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Astana, 02/18/2025.- Kazakhstan is introducing new visa categories aimed at skilled specialists, entrepreneurs, and remote workers, commonly known as "digital nomads," Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vasilenko (center) announced Tuesday at a press conference. EFE/Kulpash Konyrova
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Kazakhstan issues new visas for remote workers, specialists

Astana, Feb 18 (EFE).- Kazakhstan is launching new visa categories aimed at skilled specialists, entrepreneurs, and remote workers, commonly known as “digital nomads”, Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko announced Tuesday at a press conference. New Visa Categories for Remote Workers and Experts “Kazajistán ha emitido tres nuevas categorías de visados: la primera es la Neo

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Ombudsman Artur Lastaev stated in an interview with EFE that Kazakhstan needs to criminalize the tradition of 'bride kidnapping,' also known as marriage by abduction. According to Lastaev, his office has been actively working with experts and lawyers since July 2023 to advance this initiative. EFE/Ombudsman's Office – EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ONLY AVAILABLE TO ILLUSTRATE THE ACCOMPANYING NEWS STORY (MANDATORY CREDIT) –
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Kazakhstan seeks to criminalize ‘bride kidnapping’

Astana, Dec 11 (EFE).- Kazakhstan, the largest country in Central Asia, is moving toward criminalizing the tradition of ‘bride kidnapping,’ a practice that continues to persist in some regions. Ombudsman Artur Lastaev emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue in an interview with EFE, revealing ongoing efforts to amend the Criminal Code. Legislative Efforts to

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Kazakhstan has named singer Dimash Kudaibergen, known for his extraordinary seven-octave vocal range, and opera diva Maria Mudryak (pictured) as goodwill ambassadors to represent the cultural traditions and current achievements of this Central Asian nation on the international stage. EFE/Kulpash Konyrova
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Kazakhstan names two renowned singers as goodwill ambassadors

Astana, Dec 9 (EFE).- Kazakhstan has appointed Dimash Kudaibergen, celebrated for his extraordinary seven-octave vocal range, and opera diva Maria Mudryak as goodwill ambassadors to promote the Central Asian nation’s cultural heritage and modern achievements on the global stage. Maria Mudryak: A Rising Opera Star “For me, it is a great honor to receive this

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Photo provided by Oxfam showing an official from the organization speaking with Central American migrants in Costa Rica. EFE/Oxfam
Society

Humanitarian needs, risks increase for migrants in Central America

San Jose, Nov 6 (EFE).– Humanitarian needs and risks are on the rise for migrants from various regions worldwide who are crossing Central America en route to the United States. This migratory flow has quadrupled over the past five years and demands specialized attention. Addressing Root Causes of Migration “The root causes of all this human

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Paris (France), 27/01/2021.- A photo illustration shows the logo of social media messaging application Telegram on a computer screen, in Paris, France, 27 January 2021. EFE/EPA/IAN LANGSDON
Companies

Telegram to open an office in Kazakhstan

Astana, Oct 14 (EFE).- Telegram, the instant messaging service whose founder, Pavel Durov, faces multiple charges in France for refusing to cooperate with the authorities, is to open a representative office in Kazakhstan, local officials announced Monday. Increasing Content Control with a Local Telegram Office “We reached an agreement with Telegram regarding the appointment of

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ASTANA (KAZAKHSTAN), 06/10/2024.- Kazakh voters decided Sunday in a historic referendum whether to approve the government's proposal to build the first nuclear power plant in the history of the Central Asian republic, the world's largest producer of uranium ore. EFE/ Kulpash Konyrova
Economy

Kazakhs vote for construction of first nuclear power plant in referendum

Astana, Oct 7 (EFE).- Over 71 percent of Kazakh voters approved the construction of the first nuclear power plant in the history of Kazakhstan in a referendum held Sunday, the Central Asian country’s Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announced Monday. More than 5.5 million Kazakhs voted “Yes” to the government initiative, while just over two million

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07/09/2024.- Spanish journalist Maria Yolanda Garcia Ramos and Spanish Ambassador to Kazakhstan Luis Martinez-Montes after the awards ceremony for foreign media in Kazakhstan. Nine journalists from different countries won the international Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of Foreign Media competition, organized by the Kazakh government. Elena Kosolapova (Azerbaijan), Milton Atanazio (Brazil), Fatma Badawy (Egypt), Yolanda Garcia (Spain), Daniela Bricca (Italy), Ermek Aktanov (Kyrgyzstan), Ravichandran Rajamanickam (Malaysia), Alexandr Gasyuk (Russia), and Katsuhiro Asagiri (Japan) shared the award. EFE/ Kulpash Konyrova
Society

Nine journalists win Kazakh foreign media competition

Astana, Sep 7 (EFE).- Nine journalists from different countries have won the international “Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of Foreign Media” competition, organized by the Kazakh government. Elena Kosolapova (Azerbaijan), Milton Atanazio (Brazil), Fatma Badawy (Egypt), Yolanda Garcia (Spain), Daniela Bricca (Italy), Ermek Aktanov (Kyrgyzstan), Ravichandran Rajamanickam (Malaysia), Alexandr Gasyuk (Russia), and Katsuhiro Asagiri (Japan) shared

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Economy

Tokayev calls referendum on nuclear power plant construction

Astana, Sep 2 (EFE).- Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced Monday that a referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant in the country is to be held on October 6. The initiative is opposed by many because of the trauma of the Soviet nuclear tests in the Central Asian republic. “A nationwide referendum on

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