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Astana celebrates Epiphany with icy-water dips

The Epiphany is an ancient Christian feast day.

19/01/2026

East-West Connect

How women-led SMEs are reshaping Kazakhstan’s economy

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is emerging as a regional leader in female entrepreneurship.

14/01/2026

Focus

How Kazakhstan is raising the status of blue-collar jobs

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is promoting working professions among its youth to address a shortage of blue-collar workers.

12/01/2026

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan bans LGBTQ+ 'propaganda'

Kazakhstan's President Tokayev signed a law banning LGBTQ+ propaganda, amid local support, but also sparking activists' criticism for its vague language and potential consequences.

08/01/2026

Modern Nomads

Kazakhstan builds its own AI talent pool

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan plans to train one million citizens in AI over the next five years. To achieve this goal, the country is opening Central Asia’s first International AI Centre, ALEM AI, launching new educational programmes, and expanding online public services.

07/01/2026

Voices from Central Asia

A family of welders and the future of skilled work in Kazakhstan

In partnership with MDQ

From a retired instructor to his son and grandson, one family’s journey through welding education highlights why skilled trades remain essential to Kazakhstan’s economy – and why human craftsmanship still matters in an age of automation.

31/12/2025

Culture news

Kazakh horror series deemed too scary for streaming becomes online hit

Initially deemed too terrifying for streaming platforms, a Kazakh horror series has found big success on the festival circuit where its exploration of exotic folklore and ancient evil has gripped global audiences.

27/12/2025

Kazakhstan

Kazakh city of Aktau recalls the Azerbaijan Airlines crash one year on

A year after the Azerbaijan Airlines crash near Aktau, the tragedy still resonates with residents and responders to the incident in which 38 people died, and 29 survived with injuries.

24/12/2025

Modern Nomads

An ancient Kazakh puppet tradition reborn

In partnership with MDQ

A centuries-old Kazakh puppet tradition is finding new life on global stages, in classrooms, and even through 3D printing.

24/12/2025

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan and Japan sign €3 billion worth of agreements

Kazakhstan signed over 40 agreements worth more than €3 billion with Japanese companies during President Tokayev’s visit to Japan.

19/12/2025

Kazakhstan

Legend Golovkin becomes first Kazakh inducted into Boxing Hall of Fame

Kazakhstan’s boxing icon Gennadiy Golovkin has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The former middleweight champion was elected president of World Boxing in November, tasked with securing the sport's Olympic future and unifying a divided landscape.

15/12/2025

Culture news

Berlin and New York ballet stars shine at Kazakhstan’s dance festival

Berlin State Ballet and American Ballet Theatre stars led the IV Freedom Festival with "Paquita" staged by Altynai Asylmuratova in Kazakhstan, while the Berlin Ballet Company’s contemporary program explored the future of ballet.

13/12/2025

Business

Here's why Chinese carmakers are beating the Europeans in Kazakhstan

Localisation is the best bet car manufacturers can make to keep demand stable. South Korea, China, and the US already benefit from it. Is it time for Europe to do the same?

12/12/2025

Business

Russian marketplaces to benefit from new EAEU Customs Code

The Eurasian Economic Union, including Kazakhstan, is working on introducing a new Customs Code, which will largely benefit Russian marketplaces over platforms like Amazon or Temu.

12/12/2025

Modern Nomads

Wild horses return to Kazakhstan’s steppe

In partnership with MDQ

A vanished species is returning to Kazakhstan’s vast grasslands, symbolising a broader effort to restore the country’s natural and cultural heritage.

10/12/2025

Kazakhstan

EU to simplify Kazakhstan visa process, fostering closer cooperation

Brussels has launched steps to simplify visa requirements for Kazakh citizens as both sides deepen cooperation, with Kazakhstan supporting a €12 billion investment package for Central Asia.

05/12/2025

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan calls on EU to speed up Central Asia investments

The EU and Kazakhstan are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Enhanced Cooperation Agreement, with connectivity and critical raw materials as key areas of cooperation.

04/12/2025

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan advances nuclear projects and research hubs for energy

In partnership with MDQ

The Central Asian nation is leveraging its uranium wealth, cutting-edge research and strategic partnerships to develop nuclear power and medical innovations, charting a path toward carbon neutrality while emerging as a key player in global energy.

03/12/2025

Culture news

Kazakhstan joins global fight: 16 days to end gender-based violence

Landmark buildings across Kazakhstan were lit up in orange to mark the UN's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

01/12/2025

Kazakhstan

Euroviews. Enhancing EU-Kazakhstan cooperation for a sustainable future

Kazakhstan and the EU share a long-term interest in stable, resilient and predictable supply chains that underpin economic growth and deliver the technologies needed for a cleaner future, Foreign Affairs Minister Yermek Kosherbayev writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

28/11/2025

Voices from Central Asia

Kazakhstan’s women are driving Central Asia’s tech boom

In partnership with MDQ

From bootstrapped startups to the region’s first female-focused venture fund, Kazakhstan’s women are breaking barriers, transforming industries, and redefining what it means to lead in tech.

26/11/2025

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan shows support towards Armenia’s corridor initiatives

Kazakhstan backed Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity initiative during Armenia's Prime Ministers Nikol Pashinyan visit to Astana, highlighting the corridor’s role in diversifying regional transport routes.

22/11/2025

Modern Nomads

Kairat Almaty takes UEFA Champions League to Central Asia

In partnership with MDQ

Real Madrid’s visit to Kazakhstan became a national celebration and a major tourism boost, as Europe’s elite stage reached Almaty for the first time.

19/11/2025

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords as it signs trade deals with the US

US President Donald Trump held an Oval Office call with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expanding the Abraham Accords to include the central Asian nation.

08/11/2025

Modern Nomads

How Kazakhstan strengthened its chess position

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan has rapidly transformed into a global chess powerhouse, with record medal hauls, rising stars, and a new generation of grandmasters.

05/11/2025

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan closes 130 crypto platforms in shadow economy crackdown

Authorities in Kazakhstan seized digital assets worth €14.4 million and uncovered 81 illegal cash-out networks amid growing efforts to curb financial crime.

31/10/2025