Turkey and Kazakhstan signed a friendship and strategic partnership declaration in Astana, targeting 13 billion in trade.

   After a decade of construction delays, Astana has launched its Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, featuring driverless overground trains serving 18...

   The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2026 ended in style as the heavyweights closed the show in Astana. Boris Rutovic, Anna Monta Olek, Marat Baikamurov,...

   Day 2 of the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2026 brought gold for the home crowd as Zhalgas Kairolla thrilled Astana. Enkhriilen Lkhagvatogoo, Danil...

   The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam opened in style in Astana, with packed stands and top-level judo. Sukhbat Byambasuren, Amber Gersjes, Blandine Pont,...

   On Thursday, April 30, at 23:00 local time (Astana), the Baikonur Cosmodrome witnessed the first test launch of the Soyuz-5 Sunkar vehicle. The...

   Around 5,000 people took part in the Run for Autism charity race in Astana, supporting inclusion initiatives for children with autism and...

   The oil sector in the South Caucasus and Central Asia is shifting towards more flexible trading strategies as volatile markets and Asia-led demand...

   Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are set to launch a joint hydropower plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW.

   As old energy routes buckle under the pressure of war and geopolitical disruption, governments and companies are converging on the Caspian region as...

   A two-week festival across seven cities showcased French language and culture, reflecting growing interest in Francophone education and exchange in...

   Beyond political signalling, the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana delivered tangible commitments. A total of 17 agreements worth over 2.3 billion...

   High-level talks in the Uzbek ancient city of Bukhara aimed to double trade to 10 billion. Presidents of the two countries focused on transport,...

   Leaders from across Central Asia, alongside representatives from countries including Georgia, Armenia, Mongolia and Azerbaijan, are taking part in...

   Kazakhstan’s energy minister announced Wednesday there would be no transit of its oil to Germany through Russia throughout May due to Russian...

   Astana has hosted, for the first time, the Royal Danish Theatre, one of the world’s oldest and most respected performing arts institutions. The...

   The Regional Ecological Summit kicks off today in Astana.

   This move is expected to open up new birdwatching, wildlife tracking and hiking opportunities for eco-tourists, as Kazakhstan attempts to restore...

   Astana and Ankara aim to boost trade, diversify exports and launch joint industrial projects ahead of ErdoÄ an’s state visit to Kazakhstan, setting a...

   China’s trade with five Central Asian countries hit a record in 2025 and the relationship has moved well beyond buying and selling. Chinese companies...

   Can AI make fundamentally ethical decisions? If it delivers an unlawful verdict, who will be punished? In the pursuit of efficiency and speed, can we...

   Citizens of Kazakhstan voted for a new constitution. According to preliminary results turnout was over 70% and 90% of votes supported the...

   Kazakhstan will host the German DRV Destination Forum in Astana in August 2026 amid growing tourist flows from Germany. The agreement, reached at the...

   This week, Serbian President Aleksandar VuÄ iÄ went on a diplomatic offensive to secure trade and investment in the east.

   For the first time in its history, a Kazakh documentary has premiered at the Berlinale’s Forum section one of the world’s most influential film...

   The US has pursued further Central Asia investment deals as Kazakhstan signed agreements worth hundreds of millions during the president’s Washington...

   After signing the Board of Peace’s founding declaration in Davos, the plan for Gaza will now move to concrete implementation. Commitments include...

   Restoration efforts including a dam and water use controls are helping Kazakhstan revive part of the shrinking Aral Sea.

   More than a thousand participants gathered on the frozen surface of Burabay Lake for the Burabay Ice race.

   Mikhail Shaidorov became Kazakhstan’s first Olympic gold medallist in men’s figure skating after triumphing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics...

   The draft of Kazakhstan’s new constitution will consolidate the president’s powers and introduce a number of additional changes. The referendum on...

   Kazakhstan is emerging as a regional hub for space, sharing technology, expertise, and talent, launching the Di’er-5 nanosatellite with China, and...

   Kazakhstan’s oil exports fell after Ukrainian drone attacks and stormy weather hampered operations at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s marine...

   Kazakh president’s visit to Islamabad brings major transport, trade and cultural deals as Kazakhstan and Pakistan plan new corridors via the Caspian...

   Economic activity accelerated across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in 2025, driven by investment, exports and...

   Israel and Kazakhstan plan to exempt its citizens from touristic visa requirements, marking a new step in strengthening bilateral relations.

   The board was initially conceived as a mechanism to bring stability to post-war Gaza, but has since morphed into a broader conflict resolution...

   Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev signed a law banning LGBTQ propaganda, amid local support, but also sparking activists’ criticism for its vague...

   Initially deemed too terrifying for streaming platforms, a Kazakh horror series has found big success on the festival circuit where its exploration...

   A year after the Azerbaijan Airlines crash near Aktau, the tragedy still resonates with residents and responders to the incident in which 38 people...

   The US president is set to hold talks with Presidents Tokayev and Mirziyoyev on trade, peace and strategic initiatives.

   Meeting in Tokyo for the first time at leaders’ level, Central Asian states and Japan set out a framework for deeper political, economic and sectoral...

   Kazakhstan signed over 40 agreements worth more than 3 billion with Japanese companies during President Tokayev’s visit to Japan.

   Kazakhstan’s boxing icon Gennadiy Golovkin has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The former middleweight champion was elected...

   Localisation is the best bet car manufacturers can make to keep demand stable. South Korea, China, and the US already benefit from it. Is it time for...

   The Eurasian Economic Union, including Kazakhstan, is working on introducing a new Customs Code, which will largely benefit Russian marketplaces over...

   Brussels has launched steps to simplify visa requirements for Kazakh citizens as both sides deepen cooperation, with Kazakhstan supporting a 12...

   The EU and Kazakhstan are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Enhanced Cooperation Agreement, with connectivity and critical raw...

   Landmark buildings across Kazakhstan were lit up in orange to mark the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

   At the Tashkent Investors Forum, officials detailed new rail, port, and digital upgrades, stressing that coordinated reforms and harmonised border...