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Where Kazakhstan Turns Molten Metal Into National Wealth
The Astana Times
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August 17, 2025
ASTANA — Deep within a restricted-access facility in Astana, where molten metal is forged into 12-kilogram bars of 99.99% purity, known as “four nines” gold, the mission goes far beyond jewelry or display. Each bar plays a vital role in...
Kazakhstan aims to revive Cold War-era Baikonur spaceport for the new rocket race
EurActiv
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August 18, 2025
Baikonur, KAZAKHSTAN – Before every Soviet rocket launch, cosmonauts would kick the launcher before clambering into their ride to space. Today, out in the dusty steppes of Central Asia, Kazakhstan's government is trying to kick-start its own space...
Andakulova Gallery, Legend Art Club host Kazakh icon Almagul Menlibayeva
Gulf Today
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August 17, 2025
Andakulova Gallery, in collaboration with Legend Art Club, is currently presenting Genius Loci – Central Asia, a solo exhibition by acclaimed multimedia artist Almagul Menlibayeva (Aug. 3 — Sept. 3) at the DIFC Satellite Gallery. The exhibition...
Kazakhstan Adopts New X-ray-Free Method for Treating Heart Defects
The Astana Times
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August 16, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakh interventional cardiologists at the University Medical Center (UMC) adapted the innovative Pan (percutaneous and nonfluoroscopic) method for treating heart defects, the UMC press service reported. Kazakh doctors, working alongside...
Kazakhstan And China To Take To Skies With New Flights, Including Route To Ghulja
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 16 . Within the framework of the Central Asia–China (C5+1) Civil Aviation Cooperation Working Group Conference, Kazakhstan and China's aviation authorities engaged in bilateral negotiations,...
Johnston admits Celtic must home in on securing a big first-leg lead ahead of Kazakhstan return
Daily Mail
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August 16, 2025
Travel may well broaden the mind, but arduous journeys can also weaken the body and leave one feeling disorientated. Eight years ago, Celtic packed their bags for Kazakhstan on the back of a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Astana in the first leg...
Kazakhstan Plans Big Tourism Push By 2029
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Kazakhstan is aiming to expand its tourism sector across agriculture, business, shopping, events, and eco-tourism. However, President Kassym-Jomart Tokaïev has voiced concerns over the poor state of...
Astana Becomes First Central Asian City to Welcome IFLA World Library Congress
The Astana Times
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August 15, 2025
ASTANA — The Kazakh capital will host the 89th World Library and Information Congress of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), the largest global event in the field of libraries and information technology,...
Hisham Abbas, Cairo Café, and Kazakh Folklore on the Stage of El-Mahka at the Citadel Festival
Sada Elbalad
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August 16, 2025
Sat 16 Aug 2025 | 03:45 PM As part of the 33rd edition of the Citadel International Festival for Music and Singing, organized by the Ministry of Culture through the Egyptian Opera House chaired by Dr. Alaa Abdel Salam, in cooperation with the...
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Agree To Increase Flights And Expand Co-Op In Aviation Sector
MENAFN
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August 15, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 15 . In the context of the Civil Aviation Cooperation Working Group Conference under the Central Asia - China (C5+1) initiative, officials from the aviation authorities of Kazakhstan and...
Kazakhstan’s Student Housing Crisis Deepens
Times of Central Asia
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August 15, 2025
Kazakhstan continues to face a severe shortage of student dormitories, with many new facilities being built in locations that do not address the areas of greatest need, according to a report by analysts at Energyprom.kz. Demand far outstrips...
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Expand Cooperation in Civil Aviation
UzDaily
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Economy 16/08/2025 Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Expand Cooperation in Civil Aviation Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — During the second meeting of the Working Group on Civil Aviation Cooperation “Central Asia – China” (C5+1), representatives of...
Travel the world with 14 portraits of 'beautifully ordinary' men
Out Magazine
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August 14, 2025
Elska Magazine, 10 year anniversary retrospective Courtesy Elska Magazine This week Elska celebrates its 10-year anniversary. During this time, the project has published over 50 issues, spotlighting local men from LGBTQ+ communities around the...
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to increase flights to 238 per week.
Kun.uz
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August 16, 2025
Up to 42 flights per week will operate between Almaty and Tashkent, as well as between Astana and Tashkent. Negotiations were held between the aviation authorities of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan on the sidelines of the second conference of the...
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to increase weekly flights
Daryo
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August 16, 2025
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to increase the number of air flights and deepen cooperation in the aviation sector. The decision was made during the second meeting of the Central Asia-China (C5+1) Working Group on Civil Aviation...
A deep dive of Celtic's highs and lows in the Champions League playoffs
Irish Mirror
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August 18, 2025
Celtic are gearing up to battle it out with Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan in the play-off round of the Champions League this week, aiming to secure their place in the prestigious tournament. However, history suggests that the Hoops' chances of...
Putin's bodyguards 'collect his poo and take it back to Russia' when he travels
Irish Star
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August 16, 2025
In a shocking revelation, it's been claimed that Vladimir Putin's bodyguards are tasked with collecting his feces and bringing it back to Russia whenever the leader travels abroad. The Russian president is set to meet Donald Trump for peace talks...
Jennifer Lopez Concert in Almaty Generates $19 Million in Economic Impact
The Astana Times
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August 18, 2025
ALMATY – Jennifer Lopez’s first-ever concert in Almaty on Aug. 10 attracted 27,000 fans to the Central Stadium, including 7,000 international visitors from 35 countries, ranging from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Japan,...
Kazakhstan Shows World Peaceful Coexistence Is Possible, Says Rabbi Karnauh
The Astana Times
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August 14, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will host the eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions on Sept. 17-18. Over the years, the event has become a platform for fostering interreligious dialogue and uniting spiritual leaders in addressing...
Kazakhstan celebrates National Day at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan with music and innovation
Euronews
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August 14, 2025
By Euronews Published on 14/08/2025 - 7:53 GMT+2 Osaka, Japan – World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan continues to welcome guests from across the globe, with around 160 countries and seven international organisations showcasing their pavilions....