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Schools in Kyrgyzstan may transition from paper textbooks to tablets in 5-6 years - President Japarov

Four days, 27 agreements, over $2 billion: how Kazakhstan is attracting European businesses to Alatau City

Tengrinews.kz — British capital and German technology: Kazakhstan continues to build international cooperation for Alatau City, this time in Europe. A five-day roadshow by a government delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev recently concluded. The Kazakh side held successful talks with leading int…

Kazakhstan, Tajikistan Expand Trade and Economic Cooperation

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Tajikistan reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic partnership and expanding economic ties during talks between Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in Astana o…

US, Chevron Extend Initiative Bringing STEAM Education to Kazakh Youth

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – More than 54,000 young people in Kazakhstan have benefited from a U.S.-Chevron initiative offering free access to STEAM education, as the partners extended their Makerspace program for another three years on Nov. 5. Photo cre…

Kazakhstan’s Autumn Skies Come Alive with Migrating Birds

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Autumn brings one of nature’s most remarkable seasonal events to Kazakhstan, as migratory birds cross the country on their way to warmer wintering grounds. Its diverse landscapes serve as an important corridor for numerous sp…

What are we breathing? Oskemen residents can now access real-time air quality data

Tengrinews.kz – A new automated air quality monitoring system with 25 stations is now operating in East Kazakhstan Region. Residents can finally access real-time air pollution data. During autumn and winter, Oskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk) regularly finds itself blanketed in smog. Windless days become more frequent, while e…

Harvard acceptance letter controversy: Education officials in Pavlodar respond

Tengrinews.kz – The story of a schoolgirl from Pavlodar who reportedly received admission offers from Harvard and other foreign universities has taken a new turn. The Pavlodar Region Education Department says the reported offers, including one from Harvard Extension School, require further verification. The girl's par…

“He demanded we delete the bad review and threatened a child”: Landlord detained in Almaty

Tengrinews.kz – A woman from Pavlodar has shared how her sister encountered problems while renting an apartment in Almaty. According to her, after the family posted a negative review, the property owners demanded its removal and began threatening her sister. Tengri Life looked into the incident. What happened during t…

“The deadline is approaching, but the feature is missing”: Kazakh woman unable to verify second IMEI for three months

Tengrinews.kz – A woman in Kazakhstan says she has been unable to verify the second IMEI number of her iPhone for several months. Tengrinews.kz looked into the situation to find out why the problem remains unresolved. Complaint on social media A woman shared a post on social media describing difficulties with her phon…

News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s AI Ambitions, Football, Global Trade and Water Challenges

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest explores the country’s ambitions to become a regional artificial intelligence hub, Kairat Almaty’s draw ag…

Schoolboy mocks classmate for being late to class: Father held responsible by court

Tengrinews.kz – A district court in Kazakhstan's Zhambyl Region has issued an official warning to a local resident over the bullying behavior of his underage son. The incident occurred in September at a school in the Zhualy District. An eighth-grade student arrived late to class, prompting a classmate to mock and humi…

Kazakhstan, UNODC Discuss Stronger Cooperation Against Transnational Crime

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have discussed expanding cooperation to combat cybercrime, drug trafficking, corruption and transnational organized crime during a meeting in Astana on Nov. …

The king returns: Why Jordan's monarch is back in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz – King Abdullah II of Jordan has arrived in Astana for another official visit. It is far from his first trip to Kazakhstan: over the past two decades, the monarch has visited the country eight times. During that period, the world order has shifted, Astana has transformed, and Kazakhstan itself has change…

“Order a cash-in-transit vehicle”: Scammers impersonate National Bank to deceive Kazakhstanis

Tengrinews.kz – Scammers are sending fake letters to Kazakhstanis on behalf of the National Bank, promising to recover allegedly stolen money or deliver an incoming money transfer. In return, they demand advance payments, sometimes claiming the money is needed to arrange a cash-in-transit vehicle. Scammers promise ref…

Kazakhstan to Hold Biennial Symposia on Al-Farabi and Yasawi Heritage, Vice President Says

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan will hold an international symposium dedicated to the intellectual heritage of medieval philosopher Abu Nasr Al-Farabi (870-950) and theologian Khoja Ahmed Yasawi (1094-1166) on a rotating basis every two years, Vi…

China’s Vice President Visits Georgia

Han Zheng, Vice President of China, arrived in Georgia on November 6 for an official visit, planning to meet with Georgian leaders before heading to Turkey for a UN climate summit. The visit comes amid efforts by Tbilisi and Beijing to strengthen bilateral relations, with Georgian officials describing Zheng as the hig…

Nearly 60 percent of Almaty's air pollution emissions come from vehicles, officials say

Tengrinews.kz – Motor vehicles in Almaty produce around 113,000 tonnes of pollutant emissions annually, accounting for nearly 60 percent of the city's air pollution emissions. Cars are not the only source of air pollution According to Almaty's Department of Ecology and Environment, air pollution is caused not only by …

November Weekend Highlights: From Giselle to Hollywood Soundtracks

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Enjoy the weekend with a mix of ballet, theater, exhibitions and live music. From classical performances to familiar film soundtracks, The Astana Times editorial team has curated a list of events you can attend with friends a…

Kazakhstan’s Cities Are Growing. Are Their Economies Keeping Pace?

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s accelerating urbanization is concentrating population growth in its largest cities, while smaller urban centers struggle to retain residents and attract investment. Experts say the challenge is to ensure that exp…

Kazakhstan Hosts Aqaba Process Summit on Artificial Intelligence Security

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan hosts an international summit on artificial intelligence security in Astana on Nov. 6, bringing together regional leaders and senior officials to discuss emerging security challenges associated with the development…

US dollar falls by 4 tenge in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz – The US dollar weakened against the Kazakh tenge during trading on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) on November 6. Here's the exchange rate recorded at the end of the trading session. At the close of daytime trading on KASE, the weighted average exchange rate stood at 447.14 tenge per US dollar, dow…

Kazakhstan and Tajikistan Sign $135 Million in Business Agreements at Astana Forum

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Tajikistan signed 11 agreements worth a combined $135.3 million during a bilateral business forum in Astana on Nov. 5, bringing together representatives of the two countries’ business communities to explore opp…

Turkish Artists Explore Tradition and Modernity Through Miniature Art in Kazakhstan

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Turkish artists Taner Alakuş and Yasemin Akyol presented their works at the “IZLEK” exhibition showcasing traditional miniature art through contemporary interpretations at the OzgeEpic center on Nov. 5 in Astana. Photo credit…

Kazakhstan Plans Capital Market Overhaul Under New Strategy Through 2030

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to modernize its capital market and expand access to stock market financing for businesses under a new development program through 2030 and a draft law designed to strengthen investor protection and align nat…

Kazakhstan’s Data Center Valley Targets 1 GW Capacity by 2029

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to increase the capacity of its Data Center Valley in the Pavlodar Region to 1 gigawatt by 2029, as construction advances on the first three facilities and the government seeks investors for the project’s nex…

State Customs Service intercepts psychotropic drugs smuggled from Kazakhstan

JanaPort Jet Enters Kazakhstan’s Aviation Fuel Market

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – A new player has entered the regional fuel market – JanaPort Jet. Kazakh businesspeople Rakhman Asambayev, Kanat Kopbayev and Orazkhan Karsybekov established the company with equal ownership, representing the Jupiter Jet and …

Leaders of Kazakhstan, Jordan and Central Asian countries gather for summit in Astana

Tengrinews.kz — The Aqaba Process Summit on “Security in the Field of Artificial Intelligence” is taking place in Astana, according to Akorda. The summit is being attended by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of T…

FlyArystan to Resume Direct Flights From Aktau to Dubai

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s low-cost airline FlyArystan will resume direct flights between Aktau and Dubai on Nov. 21, offering two weekly services, the airline’s press service reported. Photo credit: FlyArystan. Click to see the map in ful…

Elena Rybakina Prepares for WTA Finals as World No. 1

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina has arrived in Indian Wells, California, ahead of the 2026 WTA Finals, which begin on Nov. 8, with the reigning champion preparing to defend her title. Photo credit: ktf Rybakina , who secured the …