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Kazakhstan That Has 70% Of Muslim Population BAN Burqas and Niqabs
India Herald
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Kazakhstan’s decision to ban the burqa and niqab, despite being a Muslim-majority country, signals a firm commitment to its secular governance model and an attempt to define a national identity distinct from foreign religious influences. With...
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister arrives in Azerbaijan for ECO’s 17th summit
APA
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July 4, 2025
On July 4, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov arrived in Fuzuli district to participate in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), APA reports. A guard of honor was arranged at Fuzuli International...
This Designer's Small Space Trick for a Tiny Apartment? Start With Scandinavian Simplicity, Then Layer on the Color
Livingetc
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July 25, 2025
Encircled by the snow-topped mountains of the Tian Shan mountain range, and the fairy-tale forests that once bore the first species of apples, this petite apartment explores cultural influences that stretch far beyond its awe-inspiring...
Kazakhstan will localize production of agricultural machinery by CNHI holding
APK Inform
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On July 2, 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed at JSC “National Managing Holding Baiterek” between the Holding, CNHI International SA, and BHK Agro AG. The parties expressed their intention to cooperate in the implementation of projects...
Kazakhstan, Moldova Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Amid Embassy Opening in Astana
The Astana Times
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July 2, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with his Moldovan counterpart, Mihai Popșoi, on July 1. The two ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties based on the principles of...
Kazakhstan Accelerates Development of Cross-Border Trade Hubs
The Astana Times
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July 2, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is making progress in developing five major cross-border hubs aimed at boosting trade, logistics, and industrial cooperation with neighboring countries, according to updates shared at a July 1 government meeting chaired by...
Comic Con Astana Draws 75,000 Fans in Biggest Edition Yet
The Astana Times
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July 9, 2025
ASTANA – Comic Con Astana 2025 launched in the capital of Kazakhstan on July 9, promising to be the biggest edition by welcoming 75,000 guests, including 10,000 international pop culture enthusiasts. Comic Con Astana 2025 will welcome 75,000...
Italy strengthens bilateral ties with Kazakhstan
ANSA
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July 10, 2025
Italy's Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Antonello De Riu, met with Kazakhstan's Minister of Industry and Construction, Ersaiyn Nagaspayev. The talks covered strategic areas in which Italy has expertise. such as technology transfer and innovation....
Over US$576.9 Million Invested in Kazakhstan’s Tourism Sector in Five Months
The Astana Times
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July 9, 2025
ASTANA – In just the first five months of 2025, over 300 billion tenge (US$576.9 million) has been invested in Kazakhstan’s tourism sector, Kazinform reported on July 9, citing the Kazakh Tourism national company. Turkistan. Photo credit:...
Kazakhstan Aims to Modernize Military Through Multivector Diplomacy
The Jamestown Foundation
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Executive Summary: In response to shifting regional dynamics primarily driven by Russia’s war against Ukraine, Kazakhstan is reshaping its security posture by reducing military dependence on Moscow and prioritizing self-reliance, regional...
First National Urban Forum Launches Kazakhstan’s Urban Policy Development
The Astana Times
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July 9, 2025
ASTANA – The First National Urban Forum of Kazakhstan (NUF2025), held on July 8 in Kyzylorda, marked the beginning of developing a national urban policy, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service. The NUF brough together representatives...
Kazakhstan’s Cotton Sector Continues to Shrink
Times of Central Asia
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July 3, 2025
Kazakhstan’s cotton industry is in protracted decline, with key indicators – acreage, harvest volume, and profitability – showing sustained deterioration. Analysts at Energyprom.kz report that small farms, which dominate the sector, are...
For Gaza and Israel, a push for ‘spiritual diplomacy’
Christian Science Monitor
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July 24, 2025
Since the Hamas attack in Israel nearly two years ago, the Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan has reacted like many other mainly Muslim countries. It condemned the attack. It rejected plans by Israel to displace Gaza’s Palestinians. It called for...
Click CEO: “We Are Scaling Up and Starting to Build a Next-Generation Bank”
UzDaily
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Finance 24/07/2025 Click CEO: “We Are Scaling Up and Starting to Build a Next-Generation Bank” Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Ulugbek Rustamov, CEO of the payment service Click, commented on the strategic partnership with Kazakhstan’s Halyk...
Large concert arena may appear in Astana within the next two to three years
KazTAG
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Astana. July 10. KazTAG – Within two to three years, a large concert venue for 10-15 thousand spectators will appear in Astana, said Malik Khasenov, producer of the Astana Concert company. “I think that in Astana, in general, for sure, within two...
J. Lo and Backstreet Boys concerts will bring up to 1 bln tenge in taxes in Kazakhstan
KazTAG
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Astana. July 10. KazTAG – T1 billion in taxes is expected to be received from J. Lo and Backstreet Boys concerts in Kazakhstan, said Malik Khasenov, producer of the Astana Concert company. “According to the forecast, by the end of the year, the...
Journalists filed complaint against court press service and judge in Perizat Kairat case
KazTAG
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Astana. July 24. KazTAG – Journalists have filed a complaint against the actions of the court press service and presiding judge Sabyrzhan Karimov in the Perizat Kairat case, addressed to the Minister of Culture and Information, the Supreme...
Ticket prices for Backstreet Boys concert in Astana will start at T40,000
KazTAG
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Astana. July 10. KazTAG – Ticket prices for Backstreet Boys concert in Astana will start at T40,000, said Malik Khasenov, Astana Concert producer. “Tickets for Backstreet Boys in Astana, compared to the world tour, will be very affordable. Ticket...
Kazakhstan’s Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative Showcases Climate and Nature Solutions in London
The Astana Times
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July 2, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative took part in London Climate Action Week from June 23 to 27, joining global leaders and changemakers to advance climate and nature solutions. The Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative team with...
Direct train service from eastern Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan to be restored later in 2025
Xinhua News Agency
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ALMATY, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Direct train service from Ust-Kamenogorsk city in eastern Kazakhstan to major Uzbek cities including Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara will be restored later this year, Kazinform news agency reported Thursday. The...