Kazakhstan

Modern Nomads

Adventure and ancient legends in the snow-capped forests of Burabay

In partnership with MDQ

Deep in the northern steppe, the forested mountains and frozen lakes of Burabay State National Natural Park offer a breathtaking escape into nature.

11/03/2026

Travel News

Astana to host major European travel forum

Kazakhstan will host the German DRV Destination Forum in Astana in August 2026 amid growing tourist flows from Germany. The agreement, reached at the ITB travel fair in Berlin, is expected to deepen tourism cooperation and raise Kazakhstan’s profile among German tour operators.

06/03/2026

Voices from Central Asia

Rising goalkeepers set sights on Europe

In partnership with MDQ

After making history in last year’s UEFA Champions League, Kazakhstan’s goalkeepers Temirlan Anarbekov and Sherkhan Kalmurza reflect on key moments and share their ambitions to play in Europe’s top leagues.

04/03/2026

Kazakhstan

Serbia seeks to strengthen ties in Central Asia

This week, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić went on a diplomatic offensive to secure trade and investment in the east.

27/02/2026

Lifestyle

Why young Kazakhs are turning ornaments into tattoos

What was once woven into carpets and carved into wood is now being etched onto skins of a new generation. For many young people, it is a way to reclaim identity, to reconnect with cultural roots and to transform inherited symbols into something deeply personal.

25/02/2026

Cinema

Women's rights documentary makes historic Berlinale premiere

For the first time in its history, a Kazakh documentary has premiered at the Berlinale’s Forum section — one of the world’s most influential film festivals. ‘River Dreams’, the debut feature by director Kristina Mikhailova, gives voice to women imagining life beyond male dominance.

21/02/2026

Culture news

One goal, two approaches: Cultural connections in Central Asia

Central Asia is investing heavily in cultural infrastructure, from privately funded museums in Kazakhstan to state-led institutions in Uzbekistan. These contrasting approaches reveal how culture is being mobilised as strategy, legacy and soft power across the region.

21/02/2026

Earth News

North Aral Sea restoration efforts show promise as water level rises

Restoration efforts including a dam and water use controls are helping Kazakhstan revive part of the shrinking Aral Sea.

19/02/2026

Modern Nomads

Kazakhstan’s evolution toward equal opportunities

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is strengthening inclusive education, rehabilitation services and social entrepreneurship to expand opportunities for people with disabilities and advance a human-rights-based approach to inclusion.

18/02/2026

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Burabay Ice: Over a thousand runners brave -15°C on frozen lake in Kazakhstan

More than a thousand participants gathered on the frozen surface of Burabay Lake for the “Burabay Ice” race.

17/02/2026

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan to hold referendum on adopting new constitution

The draft of Kazakhstan's new constitution will consolidate the president's powers and introduce a number of additional changes. The referendum on its adoption is set for 15 March.

13/02/2026

Space

Kazakhstan and China launched joint satellite into orbit

Kazakhstan is emerging as a regional hub for space, sharing technology, expertise, and talent, launching the Di’er-5 nanosatellite with China, and preparing to launch the Soyuz-5/Sunkar rocket.

13/02/2026

Markets

Europe lost out on 3.8mn tonnes of Kazakh oil after Black Sea attacks

Kazakhstan’s oil exports fell after Ukrainian drone attacks and stormy weather hampered operations at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s marine terminal in Novorossyisk. Its major oil field Tengiz also suffered an outage in January.

11/02/2026

East-West Connect

How Kazakhstan plans to become Eurasia’s leading crypto hub

In partnership with MDQ

After illegal crypto turnover in Kazakhstan hit 95% in 2024, authorities responded by rewriting the rulebook.

11/02/2026

Business

How Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund became a driver for change

Over the last 17 years, Kazakhstan's Samruk Kazyna investment fund has not only been nurturing big national companies but it has become the main driver of national development by offering partnerships to foreign investors.

11/02/2026

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's Tokayev visits Pakistan to deepen strategic partnership

Kazakh president's visit to Islamabad brings major transport, trade and cultural deals as Kazakhstan and Pakistan plan new corridors via the Caspian Sea and Afghanistan.

06/02/2026

Modern Nomads

Kazakhstan is turning Tien Shan gorges into one ski circuit

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is linking ski runs across five routes and gorges in the Ile-Alatau range into a single, seamless network of pistes, lifts and trails.

04/02/2026

Kazakhstan

Central Asia outpaces advanced economies with growth above 6%

Economic activity accelerated across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in 2025, driven by investment, exports and consumption. Azerbaijan remained closely linked, through energy and trade corridors connecting the region to Europe and global markets.

30/01/2026

Kazakhstan

Israel and Kazakhstan sign visa-free agreement in tourism boost

Israel and Kazakhstan plan to exempt its citizens from touristic visa requirements, marking a new step in strengthening bilateral relations.

29/01/2026

Voices from Central Asia

Inside the restoration lab preserving Central Asia’s past

In partnership with MDQ

More than a workspace, this restoration laboratory is where Central Asia’s fragile past is uncovered and preserved through science, intuition and patience.

28/01/2026

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan joins Board of Peace as one of 19 founding countries

The board was initially conceived as a mechanism to bring stability to post-war Gaza, but has since morphed into a broader conflict resolution platform.

22/01/2026

Modern Nomads

How Kazakhstan preserves its rare manuscripts

In partnership with MDQ

From ancient Qurans to archival records, rare manuscripts are finding new life in restoration labs, protected for future generations.

21/01/2026

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Astana celebrates Epiphany with icy-water dips

The Epiphany is an ancient Christian feast day.

19/01/2026

East-West Connect

How women-led SMEs are reshaping Kazakhstan’s economy

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is emerging as a regional leader in female entrepreneurship.

14/01/2026

Focus

How Kazakhstan is raising the status of blue-collar jobs

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is promoting working professions among its youth to address a shortage of blue-collar workers.

12/01/2026

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan bans LGBTQ+ 'propaganda'

Kazakhstan's President Tokayev signed a law banning LGBTQ+ propaganda, amid local support, but also sparking activists' criticism for its vague language and potential consequences.

08/01/2026