Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s gov't steps down as new parliament holds first session
Kazakhstan’s newly elected unicameral parliament has held its first session under a new Constitution that reshaped the country’s political system. The government has stepped down as required, with a new cabinet set to be formed.
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s new ruling party projected to win Sunday elections
Kazakhstan's new ruling Adilet party has taken a decisive lead in early exit polls, with more than 70% of the vote in the country's early elections for its unicameral parliament which could give it roughly 105 of the 145 seats in the new legislative chamber.
Tech News
Kazakhstan offers tax amnesty to bring billions in crypto assets home
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.
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Culture news
Global stars, cosplay and creativity at Comic Con Astana 2026
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.
Earth News
First tiger released into the wild in Kazakhstan 70 years after Turan tiger extinction
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.
Kazakhstan
Kazakh president Tokayev urges Putin to freeze the war in Ukraine
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."
Cinema
Jackie Chan begins filming 'Armour of God: Ultimatum' in Kazakhstan
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.
Kazakhstan
Four drone strikes in four days hit tankers carrying Kazakhstan's oil
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.
Kazakhstan
China-Kazakhstan cooperation: A qualitative shift
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.
China
Xi hails 'new level' in ties as China and Kazakhstan sign €11.4bn in deals
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.
Modern Nomads
Burabay National Park in summer – teaming with life and tourists
In partnership with MDQ
Burabay National Park is undergoing a transformations which should add cultural-historic tours, congresses and gambling to an already much-loved sport and wildlife moments enjoyed by nature lovers.
