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Kazakhstan’s Rollout of Aitu Messenger Sparks Fears Over Internet Freedom
Times of Central Asia
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September 5, 2025
Kazakhstan is mandating the use of the national messenger Aitu among officials and state-owned enterprises, raising concerns that this move could signal future restrictions on internet freedom. The rollout of Aitu coincides with Russia’s...
The U.S. Department of State designates Astana as location for accepting applications for nonimmigrant visas for Russians
KazTAG
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Astana. September 8. KazTAG – The U.S. Department of State has designated Astana as a location for accepting applications for non-immigrant visas for Russians. “The Department of State has updated its instructions for all nonimmigrant visa...
Kinship Clans in Modern Kazakhstan: Historical Continuity and New Realities
Times of Central Asia
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September 8, 2025
Ancestral ties are seemingly embedded in the DNA of every Kazakh. This tradition, rooted in antiquity, reflects the clan structure that historically shaped Kazakh society. The notions of zhuz (a set of clans) and ru (clan) largely determined the...
President of Congo is to visit Kazakhstan at Tokayev’s invitation
KazTAG
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Astana. September 8. KazTAG – President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Félix Tshisekedi will pay a state visit to Kazakhstan on September 9–10 at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, according to the press service of Akorda. “At...
Around 1,000 drug dealers released in Kazakhstan in 2025
KazTAG
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Astana. September 8. KazTAG – Around 1,000 drug dealers were released from prison in Kazakhstan in 2025, said Kuandyk Alzhanov, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Countering Drug Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. “We conducted an...
Prices for socially significant food products remain stable in Kazakhstan for the 4th week
KazTAG
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Astana. September 8. KazTAG – Prices for socially significant food products in Kazakhstan have remained unchanged for the fourth consecutive week, which for the first time this year lowered their index to 7.8%, according to the press service of...
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, And Kyrgyzstan Hold Talks On Water And Energy Cooperation
MENAFN
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September 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, September 8. A working meeting was held in Cholpon-Ata with the participation of the ministers of energy and water resources of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, Trend reports. The...
Over 900 thousand tons of potatoes harvested in Kazakhstan
KazTAG
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Astana. September 8. KazTAG – The potato harvest continues in Kazakhstan, with 907 thousand tons already collected. Prices in the fields range from KZT 90 to KZT 120 per kilogram, said the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. “Harvesting...
De Bruyne delights as Belgium hit Kazakhstan for six
BDNews24
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Kevin De Bruyne underlined his talismanic role for Belgium with a stunning goal to break the deadlock and set his side on their way to a comfortable 6-0 win over Kazakhstan in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday. It was threatening to become a...
Kazakhstan lawmakers pass Turkmenistan accord in boost for oil and gas investment
Upstream
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Astana hopes the agreement will allow two of its state companies do more business in gas-rich neighbour Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdymukhamedov (left) and Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.Photo: KAZAKHSTAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS...
Oman, Kazakhstan sign deal to strengthen financial ties
Zawya
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Astana, Kazakhstan – Oman, represented by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), and the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at...
Azerbaijani boxers secure medals at int'l tournament in Kazakhstan
AzerNews
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September 8, 2025
Azerbaijani boxers have secured two medals at international boxing tournament held in Aktau, Kazakhstan, Azernews reports. The national team finished the A-category tournament, dedicated to the memory of Shokir Beltekulin, with bronze medals....
Kazakhstan, Mongolia Weigh Expanding Economic Cooperation
MENAFN
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September 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 5 . Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov and Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Gabidulla...
Kazakhstan And Russia's Gazprom Sign Deal To Boost Gas Supplies In 2025 - 2026
MENAFN
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September 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 5. Kazakhstan and Russia's Gazprom have signed an agreement to increase the supply of Russian gas to the country in 2025 and 2026, Trend reports via Gazprom. Chairman of the Management...
Kazakhstan Putting Hydrocarbons And Modern Coal Tech At Forefront Of Its Energy Game Plan
MENAFN
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September 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 5. Hydrocarbons will continue to play a key role in the global energy sector and, consequently, in Kazakhstan's energy sector, said President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at a solemn...
Kazakhstan's Tokayev Speaks For AI In Oil And Gas Domains
MENAFN
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September 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 5. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, speaking at the solemn ceremony in Akorda during the congratulation of workers in the country's oil and gas sector, pointed out that the...
Kazakhstan's Tokayev Brings To Light Energy-Driven Strategic Partnership With China
MENAFN
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September 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 5 . We are already implementing many projects with our Chinese partners in the oil and gas sector, said President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at a ceremonial event in Akorda,...
Kazakhstan Targets To Achieve Global Peak In Oil Production, Quadrupling Its Output
MENAFN
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September 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 5. Kazakhstan occupies a preeminent role in the international petroleum sector, with hydrocarbon output in the nation having escalated quadruply and anticipated to imminently attain a...
Kazakhstan Seeks To Bolster Strategic Partnership With Mongolia, Tokayev Says
MENAFN
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September 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 5 . The President of Kazakhstan held a meeting with the Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia, Dashzegviin Amarbayasgalan, during which he drove home the point that Kazakhstan is...
Kazakhstan’s Rare Earth Reserves Surpass Projections Following New Geological Surveys
Times of Central Asia
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September 5, 2025
Geological exploration at Kazakhstan’s largest rare earth metal deposit, Kuirektykol, in the Karaganda region, has revealed significantly higher reserves than previously estimated. The latest data suggests that the site holds 28.2 million tons of...