Astana

Economy ноябрь 12, 2026

East Kazakhstan outlines tourism development plan through 2035

East Kazakhstan Region has drawn up a tourism economy master plan for 2026–2035. It aims to develop six destinations, attract visitors outside the peak season and improve tourism services.

Society ноябрь 12, 2026

Almaty records up to 36 mm of rain overnight

By 10:00 on November 11, Almaty had received 23 mm of rain, with 26 mm in Medeu district and 36 mm on the Kamenskoe Plateau. The city deployed 85 emergency teams to deal with the impact of the weather.

Society ноябрь 9, 2026

New winter venues planned for Astana

Astana is preparing winter recreation sites in several districts, with ice rinks, slides and a long rink designed for skating and walks on ice.

Society ноябрь 8, 2026

New housing complex opens for Almaty rescuers

A service housing complex for rescuers has opened in Almaty. Eight families received the keys to their apartments.

Culture ноябрь 8, 2026

Gala concert marks Alibek Dnishev’s 75th birthday

Two musical evenings marking Alibek Dnishev’s 75th birthday took place at the Abai Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre. The programme opened with Verdi’s La Traviata and continued with a gala concert.

Culture ноябрь 8, 2026

Meladze praises Astana’s beauty and cleanliness

Russian singer and music producer Valery Meladze shared his impressions of Astana during a concert. He described Kazakhstan’s capital as modern, clean and welcoming.

Society ноябрь 8, 2026

Astana removes illegal graffiti

An initiative to remove unauthorized writing and drawings from building facades was held in Astana. Kazakhstani athlete Nurlan Karabalin took part.

Society ноябрь 7, 2026

Astana expands two hospitals

Astana is nearing completion of an admissions and diagnostic complex for adults and an extension to a children's hospital. The projects are intended to expand patient intake and emergency care capacity.

Culture ноябрь 7, 2026

Visitors on how Astana is changing

Fans from different parts of Kazakhstan travelled to Astana for Valery Meladze’s concert. Visitors spoke about the capital’s modern appearance and how it changes from year to year.

Culture ноябрь 7, 2026

More than 180,000 read together

More than 180,000 people across the country joined the Birge Oqıyıq reading event, with over 25,000 taking part in Astana. Participants read three works by Ybyrai Altynsarin simultaneously.

Society ноябрь 7, 2026

Almaty clinic’s model to be adopted nationwide

The experience of Almaty City Polyclinic No. 37 will underpin a unified primary health care standard being introduced across Kazakhstan. Built in 2025, the clinic can accommodate 500 visits per shift.

Society ноябрь 7, 2026

Astana plants over one million green plants

More than one million trees, shrubs and flowers have been planted in Astana since the start of 2026. The city has over 4 million green plants, with about 14 million more in the Green Belt.

Economy ноябрь 6, 2026

Railway spur opens at Zhuldyz industrial zone

Construction of a railway spur serving businesses at the Zhuldyz industrial zone in Shymkent has been completed. The new infrastructure will make it easier to deliver raw materials and ship finished goods.

Society ноябрь 6, 2026

Shymkent allocates 55 apartments

Fifty-five apartments in Shymkent’s Asar-2 neighbourhood have been handed to people on the housing waiting list. Recipients include people with disabilities and large and single-parent families.

Kazakhstan ноябрь 2, 2026

Tokayev reviews Karaganda Region’s development

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reviewed the socioeconomic development of the Karaganda Region.

Society октябрь 31, 2026

Astana school adds classroom reading corners

Astana has launched a project to encourage pupils to read. The initiative is planned to expand to other classes.

Society октябрь 26, 2026

Kite festival held in Shymkent

A kite festival was held in Shymkent on Republic Day, bringing together families with children, residents and visitors.

Sport октябрь 26, 2026

US coach impressed by Astana

Brandon Kaylor, a coach at Oregon State University, has visited Kazakhstan for the first time. He came to Astana for the wrestling world championships and shared his impressions of the city.

Science & Tech октябрь 20, 2026

HackAlem AI sets world record

The international HackAlem AI hackathon set a Guinness World Records record for the number of participants in an AI hackathon. It was held in Astana as part of AI Month.

Society октябрь 19, 2026

More than 3,000 daily calls to Astana’s 112 service

Astana’s 112 dispatch service receives more than 3,000 calls every day. Most are related to the need for emergency rescue operations.