News about Astana

Astana mayor announces test launch date for LRT trains Tengrinews.kz – Astana mayor Zhenis Kassymbek has announced the test launch date for the city’s long-delayed light rail transit (LRT) project.

26 September 2025

Kairat may move Champions League games to Astana due to winter weather Tengrinews.kz – Almaty’s Kairat has registered the capital’s Astana Arena as a reserve stadium for its Champions League campaign.

25 September 2025

“No alternative“ – Jumangarin on utility tariff hikes Tengrinews.kz – How much longer can utility tariffs be raised in Kazakhstan? This question was posed to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of

24 September 2025

Backstreet Boys effect: how much did Astana earn from the band’s concert Tengrinews.kz – On September 21, the legendary group Backstreet Boys performed at the “Astana Arena” stadium. A Tengrinews.kz correspondent

22 September 2025

“Thanks to you we have a job”: Backstreet Boys vocalist thanks Astana fans Tengrinews.kz – Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell expressed his gratitude to Astana fans during the group’s concert at Astana Arena.

22 September 2025

Backstreet Boys try their hand at dombra in Astana Tengrinews.kz – Members of the Backstreet Boys continued their cultural immersion in Kazakhstan by taking a dombra lesson in Astana.

22 September 2025

Backstreet Boys surprised with flash mob welcome in Astana airport Tengrinews.kz – Members of the Backstreet Boys were given an unusual welcome upon arriving in Astana for their concert.

22 September 2025

Yerbolat Dossayev appointed to position in the presidential administration Tengrinews.kz – Yerbolat Dossayev has been appointed to a new position, according to Akorda.

19 September 2025

Up to 20 years in prison: prosecutor's office warns Kazakhstan citizens Tengrinews.kz – Since the beginning of the year, 11 Kazakhstan citizens have been convicted for inciting ethnic and religious hatred, according

19 September 2025

Funds are being sought to protect power plants from drones inAstana Tengrinews.kz – The issue of funding for anti-drone systems to protect thermal power plants (TPPs) in Astana was discussed at the city’s maslikhat

18 September 2025

Suspect was detained in Astana with the help of a facial recognition system Tengrinews.kz – Criminal police officers in Astana have detained a suspect using facial recognition technology, according to Polisia.kz.

18 September 2025

Tokayev meets with representatives of world religions in Astana Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a number of meetings on the sidelines of the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional

17 September 2025

Tokayev on the language issue: “any attempts at bans will be suppressed” Tengrinews.kz – Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke at the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. According to the Head of State,

17 September 2025

“Risk of Armageddon is high“ – Tokayev on the threat of nuclear conflict Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered a speech at the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana.

17 September 2025

“Security lines for women”: Astana airport clarifies viral claim Tengrinews.kz – A post on social media has sparked debate after suggesting that Astana International Airport introduced separate security screening

16 September 2025

Part of Astana has switched to a new work schedule Tengrinews.kz – Starting Monday, September 15, a number of organizations in the capital began operating under a new schedule.

15 September 2025

Russians now getting visas in Astana: Kazakh citizens assured nothing will change Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan has become a “visa hub” for Russians seeking U.S. visas, with Astana now one of only two cities where Russian citizens

11 September 2025

US tightens rules for issuing tourist visas Tengrinews.kz – The U.S. authorities have tightened the rules for issuing non-immigrant visas, including B1/B2 tourist visas, to foreigners,

09 September 2025

Land and property being sold in Astana to complete LRT construction Tengrinews.kz – The transportation company City Transportation Systems (CTS) has put up various real estate properties in Astana for auction,

09 September 2025

Project with Rosatom is not enough: Tokayev issues directive on NPP Tengrinews.kz – One nuclear power plant is not enough for Kazakhstan — the country must begin planning the construction of a second and even

08 September 2025

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