Kazakhstan tax authorities plan to track foreign currency transactions over $50,000

Diversification of Kazakhstan’s Oil Export Routes: New Opportunities and Challenges

ASTANA — Kazakhstan is seeking to diversify its oil export routes as global energy markets undergo shifts. The Astana Times breaks down the country’s current supply channels and plans for expansion. Photo credit: Pand P Studio/Shutterstock....

Two criminal cases opened for forced marriage in Kazakhstan since article was introduced.

Astana. October 14. KazTAG – The first two criminal cases for forced marriage have already been opened under the new Article 125-1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In both cases, the victims were minors, the press service of the...

139 children committed suicide in Kazakhstan over nine months

Astana. October 14. KazTAG – A total of 139 minors committed suicide in Kazakhstan over the first nine months of the year, said Sanjar Adilov, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs. “We recorded 432 suicide cases involving minors over nine months,...

Kazakhstan Sets Guinness World Record with Camel Caravan in Almaty Region

ALMATY – A caravan of 1,000 one-humped camels that marched one kilometer through the village of Akshi in the Ili District of Almaty region on Sept. 20 has officially entered the Guinness World Records as the world’s largest camel caravan. Photo...

Highlights and goals: North Macedonia 1-1 Kazakhstan in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

TRANSMISSION ENDS Thank you very much for joining us for our coverage of this matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers between North Macedonia and Kazakhstan. Stay tuned for all the latest sports news on Vavel.com. Have a great...

Cross-border tourism thrives between China's Xinjiang and Kazakhstan

"This summer, I made two trips to Lake Alakol in Kazakhstan," says Tao Qin, a Tacheng city resident in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Lake swimming and mud baths are among the attractions in the increasingly popular tourist destination for...

Indonesia Crowned Overall Champion at 2025 ASEAN Bowling Championship in Kazakhstan

TEMPO.CO, Astana, Kazakhstan - The Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Astana, Capital of Kazakhstan, has emerged as the overall champion of the 2025 ASEAN Bowling Championship, hosted by the Malaysian Embassy in Astana on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The...

Russia's Gazprom and Kazakhstan Sign Deal for Major Cross-border Natural Gas Pipeline

Russian energy giant Gazprom and the government of Kazakhstan have signed a memorandum of intent to construct a major new natural gas pipeline connecting the two nations to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation and address Kazakhstan’s...

Kazakhstan Investigates Telegram Founder Pavel Durov for Swimming in Protected Kolsai Lake

Pavel Durov, founder of the Russian messaging app Telegram, may face an administrative fine in Kazakhstan after posting a video of himself swimming in Kolsai Lake, a protected natural area where swimming and fishing are prohibited. Durov arrived...

Kazakhstan Maintains Diplomatic Balance Following Gaza Ceasefire

On Monday, the Palestinian group Hamas handed over the final 20 surviving hostages to Israel in a two-stage exchange, reportedly mediated with the involvement of Qatari representatives. By midweek, the outcome of the latest ceasefire attempt...

North Macedonia vs Kazakhstan LIVE Score Updates: Second half starts (0-0)

Get real-time updates on North Macedonia vs Kazakhstan live coverage, minute by minute of the match, score, how to watch, stream information and latest updates of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Matchday 8 Group J with VAVEL. Game will start at 2:45 PM...

Kazakhstan Calls for Collective Action to Revive the Aral Sea and Strengthen Water Security 

ALMATY – More than 40 environmental projects are being implemented in the Aral Sea basin, as announced at the second meeting of the Board of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), held on Oct. 10 in Astana under Kazakhstan’s...

Kazakhstan Plants 2.4 Million Trees as National Environmental Campaign Continues

ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the Taza Kazakhstan environmental campaign on Oct. 11, joining volunteers and eco-activists in planting trees at the capital’s Botanical Garden. Photo credit: Akorda During the event, Tokayev...

Kazakhstan, EU to Boost Green Energy and Infrastructure Projects

ALMATY — Kazakhstan has signed memoranda of cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) on Oct. 10 to expand investment in renewable energy, hydropower, and power grid...

Kazakhstan Backs Regional Efforts to Enhance Security in the Caspian Sea

ALMATY – Naval commanders from Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, and Russia signed a security cooperation document on Oct. 8 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, that reinforces the principle of non-interference by external powers in Caspian Sea affairs....

Kazakhstan Wins Top Award at World Expo 2025 Osaka

ALMATY – Kazakh national pavilion won first place in the Theme Development category among small pavilions at the World Expo 2025 Osaka, one of the most prestigious global exhibitions that concluded on Oct. 13. Photo credit: qazexpocongress.kz The...

Kazakhstan’s Freedom Media takes All3Media International scripted series

The English, starring Emily Blunt, is part of the package Kazakhstan streamer Freedom Media has acquired 110 hours of scripted programming from All3Media International, picking up titles including Emily Blunt-led The English and Jamie Dornan’s The...

Azerbaijan joins Turkic music festival in Kazakhstan

Astana, October 13, AZERTAC Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda Arts Center hosted the gala concert of the international folklore and music festival "Korkyt Zhane Uly Dala Sazy" (Melodies of Korkud and the Great Steppe). Supported by the provincial governor...

Macedonia vs. Kazakhstan: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview

Macedonia and Kazakhstan face off in World Cup 2026 qualifying action. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch Macedonia vs. Kazakhstan and odds. How to watch Macedonia vs. Kazakhstan Date: Monday, October 13,...