Northern Aral Sea recovering, says Kazakhstan
The northern part of the Aral Sea, once a thriving body of water and now a stark reminder of environmental devastation, is showing signs of...
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan push for trade liberalization
In a significant move towards economic integration, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are intensifying efforts to reduce trade barriers between their countries
At SCO summit, Putin and Xi Vie for Central Asian influence
n a significant display of power and strategic maneuvering, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping convened in Astana, Kazakhstan, on July 3, 2024, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.
Wild horses return to Kazakh steppes
The reintroduction project, initiated by a coalition of European zoos and conservation organizations, aims to establish a self-sustaining population of Przewalski’s horses in the Altyn Dala region.
Russia and Kazakhstan face unprecedented floods
The situation escalated rapidly as fast-melting snow caused the Ural River to swell, inundating cities and towns in its wake.
Kazakhstan and EU begin visa facilitation talks
Kazakhstan and the European Union have agreed to officially launch talks on facilitating the visa regime for Kazakh citizens who wish to travel to the Schengen Area.
National Bank of Kazakhstan introduces digital currency
Kazakhstan has become the latest country to launch a digital version of its national currency, the tenge, in a bid to modernize its payment system and reduce corruption.
Kazakhstan: new legislation to tackle personal debt burden
The upcoming legislation focuses on stricter lending rules. Lenders will face lowered government-set interest rates, enhanced borrower assessment protocols, and restrictions on new loans for those who have delayed repayments for over 90 days.
45 dead in Kazakhstan mine fire disaster
Kazakhstan was in national mourning on Sunday after a fire at an ArcelorMittal mine killed 45 people, the worst accident in the Central Asian country’s post-Soviet history.
Kazakhstan announces ban on hijabs in schools
According to a statement on the government’s website, the ban is aimed at preserving secularism and preventing the propagation of any religious dogma in schools.