Kazakhstan

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The place easily mistaken for the Grand Canyon

The spectacular Charyn Canyon is a major attraction, about 200 kilometres east of Almaty city

23/10/2017

Kazakhstan

MMA fighters compete at world championships in Kazakhstan

The competition saw Russia come out on top, while female fighters made their debut

17/10/2017

Kazakhstan

Cargo spacecraft sets off for ISS

Carrying almost three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for the International Space Station crew, the unpiloted Russian Progress 68 cargo spacecraft blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

14/10/2017

Cult

The Star of Asia festival lights up Almaty

Keen to put its name on the map as the cultural hub of Kazakhstan and of central Asia at large, the city of Almaty organised and hosted The Star of Asia music…

13/09/2017

Target

Kazakhstan embraces the digital age

International Sovereign Wealth Funds have been gathering in Astana to explore new frontiers and tap into more markets.

12/09/2017

Kazakhstan

Record-breaking Peggy Whitson returns from the ISS

With several space records in her pocket, American astronaut Peggy Whitson returns from the ISS.

03/09/2017

Cult

Star of Asia Festival shines a light on regional music

The best, voices, sounds and rhythms from the Asian region descended on Almaty for the two-day “Star of Asia” international festival.

28/08/2017

Focus

High jinks at the Almaty Mountain Sports Festival

Encircled by a range of breathtaking mountains, Almaty is Kazakhstan’s jewel in the crown.

14/08/2017

Musica

Kazakhstan hosts Plácido Domingo's famed opera contest

In 25 years, Plácido Domingo has made Operalia the world's premier opera competiton, which this year was held in Kazakhstan.

10/08/2017

Kazakhstan

Watch: Rocket carrying Europe’s oldest astronaut blasts-off into space

28/07/2017

Kazakhstan

Watch: Rocket’s launch captured on video from space

20/07/2017

Sport

Silk Way Rally: Bryce Menzies beats defending champion Despres in stage 7

American Bryce Menzies wins his first special and in the Kamaz has a clean sweep in the trucks section

14/07/2017

Sport

Silk Way Rally: Stephane Peterhansel doubles up on stage six

Peugeot’s Stephane Peterhansel won his second stage of the Silk Way Rally in the cars category but the Frenchman remains more than three hours behind overall leader Sébastien…

13/07/2017

Sport

Silk Way Rally: Cyril Despres has his day in the sun

Stage five of the Silk Way Rally featured another long day.

12/07/2017

Sport

Silk Way Rally: Sébastian Loeb benefits from Peterhansel's pain

Peugeot's Stephane Peterhansel took a roll in the mud and ended up losing three hours

11/07/2017

Sport

Silk Way Rally: Sébastian Loeb leaves rivals in the shade

Stage three of the Silk Way Rally left Russia and headed to Kazakhstan with a long stage between Ufa and Kostanay, featuring 329km of special.

10/07/2017

Kazakhstan

Talks on 'de-escalation zones' in Syria fail

Russia Iran and Turkey fail to agree a deal on setting up de-escalation zones in Syria

06/07/2017

Travel News

Almaty: Kazakhstan's first capital and the "City of Gardens"

The city of a thousand colours – this is Almaty, the cultural capital and largest metropolitan area in Kazakhstan.

23/06/2017

Kazakhstan

Five green energy inventions that could change the world

22/06/2017

Kazakhstan

Eurasian Media Forum at heart of EXPO 2017

In partnership with eurasian_media_forum

21/06/2017

Target

Kazakhstan showcases economic achievements at Astana Economic Forum

The Astana Economic Forum is an opportunity for international dialogue, discussion and brainstorming on a range of economic issues facing Central Asia and the rest of the…

18/06/2017

Target

Astana Economic Forum: New Energy, New Economy

‘New Energy – New Economy’ was the theme of this year’s Astana Economic Forum, which brings together world leaders in the fields of economics, politics and…

16/06/2017

Kazakhstan

International leaders debate energy and economy in Astana

In partnership with astana_economic_forum

Representatives from the world’s economic community, including heads of state, business leaders and figures from the scientific world, will come together this week in the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the annual Astana Economic Forum.

16/06/2017

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Astana Expo 2017 opening ceremony

09/06/2017

Kazakhstan

Astronauts return from ISS

France's Thomas Pesquet and Russia's Oleg Novistky return to Earth after long stints in the ISS

02/06/2017

Kazakhstan

Syria's armed opposition rejects Russian 'safe zones' plan

Syria’s armed opposition is rejecting a Russian plan to create safe zones in the country, saying it is a threat to territorial integrity.

04/05/2017