Kazakhstan's future after the elections: Russia, EU or China

On August 23, Kazakhstan, a former Soviet country that has recently adopted a new constitution, will hold elections to its parliament. The legislative body will be transformed from a two-chamber to a single-chamber system. Citizens will elect 145 members …

S&P Upgrade Highlights Kazakhstan’s Economic Resilience and Investment Potential

ASTANA – S&P Global Ratings raised Kazakhstan’s long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings on Aug. 21 to BBB/A-2 from BBB-/A-3, while maintaining a stable outlook. The agency also raised its transfer and convertibility assessment to BBB+ and …

Kazakhstan’s Archaeological Heritage: From Ancient Steppe Discoveries to Shared Digital Atlas

ASTANA — Archaeologists from across the Turkic world are moving towards a new model of cooperation that could make the region’s archaeological heritage easier to study as a single interconnected historical space. Collage is created by The Astana Times. At …

Kazakhstan prepares for “historic”elections as leadership stresses stability and reform

ASTANA — Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arman Issetov told a group of visiting journalists that it is important for foreign media to focus not only on Kazakhstan’s forthcoming elections but also on the wider significance of the country’s future …

Kazakhstan's Post-Election Future: Russia, EU Or China?

On August 23, Kazakhstan, a former Soviet country that has recently adopted a new constitution, will hold elections to its parliament. The legislative body will be transformed from a two-chamber to a single-chamber system. Citizens will elect 145 members …

Kazakhstan votes in first election for new unicameral parliament

545 candidates from 7 political parties competing for 5-year terms Kazakhstan holds first elections on Sunday for its new 145-seat unicameral legislature, the Kurultai, with 545 candidates from seven political parties competing for five-year terms. The …

First Przewalski’s horse foal born in Kazakhstan

According to the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, this is the first offspring from the Przewalski’s horses brought to Kazakhstan under the international reintroduction initiative. The male foal stood on its feet shortly after birth, began …

Indonesia beats Kazakhstan 3-0 in AVC Women's Championship opener

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s national women’s volleyball team opened its AVC Women’s Championship campaign with a straight-sets victory over Kazakhstan on Saturday, winning 3–0 (25–22, 25–22, 25–23) at the Tianjin Olympic Center Gymnasium. Despite facing …

Supygaliyeva makes history with Kazakhstan’s 1st women’s judo gold

Competing in the 52 kg weight division, Supygalieva advanced to the final against Ukraine’s Kseniia Kyrylchuk and secured victory in golden score with an ippon. Supygalieva’s triumph marks a historic milestone for Kazakh women’s judo, as no female …

In Kazakhstan, parliamentary elections were held without suspense or real opposition.