Kazakhstan

6 Apr. 14:40

OPEC plus to ramp up oil output in May

Eight leading OPEC+ countries have decided to increase oil production by 206,000 barrels per day (bpd) in May (compared to April levels), the organization’s statement said.

5 Apr. 11:50

Laser lighting to be installed on highways in Kazakhstan

Kazakh officials have made the decision to adopt new technologies aimed at enhancing road safety. A pilot initiative is currently being conducted on one of the country's highways.

2 Apr. 15:00

Russia and Kazakhstan seek compromise in Caspian fields development

KazMunayGas (KMG) and Russia's Lukoil are now trying to solve the issue of financing the further implementation of the Kalamkas-Sea and Khazar projects in Kazakhstan's sector of the Caspian Sea, head of the Kazakh state oil company Askhat Khassenov said.

2 Apr. 14:40

Baku hosts 2nd meeting of government leaders from Turkic states

Azerbaijan's Baku is hosting the second meeting of prime ministers and vice presidents from member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).

2 Apr. 14:00

Russia and Kazakhstan sign deal on unmanned transport development

Kazakhstan and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the development of unmanned transport and digital technologies in the transport sector, the Kazakh Ministry of Transport.

2 Apr. 12:00

Transit to Armenia via Azerbaijan benefits all parties - Overchuk

Cargo deliveries from Russia and Kazakhstan to Armenia via Azerbaijan and Georgia by rail are beneficial for all parties involved, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said.

20 Mar. 12:25

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2026

Today, Muslims celebrate one of the two key Islamic holidays – Eid al-Fitr. Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russian Muslims.

20 Mar. 10:50

World countries celebrate Novruz

Novruz, the festival of spring and renewal, is celebrated today, on the vernal equinox. A Novruz greeting from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was previously published.

18 Mar. 10:00

KazMunayGas oil transit via Azerbaijan reaches 4 mln tons

Azerbaijan's state oil company SOCAR and Kazakhstan's KazMunayGas have successfully continued the project for transporting Kazakh oil via Azerbaijan, bringing the transit volume to 4 million tons.

16 Mar. 10:30

Kazakhstan adopts new Constitution

Kazakhstan voted 87.15% in favour of adopting a ‌new constitution, Kazakh Central Elections Commission Chairperson Nurlan Abdirov said on Monday.

15 Mar. 10:40

Kazakhstan votes for new Constitution

Kazakhstanis are taking part in a nationwide referendum on the country's new Constitution, with voter turnout reaching 37.54% within the first five hours of polling, according to the Central Referendum Commission.

11 Mar. 17:55

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.

10 Mar. 20:00

Air Astana cancels all flights to Dubai until April

The restrictions will be in effect on 11-31 March

26 Feb. 22:45

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.

25 Feb. 9:00

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.

24 Feb. 13:30

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.

24 Feb. 12:00

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.

19 Feb. 20:40

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.

17 Feb. 14:40

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.