Kazakhstan’s Petroglyphs May Hold Clues to Early Star Observations, Expert Says
ALMATY – A public lecture in Almaty on Jan. 24 explored how ancient petroglyphs in Kazakhstan may reflect early astronomical knowledge, tracing humanity’s understanding of the night sky from prehistoric times to modern science.
Sketches from the 17th century, illustrating early telescopic observations of Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon. Photo credit: The Astana Times.…
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ALMATY – A public lecture in Almaty on Jan. 24 explored how ancient petroglyphs in Kazakhstan may reflect early astronomical knowledge, tracing humanity’s understanding of the night sky from prehistoric times to modern science.
Sketches from the 17th century, illustrating early telescopic observations of Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon. Photo credit: The Astana Times.…
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Rybakina Climbs to World No. 3 After Reaching Australian Open Final, Nurlanuly Makes History in Juniors
ASTANA – Elena Rybakina rose to third in the WTA world rankings after advancing to the final of the 2026 Australian Open, marking the third Grand Slam final of her career.
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina celebrates her semifinal victory at the 2026 Australian Open, securing a place in her third Grand Slam final. Photo credit:…
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ASTANA – Elena Rybakina rose to third in the WTA world rankings after advancing to the final of the 2026 Australian Open, marking the third Grand Slam final of her career.
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina celebrates her semifinal victory at the 2026 Australian Open, securing a place in her third Grand Slam final. Photo credit:…
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Kazakhstan and France Deepen Scientific Cooperation in Nuclear Research
ALMATY – A Kazakh delegation, led by the Chairman of the Kazakh Agency for Atomic Energy Almasadam Satkaliyev has visited the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) international research centers in Grenoble, France. Representatives of Kazakhstan’s Institute of Nuclear Physics also took part in the trip.
A Kazakh delegation, led…
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ALMATY – A Kazakh delegation, led by the Chairman of the Kazakh Agency for Atomic Energy Almasadam Satkaliyev has visited the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) international research centers in Grenoble, France. Representatives of Kazakhstan’s Institute of Nuclear Physics also took part in the trip.
A Kazakh delegation, led…
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News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Energy Disputes, US Cooperation, Digital Migration and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s digest highlights a multibillion-dollar arbitration loss for oil majors at the Karachaganak field, talks with U.S. officials on energy cooperation, Kazakhstan’s leadership in attracting foreign investment in Central Asia, and more.
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Oil majors…
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ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s digest highlights a multibillion-dollar arbitration loss for oil majors at the Karachaganak field, talks with U.S. officials on energy cooperation, Kazakhstan’s leadership in attracting foreign investment in Central Asia, and more.
Almaty. Photo credit: Shutterstock
Oil majors…
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Kazakhstan Plans to Invest $1 Billion from National Fund in High-Tech
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s National Fund plans to invest around $1 billion in high-tech projects in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, Deputy Governor of the National Bank Aliya Moldabekova said at a Jan. 29 meeting of the Senate committee on finance and budget.
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The program will focus on non-extractive sectors, including…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s National Fund plans to invest around $1 billion in high-tech projects in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, Deputy Governor of the National Bank Aliya Moldabekova said at a Jan. 29 meeting of the Senate committee on finance and budget.
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Courchevel Air Fest and More: Top Events for Weekend to Remember
ASTANA – Tired of spending the last weekends of January stuck on Netflix with just takeout? With the weather slowly warming up, The Astana Times has curated a captivating list of events to make the end of January truly memorable.
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Astana
“Romeo and Juliet” performance, Jan. 31
Operatic masterpieces performed…
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ASTANA – Tired of spending the last weekends of January stuck on Netflix with just takeout? With the weather slowly warming up, The Astana Times has curated a captivating list of events to make the end of January truly memorable.
Photo credit: tatlerasia.kz
Astana
“Romeo and Juliet” performance, Jan. 31
Operatic masterpieces performed…
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Tokayev Hails Rising Civic Engagement Across Kazakhstan at Volunteers Forum
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the growing civic engagement of citizens, the vital role of youth and human capital, and the public’s central role in constitutional reform, describing these pillars as essential to building a just, safe, and forward-looking Kazakhstan amid global uncertainty during the Jan. 30 Volunteers Forum.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev speaks…
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ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the growing civic engagement of citizens, the vital role of youth and human capital, and the public’s central role in constitutional reform, describing these pillars as essential to building a just, safe, and forward-looking Kazakhstan amid global uncertainty during the Jan. 30 Volunteers Forum.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev speaks…
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🔍Expert Quote
The ethnic history of the Kazakh people is complex, shaped by centuries of migration, cultural interaction and political change across Central Asia. Modern historical sources and DNA research now offer new insights into how the Kazakh nation emerged and how traditional genealogies, known as shezhire, can be verified scientifically.
🔗Read our interview with Kazakh historian, political scientist and geneticist Zhaksylyk Sabitov
The ethnic history of the Kazakh people is complex, shaped by centuries of migration, cultural interaction and political change across Central Asia. Modern historical sources and DNA research now offer new insights into how the Kazakh nation emerged and how traditional genealogies, known as shezhire, can be verified scientifically.
🔗Read our interview with Kazakh historian, political scientist and geneticist Zhaksylyk Sabitov
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Kazakhstan’s Saltanat Tompiyeva Appointed ICAO Global Ambassador
ASTANA — Saltanat Tompiyeva, chair of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Kazakh Transport Ministry has been appointed an ambassador under the Global Ambassadors Program of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) by decision of ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar.
Saltanat Tompiyeva, chair of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Kazakh Transport Ministry.…
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ASTANA — Saltanat Tompiyeva, chair of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Kazakh Transport Ministry has been appointed an ambassador under the Global Ambassadors Program of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) by decision of ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar.
Saltanat Tompiyeva, chair of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Kazakh Transport Ministry.…
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Kazakhstan, US Highlight Nuclear Fuel Security at Washington Forum
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and the United States addressed their strategic cooperation in nuclear energy and fuel security during the Nuclear Fuel Supply Forum, organized with the support of the Kazatomprom national atomic company.
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The event was held at the Nuclear Energy Institute in Washington, D.C., the leading U.S. industry organization in…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan and the United States addressed their strategic cooperation in nuclear energy and fuel security during the Nuclear Fuel Supply Forum, organized with the support of the Kazatomprom national atomic company.
Photo credit: gov.kz
The event was held at the Nuclear Energy Institute in Washington, D.C., the leading U.S. industry organization in…
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Weekly News Digest
▪️Kazakhstan, Israel Reaffirm Commitment to Stronger Bilateral Ties. Read.
▪️Kazakhstan Proposes Constitutional Reform Affecting 84% of Basic Law. Read.
▪️Development Bank of Kazakhstan on Strategic Priorities and Financing. Read.
▪️Who Really Takes Childcare Leave in Kazakhstan? Law and Practice. Read.
▪️Hooligans’ Game but for Gentlemen: Kazakh Rugby Captain on Rugby, Class, and Character. Read.
▪️Why Everyone is Nostalgic for 2016 Again. Read.
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▪️Kazakhstan, Israel Reaffirm Commitment to Stronger Bilateral Ties. Read.
▪️Kazakhstan Proposes Constitutional Reform Affecting 84% of Basic Law. Read.
▪️Development Bank of Kazakhstan on Strategic Priorities and Financing. Read.
▪️Who Really Takes Childcare Leave in Kazakhstan? Law and Practice. Read.
▪️Hooligans’ Game but for Gentlemen: Kazakh Rugby Captain on Rugby, Class, and Character. Read.
▪️Why Everyone is Nostalgic for 2016 Again. Read.
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🇰🇿🤝🇮🇱 New partnerships
🎤 Dimash on global screens
✈️ New air routes
⚽ Kairat vs Arsenal
Full episode now on YouTube https://youtu.be/5FH8sJSivpo?si=bJQfVHEfvUIpHJyN
Kazakhstan Moves to Strengthen Oversight of Archaeological Work
ASTANA – Weak regulation and fragmented oversight have long been straining Kazakhstan’s archaeology sector. To address the issue, the Senate, an upper chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, has approved amendments to legislation aimed at strengthening the protection of historical and cultural heritage.
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Licensing gaps and lack of control
According to…
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ASTANA – Weak regulation and fragmented oversight have long been straining Kazakhstan’s archaeology sector. To address the issue, the Senate, an upper chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, has approved amendments to legislation aimed at strengthening the protection of historical and cultural heritage.
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Licensing gaps and lack of control
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Almaty Zoo Welcomes Rare Animals From South America
ASTANA — Rare representatives of South American fauna have arrived at Almaty Zoo — a pair of tamanduas, also known as four-clawed anteaters, reported Kazinform on Jan. 27.
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Tamanduas are considered some of the most unusual animals. Their closest relatives are sloths, and they are known for their friendly nature,…
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ASTANA — Rare representatives of South American fauna have arrived at Almaty Zoo — a pair of tamanduas, also known as four-clawed anteaters, reported Kazinform on Jan. 27.
Photo credit: Almaty Zoo
Tamanduas are considered some of the most unusual animals. Their closest relatives are sloths, and they are known for their friendly nature,…
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Five Ancient Underground Mosques in Mangystau Advance Toward UNESCO Recognition
ASTANA — Five underground mosques in Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region have been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage sites, according to Kamar Bimagambetova, a specialist at the Mangystau State Historical and Cultural Reserve.
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The sites include the…
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ASTANA — Five underground mosques in Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region have been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage sites, according to Kamar Bimagambetova, a specialist at the Mangystau State Historical and Cultural Reserve.
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The sites include the…
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Oil Production Resumes at Tengiz Field
ASTANA — Oil production has resumed at the Tengiz oil field, with the first well successfully brought back online early on Jan. 31, the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan reported.
According to the operational headquarters, the first well, Group Metering Unit GSU-52, was restarted at 3:35 a.m. local time. Process facilities at the Pressure…
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ASTANA — Oil production has resumed at the Tengiz oil field, with the first well successfully brought back online early on Jan. 31, the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan reported.
According to the operational headquarters, the first well, Group Metering Unit GSU-52, was restarted at 3:35 a.m. local time. Process facilities at the Pressure…
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Rybakina Beats World No. 1 to Claim Australian Open Title
ASTANA — Elena Rybakina, the leader of Kazakhstan’s women’s tennis team, captured the Australian Open 2026 title in Melbourne on Jan. 31, according to the National Olympic Committee.
Ice-cold under pressure: Rybakina downs World No. 1 for Australian Open Crown on Jan. 31. Photo credit: Kazakhstan Tennis Federation
In the championship match, Rybakina overcame…
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ASTANA — Elena Rybakina, the leader of Kazakhstan’s women’s tennis team, captured the Australian Open 2026 title in Melbourne on Jan. 31, according to the National Olympic Committee.
Ice-cold under pressure: Rybakina downs World No. 1 for Australian Open Crown on Jan. 31. Photo credit: Kazakhstan Tennis Federation
In the championship match, Rybakina overcame…
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Public Vote to Determine Fate of New Constitution, Says President Tokayev
ASTANA — The final decision on the new Constitution will be made by the country’s citizens at a national referendum said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a Jan. 30 meeting dedicated to the Constitutional Commission’s work.
The Chair of the Constitutional Commission and Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court Elvira Azimova; Deputy Chair of the…
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ASTANA — The final decision on the new Constitution will be made by the country’s citizens at a national referendum said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a Jan. 30 meeting dedicated to the Constitutional Commission’s work.
The Chair of the Constitutional Commission and Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court Elvira Azimova; Deputy Chair of the…
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