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Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan plane crash investigation to determine type of rocket used

A total of 38 passengers were killed, while 29 survived on Wednesday after an Azerbaijan Airlines flight from Baku to Grozny crashed as it attempted to make an emergency landing near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.

Europe News

Military expert: Azerbaijan Airlines plane likely downed by missile

Those comments come after Azerbaijani government sources exclusively confirmed to Euronews that a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the aircraft to crash in Aktau.

Europe News

Azerbaijan Airlines crash: authorities urge against speculation

Authorities in Azerbaijan, Russia and Kazakhstan have been cautious in their initial assessments of the plane crash near Aktau but local media have been less hesitant.

Azerbaijan

Pilots and crew of doomed Azerbaijan Airlines flight hailed as heroes

Captain Igor Kshnyakin, co-pilot Aleksandr Kalyaninov and purser Hokuma Aliyeva lost their lives in the crash landing, while the other two flight attendants, Zulfugar Asadov and Aidan Rahimli, reportedly survived and were being treated in hospital.

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Azerbaijan

Exclusive: Russian missile caused Aktau crash, investigation confirms

38 passengers were killed on Wednesday after Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 crashed as it attempted to make an emergency landing near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.

Azerbaijan

Aliyev launches criminal probe into Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash

Earlier on Wednesday, Euronews obtained information from official sources tied to the investigation that a missile launched by Russian air defence near the Chechen capital Grozny might have caused the crash.

Kazakhstan

Kazakh regional governor visits Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash site

An Azerbaijani airliner has crashed in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, with Kazakhstan’s Emergency Ministry saying more than 30 people survived the crash, which could mean that dozens are likely dead.

Modern Nomads

Kazakhstan's Yurts: From tradition to modern design

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we travel to Kazakhstan's Almaty region to discover the rich history and innovative transformations of the yurt, a symbol of nomadic resilience and adaptability.

Kazakhstan

Russian missile emerges as likely cause of Azerbaijan Airlines crash

According to Azerbaijan Airlines, 37 passengers were Azerbaijani citizens. There were also 16 Russian nationals, six Kazakhstani and three Kyrgyzstani citizens.

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan's eGov revolution: How digital services are transforming the economy and society

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of East-West Connect, we explore Kazakhstan's groundbreaking digital transformation, focusing on the Digital Kazakhstan programme, e-government services and the introduction of the Neo Nomad Visa for digital professionals.

Modern Nomads

Meet Kazakhstan’s artists reviving tradition through modern music

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we meet kui-pop pioneer Aktoty Bolshova and electronic music trailblazer Nazira Kassenova in Almaty to find out how they are fusing Kazakh heritage with modern sounds to inspire new global audiences.

Design

Amazing architecture: Inside the largest mosque in Central Asia

Astana's Grand Mosque boasts an array of record breaking feats. Euronews Culture takes a tour around this architectural masterpiece.

Voices from Central Asia

Meet Alisher Utev: A filmmaker who brings Kazakh stories to the world

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Voices From Central Asia, Kazakh filmmaker Alisher Utev discusses his journey to combine artistic realism with national stories to inspire young creators and promote Kazakh cinema on a global scale.

Art

Major new arts museum to open in Almaty, Kazakhstan in 2025

Slated to open in summer 2025, Almaty Museum of Arts is the first private museum of regional modern and contemporary art in Central Asia.

Modern Nomads

Discovering Abai Qunanbaiuly: The legacy of Kazakhstan's poet, philosopher and musician

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we explore the enduring legacy of Abai Qunanbaiuly, Kazakhstan's greatest poet, philosopher and cultural figure. From literature to opera, his influence continues to shape Kazakhstan's modern identity.

Art

Kazakhstan's treasures of the great steppe arrive in Paris

From nomadic tribes to the Kazakh khanate - the Musée Guimet’s new exhibition explores 5,000 years of Kazakhstan's history in five key artefacts.

The Big Question

‘Geologically blessed’: How to build a battery without China

“We very often confuse availability with reliability,” says Kazakhstan’s minister for industry.

Destinations

Why you should visit Kazakhstan’s capital city Astana in 2025

Foodies can feast on meat dishes and local chocolate at wallet-friendly prices.

Kazakhstan

Russia bans Kazakhstan agro-products over BRICS snub

Kazakhstan is observing the BRICS summit with interest but has not decided on joining. Meanwhile, Russia restricts agricultural imports from Kazakhstan, citing safety concerns.

Focus

Kazakhstan welcomes the 5th edition of the World Nomad Games in Astana

In partnership with Freedom Holding Corp.

In this episode of Focus, we go behind the scenes at the 5th World Nomad Games in Astana, Kazakhstan.