Section: The Astana Times (Kazakhstan)
Almaty independent theatre raises socially sensitive issues in Astana performance
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Almaty-based independent theatre Artishock travelled to Astana Dec. 12 to present its hit play “Uyat,” (“Shame” in Kazakh), which was warmly welcomed in Almaty in September 2016. “Uyat,” though translated as “shame,” actually reflects a much stronger...
Almaty independent theatre raises socially sensitive issues in Astana performance
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Almaty-based independent theatre Artishock travelled to Astana Dec. 12 to present its hit play “Uyat,” (“Shame” in Kazakh), which was warmly welcomed in Almaty in September 2016. “Uyat,” though translated as “shame,” actually reflects a much stronger...
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy: more comfort, better safety, bigger opportunities in light of Silk Road’s reincarnation
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – In an exclusive interview with The Astana Times, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) President Kanat Alpysbayev spoke about the national logistics operator’s priorities, its development under the Digital Kazakhstan programme and the ways to make...
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy: more comfort, better safety, bigger opportunities in light of Silk Road’s reincarnation
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – In an exclusive interview with The Astana Times, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) President Kanat Alpysbayev spoke about the national logistics operator’s priorities, its development under the Digital Kazakhstan programme and the ways to make...
Kazakhstan exports more than 800 goods to 113 countries
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan exports more than 800 manufactured products to 113 countries, ranking 52nd among the largest exporting countries, said Minister for Investment and Development Zhenis Kassymbek. The government plans to increase the nation’s non-oil...
Kazakhstan exports more than 800 goods to 113 countries
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan exports more than 800 manufactured products to 113 countries, ranking 52nd among the largest exporting countries, said Minister for Investment and Development Zhenis Kassymbek. The government plans to increase the nation’s non-oil...
Kazakhstan team takes second place in Arm-wrestling World Cup
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakh athletes took second place in the overall team competition at the Arm-wrestling World Cup held in Rumia, Poland. The Arm-wrestling World Cup, held Nov.16-19, brought together the strongest handlers from 31 countries. The Kazakhstan team included...
Kazakh, British foreign ministers agree to greater transit, Silk Road cooperation
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. LONDON – Kazakh Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov and British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Boris Johnson during a Nov. 20 meeting in London agreed to expand cooperation on the trans-Eurasian transport corridors and reviving the Silk...
Kazakh President addresses global issues in Astana Club speech
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed the Astana Club, a neutral platform to debate public issues based on Chatham House rules, during its Nov. 13 third annual meeting. He talked about global challenges and threats such as growing terrorism,...
Aktau – city by the sea
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Aktau, one of Kazakhstan’s youngest cities on the Caspian Sea, offers memorable beach resorts, theatres and night life. Photo credit: Pandaland.kz Brief History Known as Aktau from 1961-1963, the name was changed to Shevchenko in honour of...
