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Kazakh Aviation Specialists Join US-Led Air Cargo Security Training
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (196+ words) By Assel Satubaldina in International on 10 June 2026 ASTANA " Kazakhstan and the United States are deepening cooperation on aviation security, with Kazakh specialists completing training in New York on cargo risk assessment, aircraft inspections and border security procedures ahead of the…...
Balkhash Airport Reopens After Reconstruction
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (242+ words) By Alina Zhalmaganbetova in Nation on 10 June 2026 ASTANA " Balkhash Airport in Kazakhstan's Karagandy Region has resumed operations following the completion of reconstruction works, according to the regional akimat (local administration) press service." The airport received its first flights from Astana…...
Kyrgyz Republic Removed from EU Aviation Blacklist After 20 Years
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (153+ words) By Dana Omirgazy in Central Asia on 9 June 2026 ASTANA " The Kyrgyz Republic has been officially removed from the European Union's list of air carriers banned from operating flights to EU member states. According to the press service of the presidential…...
Citizens of 105 Countries Can Enter Kazakhstan with Electronic Visas
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (472+ words) By Dana Omirgazy in Editor's Picks, Tourism on 9 June 2026 ASTANA " Kazakhstan has introduced simplified entry and stay procedures for foreign visitors to support tourism development, Minister of Internal Affairs Yerzhan Sadenov announced at a June 9 government meeting chaired by Prime…...
Dimash Fans Worldwide Turn Admiration Into Charity and Environmental Action
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (363+ words) By Aida Haidar" in International on 8 June 2026 ASTANA " Fans of Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen from around the world are continuing to launch charitable, environmental and cultural initiatives inspired by the artist's work and public outreach, according to Dimash News. These…...
Kazakh Tazy Places Fourth at World Dog Show 2026
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (578+ words) By Aida Haidar in Editor's Picks, International on 8 June 2026 ASTANA " Kazakhstan's national dog breed, the tazy, drew international attention at the World Dog Show 2026 in Bologna, Italy, where a young Kazakh tazy named Chelsea placed fourth among junior sighthounds in…...
Cirque du Soleil's OVO Brings Insect-Inspired Spectacle to Kazakhstan
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (840+ words) By Dana Omirgazy in Culture, International on 8 June 2026 ASTANA " Cirque du Soleil's acclaimed production OVO captivates audiences in the Kazakh capital from June 4-7 at Barys Arena, delighting both adults and children with its colorful, insect-inspired world. Blending acrobatics, music, and…...
Kazakhstan Begins Construction of First Container Ship to Boost Middle Corridor Capacity
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (300+ words) By Dana Omirgazy in Business on 6 June 2026 ASTANA " Construction of Kazakhstan's first specialized 780 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEUs) container ship has officially begun at the Baku Shipyard, a significant step in expanding the country's maritime transport capacity and strengthening the Trans-Caspian…...
Kazakhstan Expands Excavations at UNESCO-Nominated Silk Road Site
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (581+ words) By Ayana Birbayeva" in Editor's Picks, Nation on 6 June 2026 ALMATY" " Archaeologists have begun a new excavation season at the medieval settlement of Zhankent in Kazakhstan's Kyzylorda Region, continuing efforts to uncover the history of one of the most significant cities…...
What's On This First Summer Weekend: Music, Art and More
5+ day, 17+ min ago (390+ words) By Fatima Kemelova in Editor's Picks, Tourism on 5 June 2026 ASTANA " As the summer begins, Astana and Almaty come alive with a vibrant lineup of cultural, musical, and entertainment events. From captivating concerts to engaging exhibitions, the weekend offers something for…...