Os participantes do Movimento Parlamentar das Capitais dos Países do Brics concordaram em ampliar o intercâmbio de práticas legislativas nas áreas de inteligência artificial e gestão urbana digital. A reunião, realizada em formato online, contou com representantes de Adis Abeba (Etiópia), Astana (Cazaquistão), Havana (Cuba), Jacarta (Indonésia), Kampala (Uganda), Minsk (Belarus), Moscou (Rússia),…
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ASTANA – One day before the official premiere of OVO in Kazakhstan, the Cirque du Soleil team will give media representatives an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s most celebrated productions. Two special events will take place in Astana: a private rehearsal tour on June 3 and the official…
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ASTANA – Since the launch of the Light Rail Transit (LRT), passenger traffic has reached 1 million within just two weeks, Astana Mayor Zhenis Kassymbek wrote on his Instagram page on May 31. According to him, daily passenger flow is approximately 65,000-75,000, highlighting strong demand for the new urban rail…
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ASTANA – The beginning of summer marks the International Children’s Day, and Kazakhstan, home to 6.9 million children, is celebrating with a wide range of family-friendly events nationwide. The Kazakh capital is hosting the third International Clown Festival to create a festive atmosphere for children, promote…
Sausier!
George Wutz in so ziemlich jeder Folge mit ihm.
Im Rollenspiel, vor allem in Pulp-Spielen oder auch im OSR, tauchen sie immer wieder auf: Dinosaurier. Urzeitliche Echsen, riesengroß, ein bisschen dümmlich, aber nichtsdestotrotz gefährlich. Egal ob Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops oder Pterodaktylus, in fast allen Monsterhandbüchern seit den 70ern kann man sie finden. Zeit also, sie…
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ASTANA — The Astana AI Film Festival has opened applications for its inaugural international competition, inviting creators worldwide to showcase films produced using artificial intelligence. Submissions will remain open until Aug. 15, with screenings and the awards ceremony scheduled for Sept. 28–Oct. 1 in…
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ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev officially launched Astana’s long-awaited Light Rail Transit (LRT) system on May 16, becoming its first passenger and marking a major milestone in the modernization of Kazakhstan’s capital and its public transportation network. Tokayev visited the Unified Dispatch Center,…
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ASTANA – What starts as rebellion on city walls might become cultural history in museums. A large multimedia exhibition, titled “Banksy. Genius or Vandal?” honoring the world’s mysterious street artist, whose graffiti evolved from underground provocation to one of modern art’s strongest global languages, opened…
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ASTANA – The light rail transit (LRT) system is set to begin operations on May 16-17 in the Kazakh capital, according to the City Transportation Systems (CTS). The service will run daily and is expected to carry up to 45,000 passengers during its initial phase. CTS Chairman Assylbek Duisebayev said the LRT will…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Brazil pledged to deepen cooperation in trade, agriculture, energy, logistics, and technology during Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira’s official visit to Kazakhstan on May 11 for talks with Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev. During expanded talks and the Kazakhstan-Brazil…
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ASTANA – Three eco-parks are set to be developed in the Akmola Region this year to expand ecotourism infrastructure and strengthen the region’s recreational potential near the capital. Projects are underway in the Zerenda, Akkol, and Tselinograd districts, with one eco-park in the Zerenda area already open to…
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ASTANA – At first look, art and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) may appear to be from opposite worlds: one driven by creativity and imagination, the other by policy frameworks and quantitative targets. A new exhibition at Maqsut Narikbayev University (MNU) hosted by the Austrian Embassy in Astana is built…
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ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Tennis Federation (KTF) has announced the women’s national team lineup for the qualifying stage of the Billie Jean King Cup, with matches set for April 10–11 on the clay courts of Beeline Arena in Astana. Kazakhstan will face Canada for a place in the tournament’s final stage, according…
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ASTANA – The Light Rail Transit (LRT) system has entered a comprehensive testing phase with 19 train sets operating simultaneously, reported the capital’s akimat (administration) press service on April 7. The tests are being conducted in fully automated GOA4 mode, with trains operating without drivers. The…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s capital Astana is shaped by rapid development, open steppe geography and extreme seasonal changes. For first-time visitors, understanding how the city functions, especially in winter, can help set realistic expectations. Arrival and getting around Astana International Airport is located…
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ASTANA — The development of a second airport in Kazakhstan’s capital has entered its initial phase, according to Deputy Minister of Transport Talgat Lastayev. Speaking on the sidelines of a Senate briefing on March 18, Lastayev confirmed that preparatory work on the project is already underway. “A working group…
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ALMATY – More than 200 diverse events and activities will take place in Astana to celebrate Nauryz, the main spring holiday marking renewal and the start of a new year. The celebrations will unfold as part of the traditional Nauryznama decade from March 14 to 23, during which each day is dedicated to national…
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ALMATY – The Light Rail Transit (LRT) system in Astana is expected to begin operations this spring, Astana Akim (Mayor) Zhenis Kassymbek announced on his Instagram page on March 2. Kassymbek, together with Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar, visited the LRT depot building and reviewed preparations for the…
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ASTANA – The national exhibition titled “New Discoveries in the Archaeology of Kazakhstan” opened Feb. 14 in Astana, presenting recent research by the Margulan Institute of Archaeology alongside rare artifacts from leading museums and scientific institutions nationwide. The exhibition is dedicated to the 35th…
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ASTANA – Astana celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Burkasyn winter festival on Feb. 14, bringing together families, amateur athletes, and sports enthusiasts along the Yessil River embankment in Central Park. Since 2005, the event has featured competitions in 13 sports, ranging from cross-country skiing and…
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ASTANA – Water flows through civilizations. It moves between continents, carries memory, and connects cultures. In Astana, Turkish watercolor artist Ahmet Öğreten uses that symbolism to trace a journey stretching from the Bosphorus to the great steppe. His solo exhibition, “Following the Water: From the…
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ALMATY – ALEM TECH FEST 2026, the largest robotics, artificial intelligence and STEM education festival in Central Asia, opened at the EXPO International Exhibition Center in Astana on Feb. 11, bringing together 5,000 school students from seven countries. Held as part of Kazakhstan’s Year of Digitalization and…