Kazakhstan Kazakhstan to regain legendary 'Gagarin's start' space launch site The transfer of "Gagarin's Start", the launchpad for the world's first spaceflight, will be finalised by June. 09/05/2025
No Comment Astana hosts major military parade for WWII 80th anniversary Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev led commemorations marking 80 years since the end of World War II with a major military parade in Astana on Wednesday. 08/05/2025
Voices from Central Asia From dream to cockpit: how Temirlan Zhunussov became a pilot In partnership with MDQ In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we meet Temirlan Zhunussov, a First Officer at Air Astana, whose passion for flying took off long before he ever set foot on a plane. 07/05/2025
Kazakhstan Who will dominate Central Asia's transport routes? With Europe searching for trade routes that bypass Russia, eyes have turned to the region. 30/04/2025
Modern Nomads Kazakh cuisine: Nomad tradition meets modern cuisine In partnership with MDQ In this episode of Modern Nomads, we explore Kazakh cuisine—how ancient dairy-based traditions evolved into hearty meat dishes and modern fusion meals shaped by history, customs and innovation. 30/04/2025
Focus Central Asian nations take steps toward a unified media voice In partnership with MDQ In this episode of Focus, we report from Astana, where media policymakers from across Central Asia gathered to strengthen regional cooperation and tackle global challenges facing the industry. 24/04/2025
Europe News Kazakhstan’s top judge courts closer EU ties amid push for legal reforms The Constitutional Court is one of Kazakhstan’s legal institutions supporting a modernising agenda through which the central Asian state is seeking to deepen ties with the EU, the chair of the court told Euronews on a recent visit to Strasbourg. 23/04/2025
East-West Connect European investors are flocking to Kazakhstan — Here’s why In partnership with MDQ Foreign investment in Central Asia is surging as European companies seek alternatives to Russia. Kazakhstan leads the region, attracting billions, but where is the money coming from—and how is it shaping the economy? 23/04/2025
Space Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft carrying Expedition 72 crew lands in Kazakhstan A Russian Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut has returned to Earth as the International Space Station’s Expedition 72 crew end their seven-month research assignment. 20/04/2025
Kazakhstan Journalism and deepfakes: Insights from the Central Asian Media Forum How can media houses deliver trustworthy news in the age of fake news and deepfakes? Government and industry experts gathered at the Central Asian Media Forum in Astana to discuss how AI is changing the media sphere. 18/04/2025
Modern Nomads Kazakh opera blends tradition and modernity for global audiences In partnership with MDQ From iconic love stories to epic legends, Kazakh opera is finding a global stage. In this episode, we explore how this distinctive art form blends national identity with classical style. 16/04/2025
Nature The shrinking Caspian Sea could leave endangered seals in a tight spot An area larger than Iceland is likely to dry up, even if the climate ‘only’ warms up by 2C. Here’s what that means in the Central Asian region. 11/04/2025
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan finds rare earths reserve said to be world's third-largest A significant rare earth elements deposit has been found in Kazakhstan's Karagandy, with potential reserves of 20 million tonnes. Further exploration is required. 10/04/2025
Voices from Central Asia David Degtyarev: How Kazakhstan’s para powerlifting champion is inspiring a generation In partnership with MDQ In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we travel to Kazakhstan to meet David Degtyarev, a para-powerlifter who has become a two-time Paralympic champion. 09/04/2025
Europe News Watch: Euronews is live at second day of first EU-Central Asia summit Our correspondents are bringing you the latest from the summit in Samarkand that brings together the leaders of the five Central Asian countries and the European Union for the first time. 04/04/2025
Europe News Watch: Euronews is live at first-ever EU-Central Asia summit Our correspondents will bring you the latest from the summit in Samarkand that brings together the leaders of the five Central Asian countries and the European Union for the first time. 03/04/2025
Modern Nomads Global nomads flock to the Kazakh steppe for Nauryz In partnership with MDQ Digital nomads and travellers welcome spring on the Kazakh steppe in Nauryz - where ancestral flames, sheephead feasts and knucklebones games kick off a 10-day nomad festival. 02/04/2025
East-West Connect Kazakhstan's Astana hub fuels tech start-ups and export boom In partnership with MDQ In this episode of East-West Connect, we explore Kazakhstan's tech boom at the Astana hub, highlighting AI startups like Arlan Biotech and Autism Spectrum that are driving innovation. 26/03/2025
Europe News EU-Central Asia cooperation expands in age of uncertainty European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela visited Central Asian countries to advance the Global Gateway investment strategy. 25/03/2025
Modern Nomads How Kazakh Jewellers are giving tradition a modern polish In partnership with MDQ In this episode of Modern Nomads, we dive deep into the world of Kazakh jewellery, uncovering its hidden gems. We explore how contemporary jewellers strike a brilliant balance between traditional ornaments and modern fashion trends, transforming their artistry into a thriving business. 19/03/2025