Astana hosts international circus festival
An international circus festival called Echo of Asia was held in Astana as part of the celebrations timed to Astana Day.
World celebrates ailing Mandela's 95th birthday
Global celebrations and charity events will mark Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday Thursday, but the critically ill anti-apartheid hero himself may still be confined to his Pretoria hospital bed on life-support.
Nazarbayev cuts 600kg cake on Astana Day
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev took part in the cutting of the 600kg Astana birthday cake baked specially for the anniversary.
Croatia celebrates historic EU entry
Tens of thousands of Croatians cheered the country's entry into the European Union at midnight Sunday as fireworks lit up the skies above Zagreb.
Kazakhstan residents get 3 days off for Astana Day
The official celebration of the Astana Day will start on July 4 with hoisting of the flag and will last for 10 days.
3D city history to be shown on Astana Day
Celebrations of Astana Day will include the 3D projection show of the history of Astana.
No foreign stars to perform at Astana anniversary
No foreign and even no Russian singers will participate in the concerts dedicated to the Astana Day this year.
Kazakhstan anthem to be played simultaneously in Astana, London, Washington, Moscow and Shanghai
Kazakhstan anthem will be played simultaneously in Astana, Moscow, London, Washington and Shanghai to commemorate the Kazakhstan State Symbols Day on June 4.
Africa to celebrate progress and 50 years of 'unity'
African leaders gathered Saturday ahead of extravagant celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc, with Africa's myriad problems set aside for a day to mark the progress that has been made.
Patricia Kaas and Tarkan to perform on Astana Day
French singer Patricia Kaas, Turkish singer Tarkan and Russian stars will perform at a concert timed to the Astana Day this year.
Taldykorgan citizens do 24838 push-ups on May 9
More than 2000 people took part in the event. Every person, who participated in the relay, had to do at least 10 push-ups.
Nazarbayev congratulates Kazakhstan on Victory Day
This great holiday teaches us that unity of a nation, peace and political stability is what matters most: Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev
Almaty celebrates May 1 running on high heels
Participants of the race had to run 100-meter wearing shoes with heels of at least 8 centimeters.
Queen Elizabeth turns 87 as Kate shows baby bump
Queen Elizabeth II marked her 87th birthday with little fanfare on Sunday, spending the day privately while Prince William's wife Catherine was showing off her baby bump.
Celebrations in Boston after accused bomber detained
Noisy celebrations erupted on the streets of Boston late Friday after the second suspected bomber of the city's famed marathon was arrested.
Kazakhstan receives $77 billion from Chevron in 20 years
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev took part in the celebration ceremony of the 20th anniversary of TengizChevroil establishment.
Pope to celebrate first Easter vigil
Pope Francis is to celebrate his first Easter vigil on Saturday after praying for peace in the Middle East and stronger Christian-Muslim dialogue at a torch-lit ceremony for Good Friday.
Nauryz celebrated in Jesus College
The event was organized by the Central Asia Forum of the Cambridge University and attended by Kazakhstan Vice-PM Kairat Kelimbetov.
Pope to stamp personal touch on Easter celebrations
Pope Francis will stamp his personal touch on Easter celebrations starting by washing the feet of young prisoners on Thursday as he stresses the importance of reaching out to those in need.
Kazakhstan students celebrate Nauryz in 7 countries
Nauryz is celebrated by Kazakhstan citizens in dozens of cities around the world.