Asia Kazakhstan Although families continue to cherish marriage traditions, a recent survey from Kazakh Institute for Public Development show that expensive marriages and outdated practices, such as the abduction of brides, have decreased significantly
Asia Kazakhstan 3,7 million tonnes of wheat from the new harvest have been exported between September and 25 December 2024, an increase of 54% compared to the 2,4 million tonnes exported in the same period in 2023
Asia Kazakhstan Kazakhstani officials discussed the introduction of new digital technologies and artificial intelligence into everyday activities during a government meeting
Asia Kazakhstan An interactive map providing information on the environmental situation and natural resources is available on the Tabigat.gov.kz website
Asia Kazakhstan Over 83.000 girls between 11 and 13 years of age have been vaccinated against HPV; in October, a large-scale HPV vaccination had been launched as part of the national infectious disease and cancer prevention programme
Asia Kazakhstan Aktau, a coastal city on the Caspian Sea, was named 'Cultural Capital of the Turkish World 2025' at the 41st meeting of the Permanent Council of the International Cultural Organisation of Turkey
Asia Kazakhstan The new terminal at Kyzylorda airport was launched in the presence of Prime Minister Bektenov; the terminal is expected to increase the airport's capacity sevenfold, from 300,000 to two million passengers per year
Asia Kazakhstan The Neo Nomad visa was introduced for foreign tourists working remotely while travelling from one country to another, reported the press service of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports
Asia Kazakhstan Russian health authorities have imposed temporary restrictions on the import of certain food products from Kazakhstan; officially linked to alleged irregularities, it could also be a response to Kazakhstan's recent decision not to join the BRICS
Asia Kazakhstan This year, for the first time in the last five years, the water supply plan for the Aral Sea during the irrigation period was complied almost 100%; 977 million cubic metres of water were supplied
Asia Kazakhstan The production of a carbon-silicon nanocomposite derived from rice husks was started; the first production phase aims to produce 1.500 tonnes of this multifunctional material per year
Asia Kazakhstan More than half of the Kazakh citizens surveyed are ready to participate in the upcoming referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant, according to a poll conducted by the Kazakh Institute for Strategic Studies
Asia Kazakhstan A Qatari investor intends to attract almost USD 50 million to build a new airport complex at Atyrau International Airport named after Khiuaz Dospanova, soviet aviator and soldier of Kazakh origin