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Box for handing in weapons installed at Astana airport
Astana. July 4. KazTAG - A box for handing in weapons has been installed at Astana airport, reports the press service of the Main Transport Prosecutor's Office of Kazakhstan. "A box for handing in weapons has been installed at Astana airport....

Suspect in Wildberries scam extradited to Kazakhstan from UAE
Astana. July 4. KazTAG – A suspect in the Wildberries scam has been extradited to Kazakhstan from the UAE, reports the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office. “Employees of the Prosecutor General's Office and Interpol of the Ministry of...

Kazakhstan Moves to Create Sovereign Crypto Reserve
Kazakhstan’s National Bank, under its chairman Timur Suleimenov, is taking steps to build a state-held cryptocurrency reserve managed by a subsidiary entity, following international sovereign fund practices. The proposal outlines funding sources...

Hundreds of thousands of dollars found during arrest of two former vice ministers of Kazakhstan
Astana. July 3. KazTAG – Hundreds of thousands of dollars were found during the arrest of former First Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Kazakhstan Akmadi Sarbasov and former Vice Minister of Health and Social...

706 wanted persons detained in Kazakhstan within six months
Astana. July 3. KazTAG – Since the beginning of 2025, 706 wanted persons have been detained, including 14 for murder, 13 for drug trafficking, 34 for robbery, 141 for fraud, 269 for theft, reports the press service of the Prosecutor General's...

Traffic on Amman Street restricted for several days in Astana
Astana. July 3. KazTAG – From July 2 to 4, a section of Amman Street from the Maral Bridge to Charles de Gaulle Street will be partially closed due to repair work, reports the press service of the Astana Department of Transport and Road...

Kazakhstan Posts Breakthrough Gains In Non-Oil Trade In 2024
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 30 . In recent years, Kazakhstan has been actively pursuing a policy aimed at expanding its non-resource sector and reducing dependence on raw material exports, Trend reports via the country's...

Kazakhstan And Germany To Roll Out New Groundwater Info System
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 30 . Chairman of the Board of the National Hydrogeological Service of Kazakhstan "Kazhydrogeology", Bolat Bekniyaz, met with representatives of the German Society for International Cooperation...

What Does the Arrest of a Former Top Anti-Corruption Official Signal for Kazakhstan?
On Friday, July 4, Kazakhstani media erupted with news of the arrest of Talgat Tatubayev, former head of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, predecessor to the current Anti-Corruption Agency. Yet the significance of Tatubayev’s arrest may extend...

Sakshi, Jaismine, Nupur clinch gold as India bags 11 medals at World Boxing Cup Astana 2025
Astana [Kazakhstan], July 6 (ANI): Women boxers led India's march to glory as three of them, Sakshi (54kg), Jaismine (57kg) and Nupur (80+kg), registered contrasting victories to bag gold medals as the Indian contingent clinched its best ever...

Hungary Ranking Series: Priya Malik, Manisha Add To Indian Medal Tally
Last Updated:July 20, 2025, 14:44 IST Priya clinched the silver medal in the 76 Kg category, while Manisha picked up the bronze in her event as she came through the repechage rounds. Indian wrestler Priya Malik. (X) Young Indian wrestler Priya...

Kazakhstan plans to establish national crypto reserve using seized and state-mined assets
Key Takeaways Kazakhstan's National Bank plans to launch a centrally managed crypto asset reserve subject to new legislation. Crypto trading in Kazakhstan is only allowed on licensed exchanges, with strict controls enforced by local banks. Share...

Pune: Outstanding Achievements by Indian Army Boxers at 2025 World Cup in Kazakhstan
Pune, 7th July 2025: Indian Army men and women boxers continued their dream run in the recently concluded 2025 World Cup Boxing Championship Phase II. It was an excellent exposure for the boxers who represented the National Boxing team which saw a...

Kazakhstan, China Enhance Agro-Industrial Ties Centered On Horse Breed Exports
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 30. The Vice Minister of Agriculture of Kazakhstan, Amangali Berdalin, held a meeting with representatives of Chinese investment companies interested in the development of Kazakhstan's...
Kazakhstan plans to establish national crypto reserve
The National Bank of Kazakhstan plans to establish a state-managed cryptocurrency reserve, according to a Monday report by state news agency Kazinform. Local authorities are studying the development of a local crypto reserve, which would follow...

Kazakhstan’s investment rises 10% in 2024 as reforms, infrastructure push drive growth
Investment in Kazakhstan’s economy has surged by 10% in 2024, marking steady growth as the government intensifies efforts to improve the business environment through reforms, infrastructure development, and strategic investor engagement. Source:...
Kazakhstan bans face coverings in public places
ALMATY (Reuters) -Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law on Monday prohibiting individuals from wearing clothing in public places that covers their faces, joining a trend in several Central Asian countries to restrict forms of Islamic...

Dominant Sakshi opens India's gold medal account at World Boxing Cup in Astana
Astana [Kazakhstan], July 6 (ANI): Two-time youth world champion Sakshi bagged India's first gold medal at the World Boxing Cup - Astana, Kazakhstan 2025 with a dominant performance in the women's 54kg final here on Sunday. The 24-year-old was at...

Kazakhstan's Tokayev Appoints New Minister Of Transport
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 30. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed a new Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan, Trend reports via Akorda. "By Presidential Decree, Nurlan Sauranbayev has been...

Bulgaria’s Rami Kiwan Wins Silver at World Boxing Cup in Kazakhstan
Bulgarian boxer Rami Kiwan claimed a silver medal at the World Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan. In the final of the men’s 75 kg category on Sunday, the European champion was defeated by home favourite Sabirzhan Akkalykov, the reigning U22 world...