Kazakhstan

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan’s push to trade beyond commodities

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is turning its reliance on imported processed goods into an opportunity for investors to build local enterprises, substitute imports and expand the country’s export basket.

16/09/2026

Kazakhstan

South Korea and Kazakhstan sign agreements worth €16.5 billion

Kazakhstan called for doubled trade and deeper cooperation in industry, critical minerals, technology, automotive manufacturing and the Middle Corridor.

15/09/2026

Sport

Astana Arena selected to host 2028 UEFA Super Cup

The prestigious match, UEFA Super Cup, will take place at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 2027, before passing the baton to Astana Arena in Astana, Kazakhstan, in 2028. Kazakhstan has obtained the chance to host such a major match, marking a historic first for the country.

15/09/2026

Kazakhstan

Free trade agreement with India: EAEU countries accelerate negotiations

The free trade area agreement between India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is crucial for the growth of trade in the region and improvement of on-land transport corridors, which will prove to be favourable for Europe as well.

15/09/2026

Kazakhstan

How Kazakhstan transformed itself into Central Asia's tennis hub

Since 2007, Kazakhstan has invested more than $200 million in tennis, expanding tennis infrastructure nationwide and developing professional academies. Today, nearly 45,000 people play the sport and the country has produced its first world No. 1, Elena Rybakina.

13/09/2026

News

Astana Finance Days end in Astana

Around 8,000 participants from 90 countries, including representatives of major global financial institutions and asset managers with more than €22 trillion under their control wrap up their sessions in Astana Finance Days with discussion about further development of Central Asian financial markets.

13/09/2026

Kazakhstan

Countries seek to replicate AIFC model

Kazakhstan’s financial hub says its model is attracting interest abroad as competition between financial centres intensifies, while limited market liquidity remains a key challenge.

09/09/2026

Voices from Central Asia

Nazym Kyzaibay: her journey to an Olympic boxing medal

In partnership with MDQ

Nazym Kyzaibay recounts her rise from a young boxer to Central Asia’s first female three-time world boxing champion and an Olympic bronze medallist.

09/09/2026

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan wins 55 medals at the 6th Nomad Games

With less than two days to go Kazakhstan stands a good chance to become the overall winner of the 6th Nomad Games held in Kyrgyzstan. With 55 medals won the largest country of Central Asia is well ahead of the other teams.

04/09/2026

Modern Nomads

Kymyz: thousands of years of history in a cup of mare’s milk

In partnership with MDQ

Fermented horse milk, known as kymyz, is a traditional Central Asian drink with thousands of years of history. In Kazakhstan, it remains an important part of nomadic heritage, cuisine and hospitality.

02/09/2026

Focus

Kazakhstan enters a new political era

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan implemented a major parliamentary reform, replacing the former bicameral Parliament with a new unicameral legislature, the Kurultai. The new Parliament consists of 145 seats, with five parties securing representation.

01/09/2026

Sport

Rybakina moves to No. 1 in WTA live rankings

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina has moved to the top of the WTA live rankings as the 2026 US Open begins, putting her in contention to become the world's official No. 1 for the first time.

01/09/2026

Kazakhstan

Tokayev’s former state adviser Erlan Karin appointed Kazakhstan’s vice president

Former State Adviser Erlan Karin has become Kazakhstan’s vice president. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov was also nominated for the post but will remain in his position as head of Government.

31/08/2026

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s gov't steps down as new parliament holds first session

Kazakhstan’s newly elected unicameral parliament has held its first session under a new Constitution that reshaped the country’s political system. The government has stepped down as required, with a new cabinet set to be formed.

29/08/2026

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s new ruling party projected to win Sunday elections

Kazakhstan's new ruling Adilet party has taken a decisive lead in early exit polls, with more than 70% of the vote in the country's early elections for its unicameral parliament which could give it roughly 105 of the 145 seats in the new legislative chamber.

24/08/2026

Tech News

Central Asia and Caucasus companies adopt AI at twice the global rate

Companies in the region are rapidly scaling AI across business operations, driven by rapid experimentation and digital readiness, but lag in formal AI strategy and governance.

15/08/2026

Tech News

Kazakhstan offers tax amnesty to bring billions in crypto assets home

Astana has introduced tax incentives and regulatory reforms to encourage crypto investors to move their digital assets onto domestic licensed platforms, hoping to revive an industry that largely left after a post-mining-boom halt.

11/08/2026

Culture news

Global stars, cosplay and creativity at Comic Con Astana 2026

Comic Con Astana, Central Asia's biggest pop culture festival, has celebrated its fifth anniversary with international film stars, elaborate cosplay, gaming tournaments and one of the region's largest cosplay competitions, drawing thousands of visitors to Kazakhstan's capital.

10/08/2026

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Moment rare Amur tiger is released into Kazakh wild

Kazakhstan released the Amur tiger Umit into the Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve, marking a key step in a project to restore a wild tiger population to Central Asia for the first time in more than 70 years.

06/08/2026

Earth News

First tiger released into the wild in Kazakhstan 70 years after Turan tiger extinction

More than 70 years after tigers disappeared from Kazakhstan, a female Amur tiger named Umit has been released into the wild. The release is part of a programme to restore the species to its historic range in Central Asia.

05/08/2026

East-West Connect

How is Kazakhstan attracting manufacturing investment?

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is seeking to attract more investment into higher-value manufacturing as it looks to diversify its economy beyond raw materials and expand value-added industries.

05/08/2026

Modern Nomads

Summer music festivals are powering Kazakhstan's creative wave

In partnership with MDQ

From ancient nomadic traditions to contemporary music festivals, Kazakhstan is transforming destinations across the country into stages for massive cultural events.

29/07/2026

Kazakhstan

Kazakh president Tokayev urges Putin to freeze the war in Ukraine

Kazakh president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged Vladimir Putin in a face-to-face meeting to freeze the war in Ukraine and return to negotiations as "it is a shame, young people are dying". Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called it "a realistic, timely, and wise message."

26/07/2026

Space

US-Russian space crew returns to Earth after eight months on ISS

The team will undergo medical checks before being flown to Karaganda in central Kazakhstan, where they are due to meet up with recovery teams.

26/07/2026

Cinema

Jackie Chan begins filming 'Armour of God: Ultimatum' in Kazakhstan

Filming has begun on the fourth installment of the action adventure comedy series in the Almaty and Mangystau regions. One of the movie's producer Igor Tsay told Euronews why the Central Asian country was chosen for its locations.

23/07/2026

Climate

The world's second-coldest capital faces record heatwave

Experts warn that the extreme heat reflects a broader climate trend that is increasing health, water and food security risks across Central Asia.

22/07/2026