Kazakhstan have revealed centuries-old civilizations, highlighting the region’s pivotal role as a cultural and trade hub between East and West. From...


Kazakh Dance Speaks Language of Tradition and Identity

ASTANA – Kazakh national dance has long stood out for its grace, fluidity and charisma, characterized by expressive gestures and rich symbolism. For centuries, Kazakhs used dance...


Exhibition Showcases City’s History Through Lens of Kazakh Photojournalist

ASTANA – The capital hosted the “My Astana: From the Past to the Future” exhibition featuring more than 300 rare pictures captured by photojournalist and local historian...


Kazakh Filmmaker Calls for Support and Gender Balance in Creative Industry

ASTANA – Creative industries are a rapidly expanding sector of the global economy, generating added value and new jobs. Globally, the sector contributes more than 3% to...