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Kazakh superstar Dimash on music, heritage, and World Nomad Games

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Dimash discusses his unique fusion of classical, Kazakh and contemporary music, and his mission to spread his "country’s culture, songs, and traditional music to the world."

17/09/2024

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The World Nomad Games wrap up in Astana

The fifth World Nomad Games conclude in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Friday, celebrating nomadic sports and culture from across Inner Asia.

13/09/2024

Lifestyle

Horseback wrestling to goat polo: A guide to the World Nomad Games

The 5th World Nomad Games, held in Astana, Kazakhstan, brings together athletes from 91 countries to compete in 21 traditional nomadic sports.

12/09/2024

Culture news

Kazakhstan prairies ready to rumble for the World Nomad Games

More than 2,000 athletes are going to revive ancient warfare skills into sports disciplines such as horseback archery and falconry.

06/09/2024

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Putin and Xi meet at Central Asian summit in show of deepening ties

Ever-closer collaboration between Russia, China and other countries has caused increased concern for NATO and Western powers.

03/07/2024

Nature

Kazakhstan: World’s last wild horse species saved from extinction

These endangered Przewalski's horses are part of an effort to return the species to the Central Asian plains they once roamed.

15/06/2024

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Euroviews. Middle powers have the power to save multilateralism

Countries like Kazakhstan must step forward together with renewed vigour and assert our role not just as participants but as responsible managers in the global arena, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev writes in a Euronews exclusive.

28/05/2024

Sport

Euronews Day 2 Kazakhstan Barysy Grand Slam

The second day of the Kazakhstan Barysy Grand Slam opened with a colourful ceremony featuring a range of cultural performances and remarks from the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, the IJF director general, and the president of the Kazakhstan Judo Federation.

11/05/2024

Sport

Judo Grand Slam day one: a golden start for Kazakhstan

All the latest developments on the Judo Grand Slam Astana 2024.

10/05/2024

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Flood mediation efforts continue in Kazakhstan and Russia

While Kazakhstan blows up artificial dams to control water levels, Russian officials scrambled to help people displaced by the overflowing Ural River.

11/04/2024

Destinations

Kazakhstan: A rising star on Central Asia's culinary map

Kazakhstan's foodie scene is enjoying a moment with ‘Neo Nomad cuisine’ taking the spotlight.

10/03/2024

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Macron on a mission to strengthen ties between France and Kazakhstan

On Wednesday, he called for the acceleration of the strategic partnership between Paris and Astana.

01/11/2023

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At least 32 dead in Kazakhstan coal mine fire

Operating company ArcelorMittal Temirtau added that at least another 14 people still remain unaccounted for.

28/10/2023

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Euroviews. Why should Kazakhstan's nuclear energy plans matter to the West?

Currently, Kazakhstan is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, making its energy sector vulnerable to market fluctuations and geopolitical shifts, Emil Avdaliani writes.

11/09/2023

Business

Astana International Forum: Rethinking global cooperation

In partnership with Astana International Forum

This new platform of international dialogue gathered more than 4,000 delegates and guests, including the Emir of Qatar, the President of Kyrgyzstan

28/06/2023

Sport

A Big Finish To The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam in Astana!

An elated crowd for a fantastic event in Kazakhstan with a great ending to an incredible competition

18/06/2023

Sport

Kazakh Gold in Astana, with Italy also succeeding

Kasakhstan take Gold in their home country at the World Judo Tour with Italy's Assunta Scutto winning her second Grand Slam Gold

16/06/2023

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Ruling party leads revamped Kazakhstan election, exit poll

Critics have said the new electoral system - brought in after deadly unrest -gives the "illusion of choice".

20/03/2023

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Kazakhstan votes in snap election a year after deadly unrest

More than 400 candidates, most of them self-nominated, are competing in the election along with two new political parties.

18/03/2023

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Blinken vows support for Central Asian nations against Russian threat

The US Secretary of State, visiting Kazakhstan, is targeting all the former Soviet republics who fear they will be future victims of Russian expansionism

28/02/2023

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McDonald's outlets in Kazakhstan close due to supply issues

McDonald's Kazakh licensee, Food Solutions KZ, could not source its beef patties locally and imported them from Russia until the war forced it to stop and ultimately shut down.

07/01/2023

Focus

Betting on renewables: can Kazakhstan become carbon neutral by 2060?

In partnership with IGTIPC

In recent years Kazakhstan has brought the share of renewable energy in total electricity production to 4 percent. Kazakhstan has now established around 130 renewable energy facilities, and the country's potential for green energy generation is huge.

02/12/2022

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Tokayev wins big in Kazakhstan snap election, early results show

Incumbent President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appears certain to win a new term against little-known challengers in the Central Asian nation.

20/11/2022

Destinations

In Kazakhstan, locals are taking tourism into their own hands

From the ski slopes to the desert, Kazakhstan is a must for adventurers and sports fans.

18/11/2022

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Kazakhstan's president signs amnesty law following January riots

Around 1,500 people who were arrested during the clashes will now be released and cleared.

02/11/2022

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Putin suggests 'gas hub' in Turkey as Russian deliveries to EU suffer

Russia's President Vladimir Putin met with his Turkish counterpart President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of a regional leaders summit in Kazakhstan.

13/10/2022