Kazakhstan Becomes Latest Country To Ban Face-Covering Garments In Public

Kazakhstan has become the latest nation to enact a new law banning the wearing of clothing that obscures a person's face in public, with limited exceptions.  President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the legislation into law, making the Central Asian …

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Kazakhstan’s Tennis Stars Set for Wimbledon 2025 as Danilina Reaches Career-High Ranking

ASTANA — Six Kazakhstan’s athletes are set to compete at Wimbledon 2025, one of the most prestigious tournaments in world tennis, which kicks off on June 30 in London and will run through July 13. Photo credit: Kazakhstan Tennis Federation Alexander …

Seven International University Branches to Open in Kazakhstan Next Year

ASTANA – Seven international university branches will be established across Kazakhstan in the 2025-2026 academic year. Photo credit: Shutterstock According to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, in Astana, at the Gumilyov Eurasian National …

Kazakhstan To Launch National Crypto Reserve Using Seized Assets

Kazakhstan’s central bank has signaled an intention to establish a national crypto reserve, mirroring the United States. While the plans do not involve buying cryptocurrencies, Kazakhstan will fund its reserve by mining operations and law enforcement …

Kazakhstan to Raise Minimum Wage in 2026

Kazakhstan’s Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Svetlana Zhakupova, has announced that the government plans to raise the minimum wage starting January 1, 2026. While the exact amount was not disclosed, Finance Minister Madi Takiev suggested the …

Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi to Strengthen Ties with Kazakhstan During Official Visit

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi will pay an official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan from 1 to 3 July at the invitation of his Kazakh counterpart, Murat Nurtleu. The visit aims to strengthen political dialogue and …

Kazakhstan’s National Bank explores state crypto reserve possibilities

Kazakhstan is moving to integrate digital assets into its financial system, with the National Bank supporting the MPs’ proposal to create a state-owned crypto reserve. This marks one of the most concrete efforts yet by a Central Asian country to give …

Kazakhstan’s TCO ships first oil to Germany via Druzhba pipeline, sources say

Kazakhstan’s Tengizchevroil (TCO) exported its first oil to Germany last month via Russia’s Druzhba pipeline, supplying 100,000 metric tons, two industry sources told Reuters, as the venture ramps up production. TCO is owned by Chevron CVX with a 50% stake …

Silicon Steppes: Can Kazakhstan Become Eurasia’s Next Digital Nexus?

At this month’s Eurasian Economic Forum in Minsk, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged fellow Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) leaders to reorient toward the future. “Digitalization and artificial intelligence… should become an absolute priority of …