2 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. Whether you’re drawn to exciting ballets or thrilling live musical performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy ...

News Digest: Foreign Media on Shale Oil Production in Kazakhstan, EU-Central Asian Ties and More By Dana Omirgazy in International on 31 January 2025 in 17:32 ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights shale oil production in Kazakhstan, EU-Central Asian relations and...

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. He said that the first trains are expected to arrive in September, followed by intensive testing ...

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. I. COMMON ...

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 intensive testing.

4 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.

Jan 3, 2025 · ASTANA — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev shared insights on the nation’s economic trajectory, government performance and policy priorities in an interview with Ana Tili newspaper on Jan. 3. “The government’s task is to ensure economic growth and improve the well-being of citizens. Overall, the Cabinet of Ministers is fulfilling this task. Over the past year, there have been notable achievements ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Preliminary Findings on AZAL Plane Crash Near Aktau to be Announced Next Week By Saniya Sakenova on 24 January 2025 ASTANA – Preliminary results from the investigation into the AZAL plane crash near Aktau are expected to be announced next week, Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev said during a Jan. 24 government briefing, reported Kazinform. The investigation, conducted according to the ...

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 14, 2024 · ASTANA – Astana has become the first city in Kazakhstan and Central Asia to receive sustainable development certification, reported akimat (city administration) press service on Dec. 13.