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WEB3 days ago · ASTANA – The International Day of Older Persons, observed annually on Oct. 1, celebrates the contributions of the elderly while highlighting the challenges they encounter. In Kazakhstan, approximately 2.4 million senior citizens make up this vital segment of the population. According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of ...
Astana Increases Budget to Address Social Needs
WEB2 days ago · The session approved amendments to the original 2024-2026 budget plan set in December 2023. According to Kazinform, Kaysar Mankarayev, head of Astana’s Department of Economics and Budget Planning, explained that the increased plan includes 58.4 billion tenge (US$121 million) in tax revenues, 39.5 billion tenge (US$82 million) in non-tax-revenues and 10.6 billion tenge (US$22 million) from ...
Kazakhstan Successfully Issues Eurobonds Worth $1.5 Billion
WEB1 day ago · By Saniya Sakenova in Business, Editor’s Picks on 4 October 2024. ASTANA – Kazakhstan has successfully issued a $1.5 billion 10-year bond with a coupon rate of 4.714%, marking its first return to the U.S. dollar-denominated eurobond market since 2015, the Finance Ministry’s press service reported on Oct. 4. Photo credit: gov.kz.
News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakh-EU Relations, Kazakhstan’s …
WEB1 day ago · ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected a range of articles on Kazakhstan featured in international media this week. Today’s foreign media digest covers topics such as the Chinese-Kazakh digital cooperation, Kazakhstan’s recent transformations, the upcoming referendum on building a nuclear power …
Green Hydrogen in Kazakhstan: What are Opportunities and …
WEB1 day ago · Manuel Andresh, the head of the Hydrogen Diplomacy Office in Astana, spoke to The Astana Times about the role hydrogen plays in the global energy transition, challenges in scaling up this energy source, and Kazakhstan’s potential to develop green hydrogen. Manuel Andresh, head of the Hydrogen Diplomacy Office, which was launched in …
Kazakhstan National News from The Astana Times
WEB2 days ago · By Aida Haidar on 28 September 2024. ASTANA – The life of the Kazakh people has always been marked by resilience, shaped by constant migrations, clashes with hostile tribes, and the harsh conditions of the Kazakh steppe. Yet, even in the face of adversity, the Kazakhs infused their food with deep …
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WEBKazakhstan’s Annual River Flow Declines by 12.5 Cubic Kilometers Since 1960, Reports Water Ministry. By Dana Omirgazy in Editor’s Picks, Nation on 1 October 2024 in 13:50. ASTANA – The average annual river runoff in Kazakhstan has decreased by 12.5 cubic kilometers since 1960, said Kazakh Deputy Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation ...
Astana Marks 26 Years of Transformation and Growth
WEBJul 6, 2024 · ASTANA – This year, the Kazakh capital celebrates its 26th anniversary on July 6. This day holds deep historical and cultural significance, symbolizing the country’s achievements. Photo credit: The Astana Times. On July 6, 1994, the Supreme Council of Kazakhstan passed a resolution to relocate the capital from Almaty to Akmola.
Astana Marks 25 Years, Young City with Rich History and …
WEBJul 6, 2023 · This year marks the 25th anniversary of the international presentation of Astana that took place in 1998. Baiterek monument has long been one of the symbols of Astana. Photo credit: shutterstock.com. It is a milestone for the city, which is renowned for rapid growth, distinct architecture and for being a dialogue platform that put Astana on the ...
Kazakhstan Set to Return Astana as Name of Its Capital
WEBSep 16, 2022 · NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s capital is set to soon be renamed back from Nur-Sultan to Astana after the Parliament endorsed the draft law on constitutional amendments required to rename the capital on Sept. 16. The document now awaits President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s discretion. The city lights at night. Photo credit: hdrshooter.com.