Stories from Nur-Sultan · Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's national railway company KTZ plans to invest around $10 billion by 2030 in railway, port, and terminal infrastructure. In 2026 alone, the company intends to build 900 km of new railway lines.

A court in Kazakhstan has allowed the forced seizure of Russian oil revenue following a request from Naftogaz of Ukraine. This action is seen as potentially aiding Russia in earning oil dollars.

A court in Kazakhstan has permitted the forced seizure of $1.4 billion in assets belonging to Gazprom. A court in Kazakhstan has ordered the forced recovery of $1.4 billion from Gazprom in favor of Naftogaz. This ruling stems from an international arbitration decision and marks the first public foreign court decision enabling such recovery.

Boris Rutovic has won the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam. The event is a major competition in the sport.

An explosion at a metal plant in Kazakhstan has resulted in two fatalities.

A broadcaster discussed allegations of genocide in Qazaqstan on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Starting May 2, artists in Kazakhstan must disclose if they plan to perform using a phonogram. This new regulation requires stars to inform audiences before ticket purchases if they will be lip-syncing. The order comes from the Ministry of Culture and Information.

A bill was previously introduced in the Bashkir Kurultai that proposed regulating the music scene to ensure Russian artists promote traditional values. That bill did not pass its first reading.