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Kazakhstan’s Unico Play picks up Siesta Entertainment’s animated kids’ series Black Moth
Siesta Entertainment’s Black Moth Newly launched SVoD platform Unico Play in Kazakhstan has picked up Siesta Entertainment in Spain’s animated kids’ series Black Moth. Part of Uni-Q Group, Unico Play launched in September as Kazakhstan’s first...

Azerbaijan joins Turkic music festival in Kazakhstan
Astana, October 13, AZERTAC Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda Arts Center hosted the gala concert of the international folklore and music festival "Korkyt Zhane Uly Dala Sazy" (Melodies of Korkud and the Great Steppe). Supported by the provincial governor...

World News | Silk Way Star Episode 4 Concludes in Astana with Powerful Performances
Astana [Kazakhstan], October 13 (ANI): The fourth episode of the Silk Way Star international vocal competition concluded in the Kazakhstan capital of Astana with stunning cross-cultural performances, as contestants took on songs from other...

Macedonia vs. Kazakhstan: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview
Macedonia and Kazakhstan face off in World Cup 2026 qualifying action. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch Macedonia vs. Kazakhstan and odds. How to watch Macedonia vs. Kazakhstan Date: Monday, October 13,...

How to watch Wales vs Belgium: TV channels and live streams as Craig Bellamy's team tackle crunch World Cup qualifier
Watch Wales vs Belgium as Group J reaches a crescendo, with all the details on TV and streaming information for viewers anywhere in the world. Craig Bellamy's quest to take Wales back to the World Cup reaches a major milestone on Monday with the...

Decision day for Turkish Cypriots
Sunday will see Turkish Cypriots head to the polls to elect a leader for the 14th time overall, and for the ninth time since northern Cyprus’ unilateral declaration of independence in 1983. A total of eight candidates will be on ballot papers up...

Mipcom: U.K. Hit ‘Midsomer Murders’ Returns for Round 26; Kazakhstan’s Freedom Media Secures All3Media Package; Spain’s Anima Kitchent Expands Pact With Turkey’s Minika
‘Midsomer Murders’ Continues to Thrill Hit U.K. detective series “Midsomer Murders” is heading for its 26th series after being commissioned by ITV and distributor All3Media Intl. The four-episode commission of the much-loved prime-time series, a...

Sports News | 28th IITF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships to Be Held at Kalinga Stadium
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 10 (ANI): The 28th IITF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships will be held at the Athletics Centre of Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, from 11th to 15th October, 2025. The prestigious event is being jointly...

Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Rome Summit on West Africa Security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja following his participation in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting in Rome, Italy, where global leaders convened to bolster counter-terrorism efforts with a sharp focus on...

Stories Kazakh Heritage Sites Tell: Historical Places You Should Visit
ASTANA — Beyond their stone walls and ancient carvings, Kazakhstan’s heritage sites tell stories of trade, faith, conquest, and resilience, offering travelers more than just destinations to visit – narratives that connect the country’s nomadic...

Sports on TV: Friday, Oct. 10
ESPNU — Cornell at Harvard ESPN2 — South Florida at North Texas CBSSN — Fresno St. at Colorado St. FS1 — Rutgers at Washington ACCN — Clemson at NC State COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) BTN — Wisconsin at Penn St. SECN — Mississippi at Mississippi...

Young Kazakh Confectioner Trains at Le Cordon Bleu to Redefine Pastry in Kazakhstan
ALMATY – For those who have a sweet tooth for fine pastries, there is promising news. Young Kazakh confectioner Sabina Tanatarova is honing her skills at France’s prestigious Le Cordon Bleu, with the goal of bringing her expertise back to...

Almaty Museum of Arts: a new icon on Kazakhstan's cultural landscape
The long-awaited opening of the Almaty Museum of Arts marks a milestone in the region’s cultural life. Founded by businessman and philanthropist Nurlan Smagulov, it showcases more than 700 works from Kazakhstan and Central Asia, alongside pieces...

Kazakh Artistic Swimmers Triumph at Asian Championships in India With 28 Medals
ALMATY – The Kazakh artistic swimming team from Karaganda achieved a historic triumph at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships, held from Sept. 28 to Oct. 11 in Ahmedabad, India. Photo credit: Ministry of Tourism and Sports The athletes secured an...

Nottingham Forest: Marinakis Eyeing Title-Winning Manager to Replace Postecoglou
Nottingham Forest could look to hire Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers next year amid growing uncertainty over his future in Scotland, journalist Alex Crook has revealed. The City Ground outfit are not ruling out another change in the dugout following...

How to watch Rinderknech vs Vacherot: live stream Shanghai Masters final 2025 online, start time, what TV channel?
Watch Shanghai Masters 2025 live streams, as Arthur Rinderknech takes on Valentin Vacherot in a blockbuster cousin vs cousin final on Sunday, October 12. They're due on Stadium Court not before 4.30pm BST / 11.45am ET. If you put money on...
Shreyas Hosur now sets his sight on IRONMAN 70.3 Goa after conquering grueling Manhattan 20 Bridges Swim
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 18 (ANI): After completing the Manhattan 20 Bridges Swim, considered one of the toughest swim challenges in the world, covering 48.5 kms around the city of Manhattan, 37-year-old IAS officer Shreyas Hosur has...

The return of Kokpar as Kazakhstan’s modern national sport
A kokpar play during a scrimmage. Photo by Albert Otkjaer, via Vlast.kz. Used with permission. This post by Albert Otkjaer first appeared in Vlast.kz on September 18, 2025. This edited version is being republished on Global Voices under a content...

Where to watch Netherlands vs. Finland: Latest team news and TV information
The Netherlands enter Sunday’s qualifier at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in control of Group G and on the brink of sealing their place at the 2026 World Cup. Ronald Koeman’s men have been dominant throughout the campaign, winning four and drawing one...

Where to watch Lithuania vs. Poland: Latest team news and TV information
Lithuania will host Poland in Kaunas on Sunday in what is their penultimate match of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Already eliminated from contention, Lithuania will be playing for pride and looking to end their run on a positive note....