Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

Pope gives speech in Astana on Kazahkstan visit

The head of the Catholic church is on a visit to the predominantly-Muslim country until Thursday. 7,000 Catholics turned out at the Expo-Square to see the papal saint.

14/09/2022

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Life in Kazakhstan's largest city slowly returns to normal.

Public transport has started operating for the first time since the violence, which left government buildings burned and gutted, and many businesses looted.

10/01/2022

Kazakhstan

Protest violence 'was a bid to overthrow Kazakhstan's president'

That's the view of exiled opposition leader Akezhan Kazhegeldin, who spoke to Euronews on Sunday.

09/01/2022

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan says 164 killed in week of protests

Most of the deaths — 103 — were in Almaty, the country's largest city, where demonstrators seized government buildings and set some afire, according to the ministry.

09/01/2022

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan: Over 100 detained in first protests since lockdown eased

Authorities had warned people not to join the protests, citing government regulations prohibiting gatherings during the coronavirus outbreak.

06/06/2020

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At least 12 people die in Kazakhstan plane crash

A plane with 98 people aboard crashed shortly after take-off early on Friday in Kazakhstan, killing at least 12 people, Kazakh officials said.

27/12/2019

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Nur-Sultan: Smart city pioneer

In partnership with NS Convention & Visitors Bureau

With the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) hosting it's 2019global summit in Nur-Sultan, we look at how they're using tech to become a "smart city".

17/10/2019

Focus

The meeting of speakers of parliaments kicks off in Nursultan

In partnership with Mazhilis of Parliament of Kazakhstan

More than 60 countries are represented in Nursultan, the capital of Kazakhstan at the 5th meeting of speakers of parliament of Eurasian countries.

30/09/2019

Target

The Astana Economic Forum discusses ensuring sustainable urban growth

In partnership with Astana Economic Forum 2019

Under the spotlight at this years Astana Economic Forum are the challenges of ensuring sustainable urban growth in Kazakhstan and across the rest of the planet.

23/05/2019

Kazakhstan

Astana Economic Forum: a business highlight in Eurasia

In partnership with Astana Economic Forum 2019

After 11 years in business, the Astana Economic Forum (AEF) is regarded as one of the most influential international platforms for discussing the recovery and development of the global economy and financial system

15/05/2019

Kazakhstan

Kazakh-stunned: Surprise as last Soviet-era leader resigns

Kazakhstan's first president, Nursultan Nazarbayev unexpectedly announced his resignation in a televised addressed nearly 30 years since taking office.

19/03/2019

Italy

Pope renews call for Syrian peace after talks fail in Astana

Appeal comes after no progress is made in 11th round of Russian-sponsored talks in Kazakh capital.

02/12/2018

Kazakhstan

Borat actor pledges to pay mankini tourist fines

Sacha Baron Cohen intervenes after incident in Kazakh capital

21/11/2017

Kazakhstan

MMA fighters compete at world championships in Kazakhstan

The competition saw Russia come out on top, while female fighters made their debut

17/10/2017

Target

Kazakhstan embraces the digital age

International Sovereign Wealth Funds have been gathering in Astana to explore new frontiers and tap into more markets.

12/09/2017

Musica

Kazakhstan hosts Plácido Domingo's famed opera contest

In 25 years, Plácido Domingo has made Operalia the world's premier opera competiton, which this year was held in Kazakhstan.

10/08/2017