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How Kazakhstan hopes to funnel Central Asia’s AI wave

In partnership with MDQ

With ambitions to lead Central Asia’s nascent AI sector, Kazakhstan is launching a global hub to grow startups from the classroom to the market.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan agree on infrastructure and energy projects

The leaders of both countries laid out the paths ahead on major infrastructure and energy projects for the Eurasian region within the enhanced strategic partnerships between the two economic powerhouses of the region.

Voices from Central Asia

Kazakh stuntwoman Zhibek Zhappasbayeva defies global barriers

In partnership with MDQ

Zhibek Zhappasbayeva is breaking global barriers in the stunt world, seamlessly blending tradition with modern action and proving that Kazakh stunt performers can do it all.

Modern Nomads

Kazakhstan’s natural wonders: Where flamingos paint the steppe pink

In partnership with MDQ

A short trip from Astana, the Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve is a pristine wildlife escape where visitors can observe majestic pink flamingos in their nesting grounds.

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Azerbaijan

Putin admits Russian air defences downed Azerbaijan plane killing 38

The Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed in Aktau on 25 December 2024 while on a flight from Baku to Grozny.

Tech News

Your country’s sovereign wealth fund, decided by a machine? Kazakhstan says yes

An AI-powered director just joined the board of Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund — and it gets a vote.

Economy

Kazakhstan’s quiet revolution: Crypto, AI, and a tech transformation

A country once known for its oil and vast grassland plains is now racing to become Central Asia’s digital powerhouse — betting on artificial intelligence, AI governance, and crypto assets to reinvent its future.

Modern Nomads

Explore Katon Karagay, Central Asia’s remote paradise

In partnership with MDQ

Pristine nature, free wildlife, ancient glaciers, pristine waters. Katon Karagay is a hidden jewel of untouched wilderness in Central Asia.

Focus

Global faith leaders meet in Astana for 8th interreligious congress

In partnership with MDQ

Astana welcomed leaders of the world’s major faiths for the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, a high-level forum where calls for peace, dialogue, and the protection of religious heritage took centre stage.

USA

UN reform and a €3.5 billion deal: Kazakhstan's president at UNGA

At the UN, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged for reform at the Security Council, stronger multilateralism and stronger action on climate change.

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan scales up green finance and energy transition efforts in Central Asia

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan ramps up renewables and green finance to cut emissions and position itself as Central Asia’s clean energy transit hub.

Kazakhstan

Religious leaders condemn wars and stress interfaith dialogue

Religious leaders condemned the violence in Gaza and Ukraine, while underlining the need for dialogue and mutual respect at a religious congress in Astana.

Focus

Kazakhstan’s Constitution turns 30 with political reforms

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan marks three decades of its Constitution, underlining reforms on governance, human rights and citizen participation in decision-making.

Voices from Central Asia

Meet Toktar Aubakirov, Kazakhstan’s first cosmonaut and national hero

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan’s first cosmonaut, Toktar Aubakirov, recalls his historic 1991 spaceflight and the pride it sparked across his nation.

United Kingdom

Seven golds for Kazakhstan at first World Boxing Championships 2025

More than 500 boxers from 66 countries competed at the event which took place in the UK city Liverpool.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan to change its parliamentary system

The Kazakhstan president proposed to eliminate one of the two chambers. The country will hold a referendum on it in 2027.

Modern Nomads

Kazakhstan plans immersive tourism at iconic Soviet-era spaceport

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is transforming launch sites at the world’s first cosmodrome into a tourism hub, aiming to attract 50,000 visitors by 2029 with glamping, hotels, and a children’s camp at the birthplace of human spaceflight.

Kazakhstan

Euronews Kazakhstan celebrates one year anniversary

Euronews opened its regional office in Kazakhstan last year, bringing Kazakhstan and Central Asia's rich heritage to Europe.

Sport

Dream draw for Kazakhstan’s Kairat, tough journey for Real Madrid

Kazakhstan's Kairat will face Real Madrid and Inter Milan in the 2025–26 Champions League, thrilling fans while Spanish media lament the long trip to Almaty.

Destinations

Mangystau: Walk through Kazakhstan's otherworldly desert wonders

From fossil-filled cliffs to hidden cave mosques, Mangystau offers a rare journey through nature, history, and culture.