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...

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...

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 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....

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...

Code Couture: Bengaluru teen transforms algorithms into art and a movement for global empowerment

In a quiet corner of Bengaluru, 17-year-old Samvar Shah is weaving together strands of code, creativity, and compassion. A student of National Public School, Indiranagar, Samvar is the founder of AlgoThreads, a bold initiative that fuses...

Hiking Ecotourism Emerges as Growth Sector for Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Hiking-based ecotourism has become one of the world’s most popular forms of travel, according to the UN World Tourism Organization. The trend reflects growing demand for sustainable tourism, which requires modest investment while offering...

World : Malaysia Marks National Sports Day With ASEAN Bowling Tournament In Kazakhstan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- A total of 60 participants competed in a friendly bowling tournament on Oct 11 to mark Malaysia's National Sports Day in Astana, Kazakhstan, bringing together four ASEAN embassies under the Astana ASEAN Committee...

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...

Kazakhstan and China open modern comprehensive veterinary laboratory

The East Kazakhstan region marked the inauguration of a state-of-the-art interdisciplinary veterinary laboratory aimed at enhancing food security and boosting agricultural exports in Kazakhstan, as announced by the country's Agriculture Ministry...

Kazakhstan vs Liechtenstein Prediction and Betting Tips | October 10th 2025

Kazakhstan will host Liechtenstein at the Astana Arena on Friday in another round of their UEFA 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. The hosts will be desperate to get a result this midweek to keep their hopes of earning a playoff spot...

Preview: North Macedonia vs Kazakhstan - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between North Macedonia and Kazakhstan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. North Macedonia have the opportunity to take command of their World Cup 2026 destiny...

New Museum of Art Opens in Astana, Showcasing Over 1,600 National Musical Instruments

ASTANA – A new Museum of Art has opened in Astana, featuring more than 1,600 national musical instruments, including rare and nearly forgotten ones such as the zhelbuaz, mes syrnay, uildek, and tastayyk. The museum, which also houses a hall of...

North Macedonia vs Kazakhstan Prediction and Betting Tips | October 13th 2025

North Macedonia will host Kazakhstan at the Tose Proeski Arena on Monday in the penultimate round of their UEFA 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. The home side have performed remarkably well in their qualification campaign so far and sit...

"Worst sportsmanship"; "Immature" - Fans disappointed in Daniil Medvedev after Russian's bizarre outburst at umpire post-Shanghai Masters SF loss

Daniil Medvedev concluded his 2025 Shanghai Masters campaign with a semifinal loss to Arthur Rinderknech on Saturday, October 11. After the match, the Russian had a heated discussion with the chair umpire, Mohamed Lahyani, which garnered...

Goals and Highlights: Kazakhstan 4-0 Liechtenstein in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Thank you very much Thank you very much for joining us for our live coverage of the Kazakhstan vs. Liechtenstein match, corresponding to matchday 7 of Group J of the European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. We wish you a pleasant evening and...

News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Pristine Snow, Dimash Qudaibergen’s Global Triumph, AI Ambitions, and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest features reports on the country’s growing adventure tourism scene, Dimash Qudaibergen’s historic concert at Madison...

Kazakhstan’s Consul in Hyderabad Nasir Ali Khan felicitated for his role in strengthening ties with India

India News Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan was recently reappointed as the Consul of Kazakhstan Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan, Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hyderabad for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, India was felicitated by Rajiv Gandhi...