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Russian national hiding 17kg cannabis in suitcases arrested at Thailand airport

Man, 30, was set to board a flight to Kazakhstan when he was arrested

The Independent UK

Russian arrested at Phuket airport with 17kg of cannabis

PHUKET - A 30-year-old Russian man has been arrested at Phuket International Airport after authorities found more than 17 kilogrammes of cannabis flowers and resin concealed in his luggage before he was due to board a flight to Kazakhstan.

Bangkok Post

Kazakhstan's top court rules that President Tokayev can seek another term

Kazakhstan’s top court has ruled that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev can seek another seven years in office after a referendum on the constitution reset term limits for the office

The Independent UK

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Euronews launches Kazakh language broadcasting in Astana

As part of its continued development in Central Asia, Euronews now takes the strategic step to launch its new Kazakh language service and bring its European-perspective journalism and global coverage to Kazakhstan.

Euronews

Good breeding: Kazakh 'satin' horse becomes new national symbol

A very rare satin hair coloured horse called Aqzhan is widely being celebrated in Kazakhstan as a traditional symbol of prosperity and power.

Euronews

EBRD backs Kazakhstan's move up the minerals value chain with €255m loan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is financing Kazakhstan's first large-scale refractory gold ore processing facility, helping the country unlock previously inaccessible reserves while expanding domestic mineral processing.

Euronews

Kazakhstan starts living by new Constitution, sets date for parliamentary elections

Kazakhstan's new Constitution entered into force on July 1, prompting the Kazakh President to set August 23 as the date for parliamentary elections required under the new constitutional framework.

Euronews

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Kazakhstan looks to boost oil exports via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline after Georgia talks in Astana

In high-level talks held in Astana, Kazakhstan and Georgia agreed to strengthen economic cooperation, including plans to increase oil shipments via the BTC pipeline. The two countries also discussed agricultural development, investment expansion, and cooperation in digital services.

Euronews

The 1,200-foot symbol in Kazakhstan that became one of the internet's biggest mysteries

Few things on Google Maps have caused as much collective panic as a giant five-pointed star sitting in the middle of an empty stretch of land in northern Kazakhstan. When people first stumbled upon it online, the reaction was immediate and dramatic. The shape of a near-perfect pentagram enclosed within…

The Times of India

Kazakhstan and UAE launch construction of €1.2bn wind farm

Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates have broken ground on a €1.2 billion wind farm in the Zhambyl region, marking one of Central Asia's largest renewable energy projects as the Kazakhstan accelerates its transition towards cleaner energy.

Euronews

Minerals push shapes agenda

Thailand is exploring the possibility of importing rare earth minerals from Kazakhstan to strengthen its electric vehicle (EV) industry.

Bangkok Post

Central Asia’s first Paragliding World Cup is taking place in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu region is hosting the first Paragliding World Cup in Central Asia, bringing together around 150 pilots from 33 countries. The main discipline of the World Cup is cross-country flying.

Euronews

Kazakhstan signs €10bn in deals with Europe as Tokayev wraps Brussels visit

During President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to Brussels, strategic documents were signed with the EU, and 30 commercial deals were concluded with EU companies, with the EU being the Central Asian country's largest trading and investment partner.

Euronews

How a giant ‘disco ball’ could turn Kazakhstan into an unlikely AI superpower

IN FOCUS: The president of the former Soviet Republic describes artificial intelligence adoption as a ‘matter of national survival’. Anthony Cuthbertson reveals why Kazakhstan is going all in on AI

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Kazakhstan seeks 'much more' in ties with EU as Tokayev visits Brussels

With Tokayev’s strategic visit to Brussels under way, Kazakhstan's ambassador to the EU tells Euronews in an exclusive interview that Astana is seeking even closer ties with the 27-member bloc, highlighting energy, critical minerals and AI ambitions.

Euronews

Europe Today: Starmer's resignation, Brexit and the Poland-Ukraine row

Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK prime minister, while Britain marked 10 years since the Brexit referendum. Relations between Poland and Ukraine remained strained as Brussels welcomed Kazakhstan's president for talks on closer cooperation.

Euronews

Kazakhstan brings New Silk Road revival to Brussels as Tokayev visits EU leaders

Kazakhstan's president has arrived in Brussels this week to meet EU leaders and assess the delivery of promises made at last year's EU-Central Asia summit in Samarkand, with the Middle Corridor trade route connecting China to Europe through Central Asia at the top of the agenda.

Euronews

‘Strategic friendship’: Kazakhstan and EU ambassadors look ahead after a landmark year

Kazakhstan's Ambassador to the EU, Roman Vassilenko, and the EU Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Aleška Simkić, reflect on a landmark year for bilateral relations and discuss the next priorities, from transport and trade to education and visa facilitation.

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Kazakhstan's president in Brussels: Focus on energy, transportation routes, AI, and more

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is visiting Brussels. His goal: to deepen cooperation between the EU and Kazakhstan. The 73-year-old previously outlined what this might look like in an op-ed for Euronews. We have summarized the key points.

Euronews

Kazakhstan and the European Union: Building the next chapter of a strategic partnership

The partnership between Kazakhstan and the EU is more important today than ever before, writes President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in an opinion article for Euronews, identifying three key strategic objectives to build the next chapter of a strategic partnership.

Euronews

Data Centre Valley: Kazakhstan and Firebird sign €8.6B AI agreements with NVIDIA support

Kazakhstan has signed agreements worth €8.6 billion with AI infrastructure company Firebird, backed by support from chipmaker NVIDIA, as part of its plans to develop what could become Central Asia’s largest data centre hub.

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Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 Wraps Up with New Champions and Games of the Future 2026 Qualifiers Confirmed

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 concluded in dramatic fashion, crowning champions across three disciplines while determining the latest clubs and athletes to secure their places at the Games of the Future 2026. Over five days of competition in Astana, more than 200 participants from…

Euronews

Trump envoy tells Tokayev he has a ‘friend in the White House’ amid US minerals push

The United States and Central Asian countries are seeking to advance investment projects in critical minerals as Washington looks to diversify supply chains for materials considered essential to national security and reduce dependence on China, which dominates much of the global market.

Euronews

Hot air balloons fill Kazakhstan skies as festival returns

One of Kazakhstan's largest ballooning festivals returned to the Almaty region after a two-year break, bringing together 29 hot air balloons and pilots from 12 countries.

Euronews

AI to enter Kazakh schools from 2026 in push for digital transformation

Kazakhstan plans to roll out AI-powered education tools in 500 schools by 2027 as part of a broader effort to personalise learning, strengthen digital skills and build a future-ready workforce.

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