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WORLD2h agoRussian rapper Navai detained at Kazakhstan’s border with Kyrgyzstan on suspicion of drug smugglingRussian rapper Navai Bakirov, known as Navai, has been detained in Kazakhstan on suspicion of drug smuggling.Meduza [en]
WORLD1d agoKazakhstan’s first Open Asian Falconry Cup showcases ancient hunting heritageKazakhstan hosted its first Open Asian Falconry Cup on 9 and 10 October in Bozanbay, a village in the country's east, bringing together 176 falconers from 10 countries.Africanews [en]
WORLD1d agoKazakhstan’s first Open Asian Falconry Cup showcases ancient hunting heritageKazakhstan hosted its first Open Asian Falconry Cup on 9 and 10 October in Bozanbay, a village in the country's east, bringing together 176 falconers from 10 countries.EuroNews [en]
WORLD5d agoInside Kazakhstan’s historic rock-hewn mosques now recognised by UNESCOFive rock-hewn mosques and associated sacred sites dating from the 12th to the 18th centuries make up Kazakhstan’s newest UNESCO World Heritage property. The complexes preserve centuries of Sufi tradition alongside much older beliefs.EuroNews [en]
WORLD6d agoInside Kazakhstan’s historic rock-hewn mosques now recognised by UNESCOFive rock-hewn mosques and associated sacred sites dating from the 12th to the 18th centuries make up Kazakhstan’s newest UNESCO World Heritage property. The complexes preserve centuries of Sufi tradition alongside much older beliefs.EuroNews [en]
WORLDOct 7Inside Kazakhstan’s historic rock-hewn mosques now recognised by UNESCOFive rock-hewn mosques and associated sacred sites dating from the 12th to the 18th centuries make up Kazakhstan’s newest UNESCO World Heritage property. The complexes preserve centuries of Sufi tradition alongside much older beliefs.EuroNews [en]
WORLDOct 6Farewell to Russia: The View From KazakhstanKaraganda and its environs are home to some of the largest-scale coal-mining on the planet. And once, the home to an immense gulag.The Diplomat
WORLDSep 24Kazakhstan MMA Gold Medalist Comforts Tajik Opponent at Asian GamesAn MMA gold medalist from Kazakhstan offered comfort to their Tajik opponent at the Asian Games. This highlights an act of sportsmanship during an international competition.timesca.com · Kyrgyzstan
WORLDSep 19Reporter’s notebook: Kazakhstan trip highlights promise and limits of Central Asia tiesWhen I began planning a work trip to Astana this month, the first challenge was simply finding a flight. With no direct service from Hong Kong to the Kazakh capital, I could transfer in Guangzhou, Beijing, Urumqi or Seoul. I chose Guangzhou, which offered a direct flight lasting about seven and a half hours, but the limited schedule meant there was no flight on Saturday, forcing me to leave earlier than planned and spend five days in Astana. The journey offered an early glimpse of both the...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 17Chechen activist Mansur Movlayev attempted suicide for second time in a week in Kazakhstan over extradition threat to RussiaChechen activist Mansur Movlayev has attempted to take his own life for a second time, the Anti-War Committee of Russia reported.Meduza [en]
WORLDSep 9Meet Nazym Kyzaibay, Kazakhstan’s first female world boxing champion and Olympic bronze medallistNazym Kyzaibay recounts her rise from a young boxer to Central Asia’s first female three-time world boxing champion and an Olympic bronze medallist.EuroNews [en]
WORLDSep 8Hong Kong emerges as leading Asian study destination for Kazakhstani studentsKazakhstan has recorded the largest student population and fastest enrolment growth at Hong Kong’s public universities among Central Asian countries in recent years, according to official data, while students from the country said the city was the most preferred regional higher education destination in Asia among their peers. Among local institutions, City University (CityU) enrolled the largest share of Kazakhstani students. Its council chairman told the South China Morning Post that students...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 7Kazakhstan aims to become education hub, but experts say jobs must match skillsKazakhstan is aiming to become an education powerhouse in Central Asia but efforts must also ensure young people have sufficient access to opportunities that match their skill sets amid the country’s rapid economic transformation, experts have said. Educators and advocates added that further collaboration with Hong Kong and mainland Chinese universities was in the pipeline, with growing demand for specialists who understood the business environments of both Kazakhstan and China. The comments...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 4Kazakhstan’s First Wild-Born Przewalski’s Foal in 200 Years“For the first time in 200 years, a Przewalski’s horse foal has been born on the Central Kazakhstan steppe. This is a significant milestone on the road to returning wild horses to the country and restoring the integrity of Kazakhstan’s native steppe ecosystems. The male foal was born on 22nd August at the Alibi Reintroduction […] The post Kazakhstan’s First Wild-Born Przewalski’s Foal in 200 Years appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
WORLDAug 10Comic Con Astana brings global stars and thousands of cosplay fans to KazakhstanComic Con Astana, Central Asia's biggest pop culture festival, has celebrated its fifth anniversary with international film stars, elaborate cosplay, gaming tournaments and one of the region's largest cosplay competitions, drawing thousands of visitors to Kazakhstan's capital.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 5Courts and unions fail to protect workers in KazakhstanReports indicate that courts and unions in Kazakhstan are failing to adequately protect workers' rights and interests. This suggests systemic challenges in labor protection within the country.globalvoices.org · Russia
WORLDJul 29How Kazakhstan's summer festivals are making it Central Asia's creative hubFrom ancient nomadic traditions to contemporary music festivals, Kazakhstan is transforming destinations across the country into stages for massive cultural events.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJul 24From Instagram to Hollywood : How Kazakhstan Yerlan Tanay Became a Sought - After ColoristYerlan Tanay, from Kazakhstan, has risen from Instagram to become a sought-after colorist in Hollywood. This story highlights his career progression in the entertainment industry.timesca.com · Kyrgyzstan
WORLDJul 23'Armour of God: Ultimatum': Jackie Chan starts shooting in KazakhstanFilming has begun on the fourth installment of the action adventure comedy series in the Almaty and Mangystau regions. One of the movie's producer Igor Tsay told Euronews why the Central Asian country was chosen for its locations.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJul 10Travelling to Central Asia? Discover the natural wonders of Kazakhstan's Zhetysu regionZhetysu is one of Kazakhstan's most diverse regions, combining deserts, mountains, waterfalls, lakes and ancient monuments in a single journey. Here's what to see in this remarkable corner of Central Asia.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJul 8Burabay National Park in Kazakhstan receives a million and a half touristsBurabay National Park is undergoing a transformations which should add cultural-historic tours, congresses and gambling to an already much-loved sport and wildlife moments enjoyed by nature lovers.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJul 7Higher Education in Kazakhstan and its Transitioning EconomyThe article discusses the state of higher education in Kazakhstan and its relationship with the country's evolving economy.borgenproject.org · United States
WORLDJul 4Japan pledges US$3 million for Kazakhstan’s Caspian Sea water declineJapan has partnered with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) to support Kazakhstan’s efforts to address the decline in the Caspian Sea’s water level driven by climate change, pledging a 465 million yen (US$3 million) grant towards its sustainable use. Under the initiative for the world’s largest inland water body, Japan hopes to promote cooperation among littoral states on water resource management and enhance monitoring systems, according to the foreign ministry. The decline in the Caspian...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 25Central Asia’s first Paragliding World Cup is taking place in KazakhstanKazakhstan’s Zhetysu region is hosting the first Paragliding World Cup in Central Asia, bringing together around 150 pilots from 33 countries. The main discipline of the World Cup is cross-country flying.EuroNews [en]