1+ hour, 43+ min ago (371+ words) By Assel Satubaldina in Editor's Picks, International on 25 November 2025 ASTANA " Kazakhstan's ITeachMe Competence Development Center has received the Intercultural Achievement Award from Austria's Foreign Ministry on Nov. 24 for its OrleTech project. The initiative expands IT training for youth from vulnerable families, including young people whose parents have disabilities and households raising children with special needs." "We live in a time of profound global upheaval. In such a world, dialogue is not a luxury. It is a necessity. It builds trust where distrust grows, and understanding where fear of the other divides," said Schellhorn at the ceremony in Vienna." The OrleTech project" offers a four-month intensive program designed to give participants the core skills needed to begin a career in IT. The initiative provides training in Kazakh, Russian and sign language, making digital education accessible to youth from vulnerable families. Students…...

9+ hour, 2+ min ago (332+ words) Five major cross-border hubs are being developed in the country to establish Kazakhstan as a key transport and logistics hub. The launch of these hubs will significantly accelerate trade processes ... Kazakhstan Develops Five Cross-Border Hubs to Boost Exports and Trade Connectivity By Dana Omirgazy in Business on 25 November 2025 ASTANA " Five major cross-border hubs are being developed in the country to establish Kazakhstan as a key transport and logistics hub. The launch of these hubs will significantly accelerate trade processes with neighboring countries, increase non-resource exports by 30%, and provide effective logistics conditions for Kazakh companies, said Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev during a Nov. 25 government meeting. He reported that management companies have been identified for all areas and active infrastructure construction is underway, reported the Prime Minister's press service. "We are entering the active phase of investment project implementation....

10+ hour, 1+ min ago (644+ words) By Aiman Nakispekova in Nation on 25 November 2025 ASTANA " Kazakhstan celebrates the 140th anniversary of Mirzhakyp Dulatov on Nov. 25, an influential Kazakh poet, educator, and leader of the Alash movement. In 1904, he moved to Omsk, where he met Akhmet Baitursynuly, a future leader of the Kazakh intelligentsia. Together, they moved to Karkaralinsk, where Dulatov witnessed the political upheavals surrounding the 1905-1907 Russian revolution. Those events shaped his worldview, fueling both his literary voice and his political convictions. Dulatov also wrote "Bakytsyz Zhamal" (Unfortunate Zhamal), published in 1910. Considered the first work of modern Kazakh prose, it tells the story of a young woman victimized by patriarchal customs, highlighting the tension between tradition and emerging modern ideas. As his influence grew, Dulatov became a leading figure in the Kazakh reformist and national liberation movement. His writings drew the attention of the police and the Tsarist…...

10+ hour, 27+ min ago (232+ words) ASTANA " The third EU-Central Asia Economic Forum will take place in Tashkent on Nov. 26, gathering representatives of the EU and its member states, Central Asian governments, the private sector from ... Tashkent to Host Third EU-Central Asia Economic Forum This Week By Dana Omirgazy in International on 25 November 2025 ASTANA " The third EU-Central Asia Economic Forum will take place in Tashkent on Nov. 26, gathering representatives of the EU and its member states, Central Asian governments, the private sector from Europe and Central Asia, International Financial Institutions, and other international organizations. As a key platform for EU-CA cooperation, in line with the EU's Global Gateway, the forum will focus on strengthening economic partnerships to foster shared prosperity and sustainable growth. Key discussions will cover improving the business climate, enhancing trade and transport connectivity, fostering regional integration, boosting regional competitiveness through skills development, and…...

12+ hour, 12+ min ago (467+ words) By Dana Omirgazy in Editor's Picks, International on 25 November 2025 ASTANA " President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with the European Union's Special Representative for Central Asia, Eduards Stiprais, on Nov. 24, reaffirming Kazakhstan's commitment to strengthening its multifaceted cooperation with the EU. Greeting Stiprais, President Tokayev emphasized that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA), a major milestone in bilateral ties. He highlighted the constructive and active dialogue developing between the EU and the countries of Central Asia. Stiprais, reiterated the EU's commitment to deepening relations with Kazakhstan, expressing confidence in the dynamic development of practical cooperation across a broad bilateral and regional agenda, reported Akorda. The same day, Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev also held talks with Stiprais. Kosherbayev noted that Kazakhstan and the EU continue to strengthen their political dialogue, supported by the EPCA,…...

22+ hour, 47+ min ago (215+ words) By Ayana Birbayeva in International on 24 November 2025 ALMATY " A new Kazakh Cultural Center has opened in Brussels, Belgium, creating a permanent space for Kazakhs living in Europe to learn the Kazakh language, reconnect with national traditions, and strengthen cultural ties." The initiative marks a significant step in supporting the diaspora and expanding Kazakhstan's cultural presence abroad, reported the embassy's press service on Nov. 23." Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Belgium Roman Vassilenko highlighted the strategic importance of the center, noting that it will play a key role in preserving the Kazakh language, traditions, and cultural identity among younger generations." "The launch of the Kazakh Cultural Center is an important step in supporting our compatriots abroad. It will contribute to preserving our language, traditions, and cultural identity, especially among younger generations," he said. The center was established following years of appeals from Kazakh families…...

23+ hour, 19+ min ago (215+ words) By Ayana Birbayeva in Editor's Picks, Sports on 24 November 2025 ALMATY " Kazakh national chess team finished among the world's top four at the 2025 FIDE World Women's Team Championship, held from Nov. 1823 in Linares, Spain. The strong performance placed Kazakhstan firmly among the leading nations, while several team members delivered standout individual results. Twelve teams competed in the 10th edition of the global tournament, including Kazakhstan, China, Azerbaijan, and the FIDE Team. In the final match for the championship title, the FIDE Team secured victory over Azerbaijan. Kazakhstan faced China in the battle for third place. Despite a competitive and tightly contested match, China edged out Kazakhstan with a score of 5:3, placing the Kazakh team in fourth position overall, reported the Kazakhstan Chess Federation's press service on Nov. 24." Kazakhstan was represented by Bibisara Assaubayeva, Meruert Kamalidenova, Liya Kurmangalieva, Xeniya Balabaeva, Zarina Nurgaliyeva and…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (243+ words) By Ayana Birbayeva in Central Asia on 24 November 2025 ALMATY " Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to supply electricity to the Kyrgyz Republic during the autumn-winter period to help the country reduce winter hydropower generation and restore water levels in the Toktogul reservoir. The decision was announced at a meeting of water and energy authorities on Nov. 22 in Almaty, chaired by Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov." During the talks, the sides agreed on parameters for continued water'energy cooperation amid what officials described as a challenging hydrological situation at the Toktogul reservoir. By receiving electricity from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic will be able to conserve water during winter, allowing it to accumulate sufficient reserves for the 2026 growing season. The stored water will be released in summer for irrigation needs in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, ensuring stable supply to agricultural regions, reported the…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (599+ words) By Ayana Birbayeva in Nation on 24 November 2025 ALMATY " Kazakhstan has launched its first world-class geological cluster in Zhezkazgan, the most technologically advanced facility of its kind in Central Asia, as the country's mining and exploration sectors continue to grow." The cluster, built with cutting-edge technology found in only seven centers worldwide, consolidates all core processes of geological exploration on a single site, the Kazakhmys press service reported on Nov. 24. Integrated center for data, training and digital analysis The Zhezkazgan cluster is the first facility in Kazakhstan that fully integrates a training center and advanced laboratory complex. This enables rapid data acquisition and faster decision-making in exploration work. A key component is the country's largest core storage facility, capable of holding 200,000 meters of core samples and forming a national archive of primary geological data. This archive allows geologists to revisit baseline…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (247+ words) By Ayana Birbayeva in Sports on 24 November 2025 ALMATY " Kazakhstan's Olympic silver medalist Gennadiy Golovkin has been elected President of World Boxing at the organization's congress in Rome on Nov. 23, marking a historic milestone for the sport. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Golovkin on his election, calling it a recognition of his outstanding achievements, reported the Akorda press service." "He is the first Kazakh to lead an international federation governing an Olympic sport," reads the statement." According to the Asian Boxing organization, World Boxing delegates from across the globe voted in favor of Golovkin as the organization continues major reforms aimed at strengthening governance and securing full recognition by the International Olympic Committee. In his remarks at the congress, Golovkin highlighted his commitment to placing athletes at the center of decision-making. "It is a privilege to be elected as the new president…...