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Aktau sea port SEZ tripled in size as Kazakhstan extends mandate to 2053
Key Takeaways: Aktau sea port special economic zone expansion will triple the area to 9,800 hectares and extend its mandate...
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Kazakhstan to Renovate Four Issyk‑Kul Sanatoria into Hotels
Key Takeaways: Issyk‑Kul resort renovation will convert four Kazakhstan‑owned sanatoria into 3–4 star hotels by 2029.Renovation aims to enable year‑round...
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Kazakhstan boosts energy security with hydro and storage plans
Key Takeaways: Kazakhstan held a Security Council meeting led by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to address national energy stability and planning.The...
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Petropavl Collector Unveils 135 Santa Figures in Botanical Garden
Key Takeaways: Collector Anna Lyashenko has assembled a Petropavl Santa collection of 135 figures gathered over more than 20 years.The...
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Kazakhstan Looks Back on 2025 with Sport, Culture and Tech Boosts
Key Takeaways: Kazakhstan 2025 highlights include a high‑profile Real Madrid visit that energised national sport and tourism.Pavel Durov's visit signalled...
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Shymkent tightens fireworks safety checks ahead of New Year
Key Takeaways: Authorities in Shymkent have stepped up inspections to curb the sale of uncertified pyrotechnics: Shymkent fireworks safety is...
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Vocational Training in Kazakhstan Strengthens with More State Funding and China Partnership
Key Takeaways: State-funded places at M. Tynyshpayev Astana ALT Transport College rose from 450 to 550, boosting access to vocational...
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Mangystau Graduates Secure State Pedagogical Grants to Become Teachers
Key Takeaways: Mangystau education grants are funding 19 local graduates to study pedagogy in southern Kazakhstan under state scholarships.Students completed...
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Nuray Mykty wins The Voice Kazakhstan in dramatic finale
Key Takeaways: The Voice Kazakhstan winner Nuray Mykty prevailed after a closely fought public vote, narrowly beating Beksultan Kenishkaliyev.Nearly half...
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Novosibirsk centre brings Russian education to over 1,000 African students
Key Takeaways: The Centre for People’s Diplomacy from Novosibirsk expanded Russian education in Africa, enrolling over 1,000 learners by Q1...
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