site.news_by_theme Central Asia
Irrigation water shortage in Kyrgyzstan hits Kazakhstan
Committee for water resources of Kazakhstan's Ministry of Environment has commented on the decrease in water supply to Kazakhstan from Kyrgyzstan.
31 July 2014
Historical burial site containing child and noble woman remains discovered in South Kazakhstan
Kazakhstani archaeologists have discovered a burial site containing artefacts of historical significance during excavation of the ancient settlement of Kultobe in South Kazakhstan.
29 July 2014
Kazakh students meet Chinese President
200 students and professors of the Nazarbayev University have met with Chinese Chairman Xi Jinping on June 24, 2014 in Beijing.
23 July 2014
Across 27 countries in 75 days: adventures of Indian filmmaker
Lal Jose and his friends will drive across two continents, crossing 27 countries, including Kazakhstan, and covering 24,000 kilometers in 75 days with a message of good will.
16 July 2014
Kyrgyzstan blames Kazakhstan for fuel shortages
Kyrgyzstan has a shortage of fuel resulting from around 1000 wagons being stuck at Kazakhstan's border.
11 July 2014
Echo of Asia circus festival in Astana
International Circus Festival Echo of Asia was taking place in Astana, Kazakhstan from 1 to 8 July.
09 July 2014
ISIS, geopolitics of Iraqi crisis and Central Asian militants: interview
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or ISIS) is recruiting Kazakhstanis and other Central Asians amid its expansion in Iraq and the big geopolitical game in the Middle East.
30 June 2014
Kazakhstan to strengthen cooperation with Tajikistan
Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Yerlan Idrissov and Foreign Minister of Tajikistan Sirodjidin Aslov sign a cooperation plan.
23 June 2014
Estonia to represent NATO in Kazakhstan
Estonian Embassy in Astana will represent NATO in Kazakhstan starting from January 1, 2015.
15 June 2014
Mare's milk-based infant food to be produced in Kazakhstan
Production of infant food from mare’s milk will start in Akmola Oblast in the nearest future.
12 June 2014
Nazarbayev meets President of Azerbaijan in Turkey
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in Bodrum, Turkey.
10 June 2014
Nursultan Nazarbayev arrives in Turkey
Nursultan Nazarbayev has arrived in Bodrum, Turkey to participate in the IV Summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States.
03 June 2014
David Coulthard to drive Formula 1 car in Almaty on June 1
The Republic Square in Almaty will be closed for traffic on June 1st for the Reb Bull event involving a Formula 1 racing car.
31 May 2014
Kazakhstan to value national parks over mineral resources: Baigarin
Kazakhstan National Geographic Association urges to protect 30% of Kazakhstani land from economic activity.
26 May 2014
Kazahstani banks initiate WhatsApp call-center services
Kazakhstani banks are starting to provide consultations over WhatsApp.
22 May 2014
If you can’t buy a loaf of bread, take it for free
A Taldykorgan bakery gives away bread for free to those who cannot pay for it.
17 May 2014
Kazakhstan ratifies treaty with Uzbekistan on strategic partnership
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has signed the law ratifying the Strategic Cooperation Treaty between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
16 May 2014
Central Asia step closer to nuclear weapons free zone
Five nuclear powers signed a new Protocol to the existing Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free-Zone (CANWFZ) Treaty in New York on Tuesday.
08 May 2014
Interpol wanted man extradited from Spain to Kazakhstan
Spain has extradited Keles Mambetov, a Kazakhstani accused of murder in 2004 and put on the international wanted list.
14 April 2014
Masterpieces of vocal and chamber music in Astana Opera
Masterpieces of vocal and chamber music will take place in Astana Opera on April 17 as a part of the Bel Canto concert series.
14 April 2014