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WEB3 days ago — ASTANA – The International Day of Older Persons, observed annually on Oct. 1, celebrates the contributions of the elderly while highlighting the challenges they encounter. In Kazakhstan, approximately 2.4 million senior citizens make up this vital segment of the population. According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of ...
Nuclear Power Plant Referendum Begins in Kazakhstan
WEB15 hours ago — ASTANA – Kazakh citizens are heading to the polls on Oct. 6 to vote in the national referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant. A total of 10,323 polling stations are open for the vote, including 74 abroad in 59 countries. More than 12 million citizens are eligible to vote. Voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time ...
News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakh-EU Relations, Kazakhstan’s …
WEB2 days ago — ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected a range of articles on Kazakhstan featured in international media this week. Today’s foreign media digest covers topics such as the Chinese-Kazakh digital cooperation, Kazakhstan’s recent transformations, the upcoming referendum on building a nuclear power …
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WEBBy Aruzhan Ualikhanova on 28 September 2024. ASTANA — Unus Safardiar’s stunning exhibition, “The Second Ascent,” opened in the National Museum of Kazakhstan in Astana on Sept. 19 and will run till Nov. 17. The British artist, originally from Samarkand, Uzbekistan, has already seen his monumental sculptures, dedicated to the ...
Kazakhstan Reports Progress on UN Resolution on Women, …
WEB3 days ago — ASTANA – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Information presented updates on the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 regarding women, peace, and security to the diplomatic corps in Astana on Oct. 1.
Astana Increases Budget to Address Social Needs
WEB3 days ago — The session approved amendments to the original 2024-2026 budget plan set in December 2023. According to Kazinform, Kaysar Mankarayev, head of Astana’s Department of Economics and Budget Planning, explained that the increased plan includes 58.4 billion tenge (US$121 million) in tax revenues, 39.5 billion tenge (US$82 million) in non-tax-revenues and 10.6 billion tenge (US$22 million) from ...
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WEB3 days ago — By Dana Omirgazy on 2 October 2024. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission has accredited 177 observers from 30 countries and four international organizations for the nuclear power plant referendum scheduled for Oct. 6. Addressing an Oct. 1 meeting of the commission, CIC member Mukhtar Yerman said the international organizations ...
President Tokayev Advocates Strengthening Local Government at …
WEB3 days ago — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev calls for stronger local government at Second Republican Forum of Deputies on Oct.3. Photo credit: akorda.kz. “Deputies of the maslikhats are the voice of the people,” said Tokayev, stressing that maslikhats are responsible for conveying citizens’ concerns to the executive branch.
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WEBKazakhstan’s Annual River Flow Declines by 12.5 Cubic Kilometers Since 1960, Reports Water Ministry. By Dana Omirgazy in Editor’s Picks, Nation on 1 October 2024 in 13:50. ASTANA – The average annual river runoff in Kazakhstan has decreased by 12.5 cubic kilometers since 1960, said Kazakh Deputy Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation ...
Experts, Officials Reflect on President Tokayev’s State-of-the …
WEBSep 2, 2024 — Kazakhstan’s State Counsellor, Erlan Karin, noted on his Telegram channel that the President’s initiatives focus on systemic economic changes to improve citizens’ quality of life. “Notably, the Address was delivered in the presence of deputies, ministers, akims [city administration], working professionals, National Kurultai members and regional council representatives, marking a new ...