Almaty

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan president fires defence minister following protests

As the defense minister is ousted, the Russian-led alliance of soldiers has also left Kazakhstan after providing support during the unrest.

19/01/2022

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan protest death toll rises to 225, up from 164

Demonstrations began over a sharp rise in fuel prices and spread nationwide into a general protest against the country's authoritarian government.

15/01/2022

Kazakhstan

Nearly 1,700 more people arrested over recent protests in Kazakhstan

The violence that rocked the former Soviet country was the worst since Kazakhstan gained independence in 1991.

12/01/2022

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan: President appoints new PM as Russia-led troops to withdraw

President Tokayev named ex-finance minister Alikhan Smailov as PM and also promised to conduct reforms, rein in inflation, and boost wages after a week of deadly unrest.

11/01/2022

Kazakhstan

Two police officers among five people killed in shooting in Kazakhstan

Authorities in Kazakhstan say that five people, including two police officers, were killed in a shooting incident in the country's largest city, Almaty.

20/09/2021

Kazakhstan

Survivor describes moment jet crashed into building in Kazakhstan

The plane hit a wall and a two-storey building shortly after take-off in Almaty, killing at least 12 people. Dozens of survivors were hospitalised.

27/12/2019

Cinema

Almaty launches its International Film Festival

Festival pitches itself as major forum for co-productions in the former Kazakh capital, the cradle of Soviet cinema with a long tradition of filmmaking.

19/09/2018

Adventures

Shymbulak: Year-round adventure paradise for winter sports, hiking and mountain biking

In partnership with Kazakh tourism

Euronews visits Shymbulak, one of the most popular ski resorts in Kazakhstan, not far from Almaty. From December to April it is the winter sports kingdom. In the summer, the mountains turn into a paradise for lovers of hiking and mountain biking, or for exploring the nearby steppes with a buggy.

30/08/2018

Adventures

Shymbulak: The most popular ski resort in Kazakhstan and a mountain bikers paradise

In partnership with Kazakh tourism

Just forty minutes from the center of Almaty is the Medeu Alpine sports complex, where you can take the cableway to reach Shymbulak, a natural park and the most popular ski resort of Kazakhstan. In the summer season, the mountains turn into a paradise for lovers of hiking and mountain biking.

30/08/2018

Cult

Star of Asia international music festival wows audiences in Kazakhstan

Regional music takes centre stage at Star of Asia festival in Kazakhstan, featuring folk metal music and other music fusion, including local boy band Mad Men

22/06/2018

Series

Wine-making at the foot of snow-covered Kazakh mountains

The last episode in our current series of Postcards takes us to a popular wine growing part of the Kazakh region of Almaty.

27/11/2017

Series

The revival of ancient Kazakh arts and crafts

The modern and the ancient have come together in the creation of a new centre of excellence in Almaty

20/11/2017

Series

Traffic gives way to public spaces in Almaty

A large part of the Kazakh city's historic centre has recently been given a revamp

13/11/2017

Series

Awesome rock carvings in the Kazakh region of Almaty

Stunning rock carvings or petroglyphs can be found at Tanbaly, northwest of Almaty city

06/11/2017

Series

The incredible underwater Kazakh forest

Kaindy Lake in the Kazakh region of Almaty is famous for birch trees that stick out of the water

30/10/2017

Series

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