CIS Defense Ministers' Council meeting to be held in Almaty
A meeting of the CIS Defense Ministers' Council will be held in Kazakhstan today. Moscow will be represented by Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov.
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Trains to connect Moscow and Almaty again
Direct rail service between Moscow and Almaty will resume this autumn.
New tour operator launches flights from Almaty to Dubai
Travel Luxe is launching tours from Almaty to Dubai on daily flights with flydubai, with the block program beginning on October 1.
First direct flight connects Almaty and Minsk
Kazakhstan and Belarus have established their first direct air connection between Almaty and Minsk, eliminating previous transfer requirements.
Etihad Airways to launch flights to Abu Dhabi from Baku, Tbilisi, Almaty
Etihad Airways aircraft will expand its network to connect the UAE with the Caucasus, Asia and Europe against the backdrop of the imminent departure of the low-cost airline Wizz Air from the UAE.
Strong earthquake occurs in south of Kazakhstan
This afternoon, seismic activity was registered in the southern part of Kazakhstan, with tremors felt across 12 settlements in the Zhambyl region.
Lankaran hands over title of OTS Youth Capital to Almaty
Almaty has become the Youth capital of the Turkic world for 2025. The title passed to Almaty from Lankaran, which held the title in 2024.
Kazakhstan launches direct flights to Bahrain
Kazakhstan's airline Fly Arystan is launching direct flights to Bahrain, the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan reported.
Centrum Air to launch flights between Baku and Tashkent
New flights will be launched by Centrum Air in May. The schedule will include direct flights from Tashkent to Baku, as well as to Almaty.
Joint Air Defense System of CIS to be trained to shoot down drones
The Joint Air Defense System of the CIS countries will receive new detection capabilities soon. These upgrades will include new means of warfare, the adoption of which is dictated by modern armed conflicts.
Almaty–Abu Dhabi flights to be launched by new UAE airline
Another airline will start operating in the UAE in the summer of 2025. Its schedule will also include flights to Almaty. It will fly on this route three times a week.
New enterprises to appear in Almaty in 2025
In 2025, construction of 11 new plants will begin in Almaty. It will create 2,600 jobs.
Russian Consul General in Almaty congratulates WWII veteran on his 101st birthday
Hero of the Great Patriotic War Vasily Zinchenko received congratulations from the Russian Consul General in Kazakhstan
Coffee processing factory to be built in Almaty region
A division of the Singaporean Food Empire Holdings will invest nearly $10 mln in the project
Avalanche danger extended for a week in Almaty region
The avalanche warning in the mountains of Almaty region has been extended for seven days.
Almaty-London flights postponed due to Heathrow fire
Kazakhstani airline Air Astana has postponed flights from Almaty to London following reports of a fire at Heathrow Airport. The airline's planes will depart on March 22 instead of March 21.
Qazaq Air expands flights ahead of Nauryz in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's Qazaq Air is introducing extra flights in honor of the spring holiday Nauryz to meet high passenger demand. From March 16 through March 23, 2025, ten additional flights will be performed on the following routes: …
Interval between trains in Almaty metro reduced
The interval between trains in the Almaty metro has been reduced by almost half. Two new trains have been launched to serve passengers during rush hours.
Pashinyan ignores EAEU Intergovernmental Council in Almaty
The Eurasian Intergovernmental Council will be held in Almaty. Mikhail Mishustin and Ali Asadov will take part in it. Nikol Pashinyan did not come to the event.
Azerbaijani Prime Minister arrives in Almaty
Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov arrived in Almaty today. He will take part in the digital forum and will also attend a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council.
