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Kazakh Gold in Astana, with Italy also succeeding

Kasakhstan take Gold in their home country at the World Judo Tour with Italy's Assunta Scutto winning her second Grand Slam Gold

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Energy security tops agenda at Kazakhstan's Astana International Forum

The question of energy security was actively discussed at the Astana International Forum. Kazakhstan, one of the world’s most important oil producers, is aiming to increase its supply to and influence over the energy market.

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Astana International Forum debates global issues in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has hosted a two-day international fourm, inviting delegates from around the world to Astana.

China

Xi hosts Central Asian leaders as China looks to expand reach eastward

China's trade with Central Asian countries reached €64 billion in 2022 and rose by 22 per cent in the first quarter of this year.

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Ruling party leads revamped Kazakhstan election, exit poll

Critics have said the new electoral system - brought in after deadly unrest -gives the "illusion of choice".

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Kazakhstan votes in snap election a year after deadly unrest

More than 400 candidates, most of them self-nominated, are competing in the election along with two new political parties.

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Betting on renewables: can Kazakhstan become carbon neutral by 2060?

In partnership with IGTIPC

In recent years Kazakhstan has brought the share of renewable energy in total electricity production to 4 percent. Kazakhstan has now established around 130 renewable energy facilities, and the country's potential for green energy generation is huge.

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Re-elected Kazakh president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is sworn in

In a lavish ceremony, Kazakhstan’s leader since 2019 was re-invested as President after an election where he won over 80% of the vote, according to national authorities.

Kazakhstan

Tokayev wins big in Kazakhstan snap election, early results show

Incumbent President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appears certain to win a new term against little-known challengers in the Central Asian nation.

Destinations

In Kazakhstan, locals are taking tourism into their own hands

From the ski slopes to the desert, Kazakhstan is a must for adventurers and sports fans.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's president signs amnesty law following January riots

Around 1,500 people who were arrested during the clashes will now be released and cleared.

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Russians flee to Kazakhstan to avoid call-up for war in Ukraine

Long queues build up at the Vishnevka border crossing from Russia to Kazakhstan as thousands continue to flee a possible call-up for the war in Ukraine.

Kazakhstan

US astronaut and Russian cosmonauts blast off to space station

Depsite the conflict that rages on Earth, space has remained an outlier of cooperation between the two countries.

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Religious leaders unite for peace at open dialogue event in Kazakhstan

In partnership with the VII Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions

The 7th Congress of leaders of World and traditional religions in Kazakhstan brought together delegates from more than 50 countries. This year Pope Francis was among the guests.

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Pope Francis joins religious conference in Kazakhstan

One of the conference's goals was to promote peace through dialogue.

Kazakhstan

Religion cannot be used to justify the evil of war, says Pope Francis

He made the remark to the hierarchy of the Russian Orthodox Church and other faith leaders at a conference in Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan

Pope Francis visits Kazakhstan, will not meet with Russia's patriarch

The leader of the Catholic Church was supposed to meet with Russian Orthodox Church's Patriarch Kirill, but the tete-a-tete will not take place after Kirill opted out of attending the conference.

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Pope arrives at Kazakh presidential palace

Pope Francis was welcomed by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Tuesday with an honour guard ceremony at the presidential palace in the capital, Nur-Sultan.

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Voters in Kazakhstan overwhelmingly approve constitutional amendments

The vote seemingly aimed to weaken the grip of former strongman Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Kazakhstan

Kazakh protesters were tortured after unrest, says Human Rights Watch

Around 10,000 people were detained after widespread anti-government protests last month.