Kazakhstan Secures 36 Athlete Quotas for 2026 Winter Olympics
ASTANA — Kazakhstan will be represented by 36 athletes at the Winter Olympics, which will be held in Italy from Feb. 6 to 22 in the cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
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At this stage, Kazakhstan has secured Olympic quotas in several sports. Four athletes have qualified in freestyle moguls, while…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan will be represented by 36 athletes at the Winter Olympics, which will be held in Italy from Feb. 6 to 22 in the cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
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At this stage, Kazakhstan has secured Olympic quotas in several sports. Four athletes have qualified in freestyle moguls, while…
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Kazakhstan, UK Universities Launch New Partnership in Bronze Age Archaeology
ASTANA – Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University (EKTU) and the Institute of Archaeology at University College London (UCL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen long-term cooperation in archaeological and archaeometallurgical research. The agreement was signed at the Bett Show UK 2026 international educational technology exhibition.
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ASTANA – Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University (EKTU) and the Institute of Archaeology at University College London (UCL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen long-term cooperation in archaeological and archaeometallurgical research. The agreement was signed at the Bett Show UK 2026 international educational technology exhibition.
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Tokayev Unveils New Kazakhstan’s Political Architecture at National Kurultai
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined Kazakhstan’s ongoing political reforms, foreign policy priorities, and digital transformation agenda during the National Kurultai (Congress) in Kyzylorda on Jan. 20, stressing national unity amid global uncertainty.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed establishing the office of vice president during the Jan. 20 National Kurultai in Kyzylorda. Photo credit: Akorda.…
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ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined Kazakhstan’s ongoing political reforms, foreign policy priorities, and digital transformation agenda during the National Kurultai (Congress) in Kyzylorda on Jan. 20, stressing national unity amid global uncertainty.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed establishing the office of vice president during the Jan. 20 National Kurultai in Kyzylorda. Photo credit: Akorda.…
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Almaty Featured Among World’s Top Five Mountain Cities by Spain’s Viajar Magazine
ASTANA – Viajar, a leading Spanish travel magazine, has included Almaty among the world’s five mountain cities where skiing is within easy reach of the urban experience, highlighting its rare blend of alpine landscapes, winter sports, culture, and city life.
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ASTANA – Viajar, a leading Spanish travel magazine, has included Almaty among the world’s five mountain cities where skiing is within easy reach of the urban experience, highlighting its rare blend of alpine landscapes, winter sports, culture, and city life.
Photo credit: Shymbulak Mountain Resort.
The publication features Almaty alongside destinations such as Innsbruck…
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Kazakhstan’s Abay Theater Brings Classical Ballet to Singapore
ASTANA – The Abay Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theater will perform in Singapore for the first time on Jan. 23-25 at the National University of Singapore, announced the Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Information.
Founded in 1934, the Abay Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theater is one of Kazakhstan’s leading cultural institutions and…
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ASTANA – The Abay Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theater will perform in Singapore for the first time on Jan. 23-25 at the National University of Singapore, announced the Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Information.
Founded in 1934, the Abay Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theater is one of Kazakhstan’s leading cultural institutions and…
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Tokayev to Sign Gaza Peace Council Charter in Davos at Trump’s Invitation
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will visit Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22 at the invitation of the United States President Donald Trump to attend the signing ceremony of the Charter of the Board of Peace, according to the statement published by Akorda on the X social media page.
Tokayev’s participation in the Davos ceremony…
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ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will visit Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22 at the invitation of the United States President Donald Trump to attend the signing ceremony of the Charter of the Board of Peace, according to the statement published by Akorda on the X social media page.
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South and Central Asia Steps Up AI Readiness as Governments Move From Plans to Practice
ASTANA – Countries across South and Central Asia are accelerating efforts to strengthen their artificial intelligence readiness, investing in digital infrastructure, skills and public-sector deployment as governments move from strategy to implementation, according to the last December release of the Government AI Readiness Index.
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The eighth edition of the report aims…
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ASTANA – Countries across South and Central Asia are accelerating efforts to strengthen their artificial intelligence readiness, investing in digital infrastructure, skills and public-sector deployment as governments move from strategy to implementation, according to the last December release of the Government AI Readiness Index.
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The eighth edition of the report aims…
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Kazakhstan’s Tengiz Field Remains Offline After Fire, CPC Shipments Canceled
ALMATY – Oil production at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield could remain suspended for 7-10 days, following an emergency shutdown over the weekend, potentially further tightening crude exports through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), industry sources told Reuters on Jan. 20.
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ALMATY – Oil production at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield could remain suspended for 7-10 days, following an emergency shutdown over the weekend, potentially further tightening crude exports through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), industry sources told Reuters on Jan. 20.
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Unlocking Eurasia’s Trade Potential: Why the Middle Corridor Matters
Kazakhstan sits at the crossroads of Eurasia’s commodity flows. As global supply chains diversify and shippers seek more resilient, cost-effective alternatives, the country’s geography and infrastructure have gained renewed relevance. Kazakhstan links three major international rail corridors between East Asia, Central Asia, and Europe – including the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor (TCTC), also known as…
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Kazakhstan sits at the crossroads of Eurasia’s commodity flows. As global supply chains diversify and shippers seek more resilient, cost-effective alternatives, the country’s geography and infrastructure have gained renewed relevance. Kazakhstan links three major international rail corridors between East Asia, Central Asia, and Europe – including the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor (TCTC), also known as…
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FC Kairat Suffers Defeat Against Club Brugge in Champions League Home Match
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s FC Kairat suffered a heavy 4:1 defeat to Belgium’s Club Brugge in a UEFA Champions League group-stage match played at Astana Arena on Jan. 20.
Kairat managed a consolation goal in stoppage time when midfielder Adilet Sadybekov found the net. Photo credit: FC Kairat.
The visitors dominated from the opening minutes,…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s FC Kairat suffered a heavy 4:1 defeat to Belgium’s Club Brugge in a UEFA Champions League group-stage match played at Astana Arena on Jan. 20.
Kairat managed a consolation goal in stoppage time when midfielder Adilet Sadybekov found the net. Photo credit: FC Kairat.
The visitors dominated from the opening minutes,…
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Kazakhstan to Channel $17B Into Real Sector as Government Unveils Broad Reform Agenda
ALMATY – Kazakhstan will allocate around 8 trillion tenge (approximately US$17 billion) to support the real sector of the economy and ensure GDP growth of at least 5%, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin said at a Jan. 21 government meeting, following the fifth session of the National Kurultai.
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan will allocate around 8 trillion tenge (approximately US$17 billion) to support the real sector of the economy and ensure GDP growth of at least 5%, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin said at a Jan. 21 government meeting, following the fifth session of the National Kurultai.
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China–Central Asia Trade Hits Record $106 Billion in 2025
ALMATY – Trade and economic cooperation between China and Central Asia reached a historic milestone in 2025 as bilateral trade volumes exceeded $100 billion for the first time, according to data released by China’s Ministry of Commerce on Jan. 18.
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Total imports and exports between China and Central Asian countries reached…
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ALMATY – Trade and economic cooperation between China and Central Asia reached a historic milestone in 2025 as bilateral trade volumes exceeded $100 billion for the first time, according to data released by China’s Ministry of Commerce on Jan. 18.
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Total imports and exports between China and Central Asian countries reached…
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Kazakhstan to Launch New International Air Routes in 2026
ALMATY – Kazakhstan plans to open and resume multiple international air routes in 2026 while increasing flight frequencies on existing destinations, as part of broader efforts to strengthen the country’s role as a regional aviation hub, Transport Minister Nurlan Sauranbayev said at a Jan. 21 government meeting.
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According to Sauranbayev, airlines…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan plans to open and resume multiple international air routes in 2026 while increasing flight frequencies on existing destinations, as part of broader efforts to strengthen the country’s role as a regional aviation hub, Transport Minister Nurlan Sauranbayev said at a Jan. 21 government meeting.
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According to Sauranbayev, airlines…
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Kazakhstan’s Kasteev Art Museum Reopens After Major Renovation
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Abilkhan Kasteev State Museum of Arts reopened to the public after a major modernization, unveiling renovated galleries and updated exhibitions, reported the Ministry of Culture and Information on Jan. 17.
Kazakhstan’s Abilkhan Kasteev State Museum of Arts in Almaty. Photo credit: Ministry of Culture and Information
The reopening coincides with two…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Abilkhan Kasteev State Museum of Arts reopened to the public after a major modernization, unveiling renovated galleries and updated exhibitions, reported the Ministry of Culture and Information on Jan. 17.
Kazakhstan’s Abilkhan Kasteev State Museum of Arts in Almaty. Photo credit: Ministry of Culture and Information
The reopening coincides with two…
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President Tokayev Creates Commission for Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Reform
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree establishing the Commission on Constitutional Reform on Jan. 21.
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To develop proposals for constitutional reform, Tokayev has decreed the creation of the commission, approved the attached regulations and their composition, and assigned the Presidential Administration to oversee their implementation. The decree enters…
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ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree establishing the Commission on Constitutional Reform on Jan. 21.
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To develop proposals for constitutional reform, Tokayev has decreed the creation of the commission, approved the attached regulations and their composition, and assigned the Presidential Administration to oversee their implementation. The decree enters…
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Kazakh Energy Ministry Takes Control of Investigation Into Tengiz Production Disruption
ASTANA – The Kazakh Energy Ministry has established a special commission to investigate a technological disruption that occurred on Jan. 18 at the Tengiz oil field, with Deputy Energy Minister Kaiyrkhan Tutkyshbayev on site to monitor the situation and coordinate with the operator.
Kazakh Deputy Energy Minister Kaiyrkhan Tutkyshbayev is on site at the…
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ASTANA – The Kazakh Energy Ministry has established a special commission to investigate a technological disruption that occurred on Jan. 18 at the Tengiz oil field, with Deputy Energy Minister Kaiyrkhan Tutkyshbayev on site to monitor the situation and coordinate with the operator.
Kazakh Deputy Energy Minister Kaiyrkhan Tutkyshbayev is on site at the…
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PACE Adopts Declaration Supporting Kazakhstan’s Democratic Reforms and Regional Leadership
ASTANA – The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a written declaration, entitled Support for Kazakhstan’s Democratic Reforms and Regional Leadership, on Jan. 19 in Strasbourg.
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The British parliamentarian Michael German, a member of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe, authored the document. The declaration was…
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ASTANA – The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a written declaration, entitled Support for Kazakhstan’s Democratic Reforms and Regional Leadership, on Jan. 19 in Strasbourg.
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The British parliamentarian Michael German, a member of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe, authored the document. The declaration was…
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Kazakhstan Advances Northern Aral Sea Restoration and Hydropower Development
ASTANA – The volume of the Northern Aral Sea is planned to increase to 34 cubic kilometers over 4-5 years, and a 191.7 billion tenge (US$377.4 million) hydropower project is being implemented, said Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov at a Jan. 21 government meeting.
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ASTANA – The volume of the Northern Aral Sea is planned to increase to 34 cubic kilometers over 4-5 years, and a 191.7 billion tenge (US$377.4 million) hydropower project is being implemented, said Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov at a Jan. 21 government meeting.
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Kazakhstan Offers Voluntary Departure Program in South Korea, Ratifies Migration Agreement with France
ASTANA – Kazakhstan citizens working illegally in South Korea can voluntarily leave the country without fines or restrictions on re-entry until the end of February, under agreements between Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection and South Korea’s Ministry of Justice aimed at protecting citizens’ rights and helping them regularize their status.
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan citizens working illegally in South Korea can voluntarily leave the country without fines or restrictions on re-entry until the end of February, under agreements between Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection and South Korea’s Ministry of Justice aimed at protecting citizens’ rights and helping them regularize their status.
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🔍 EXPERT QUOTE
In The Astana Times analysis, the expert noted that higher oil output has failed to boost revenues as prices remain low. With the 2026 budget set at $60 per barrel, below break-even, the era of “easy oil money” is over, making diversification a fiscal necessity.
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In The Astana Times analysis, the expert noted that higher oil output has failed to boost revenues as prices remain low. With the 2026 budget set at $60 per barrel, below break-even, the era of “easy oil money” is over, making diversification a fiscal necessity.
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