Winter Migration Drives Saigas to Aral Region
ASTANA — Large groups of saiga antelopes have migrated into the Aral district of the Kyzylorda Region since late December, drawing public attention. Wildlife officials say the movement is a natural winter migration driven by snow depth and food availability.
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ASTANA — Large groups of saiga antelopes have migrated into the Aral district of the Kyzylorda Region since late December, drawing public attention. Wildlife officials say the movement is a natural winter migration driven by snow depth and food availability.
Photo credit: Forestry and Wildlife Committee of Kazakhstan. Click to see the map in…
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How Kassym Khan’s Laws Laid Foundation of Kazakh Statehood
ASTANA – The reign of Kassym Khan between 1511 and 1521 marked one of the most important periods in the history of the Kazakh Khanate, when the state reached the height of its power and became one of the most influential political forces in the region.
An artistic depiction of nomadic life in the…
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ASTANA – The reign of Kassym Khan between 1511 and 1521 marked one of the most important periods in the history of the Kazakh Khanate, when the state reached the height of its power and became one of the most influential political forces in the region.
An artistic depiction of nomadic life in the…
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Kazakh Artist Elevates Traditional Motifs Through Cultural Symbols, Silk and Illustrations
ALMATY – From classical painting to bestselling postcards, silk scarves and airplane amenity kits, Kazakh artist Indira Badambayeva has built a creative universe where Kazakh identity and fairy tales meet. In an interview with The Astana Times, Badambayeva reflects on discipline, independence, cultural imagery and why she believes artists should take full responsibility for…
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ALMATY – From classical painting to bestselling postcards, silk scarves and airplane amenity kits, Kazakh artist Indira Badambayeva has built a creative universe where Kazakh identity and fairy tales meet. In an interview with The Astana Times, Badambayeva reflects on discipline, independence, cultural imagery and why she believes artists should take full responsibility for…
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Kazakhstan Marks 34 Years in OSCE Amid More Fractured World
ASTANA – Thirty-four years ago, Kazakhstan joined the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), entering a multilateral system built on dialogue, international law and shared security principles. Looking back on more than three decades of cooperation, Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, Ambassador Alexey Rogov reflected on the milestones that…
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ASTANA – Thirty-four years ago, Kazakhstan joined the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), entering a multilateral system built on dialogue, international law and shared security principles. Looking back on more than three decades of cooperation, Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, Ambassador Alexey Rogov reflected on the milestones that…
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Kazakhstan’s #ski jumping team made history at the Winter Olympics in Italy, entering the world’s top 30 for the first time.
Ilya Mizernykh finished eighth, while Daniil Vassiliev placed 27th, marking a breakthrough that signals steady progress for Kazakhstan’s winter sports program.
Ilya Mizernykh finished eighth, while Daniil Vassiliev placed 27th, marking a breakthrough that signals steady progress for Kazakhstan’s winter sports program.
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More Than 20,000 Visitors Expected at RES 2026 EXPO in Astana
ALMATY – More than 20,000 participants are expected to attend an international exhibition of green technologies and sustainable solutions, which will take place alongside the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES) in Astana on April 22–24.
Photo credit: RES EXPO.
The summit will serve as a major international platform for developing coordinated responses to climate…
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ALMATY – More than 20,000 participants are expected to attend an international exhibition of green technologies and sustainable solutions, which will take place alongside the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES) in Astana on April 22–24.
Photo credit: RES EXPO.
The summit will serve as a major international platform for developing coordinated responses to climate…
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Dala.Camp Forum Yields Five Agreements, Training for Livestock Producers
ALMATY – Five strategic agreements and a full day of practical business training sessions marked the Dala.Camp Forum 2026 in Burabai on Feb. 14-15, where 250 industry representatives from 11 countries gathered to move Kazakhstan’s livestock sector from discussion to execution.
The signed agreements cover several key areas, ranging from the creation of production…
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ALMATY – Five strategic agreements and a full day of practical business training sessions marked the Dala.Camp Forum 2026 in Burabai on Feb. 14-15, where 250 industry representatives from 11 countries gathered to move Kazakhstan’s livestock sector from discussion to execution.
The signed agreements cover several key areas, ranging from the creation of production…
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How Central Asia’s Financial Markets Are Quietly Taking Shape
For much of the past three decades, Central Asia has been viewed primarily through the lens of commodities, infrastructure and geopolitics. Finance, when mentioned at all, was usually treated as a supporting function rather than a driver of development. That perception is beginning to change. Across the region, and particularly in Kazakhstan, financial markets…
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For much of the past three decades, Central Asia has been viewed primarily through the lens of commodities, infrastructure and geopolitics. Finance, when mentioned at all, was usually treated as a supporting function rather than a driver of development. That perception is beginning to change. Across the region, and particularly in Kazakhstan, financial markets…
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Livestock Market Consolidation Tool Unveiled at Dala.Camp Forum in Burabai
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s livestock sector took a step toward market consolidation and higher-value exports as the Turan Livestock Association launched a pilot digital platform aimed at coordinating the country’s fragmented live cattle market during the international Dala.Camp Forum held on Feb. 14–15 in Burabai.
According to the association, farmers participating in the platform could…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s livestock sector took a step toward market consolidation and higher-value exports as the Turan Livestock Association launched a pilot digital platform aimed at coordinating the country’s fragmented live cattle market during the international Dala.Camp Forum held on Feb. 14–15 in Burabai.
According to the association, farmers participating in the platform could…
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Officials Brief Kazakhstan-Based Diplomatic Community on Draft Constitution
ALMATY – The revisions of Kazakhstan’s Сonstitution reflect over 84% changes compared to the existing text, said Constitutional Court Chairperson Elvira Azimova as she briefed the diplomatic corps on the proposed amendments on Feb. 16.
From L to R: Yerlan Sarsembayev, Bakyt Nurmukhanov, Elvira Azimova, Arman Issetov. Photo credit: The Astana Times/ Nargiz Raimbekova.…
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ALMATY – The revisions of Kazakhstan’s Сonstitution reflect over 84% changes compared to the existing text, said Constitutional Court Chairperson Elvira Azimova as she briefed the diplomatic corps on the proposed amendments on Feb. 16.
From L to R: Yerlan Sarsembayev, Bakyt Nurmukhanov, Elvira Azimova, Arman Issetov. Photo credit: The Astana Times/ Nargiz Raimbekova.…
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Kazakhstan, Finland in Talks on Tractor Production Localization, Agritech
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Finland discussed plans to localize agricultural tractor production and expand cooperation in agritech during a working visit to Finland by Vice Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhekhanuly.
The discussions build on the strategic partnership reaffirmed by Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Alexander Stubb in October 2025. Photo credit: gov.kz
The talks focused…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Finland discussed plans to localize agricultural tractor production and expand cooperation in agritech during a working visit to Finland by Vice Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhekhanuly.
The discussions build on the strategic partnership reaffirmed by Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Alexander Stubb in October 2025. Photo credit: gov.kz
The talks focused…
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Regional Ecological Summit in Astana to Address Energy Transition, Climate Risks
ALMATY – Central Asia’s energy transition will be on the agenda of the Regional Ecological Summit (RES 2026) in Astana on April 22–24, with one of the key panel sessions organized by Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry.
Photo credit: eeas.europa.eu
The panel will focus on approaches to a just energy transition amid rising global energy demand,…
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ALMATY – Central Asia’s energy transition will be on the agenda of the Regional Ecological Summit (RES 2026) in Astana on April 22–24, with one of the key panel sessions organized by Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry.
Photo credit: eeas.europa.eu
The panel will focus on approaches to a just energy transition amid rising global energy demand,…
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Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic Pledge to Deepen Strategic Alliance and Economic Ties
ALMATY – Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic are continuing to strengthen their bilateral ties, with trade reaching $2 billion and plans to bring it to $3 billion, Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev said during an official visit to Bishkek on Feb. 13.
From L to R: Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev and Kyrgyz President…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic are continuing to strengthen their bilateral ties, with trade reaching $2 billion and plans to bring it to $3 billion, Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev said during an official visit to Bishkek on Feb. 13.
From L to R: Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev and Kyrgyz President…
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Kazakhstan’s Assaubayeva Secures Historic Qualification for 2026 Women’s Freestyle Chess Championship
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva defeated Switzerland’s Alexandra Kosteniuk in a women’s exhibition match held alongside the Freestyle Chess World Championship in Germany, becoming the first player to qualify for the 2026 Women’s Freestyle Chess World Championship.
Kosteniuk and Assaubayeva at the prize giving. Photo credit: Lennart Ootes/Freestyle Chess.
The four-game match, played in…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva defeated Switzerland’s Alexandra Kosteniuk in a women’s exhibition match held alongside the Freestyle Chess World Championship in Germany, becoming the first player to qualify for the 2026 Women’s Freestyle Chess World Championship.
Kosteniuk and Assaubayeva at the prize giving. Photo credit: Lennart Ootes/Freestyle Chess.
The four-game match, played in…
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Kazakh FM Reaffirms Support for UN, Outlines Constitutional Reform at Almaty Meeting
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev met with heads of United Nations agencies operating in the country on Feb. 14 in Almaty to discuss constitutional reform, sustainable development priorities and regional initiatives.
Photo credit: gov.kz
Kosherbayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to the UN Charter and the organization’s central role in maintaining international peace, security…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev met with heads of United Nations agencies operating in the country on Feb. 14 in Almaty to discuss constitutional reform, sustainable development priorities and regional initiatives.
Photo credit: gov.kz
Kosherbayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to the UN Charter and the organization’s central role in maintaining international peace, security…
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Kazakhstan’s Ski Jumper Finishes 8th at Winter Olympics, Sets National Record
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s ski jumper Ilya Mizernykh delivered the best Olympic result in the country’s history, finishing eighth in the men’s large hill event at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb. 15.
Ilya Mizernykh. Photo credit: National Olympic Committee/Turar Kazangapov.
Two athletes represented Kazakhstan in the competition’s final round. Mizernykh scored 281.6…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s ski jumper Ilya Mizernykh delivered the best Olympic result in the country’s history, finishing eighth in the men’s large hill event at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb. 15.
Ilya Mizernykh. Photo credit: National Olympic Committee/Turar Kazangapov.
Two athletes represented Kazakhstan in the competition’s final round. Mizernykh scored 281.6…
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