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Kazakhstan says its oil exports to Germany will fall to 160,000 tons in June
Hellenic Shipping News
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June 27, 2025
Kazakhstan’s crude oil exports to Germany will decline to 160,000 metric tons this month from 230,000 tons in May, Kazakh energy company KazMunayGaz said on Thursday. It added that supplies, dispatched via Russia’s Druzhba oil pipeline, for this...
Uzbekistan tops medal table at Asian Cadet Judo Cup in Kazakhstan.
Kun.uz
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July 5, 2025
Uzbekistan secured first place in the overall team standings at the Asian Judo Cup for Cadets, held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, by winning a total of 29 medals. Photo: Ministry of Sports According to the Ministry of Sports' press service, the...
Kazakhstan to sign nuclear power plant deal with Russia by 2024
The Sun Daily
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June 27, 2025
KAZAKHSTAN expects to sign an intergovernmental agreement with Russia on the construction of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant by the end of this year, Russia’s TASS news agency reported on Friday. “We plan to sign this document by the end of...
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan Set To Hold Joint Military Drill Next Week
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 5. Kazakh servicemen have arrived in Azerbaijan to take part in the "Tarlan - 2025" joint flight-tactical exercise to be conducted between the Air Forces of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, the...
Was the proposal of a nuclear consortium in Kazakhstan just a sham?
Global Voices
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July 5, 2025
Ballots cast during the 2024 referendum on a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. Photo by Tamara Vaal. Used with permission. This article was written by Dmitriy Mazorenko for Vlast and published on June 26, 2025. An edited version is published on...
President Of Kazakhstan Appoints New Ambassador To Kuwait
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 5. The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has appointed a new ambassador to the State of Kuwait, Trend reports via the press service of the President of Kazakhstan. “Yerzhan...
Kazakhstan’s Next Chapter: $15.5 Billion Boost for Industry, 17 Megaprojects Ahead
The Astana Times
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June 26, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to accelerate economic growth through structural reforms, industrial diversification, and 17 large-scale investment projects, the Ministry of National Economy told Kazinform on June 25. Photo credit: Shutterstock Under...
China's Zijin strikes gold in Kazakhstan with $1.2bn deal
Nikkei Asia
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Zijin Mining Group Co., China's largest gold producer, has struck a $1.2 billion deal to acquire a massive gold mine in Kazakhstan in a major push to expand its overseas footprint while consolidating resources closer to home. The deal for the...
Kazakhstan completes evacuation of its nationals from Middle East
Xinhua News Agency
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ALMATY, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan has completed the evacuation of its nationals from Israel and Iran amid heightened regional tensions, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry announced Friday, according to the Kazinform News Agency. On June 25, the...
Kazakhstan Showcases Global Water Stories in UNESCO Photo Exhibition
The Astana Times
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June 27, 2025
ALMATY – Kasteyev Museum of Arts hosted the exhibition dubbed “Walk of Water: Stories of Ice, Rivers, and Drought ” from June 5 to 25. Featuring the works of 22 photographers, the display documented the beauty and vulnerability of freshwater...
A judoka from Turkmenistan won bronze at the Cadets Asian Cup in Kazakhstan
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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July 4, 2025
15-year-old Turkmen judoka Kakilik Deryayeva won a bronze medal at the Almaty Cadets Asian Cup. This success was achieved by the 10th-grade student of Ashgabat Secondary School No. 37 in the under-48 kg weight category, which featured 25 athletes...
Kazakhstan, Germany partner to build international cargo and passenger airport in Jetisu region
Daryo
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June 27, 2025
Kazakhstan will launch the construction of an international cargo and passenger airport in the Jetisu region in partnership with German investors, following instructions from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The project aims to enhance the...
Kazakhstan Moves to Ban Face-Coverings in Public
Times of Central Asia
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June 27, 2025
On June 25, Kazakhstan’s Mazhilis, the lower house of parliament, approved amendments to the law “On the Prevention of Offenses,” introducing a new provision that prohibits wearing clothing that obscures the face in public places. While the...
Kazakhstan–China Relations: Model for Middle-Power Engagement in Fragmented World
The Astana Times
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June 26, 2025
For much of the post-Soviet era, Chinese influence in Central Asia was met with deep skepticism. In Kazakhstan and its neighbors, public opinion often bristled at the specter of a rising China next door. Memories of historical incursions and fears...
Kazakhstan, Mongolia Push For Closer Transport Links Via Middle Corridor
MENAFN
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June 27, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 27. Kazakhstan and Mongolia have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in the transport and logistics sector, Trend reports citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan....
Gross FDI Inflow to Kazakhstan Grows, Structure of Investment Distribution Shifts
The Astana Times
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July 3, 2025
ASTANA – In the first quarter of 2025, the gross inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Kazakhstan reached $6.6 billion, up 6.2% compared to the same period last year ($6.2 billion), the Economic Research Institute reported on July 1. Photo...
Kazakhstan Places $2.5 Billion in Eurobonds Amid High Investor Demand
The Astana Times
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June 25, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan successfully placed $2.5 billion in sovereign U.S. dollar Eurobonds on June 24, attracting strong interest from foreign investors, the Finance Ministry announced. Photo credit: Shutterstock The issuance included two tranches: a...
Kazakhstan Determines Average Age of Population
The Astana Times
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June 25, 2025
ASTANA – As of early 2024, the average age of Kazakhstan’s population stood at 32.3 years, the Bureau of National Statistics reported on June 24. Photo credit: The Astana Times This marks an increase from 31.9 years recorded five years ago. The...
Kazakhstan Leads Central Asia in FDI, Stands Out in Greenfield Investment, Latest UN Report Says
The Astana Times
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June 25, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has attracted $151 billion of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows since gaining independence in 1991, making it a leader in Central Asia, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) 2025...
Kazakhstan to Create Six New Environmental Institutions
The Astana Times
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June 25, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to create six new nature conservation institutions to preserve biodiversity, Kazinform reported on June 23, citing the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. Ustyurt State Nature Reserve. Photo credit: Konstantin...