Kazakhstan News
Soyuz-2.1A rocket launches from Baikonur with ISS crew
Onboard the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft are two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut.
Onboard the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft are two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut.
From March 14, a large-scale festival, Nauryznama, will take place across Kazakhstan, featuring over 1,500 events—from exhibitions and parades to flash mobs and cultural performances. Unlike the traditional Nauryz, which is celebrated in many countries, Nauryznama is an authentically Kazakh holiday rooted in the ancient traditions of the Great Steppe.
Sergey Tsyrulnikov, a renowned Kazakh strongman, has set a new Guinness World Record by inflating and bursting nine medical heating pads in just one minute. This incredible achievement nearly doubled the previous record, which was set 13 years ago.
The United Nations General Assembly has officially designated Almaty as the regional hub for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Central Asia and Afghanistan. This decision was unanimously approved with the support of 152 countries, as announced by Kazakhstan's presidential press secretary, Ruslan Zheldybay.
The Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) launched trading of securities settled in Chinese yuan on March 3, 2025. This initiative aims to expand investment opportunities and attract new participants to the market.
Kazakhstan is preparing to enter a new export market. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhekhanuly announced that active negotiations are underway to approve the supply of meat and meat products to Turkey. The Kazakh side is currently working with the Turkish veterinary service and finalizing the list of enterprises eligible for export.
A 42-year-old resident of Almaty is facing criminal charges for selling a pen with a hidden recording device. He managed to sell one device and was about to sell another before being caught. Under Kazakh law, he could face a fine or up to two years in prison.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Jordanian King Abdullah II held talks, resulting in the signing of 15 bilateral agreements. The leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, energy, transport, pharmaceuticals, education, and culture. They also discussed nuclear energy development, the Trans-Caspian transport route, and Middle Eastern security issues.
The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan has announced that the final report on the investigation into the crash of an Embraer 190 aircraft operated by Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) near Aktau will be completed and released by December 2025. Deputy Minister of Transport Talgat Lastaev noted that the investigation is being conducted in accordance with international standards and will take approximately one year.
The story of Yuriy Vladimirovich is a journey from business success to financial ruin and a long battle with banks. Starting with a small business in the 90s, he faced a devastating fire, mounting debts, lawsuits, and unjustified penalties, which ultimately led to a 1.8 billion tenge debt.
A Gesture of Support and Solidarity
President Demands Accountability as Government Prepares New Measures
The holy month of fasting will begin on March 1 and end on March 29
Educational institutions will have more flexibility in shaping curricula
Funding for "countering disinformation" and human rights initiatives raises questions
17-year-old Saya Kydyrali scores a perfect 9.0 on the international English exam
All utility payments in one document: a new system will simplify transactions
Analysts suggest tax reform amid potential economic risks
Kaspi.kz co-owner gains control over one of Kazakhstan’s major banks
Harassment will no longer go unpunished: lawmakers introduce penalties for stalking
A joint project aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and supporting businesses
A new system helps tourists navigate the country and ensures their safety
Elite fighters from the Ministry of Internal Affairs dominate among special units from 80 countries
Team "Tomiris" debuts at an international competition and outperforms dozens of men's teams
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