Oil production resumes at Kazakhstan's largest field
Kazakhstan's Minister of Energy announced the restoration of oil production at the country's largest field. Currently, it produces up to 120,000 tons per day.
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Air Astana cancels all flights to Dubai until April
The restrictions will be in effect on 11-31 March
Unmanned cargo transportation may be launched between Russia and Kazakhstan
According to the Russian Ministry of Transport, Kazakhstan and Belarus have expressed interest in unmanned cargo transportation.
Lufthansa to resume regular flights to Kazakhstan
Germany's Lufthansa will resume regular flights to Kazakhstan's Almaty and Astana from March 29, 2026, the Kazakh media reported citing the company.
Oman Air to launch Muscat-Tashkent flights on first day of summer
Oman Air will launch direct flights between Muscat and Tashkent starting in June 2026.
Kazakhstan boosts scientific research to preserve Caspian Sea
The Kazakh government has allocated 1.1 billion tenge ($2.2 million) from its reserve to support the comprehensive study and preservation of the Caspian Sea, the press service of the Kazakh government reported.
First meeting of Board of Peace kicks off in Washington
The Board of Peace participants have gathered for its first meeting in Washington. Representatives from over 20 countries are participating in the event.
Repaired Balakan ferry sets sail on maiden voyage on Caspian
Balakan ferry of Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO), a part of the AZCON Holding, has set off on its first voyage to Kuryk port of Kazakhstan after the repair, ASCO reported.
AZAL launches scheduled flights to Shymkent
Azerbaijan’s national air carrier, AZAL, will launch scheduled flights to Shymkent, Kazakhstan. The initial flight will be operated on 16 June 2026.
Presidents of Russia and Kazakhstan hold phone talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Kremlin press service said.
Kazakhstan's first NPP to boost economic development - Russian envoy
The construction and subsequent operation of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant with Russia’s participation represent the creation of an entire sectoral cluster within the national economy, and Kazakhstan’s resources will be actively used for this purpose, Russia’s ambassador to Astana Alexey Borodavkin said.
Azerbaijani athlete wins silver at competition in Kazakhstan
Ismail Aliyev successfully competed in Kazakhstan: the Azerbaijani athlete took second place in the shot put with a result of 16.58 meters.
Kazakhstan allocates 42 million dollars for donstitutional referendum
Kazakhstan’s upcoming constitutional referendum, set for March 15, will cost approximately $42 million, with funds allocated from the government’s reserve budget.
Azerbaijani diplomat appointed head of UN Refugee Office for Central Asia
Azerbaijani diplomat Mahir Safarli has been appointed as the head of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Regional Office for Central Asia, UNHCR and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.
Russian Consulate General to be established in Aktau
The Russian Consulate General will be established in Aktau, following an order from Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to establish the diplomatic mission.
Putin to visit Kazakhstan this year - Russian envoy Borodavkin
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit Kazakhstan in 2026, Russian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Alexey Borodavkin said.
Kazakhstan becomes presidential republic - Tokayev
Kazakhstan is moving away from a super-presidential system toward a presidential republic featuring an authoritative and influential Parliament, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the Government Meeting.
Russia recognized as Azerbaijan main CIS trading partner in 2025
New official statistics confirm Russia's position as Azerbaijan's leading exporter and importer among CIS countries, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $5 billion in 2025.
Direct flights to connect Shymkent and St Petersburg this summer
Direct flights between St. Petersburg and Shymkent, Kazakhstan, will begin this summer, operating twice a week.
Kazakhstan and Pakistan reach important agreements
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif have signed a Joint Declaration on the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two countries, the press service of the Kazakh leader reported.
