3 days ago · February’s First Weekend: Top Events You Can’t Miss. By Fatima Kemelova in Tourism on 31 January 2025. ASTANA – Kick off February with a cultural extravaganza. It is the perfect time to indulge in relaxation and entertainment through various enriching activities.

Over 1,000 Illegal Firearms Seized in Kazakhstan, Including 130 from January 2022 Unrest. By Dana Omirgazy in Nation on 27 January 2025 in 17:04. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has reported the seizure of over 1,000 firearms and non-lethal weapons over the past two years, including 130 taken during the January...

Jan 24, 2025 · LRT to Be Commissioned This Autumn in Astana. By Aida Haidar on 28 January 2025. ASTANA—The light rail train (LRT) project is nearing completion, with construction scheduled to be finished by summer, Astana Akim (Mayor) Zhenis Kassymbek announced during an expanded government meeting on Jan. 28.

Mar 23, 2024 · The Renaissance of Central Asia: Towards Sustainable Development and Prosperity. on 8 August 2024. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan For centuries, the Central Asian region has acted as a single geopolitical and spiritual arena, endowed with significant natural resources, substantial human capacity, and an infinite cultural and historical heritage.

6 days ago · President Tokayev Calls for Creating Nuclear Cluster in Kazakhstan. By Saniya Sakenova on 28 January 2025. ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for accelerating the construction of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant (NPP) and creating a broader nuclear cluster to address growing energy shortages and support the country’s progress.

5 days ago · ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy grew by 4.8% despite a decline in oil production and prices in 2024, Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) Timur Suleimenov said during a Jan. 28 expanded government meeting chaired by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, reported the Prime Minister’s press service.

5 days ago · ASTANA—The light rail train (LRT) project is nearing completion, with construction scheduled to be finished by summer, Astana Akim (Mayor) Zhenis Kassymbek announced during an expanded government meeting on Jan. 28. He said that the first trains are expected to arrive in September, followed by ...

Dec 24, 2024 · ASTANA – The number of international tourists visiting Kazakhstan doubled, hitting 11.5 million this year. The Kazakh capital brought together more than 30 foreign and local officials and experts in tourism to discuss the industry’s development in Kazakhstan.

Feb 28, 2024 · ASTANA – The comprehensive development plan of Astana agglomeration for 2024-2028 was adopted at a government meeting chaired by Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov on Feb. 27, reported the prime minister’s press service.

Dec 23, 2024 · In 2024, Kazakhstan aimed to demonstrate increasing independence and a persistent drive to strengthen its international status through its foreign policy.