http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:57:24 +0200 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:57:24 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/11/kazakhstan-offers-crypto-amnesty-as-it-seeks-to-bring-billions-in-digital-assets-home http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/08/11/kazakhstan-offers-crypto-amnesty-as-it-seeks-to-bring-billions-in-digital-assets-home Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:48 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/10/comic-con-astana-brings-global-stars-and-thousands-of-cosplay-fans-to-kazakhstan http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/10/comic-con-astana-brings-global-stars-and-thousands-of-cosplay-fans-to-kazakhstan Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:13:56 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/06/moment-rare-amur-tiger-is-released-into-kazakh-wild http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/06/moment-rare-amur-tiger-is-released-into-kazakh-wild Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:41:35 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/first-tiger-released-into-the-wild-in-kazakhstan-70-years-after-turan-tiger-extinction http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/first-tiger-released-into-the-wild-in-kazakhstan-70-years-after-turan-tiger-extinction Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:43 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/26/ukraine-responds-as-kazakh-president-tokayev-urges-putin-to-freeze-the-war-in-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/26/ukraine-responds-as-kazakh-president-tokayev-urges-putin-to-freeze-the-war-in-ukraine Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:27:07 +0200 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." http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/26/us-russian-space-crew-returns-to-earth-after-eight-months-on-iss http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/26/us-russian-space-crew-returns-to-earth-after-eight-months-on-iss Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:29:25 +0200 The team will undergo medical checks before being flown to Karaganda in central Kazakhstan, where they are due to meet up with recovery teams. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/23/armour-of-god-ultimatum-jackie-chan-starts-shooting-in-kazakhstan http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/23/armour-of-god-ultimatum-jackie-chan-starts-shooting-in-kazakhstan Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:15:09 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/four-drone-strikes-in-four-days-hit-tankers-carrying-kazakhstans-oil http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/four-drone-strikes-in-four-days-hit-tankers-carrying-kazakhstans-oil Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:08:41 +0200 Drone attacks on vessels in the Black Sea tasked with transporting Kazakhstan's oil persisted for multiple days, with Astana condemning the strikes. The CPC route carries around 80% of Kazakhstan's oil exports and more than 1% of global supply. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/china-kazakhstan-cooperation-offers-a-qualitative-shift http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/china-kazakhstan-cooperation-offers-a-qualitative-shift Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:12:06 +0200 Beijing and Astana just signed a cooperation plan until 2030. In it and in the accompanying business agreements, analysts found signs of moving beyond traditional trade, as Kazakhstan presented itself as a full-cycle economic hub rather than a raw-material supplier. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/17/xi-hails-new-level-in-ties-as-china-and-kazakhstan-sign-114bn-in-deals http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/17/xi-hails-new-level-in-ties-as-china-and-kazakhstan-sign-114bn-in-deals Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:14:45 +0200 Xi Jinping and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed more than 70 commercial agreements on the sidelines of the World AI Conference in Shanghai, including Central Asia's first battery plant with CATL and a new Caspian port terminal. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/10/travelling-to-central-asia-discover-the-natural-wonders-of-kazakhstans-zhetysu-region http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/10/travelling-to-central-asia-discover-the-natural-wonders-of-kazakhstans-zhetysu-region Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:50:46 +0200 Zhetysu is one of Kazakhstan's most diverse regions, combining deserts, mountains, waterfalls, lakes and ancient monuments in a single journey. Here's what to see in this remarkable corner of Central Asia. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/kazakhstan-bets-on-global-tech-investors-for-ai-infrastructure-as-net-fdi-tops-130-billion http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/kazakhstan-bets-on-global-tech-investors-for-ai-infrastructure-as-net-fdi-tops-130-billion Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:31:04 +0200 Kazakhstan is looking to attract the next wave of foreign investment by positioning itself as a regional hub for artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/euronews-launches-kazakh-language-broadcasting-in-astana http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/euronews-launches-kazakh-language-broadcasting-in-astana Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:34:35 +0200 As part of its continued development in Central Asia, Euronews now takes the strategic step to launch its new Kazakh language service and bring its European-perspective journalism and global coverage to Kazakhstan. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/06/good-breeding-kazakh-satin-horse-becomes-new-national-symbol http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/06/good-breeding-kazakh-satin-horse-becomes-new-national-symbol Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:56:32 +0200 A very rare satin hair coloured horse called Aqzhan is widely being celebrated in Kazakhstan as a traditional symbol of prosperity and power. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/03/ebrd-backs-kazakhstans-move-up-the-minerals-value-chain-with-255m-loan http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/03/ebrd-backs-kazakhstans-move-up-the-minerals-value-chain-with-255m-loan Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:17:46 +0200 The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is financing Kazakhstan's first large-scale refractory gold ore processing facility, helping the country unlock previously inaccessible reserves while expanding domestic mineral processing. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/02/kazakhstan-starts-living-by-new-constitution-sets-date-for-parliamentary-elections http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/02/kazakhstan-starts-living-by-new-constitution-sets-date-for-parliamentary-elections Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:39:07 +0200 Kazakhstan's new Constitution entered into force on July 1, prompting the Kazakh President to set August 23 as the date for parliamentary elections required under the new constitutional framework. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/01/kazakhstan-looks-to-boost-oil-exports-via-baku-tbilisi-ceyhan-pipeline-after-georgia-talks http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/01/kazakhstan-looks-to-boost-oil-exports-via-baku-tbilisi-ceyhan-pipeline-after-georgia-talks Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:07 +0200 In high-level talks held in Astana, Kazakhstan and Georgia agreed to strengthen economic cooperation, including plans to increase oil shipments via the BTC pipeline. The two countries also discussed agricultural development, investment expansion, and cooperation in digital services. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/29/kazakhstan-and-uae-launch-construction-of-12bn-wind-farm http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/29/kazakhstan-and-uae-launch-construction-of-12bn-wind-farm Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:29:11 +0200 Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates have broken ground on a €1.2 billion wind farm in the Zhambyl region, marking one of Central Asia's largest renewable energy projects as the Kazakhstan accelerates its transition towards cleaner energy. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/25/central-asias-first-paragliding-world-cup-is-taking-place-in-kazakhstan http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/25/central-asias-first-paragliding-world-cup-is-taking-place-in-kazakhstan Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:40:55 +0200 Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu region is hosting the first Paragliding World Cup in Central Asia, bringing together around 150 pilots from 33 countries. The main discipline of the World Cup is cross-country flying. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/24/kazakhstan-signs-10bn-in-deals-with-europe-as-tokayev-wraps-brussels-visit http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/24/kazakhstan-signs-10bn-in-deals-with-europe-as-tokayev-wraps-brussels-visit Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:35:57 +0200 During President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to Brussels, strategic documents were signed with the EU, and 30 commercial deals were concluded with EU companies, with the EU being the Central Asian country's largest trading and investment partner. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/montenegros-adriatic-port-of-bar-eyed-as-potential-middle-corridor-link http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/montenegros-adriatic-port-of-bar-eyed-as-potential-middle-corridor-link Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:59:25 +0200 Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović made a historic first official visit to Kazakhstan to discuss trade, transport routes, tourism and diplomatic relations. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/23/kazakhstan-seeks-much-more-in-ties-with-eu-as-tokayev-visits-brussels http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/23/kazakhstan-seeks-much-more-in-ties-with-eu-as-tokayev-visits-brussels Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:33:54 +0200 With Tokayev’s strategic visit to Brussels under way, Kazakhstan's ambassador to the EU tells Euronews in an exclusive interview that Astana is seeking even closer ties with the 27-member bloc, highlighting energy, critical minerals and AI ambitions. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/kazakhstan-brings-new-silk-road-revival-to-brussels-as-tokayev-visits-eu-leaders http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/kazakhstan-brings-new-silk-road-revival-to-brussels-as-tokayev-visits-eu-leaders Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:06 +0200 Kazakhstan's president has arrived in Brussels this week to meet EU leaders and assess the delivery of promises made at last year's EU-Central Asia summit in Samarkand, with the Middle Corridor trade route connecting China to Europe through Central Asia at the top of the agenda. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/strategic-friendship-kazakhstan-and-eu-ambassadors-look-ahead-after-a-landmark-year http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/strategic-friendship-kazakhstan-and-eu-ambassadors-look-ahead-after-a-landmark-year Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:42:18 +0200 Kazakhstan's Ambassador to the EU, Roman Vassilenko, and the EU Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Aleška Simkić, reflect on a landmark year for bilateral relations and discuss the next priorities, from transport and trade to education and visa facilitation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/22/kazakhstan-and-the-european-union-building-the-next-chapter-of-a-strategic-partnership http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/22/kazakhstan-and-the-european-union-building-the-next-chapter-of-a-strategic-partnership Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:26 +0200 The partnership between Kazakhstan and the EU is more important today than ever before, writes President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in an opinion article for Euronews, identifying three key strategic objectives to build the next chapter of a strategic partnership. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/17/kazakhstans-skies-welcome-central-asias-first-paragliding-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/17/kazakhstans-skies-welcome-central-asias-first-paragliding-world-cup Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:14:13 +0200 Around 150 pilots from 33 countries have gathered in Kazakhstan's Zhetysu region for Central Asia's first-ever Paragliding World Cup. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/16/data-centre-valley-firebird-nvidia-and-kazakhstan-sign-86b-in-ai-agreements http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/16/data-centre-valley-firebird-nvidia-and-kazakhstan-sign-86b-in-ai-agreements Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:43:36 +0200 Kazakhstan has signed agreements worth €8.6 billion with AI infrastructure company Firebird, backed by support from chipmaker NVIDIA, as part of its plans to develop what could become Central Asia’s largest data centre hub. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/11/genius-of-the-renaissance-leonardo-da-vinci-exhibition-opens-in-astana http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/11/genius-of-the-renaissance-leonardo-da-vinci-exhibition-opens-in-astana Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:40:08 +0200 An exhibition dedicated to the inventions of Leonardo da Vinci has opened in Astana, offering visitors a chance to explore the ideas of one of history's most influential inventors, artists and scientists. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/10/trump-envoy-tells-tokayev-he-has-a-friend-in-the-white-house-amid-us-minerals-push http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/10/trump-envoy-tells-tokayev-he-has-a-friend-in-the-white-house-amid-us-minerals-push Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:38:52 +0200 The United States and Central Asian countries are seeking to advance investment projects in critical minerals as Washington looks to diversify supply chains for materials considered essential to national security and reduce dependence on China, which dominates much of the global market. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/09/kazakhstan-balloon-festival-returns-with-30-hot-air-balloons-near-almaty http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/09/kazakhstan-balloon-festival-returns-with-30-hot-air-balloons-near-almaty Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:39:30 +0200 One of Kazakhstan's largest ballooning festivals returned to the Almaty region after a two-year break, bringing together 29 hot air balloons and pilots from 12 countries. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/06/ai-to-enter-kazakh-schools-from-2026-in-push-for-digital-transformation http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/06/ai-to-enter-kazakh-schools-from-2026-in-push-for-digital-transformation Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:38:06 +0200 Kazakhstan plans to roll out AI-powered education tools in 500 schools by 2027 as part of a broader effort to personalise learning, strengthen digital skills and build a future-ready workforce. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/04/hong-kong-wants-to-be-a-bridge-between-central-asia-and-chinese-businesses http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/04/hong-kong-wants-to-be-a-bridge-between-central-asia-and-chinese-businesses Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:25:29 +0200 High-level Hong Kong delegation visited Kazakhstan and offered new partnership in several economy sectors including professional services for companies attempting to enter respective markets. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/04/cyprus-and-kazakhstan-deepen-ties-with-agreements-flights-and-investment-plans http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/04/cyprus-and-kazakhstan-deepen-ties-with-agreements-flights-and-investment-plans Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:48:45 +0200 Five cooperation agreements were signed during the first visit by a Cypriot president to Kazakhstan. The talks focused on trade, investment, transport and digital development, while new direct flights and diplomatic initiatives aim to strengthen links between Europe and Central Asia. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/kazakhstan-open-to-hosting-irans-uranium-stockpile-if-nuclear-deal-is-reached http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/kazakhstan-open-to-hosting-irans-uranium-stockpile-if-nuclear-deal-is-reached Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:26:36 +0200 Kazakhstan has offered to store Iran’s near-weapons-grade uranium to break the deadlock in US–Iran talks, as IAEA chief Grossi backed the neutral plan. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/from-almaty-to-the-skies-kazakhstan-tests-central-asias-first-air-taxi http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/from-almaty-to-the-skies-kazakhstan-tests-central-asias-first-air-taxi Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:08 +0200 Central Asia's first air taxi test flight has taken place in Kazakhstan, as authorities and private partners work to develop a new urban air mobility network. Commercial trial operations are expected by early 2029, subject to certification and regulatory approval. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/01/kazakhstan-targets-45bn-in-non-commodity-exports-as-global-export-insurers-turn-to-central http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/01/kazakhstan-targets-45bn-in-non-commodity-exports-as-global-export-insurers-turn-to-central Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:33:29 +0200 Kazakhstan plans to increase non-commodity exports by more than a quarter to nearly €45 billion by 2030, as global export credit agencies and investment insurers expand their presence in the country to back major infrastructure and industrial projects. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/31/amur-tigers-released-into-the-wild-in-kazakhstan-to-help-restore-the-extinct-turan-species http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/31/amur-tigers-released-into-the-wild-in-kazakhstan-to-help-restore-the-extinct-turan-species Sun, 31 May 2026 14:40:38 +0200 Vladimir Putin has gifted four Amur tigers to Kazakhstan during his state visit. The initiative is aimed at restoring an apex predator that disappeared from Central Asian region more than 70 years ago. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/30/italy-and-kazakhstan-celebrate-cultural-ties-in-rome-as-holy-see-embassy-opens http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/30/italy-and-kazakhstan-celebrate-cultural-ties-in-rome-as-holy-see-embassy-opens Sat, 30 May 2026 12:15:26 +0200 Italian opera and Kazakh classical music shared the stage in Rome during the "Armonia della Musica" concert, organised to mark the opening of Kazakhstan’s Embassy to the Vatican and the first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/29/trade-turnover-in-eurasian-economic-union-exceeds-80-billion-last-year http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/29/trade-turnover-in-eurasian-economic-union-exceeds-80-billion-last-year Fri, 29 May 2026 21:30:16 +0200 EAEU leaders gathered in Astana for a two-day summit to discuss AI integration, shared digital markets and trade corridors as the bloc marks its 12th year with turnover forecast to further exceed the record set in 2025. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/27/cloud-seeding-is-kazakhstans-newest-weapon-against-drought-and-crop-failure-but-will-it-wo http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/27/cloud-seeding-is-kazakhstans-newest-weapon-against-drought-and-crop-failure-but-will-it-wo Wed, 27 May 2026 11:26:45 +0200 Experts from the United Arab Emirates are sharing their experience with Central Asian authorities. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/tokyo-governor-urges-global-capitals-to-share-best-practices-in-astana-visit http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/tokyo-governor-urges-global-capitals-to-share-best-practices-in-astana-visit Mon, 25 May 2026 17:26:41 +0200 Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike discussed hydrogen energy, AI cooperation and urban resilience during visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/18/how-sport-is-changing-the-lives-of-people-with-autism-in-central-asia http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/18/how-sport-is-changing-the-lives-of-people-with-autism-in-central-asia Mon, 18 May 2026 15:29:35 +0200 Can sport help improve the lives of children with autism? From adaptive cycling to inclusive running events, structured physical activity helps children develop communication, focus and emotional regulation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/17/turkic-leaders-drive-their-alliance-towards-an-influential-geopolitical-power-centre http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/17/turkic-leaders-drive-their-alliance-towards-an-influential-geopolitical-power-centre Sun, 17 May 2026 16:23:02 +0200 Turkic states' leaders have joined forces to advance digital and AI expansion projects in conjunction with their regional push for trade, energy, transportation, infrastructure, and regional connectivity developments to address the world's urgent "critical issues". http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/14/erdogan-visits-astana-as-turkey-and-central-asia-deepen-ties-amid-shifting-regional-order http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/14/erdogan-visits-astana-as-turkey-and-central-asia-deepen-ties-amid-shifting-regional-order Thu, 14 May 2026 22:21:58 +0200 Turkey and Kazakhstan signed a friendship and strategic partnership declaration in Astana, targeting €13 billion in trade. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/12/kazakhstan-launches-driverless-light-rail-transit-system-after-10-years-of-delays http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/12/kazakhstan-launches-driverless-light-rail-transit-system-after-10-years-of-delays Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:48 +0200 After a decade of construction delays, Astana has launched its Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, featuring driverless overground trains serving 18 stations across the city. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/10/astana-ends-on-a-high-with-a-heavyweight-finale http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/10/astana-ends-on-a-high-with-a-heavyweight-finale Sun, 10 May 2026 20:08:45 +0200 The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2026 ended in style as the heavyweights closed the show in Astana. Boris Rutovic, Anna Monta Olek, Marat Baikamurov, Elis Startseva and Inal Tasoev took gold, while Kazakhstan finished strongly with four medals and third in the table. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/09/kazakhstan-strikes-gold-on-day-2-in-astana http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/09/kazakhstan-strikes-gold-on-day-2-in-astana Sat, 09 May 2026 20:05:02 +0200 Day 2 of the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2026 brought gold for the home crowd as Zhalgas Kairolla thrilled Astana. Enkhriilen Lkhagvatogoo, Danil Lavrentev and Clémence Eme also topped the podium, while Kazakhstan celebrated gold and bronze. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/strong-start-for-the-hosts-in-astana http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/strong-start-for-the-hosts-in-astana Fri, 08 May 2026 21:17:41 +0200 The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam opened in style in Astana, with packed stands and top-level judo. Sukhbat Byambasuren, Amber Gersjes, Blandine Pont, Abdurakhim Nutfulloev and Faiza Mokdar all took gold, while Kazakhstan celebrated two medals on day one. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/05/01/russia-launches-new-soyuz-5-rocket-from-kazakhstan-cosmodrome-in-first-test-flight http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/05/01/russia-launches-new-soyuz-5-rocket-from-kazakhstan-cosmodrome-in-first-test-flight Fri, 01 May 2026 20:13:02 +0200 On Thursday, April 30, at 23:00 local time (Astana), the Baikonur Cosmodrome witnessed the first test launch of the Soyuz-5/Sunkar vehicle. The rocket lifted off from Site 45 as part of flight development tests, according to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of AI and Digital Development. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/30/thousands-join-run-for-autism-race-in-astana-to-support-inclusion http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/30/thousands-join-run-for-autism-race-in-astana-to-support-inclusion Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:12:07 +0200 Around 5,000 people took part in the Run for Autism charity race in Astana, supporting inclusion initiatives for children with autism and developmental disabilities.