Stories from Kazakhstan

Russian and Kazakh paleontologists have begun studying dinosaur fossils on the Turgai Plateau. The fossils are estimated to be millions of years old.

Russia and Kazakhstan have affirmed their commitment to continued cooperation in the uranium sector. The specifics of the current cooperation were not disclosed.

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.

A Swiss Air Airbus flight issued an emergency call and diverted to Kazakhstan due to the co-pilot falling ill. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning.

Turkey and Kazakhstan have agreed to jointly produce the Turkish ANKA drone. The agreement was signed during Turkish President Erdoğan's visit to Astana, where he and Kazakh President Tokayev finalized 13 bilateral agreements.

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

The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2026 concluded in Astana with the crowning of champions in the heavyweight divisions. Boris Rutovic of Serbia secured a gold medal.

A commemorative procession, titled "Bow to the Heroes," took place in the park of the Palace of Culture in Almaty.