Kazakhstan

Design

Amazing architecture: Inside the largest mosque in Central Asia

Astana's Grand Mosque boasts an array of record breaking feats. Euronews Culture takes a tour around this architectural masterpiece.

08/12/2024

Voices from Central Asia

Meet Alisher Utev: A filmmaker who brings Kazakh stories to the world

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Voices From Central Asia, Kazakh filmmaker Alisher Utev discusses his journey to combine artistic realism with national stories to inspire young creators and promote Kazakh cinema on a global scale.

04/12/2024

Kazakhstan

Putin threatens to hit Kyiv with Oreshnik missiles and praises Trump

Launching multiple Oreshnik missiles in a single attack would have destructive power similar to that of a nuclear weapon, the Russian president claimed.

29/11/2024

Art

Major new arts museum to open in Almaty, Kazakhstan in 2025

Slated to open in summer 2025, Almaty Museum of Arts is the first private museum of regional modern and contemporary art in Central Asia.

28/11/2024

Modern Nomads

Discovering Abai Qunanbaiuly: The legacy of Kazakhstan's poet, philosopher and musician

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we explore the enduring legacy of Abai Qunanbaiuly, Kazakhstan's greatest poet, philosopher and cultural figure. From literature to opera, his influence continues to shape Kazakhstan's modern identity.

27/11/2024

Art

Kazakhstan's treasures of the great steppe arrive in Paris

From nomadic tribes to the Kazakh khanate - the Musée Guimet’s new exhibition explores 5,000 years of Kazakhstan's history in five key artefacts.

08/11/2024

The Big Question

‘Geologically blessed’: How to build a battery without China

“We very often confuse availability with reliability,” says Kazakhstan’s minister for industry.

28/10/2024

Destinations

Why you should visit Kazakhstan’s capital city Astana in 2025

Foodies can feast on meat dishes and local chocolate at wallet-friendly prices.

27/10/2024

Kazakhstan

Russia bans Kazakhstan agro-products over BRICS snub

Kazakhstan is observing the BRICS summit with interest but has not decided on joining. Meanwhile, Russia restricts agricultural imports from Kazakhstan, citing safety concerns.

23/10/2024

Space

Soyuz capsule returns from ISS with record-breaking cosmonauts

Onboard the capsule were cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub who broke the record for the longest continuous stay at the space station.

23/09/2024

Focus

Kazakhstan welcomes the 5th edition of the World Nomad Games in Astana

In partnership with Freedom Holding Corp.

In this episode of Focus, we go behind the scenes at the 5th World Nomad Games in Astana, Kazakhstan.

18/09/2024

Culture news

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

No Comment

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

Kazakhstan

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

Kazakhstan

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

Kazakhstan

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

Kazakhstan

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

Kazakhstan

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

Kazakhstan

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