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Kazakh Military Reps Inspect Azerbaijani Army NATO Standards Fulfillment (PHOTO)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 30. In accordance with the 2025 bilateral military cooperation plan between the Ministries of Defense of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, a meeting was held in Baku between representatives of the two...

Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan hold defense cooperation meeting in Baku
In line with the 2025 bilateral military cooperation plan, representatives from the Ministries of Defense of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan held a meeting in Baku to deepen defense collaboration between the two countries. According to Azerbaijan’s...

Emigration from Kazakhstan Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade
Kazakhstan is witnessing a significant decline in emigration, reaching its lowest level in more than ten years, according to a study by analysts at Ranking.kz. The analysis, based on data from the National Statistics Bureau (NSB) of the Agency for...

Kazakhstan to Host Travel Blog Exchange Asia 2026
ASTANA – Almaty will host the Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) Asia on Aug. 20-23, 2026, drawing more than 300 renowned travel experts, journalists, and bloggers worldwide. The event is expected to reach a global audience of approximately 300 million...

Silicon Steppes: Can Kazakhstan Become Eurasia’s Next Digital Nexus?
At this month’s Eurasian Economic Forum in Minsk, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged fellow Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) leaders to reorient toward the future. “Digitalization and artificial intelligence… should become an absolute...
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Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan hold defense cooperation meeting in Baku [PHOTOS]
In line with the 2025 bilateral military cooperation plan, representatives from the Ministries of Defense of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan held a meeting in Baku to deepen defense collaboration between the two countries, Azernews reports. According to...

Azerbaijani and Kazakh military representatives hold a meeting
In accordance with the 2025 bilateral military cooperation plan between the Ministries of Defense of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, a meeting was held in Baku between representatives of the two countries' Defense Ministries, APA reports citing...

WHO Study Links Vaccine Refusal in Kazakhstan to Institutional Distrust Over Religious Beliefs
ASTANA – Religious reasons were found to be relatively weakly linked to vaccine refusal in Kazakhstan. Public distrust in the healthcare system plays a much larger role, according to the preliminary results of a new World Health Organization (WHO)...

Indian conglomerate to set up multi-specialty hospital & medical university in Kazakhstan
Eyeing to deepen Indo-Kazakh ties in healthcare and education, India’s Mont Vert Group has inked a $500 million (approx. ₹4,300 crore) agreement with Kazakhstan’s Big B Corporation to construct a world-class medical university and a 1,000-bed...

Muslims Ethnically Cleansed 1 Million Christians in Kazakhstan
[Want even more content from FPM? Sign up for FPM+ to unlock exclusive series, virtual town-halls with our authors, and more—now for just $3.99/month. Click here to sign up.] When many Americans think of Kazakhstan, they think of Borat singing,...

Kazakh Dance Speaks Language of Tradition and Identity
ASTANA – Kazakh national dance has long stood out for its grace, fluidity and charisma, characterized by expressive gestures and rich symbolism. For centuries, Kazakhs used dance to express their way of life, traditions and emotions, often drawing...

Ancient Kazakhstan Revealed: New Finds Link East and West
ASTANA – New archaeological discoveries across Kazakhstan have revealed centuries-old civilizations, highlighting the region’s pivotal role as a cultural and trade hub between East and West. From Seljuk-era ceramics in the medieval city of...

“National Culture of the Turkic World” concert held in Stockholm
Stockholm, June 29, Nargiz Jafarli, AZERTAC A concert program titled “National Culture of the Turkic World” was held in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. Organized by Uzbekistan’s “Hijran” Cultural Association, the event brought together various...

Kazakh Filmmaker Calls for Support and Gender Balance in Creative Industry
ASTANA – Creative industries are a rapidly expanding sector of the global economy, generating added value and new jobs. Globally, the sector contributes more than 3% to GDP and employs over 6% of the working population. Mustafina, her mother and...

Kazakh Art Installation Gives Voice to Lake Balkhash at Berlin Biennale
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s artwork highlighting climate change and cultural identity has been featured at the Berlin Biennale of Contemporary Art. The Artcom Platform, a collective of female artists and researchers, presented the Balkhash Zhyry (The...

Kazakhstan Moves to Ban Face-Coverings in Public
On June 25, Kazakhstan’s Mazhilis, the lower house of parliament, approved amendments to the law “On the Prevention of Offenses,” introducing a new provision that prohibits wearing clothing that obscures the face in public places. While the...

Pune: Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Organize ‘Smile Cyclothon’ Rally to Promote Drug-Free Lifestyle on International Day Against Drug Abuse
Pimpri-Chinchwad, 28th June 2025: Over 400 cyclists participated in the ‘Smile Cyclothon’ organized by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Crime Branch’s Anti-Narcotics Squad and Smile De-addiction Centre, Urse, to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse....
Young footballers bond through culture and competition at Kashgar Cup
URUMQI, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Youth football players from across the Silk Road are gaining more than just goals at the ongoing second Kashgar Cup as they make friends, and explore cultures in northwestern China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region....

Short Stories And Memoirs: Entries Open for LGBTQIA+ Writers
Entries are now open for some exciting and prestigious writing opportunities for LGBTQIA+ writers around the country. Celebrating both creative story writing and non-fiction works these two opportunities are another chance for LGBTQIA+ writers to...

Kazakhstan – India forum boosts tourism ties between Almaty and Goa
Tourism leaders from Kazakhstan and Goa connect in Almaty, promoting charter flights, cultural exchange, and sustainable tourism collaboration. ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN – On June 23, 2025, the Kazakhstan – India Tourism Business Forum was held in...