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2 months ago | 
astanatimes.com | Fatima Kemelova
Airports in Astana, Almaty Win Top Honors at 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
astanatimes.com | Fatima Kemelova
How US Policy Changes Impact Kazakhstan’s Renewable Energy Goals
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Jan 26, 2025 | 
astanatimes.com | Aibarshyn Akhmetkali
ASTANA – The Burabai national park might not top everybody’s winter holiday list, but with fewer crowds and crisp air, it offers a great place to continue the outdoor season, with just a short trip from Astana. Do not be put off by freezing temperatures. As the saying goes, there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear. One can enjoy peaceful walks through woodlands, glide on skis or skates, and even encounter wildlife.
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Jan 25, 2025 | 
astanatimes.com | Aibarshyn Akhmetkali
ASTANA—The New edition of Kazakhstan’s Red Book (the book of endangered species) will include 217 species, reported the Khabar news agency. The updated list excludes 19 species, including two species of mollusks and 17 species of insects. Meanwhile, 11 rare species, including the jungle cat, black vulture, and three scorpion species, have been added. The new edition also features their habitat maps, enhancing its value for research.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
astanatimes.com | Fatima Kemelova
China’s Yesil Technology to Launch Drone Manufacturing Hub in Kazakhstan
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Jan 5, 2025 | 
astanatimes.com | Aruzhan Ualikhanova
ASTANA – Almaty will host the seventh Digital Almaty forum, themed Industrial AI: Technologies for a New Era, from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2025, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry. The event will explore breakthrough changes in an industry driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the future of global industry. Over 40,000 attendees are expected to participate in the two-day forum.
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Jan 5, 2025 | 
astanatimes.com | Aruzhan Ualikhanova
The global economy remains slow, creating major challenges for reducing poverty and inequality. According to the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook update, global growth is expected to be 3.2 percent this year and 3.3 percent in 2025, which is much lower than the pre-pandemic average of 3.8 percent. Economic stagnation often leads to fewer job opportunities and low wage growth, worsening long-term unemployment and reducing the share of income that goes to workers.
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Jan 5, 2025 | 
astanatimes.com | Aruzhan Ualikhanova
ASTANA — As winter temperatures in the capital drop to as low as -40 degrees Celsius, more people find a unique and compelling way to enjoy the cold. Winter swimming, where people briefly dip into icy water, has become a widespread practice for those seeking to challenge their physical and mental limits. Winter swimmers, often called ‘walruses,’ are known for their energy and determination.
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Jan 4, 2025 | 
astanatimes.com | Aruzhan Ualikhanova
ASTANA—Kazakh steppe laws, rooted in justice and equality, governed social and legal relations in the Altai region, including Kazakh communities in China and Mongolia, until the mid-20th century. These laws preserved a legacy of fairness and self-governance across centuries. Origins of Kazakh legal traditionsThe Kazakh legal system dates back to ancient times, shaped by the nomadic lifestyle and evolving through generations.
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Jan 4, 2025 | 
astanatimes.com | Aruzhan Ualikhanova
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