Kazakh Artists Perform at Turkic Week in Vienna
ASTANA — Artists from the Kazakhconcert, a state academic concert organization named after Roza Baglanova, performed in Vienna as part of the Turkic Week, a cultural program organized by the Organization of Turkic States, the Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Information reported on Jan. 23.
The cultural and diplomatic initiative was aimed at promoting…
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ASTANA — Artists from the Kazakhconcert, a state academic concert organization named after Roza Baglanova, performed in Vienna as part of the Turkic Week, a cultural program organized by the Organization of Turkic States, the Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Information reported on Jan. 23.
The cultural and diplomatic initiative was aimed at promoting…
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Hooligans’ Game but for Gentlemen: Kazakh Rugby Captain on Rugby, Class, and Character
ASTANA — For much of its history, rugby was never meant to be a vehicle for social mobility. Born in 19th-century England, it developed within the walls of elite private schools and universities, played by students for whom competition was not a path out of hardship but an extension of privilege. Discipline, restraint, and…
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ASTANA — For much of its history, rugby was never meant to be a vehicle for social mobility. Born in 19th-century England, it developed within the walls of elite private schools and universities, played by students for whom competition was not a path out of hardship but an extension of privilege. Discipline, restraint, and…
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Kazakhstan to Seek UNESCO Status for Key Religious and Historical Sites
ALMATY – Kazakhstan will intensify efforts to promote its historical and cultural heritage at the international level, including through new nominations to UNESCO, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva said at a Jan. 21 government meeting.
One of the key areas highlighted was the promotion of Kazakhstan’s historical and…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan will intensify efforts to promote its historical and cultural heritage at the international level, including through new nominations to UNESCO, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva said at a Jan. 21 government meeting.
One of the key areas highlighted was the promotion of Kazakhstan’s historical and…
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What Makes City Feel Safe: Lessons from Astana
Walk through any part of our city, and you will see life everywhere. You will also notice risks that affect everyone: from poorly lit streets to crowded intersections. Keeping our city safe is not just the job of the police; it depends on planning, solid infrastructure, and strong communities. If we ignore these rules,…
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Walk through any part of our city, and you will see life everywhere. You will also notice risks that affect everyone: from poorly lit streets to crowded intersections. Keeping our city safe is not just the job of the police; it depends on planning, solid infrastructure, and strong communities. If we ignore these rules,…
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Building Trust in Kazakhstan’s Fast-Growing Fintech Ecosystem
Kazakhstan’s leading fintech platforms Kaspi, Halyk Bank’s Homebank, and Freedom SuperApp have evolved into all-in-one super-apps offering banking, payments, shopping, and even eGov services. They provide great convenience, but also concentrate vast amounts of personal data. This raises data privacy and security risks that deserves a clear look and a set of practical safeguards…
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Kazakhstan’s leading fintech platforms Kaspi, Halyk Bank’s Homebank, and Freedom SuperApp have evolved into all-in-one super-apps offering banking, payments, shopping, and even eGov services. They provide great convenience, but also concentrate vast amounts of personal data. This raises data privacy and security risks that deserves a clear look and a set of practical safeguards…
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CPC Resumes Normal Operations After Attack, Completes CPC-3 Repairs
ASTANA – The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) announced on Jan. 25 that repairs to the CPC-3 single-point mooring (SPM) at its marine terminal were completed.
Photo credit: The Caspian Pipeline Consortium
As part of the scheduled maintenance, the subsea hoses and subsea sleeves were partially replaced. On Jan. 21, hydrotesting of the SPM’s cargo…
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ASTANA – The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) announced on Jan. 25 that repairs to the CPC-3 single-point mooring (SPM) at its marine terminal were completed.
Photo credit: The Caspian Pipeline Consortium
As part of the scheduled maintenance, the subsea hoses and subsea sleeves were partially replaced. On Jan. 21, hydrotesting of the SPM’s cargo…
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Kazakhstan, ExxonMobil Review Cooperation on Major Oil Projects
ASTANA — Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with ExxonMobil Senior Vice President Peter Larden on Jan. 26 to discuss cooperation in the oil and gas industry, including matters related to the joint projects Tengiz, Kashagan and the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.
Photo credit: Prime Minister’s press service.
During the talks, Bektenov expressed concern over…
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ASTANA — Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with ExxonMobil Senior Vice President Peter Larden on Jan. 26 to discuss cooperation in the oil and gas industry, including matters related to the joint projects Tengiz, Kashagan and the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.
Photo credit: Prime Minister’s press service.
During the talks, Bektenov expressed concern over…
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KazMunayGas, ExxonMobil Review Cooperation and Exploration Plans
ASTANA — KazMunayGas (KMG) Chair Askhat Khassenov met with ExxonMobil Senior Vice President Peter Larden on Jan. 26 to review the current status of cooperation and plans for key partnership areas.
Askhat Khassenov and Peter Larden. Photo credit: KMG
The talks covered prospects for collaboration in geological exploration, oil transportation and the introduction of…
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ASTANA — KazMunayGas (KMG) Chair Askhat Khassenov met with ExxonMobil Senior Vice President Peter Larden on Jan. 26 to review the current status of cooperation and plans for key partnership areas.
Askhat Khassenov and Peter Larden. Photo credit: KMG
The talks covered prospects for collaboration in geological exploration, oil transportation and the introduction of…
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Kazakhstan’s top #tennis player Elena Rybakina advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open after a straight-sets victory over Belgium’s Elise Mertens, winning 6–1, 6–3.
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Kazakhstan Joins Global Leaders to Host High-Level Conference on Humanity in War
ASTANA — Kazakhstan, alongside Brazil, China, France, Jordan, South Africa, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), invited leaders of all states to the High-Level Conference on Humanity in War in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
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The conference is scheduled for the fourth quarter this year, under the Global…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan, alongside Brazil, China, France, Jordan, South Africa, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), invited leaders of all states to the High-Level Conference on Humanity in War in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
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The conference is scheduled for the fourth quarter this year, under the Global…
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Kazakhstan, Mongolia Reaffirm Commitment to Boost Trade to $500 Million
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Mongolia reaffirmed their commitment to increasing bilateral trade turnover to $500 million, as Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin met with Mongolian Deputy Prime Minister Khassuuri Gankhuyag on Jan. 24.
Khassuuri Gankhuyag and Serik Zhumangarin. Photo credit: Prime Minister’s press service.
Zhumangarin described Mongolia as…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Mongolia reaffirmed their commitment to increasing bilateral trade turnover to $500 million, as Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin met with Mongolian Deputy Prime Minister Khassuuri Gankhuyag on Jan. 24.
Khassuuri Gankhuyag and Serik Zhumangarin. Photo credit: Prime Minister’s press service.
Zhumangarin described Mongolia as…
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Tajikistan Reports 8.4% Economic Growth in 2025
ASTANA — Over the course of 2025, Tajikistan’s gross domestic product reached a growth rate of 8.4%, which was revealed during an expanded meeting of the Government of Tajikistan, chaired by President Emomali Rahmon on Jan. 23.
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According to Kazinform, Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda noted that despite the complex global challenges…
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ASTANA — Over the course of 2025, Tajikistan’s gross domestic product reached a growth rate of 8.4%, which was revealed during an expanded meeting of the Government of Tajikistan, chaired by President Emomali Rahmon on Jan. 23.
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According to Kazinform, Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda noted that despite the complex global challenges…
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Kazakhstan, South Korea Discuss Possible Access to Employment Permit System
ASTANA — Almaty Region Akim (Mayor) Marat Sultangaziyev met with a South Korean delegation to discuss Kazakhstan’s possible accession to South Korea’s Employment Permit System (EPS), which allows foreign nationals to work legally in the country.
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Kazakh Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection Victoria Shegai and representatives of local governments…
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ASTANA — Almaty Region Akim (Mayor) Marat Sultangaziyev met with a South Korean delegation to discuss Kazakhstan’s possible accession to South Korea’s Employment Permit System (EPS), which allows foreign nationals to work legally in the country.
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Kazakh Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection Victoria Shegai and representatives of local governments…
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Kazakhstan and World Bank Advance North Aral Sea Restoration Project
ASTANA — The second phase of the North Aral Sea preservation project, which involves the reconstruction of the Kokaral Dam to raise the sea’s water level, was discussed during a Jan. 26 meeting between Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov and World Bank’s Country Manager for Kazakhstan Andrey Mikhnev.
The Aral Sea,…
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ASTANA — The second phase of the North Aral Sea preservation project, which involves the reconstruction of the Kokaral Dam to raise the sea’s water level, was discussed during a Jan. 26 meeting between Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov and World Bank’s Country Manager for Kazakhstan Andrey Mikhnev.
The Aral Sea,…
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Who Really Takes Childcare Leave in Kazakhstan? Law and Practice
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s social protection system formally promotes equal parental responsibility, including access to childcare leave and state benefits for both mothers and fathers. Despite laws allowing both parents to take childcare leave, women made up more than 99.8% of benefit recipients in 2024 and 2025, while men represented fewer than 0.2%, according to…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s social protection system formally promotes equal parental responsibility, including access to childcare leave and state benefits for both mothers and fathers. Despite laws allowing both parents to take childcare leave, women made up more than 99.8% of benefit recipients in 2024 and 2025, while men represented fewer than 0.2%, according to…
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President Tokayev Urges Unified Digital System for Kazakhstan’s Law Enforcement
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed the importance of strengthening the rule of law and enhancing the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies through digitalization amid large-scale political reforms underway in Kazakhstan, during a Jan. 26 meeting at the Prosecutor General’s Office.
President Tokayev criticized the lack of coordination in the digitalization of law enforcement…
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ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed the importance of strengthening the rule of law and enhancing the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies through digitalization amid large-scale political reforms underway in Kazakhstan, during a Jan. 26 meeting at the Prosecutor General’s Office.
President Tokayev criticized the lack of coordination in the digitalization of law enforcement…
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Kazakhstan Reports Progress in Restoring Oil Production in Atyrau Region
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy has reported significant progress in restoring production operations at oilfields in the Atyrau region, following disruptions earlier this month.
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According to the ministry, the key milestone was the successful…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy has reported significant progress in restoring production operations at oilfields in the Atyrau region, following disruptions earlier this month.
Photo credit: tengizchevroil.com Click to see the map in full size. The map is designed by The Astana Times.
According to the ministry, the key milestone was the successful…
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Kyrgyz Republic’s GDP Nears $23 Billion as Economy Grows Over 11% in 2025
ALMATY – The Kyrgyz Republic’s gross domestic product (GDP) nearly reached 2 trillion soms (approximately US$22.8 billion) in 2025, as the country recorded real economic growth of more than 11%, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev said at a Jan. 26 government meeting.
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According to preliminary figures, GDP totaled 1.976 trillion soms (US$22.8…
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ALMATY – The Kyrgyz Republic’s gross domestic product (GDP) nearly reached 2 trillion soms (approximately US$22.8 billion) in 2025, as the country recorded real economic growth of more than 11%, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev said at a Jan. 26 government meeting.
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According to preliminary figures, GDP totaled 1.976 trillion soms (US$22.8…
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Why Everyone is Nostalgic for 2016 Again
Nostalgia is a deceptively sweet feeling, one that can get a person into hours and days of reminiscing about what it was like in a particular moment. That feeling swept across social media in early 2026, with millions of people posting photos and videos dated to 2016. These photos are not of the best…
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Nostalgia is a deceptively sweet feeling, one that can get a person into hours and days of reminiscing about what it was like in a particular moment. That feeling swept across social media in early 2026, with millions of people posting photos and videos dated to 2016. These photos are not of the best…
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Kazakhstan’s Citizens to Receive Free Short-Term Visas to India
ALMATY – India will begin offering free visas to Kazakh citizens, Indian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Sailas Tangal announced at an official reception in Astana commemorating India’s 77th Republic Day.
Indian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Sailas Tangal highlighted that visas can be obtained both online and through personal application at the Embassy of India. Photo credit:…
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ALMATY – India will begin offering free visas to Kazakh citizens, Indian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Sailas Tangal announced at an official reception in Astana commemorating India’s 77th Republic Day.
Indian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Sailas Tangal highlighted that visas can be obtained both online and through personal application at the Embassy of India. Photo credit:…
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