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Tengrinews.kz — Asel Zhanasova has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport. By decree of the Head of State, Asel Zhubanyshevna Zhanasova has been named Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, following her relief from her previous position. She previously s…
Tengrinews.kz — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Alibek Zhamauov, Chairman of the Board of NC QazaqGaz JSC. The Head of State was briefed on the national company's performance in 2026 and its plans for the coming years. He was also updated on the natural gas supply for the population and the national economy, as well as…
INDIA: The 23.3 km Pune Metro Line 3 (Pink) was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video link on November 3, with passenger services scheduled to start the following day. Developed by a joint venture of Siemens and Tata under a PPP agreement, the elevated line with 23 stations is intended to halve travel …
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan has retained its position as Central Asia’s leading higher education system in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, with three universities placing among the region’s top 100. Nazarbayev University recorded…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Kazakh government approved an action plan on Nov. 3 to implement the president’s state-of-the-nation address, allocating around 6.5 trillion tenge (US$14.3 billion) for key social and infrastructure projects through the e…
UK: Organisations across the UK rail and metro sectors have until 23.55 on November 13 to submit entries for the next Rail Business Awards , which will take place on March 11 2027 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Established as the first national awards for the UK railway sector, the prestigious Rail Business Awards recognise …
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan is preparing the next stage of its tiger reintroduction program, with two cubs expected to be released into the wild in 2027, Kazinform reported on Nov.3. Photo credit: Almaty Zoo The cubs are undergoing adaptation…
Tashkent is hosting the third Central Asia-China civil aviation conference, focusing on regional cooperation, air transport liberalisation and the Air Silk Road initiative.
SPAIN: Renfe has introduced a new safety directive for high speed operations, requiring trains to halt and proceed at a maximum speed of 40 km/h under visual supervision after cab signalling failures. The decision follows the fatal Urda collision that killed at least 69 people. Most Spanish high speed lines are equipp…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan is preparing for a nationwide construction drive that will direct nearly 6.5 trillion tenge (US$14.3 billion) toward infrastructure development through 2029, as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev calls for a new phase…
AUSTRALIA: The Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority has announced the preferred bidder to rebuild Sunshine station as part of Stage 1 of Melbourne’s long-planned Airport Rail Link. It has also committed to starting Stage 2 works in 2028, leaving the final stage without a timescale. The airport rail project is b…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) provide Kazakhstan with $3 million to strengthen environmental oversight and promote sustainable development in its rare metal and rare earth mineral sector under a ne…
SWEDEN: Trafikverket has picked the lowest cost of the routes it studied for part of Norrbotniabanan, a missing link in the EU’s core rail network along the northern Baltic coast, three months after the government ordered it to rein in costs on the line’s unbuilt northern section. The Swedish transport administration …
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan has resumed oil transportation through the Atyrau-Samara pipeline after suspending operations following drone attacks on facilities in Russia, according to the Kazakh Ministry of Energy. The pipeline returned to op…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Global Tech Weekend (GTW) will hold the official launch event of its 2027 program on Dec. 5 at Mtatsminda Hall in Tbilisi. The event will feature an unconventional pitch session, with startup founders presenting their ideas t…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent greetings to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev while flying over Kazakhstan en route to South Korea, Aibek Smadiyarov, the Kazakh president’s press secretary, said on his Teleg…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Annual inflation in Kazakhstan slowed to 9.2% in October, down 3.4% from 12.6% in the same month last year, according to the Bureau of National Statistics. Photo credit: Shutterstock Consumer prices rose 0.5% month on month i…
Tengrinews.kz — Medicines that were supposed to be provided to patients free of charge were being resold in pharmacies. In 2026, violations were identified among 788 entities, Healthcare Minister Akmaral Alnazarova said at a government meeting. The violations were detected by the digital labeling system. The system al…
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan plans to introduce a system for registering citizens who travel abroad for employment. The measure is included in the government’s new action plan to combat human trafficking for 2027–2029. The resolution approving the plan was signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov on October 28, 2026. Th…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan is considering the creation of a state strategic uranium reserve to secure fuel supplies for future nuclear power plants, with a target of reserving at least 150,000 tons of uranium by 2050, Almasadam Satkaliyev, c…
Tengrinews.kz — Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has instructed officials to monitor complaints from Kazakhstanis about side effects and insufficient effectiveness of medicines. He made the statement at a government meeting. On ineffective medicines Bektenov recalled that from January 1, 2027, supervisory powers in the …
Tengrinews.kz — Transportation of Kazakh oil through the Atyrau–Samara trunk pipeline has resumed after a temporary suspension caused by a drone attack in Russia, according to the Ministry of Energy. Energy Ministry spokesperson Asel Serikpayeva said that as of November 3, the pipeline is operating normally. “Followin…
Tengrinews.kz — WhatsApp has introduced an additional security feature that helps users identify potentially suspicious accounts before starting a conversation. How the new feature works When receiving a message from an unknown person, WhatsApp can now show additional information about them, including whether you shar…
Tengrinews.kz — The government has approved a plan to implement the President’s Address. The document provides for allocating around 6.5 trillion tenge from the National Fund to key social and infrastructure projects through the end of 2029. The plan includes 96 measures across 12 areas. The draft was presented at a g…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Nine agreements with international partners worth a combined $1.3 billion were signed during an investment roundtable for Alatau City in London on Nov. 2, as Kazakhstan launched a European roadshow to attract foreign investme…
Tengrinews.kz — New rules for importing vehicles for personal use will come into effect in Kazakhstan at the end of December, according to KTK. The requirements were approved by the Ministry of Transport. Vehicles must now be no more than five years old and meet at least the Euro 5 emissions standard. The rules apply …
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is preparing amendments to housing legislation that will affect the work of property owners’ associations (OSIs), according to 24.kz. The proposed changes are expected to clarify the responsibilities of OSI chairpersons, protect residents’ savings from being blocked and simplify the procedur…
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakh children who traveled to Uzbekistan for the international Dostlik Cup 2026 football tournament were hospitalized after a mass poisoning incident. A total of 19 people sought medical assistance, 17 of whom were admitted to hospital. Kazakhstan’s embassy provided an update on their condition. What…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Central Asia could unlock significant economic benefits from closer cooperation between its electricity systems, with a developed regional architecture potentially generating up to $640 million in annual gross benefits, accor…
Tengrinews.kz — President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received a telegram from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. This was reported on the Telegram channel of Aybek Smadiyarov, Advisor and Press Secretary to the Head of State. "As I fly over our historical ancestral homeland—friendly and brotherly Kaz…