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Broadcasting of some Russian TV channels in Kazakhstan suspended due to economic reasons

The suspension of broadcasting of some Russian TV channels in Kazakhstan, including Channel One, is due to economic reasons, as the contract for 2024 was not concluded due to the local TV operator’s debt, the official representative of Channel One. Worldwide Network in Kazakhstan, Irina Kalashnikova said, as reported by TASS information agency on January

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International Affairs KZ

Kazakh TV operator stops broadcasts of several Russian stations

Kazakh television operator TVCOM says it has stopped broadcasting several stations launched by Russian state-run Channel One in a move to reduce the share of foreign news channels on the local market, RFE/RL’s Kazakh Service reported on January 4. TVCOM said the move was also due to the fact that its subscribers are “more media

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Business & Economy KZ

In 2023, Kazakhstan’s municipal bus fleets received 2.5 thousand new buses

At the beginning of 2023, a preferential leasing mechanism for the renewal of city buses was launched in the regions of Kazakhstan through the Industrial Development Fund. As a result, 2.5 thousand vehicles were supplied to bus fleets, including 774 environmentally friendly buses, the Kazakh Transport Ministry said. Also, during the past year, all regions

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Geo Politics KZ

Kazakhstan president speaks about reforms, economy, relations with China

The year 2023 was full of significant events for Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said in an interview with the Egemen Qazaqstan newspaper. The country completed major political reforms, including the establishment of the Constitutional Court, holding elections of the Mazhilis (parliament) and maslikhats (local councils) of all levels according to the new rules, and the

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Business & Economy KZ

In 2023, foreign investors launched 47 production facilities in Kazakhstan

In 2023, with the support of KAZAKH INVEST national company, 47 new production facilities with foreign participation were put into operation in Kazakhstan for about $1.1 billion. These projects created more than 4.5 thousand jobs for Kazakhstani citizens, the acting Chairman of the Board of JSC National Company KAZAKH INVEST, Zhandos Temirgali said in an interview

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Geo Politics KZ

Reforms to continue to build a Just Kazakhstan, President says

2023 was a year of great achievements and difficult challenges for Kazakhstan. In the departing year, the population of Kazakhstan reached 20 million, and the population growth is the key to the power and prosperity of the state, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said in his New Year address. He said that in 2023, Kazakhstan’s economy grew

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International Affairs KZ

Kazakhstan to remove Taliban from list of terrorist organizations

Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry spokesman Aibek Smadiyarov said in a televised interview on December 29 that the Security Council of Kazakhstan had decided to remove the Taliban group now ruling Afghanistan from its registry of terrorist organizations. Smadiyarov said Astana will continue to adhere to United Nations decisions and resolutions regarding Afghanistan. Kazakhstan officially designated the

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Art & Culture KZ

Kazakh fairy tales in Serbian language published in Belgrade

In order to promote the cultural heritage of Kazakhstan, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Serbia published a collection of Kazakh fairy tales in Serbian language. Legends, mythical stories about oldman Kanbak and the pranks of Aldar Kose, as well as other adventures of famous characters of Kazakh fairy tales are now available for young Serbian

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Geo Politics KZ

Kazakhstan’s exports to Qatar growing with an increase in direct flights

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Qatar, Arman Issagaliyev on December 26 met with the Group Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways, Badr Mohammed Al Meer. The Kazakh diplomat noted the strengthening political, trade and economic ties between the two countries, as well as the expanding flow of tourists in both directions. The CEO of Qatar

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Business & Economy KZ

Eurasian Economic Union signs Free Trade Agreement with Iran

On December 25, on the margins of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting in St. Petersburg, a free trade agreement was signed between the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) and its member states, on one hand, and the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the other. The EEU unites Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia. The agreement

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Business & Economy KZ

‘One Village – One Product’ project being implemented in Kazakhstan

The “One Village – One Product” project (OVOP) is being implemented within the framework of “Men Kasipker” instrument, developed in accordance with the National Entrepreneurship Development Project for 2021-2025. Its goal is to involve rural population in creation of a unique, high-quality regional product that is certified and has market attractiveness, the Kazakh Ministry of

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Business & Economy KZ

Kazakhstan and Pakistan to expand economic cooperation

The 12th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Pakistan was held in Astana on December 22. Co-chaired by the Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan Kairat Torebayev and the First Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs of Pakistan Kazim Niaz, the event was

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International Affairs KZ

Rozhkovskoye gas field put into operation in Kazakhstan

On December 21, the large Rozhkovskoye gas condensate field was put into commercial operation in the West Kazakhstan region. Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov took part in the launch of the production of natural gas and condensate via teleconference. The Rozhkovskoye gas condensate field was discovered in 2008. By 2040, it is planned to

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Geo Politics KZ

Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia to open direct flights

Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to open direct flights on the route Almaty-Riyadh. The agreement was reached on December 20 during the visit of the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu to Saudi Arabia to participate in the 6th meeting of the Kazakh-Saudi Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic,

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Art & Culture KZ

Kazakhstan a priority destination for Qatari investors

In order to discuss the progress of trade, economic and investment projects between Kazakhstan and Qatar, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Doha on December 21 organized a meeting with the heads of leading Qatari companies in the construction, energy, agriculture and tourism sectors. The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the State of Qatar, Arman Issagaliyev, in

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International Affairs KZ

Kazakhstan starts building new railroad to China

Construction of a new railway line Bakhty-Ayagoz with a length of 272 km has started in Abay region in southern Kazakhstan. Alikhan Smailov, the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, gave an official start to the works via a teleconference. The project is being implemented following the instruction of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to increase the transport-transit potential

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