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Kazakhstan's Wild Forests Are the Birthplace of All Apples
Planet Wins•1d ago

Kazakhstan's Wild Forests Are the Birthplace of All Apples

Every apple you've ever eaten traces back to wild forests in Kazakhstan's mountains. Now the country celebrates this heritage with festivals, orchards, and a centuries-old connection to the fruit.

Euronews•2 min read
Kazakhstan Secures €18B to Transform Its Energy Future
Planet Wins•Oct 21

Kazakhstan Secures €18B to Transform Its Energy Future

Kazakhstan is mobilizing €18 billion to shift from coal to clean energy while supporting workers in the transition. The country's new platform launches at COP31 and could cut emissions by 20 million tonnes annually.

Euronews•2 min read
Netherlands and Kazakhstan Partner on Sustainable Farming
Solutions•Oct 21

Netherlands and Kazakhstan Partner on Sustainable Farming

The Netherlands and Kazakhstan are turning agricultural talk into action, building a partnership that combines Dutch expertise with Kazakh ambition to transform food systems. From digital dairy management to fish farming education, the collaboration shows how sharing knowledge across borders creates wins for both nations.

Google News - Netherlands Technology•3 min read
Two-Time Paralympian Lifts 191 kg, Matches Asian Record
Community Heroes•Oct 20

Two-Time Paralympian Lifts 191 kg, Matches Asian Record

Kazakhstan's David Degtyarev won gold at the Asian Para Games, hoisting 191 kg in powerlifting and matching his own continental record. The two-time Paralympic champion says his family and love for his country keep him pushing forward.

Community Heroes Desk•2 min read
Kazakhstan President Calls for Unity on Biodiversity Crisis
Planet Wins•Oct 16

Kazakhstan President Calls for Unity on Biodiversity Crisis

At a global summit in Armenia, Kazakhstan's leader urged nations to put environmental protection above politics. His message highlighted how water shortages and land degradation already affect millions worldwide.

Planet Wins Desk•2 min read
76-Year-Old Blacksmith Walks Across Continents
Community Heroes•Oct 14

76-Year-Old Blacksmith Walks Across Continents

A Kazakh blacksmith who never traveled far until his 70s has walked 8,000 kilometers across his homeland and through multiple countries, with plans to cross America next. Sarsenbay Kotyrashov is chasing a Guinness World Record by covering 40,000 kilometers on foot after age 75.

Euronews•2 min read
Kazakhstan Hosts First Asian Falconry Cup for 176 Hunters
Global News•Oct 13

Kazakhstan Hosts First Asian Falconry Cup for 176 Hunters

Kazakhstan brought together 176 falconers from 10 countries for its first Open Asian Falconry Cup, celebrating an ancient hunting tradition with golden eagles, hawks, and falcons. The two-day festival drew 15,000 spectators to witness skills passed down through centuries.

Euronews•2 min read
Kazakhstan and Singapore Team Up on Water Tech
Solutions•Oct 12

Kazakhstan and Singapore Team Up on Water Tech

Kazakhstan is learning from Singapore's world-class water management systems in a new partnership that could transform how Central Asia handles its water challenges. The four-day program brought together officials from both nations to explore practical solutions and future projects.

Google News - Singapore Technology•2 min read
Kazakhstan's Ancient Cave Mosques Join UNESCO Heritage List
Global News•Oct 7

Kazakhstan's Ancient Cave Mosques Join UNESCO Heritage List

Five rock-carved mosques dating back to the 12th century in Kazakhstan just earned UNESCO World Heritage status, preserving centuries of spiritual tradition. The sacred sites blend Islamic Sufi practices with ancient beliefs in one of the world's most otherworldly landscapes.

Euronews•3 min read
Latvian Filmmaker Wins $450K at World's First AI Film Fest
Innovation•Oct 6

Latvian Filmmaker Wins $450K at World's First AI Film Fest

A Latvian director just won nearly half a million dollars at Kazakhstan's groundbreaking AI film festival, proving artificial intelligence is opening doors for filmmakers worldwide. The competition drew over 8,000 submissions from 125 countries, making it the largest AI film festival ever held.

Euronews•3 min read
Five Nations Launch Plan to Save the Caspian Sea
Planet Wins•Oct 5

Five Nations Launch Plan to Save the Caspian Sea

Kazakhstan and four neighboring countries just kicked off a groundbreaking project to rescue the shrinking Caspian Sea, backed by Japan and the United Nations. The new monitoring system will track water levels, pollution, and ecosystems to protect millions who depend on this unique body of water.

Planet Wins Desk•3 min read
Kazakhstan's Wild Apples Gave the World Its Favorite Fruit
Global News•Oct 5

Kazakhstan's Wild Apples Gave the World Its Favorite Fruit

Every apple you've ever eaten traces back to wild forests in Kazakhstan's mountains. Now genetic science has confirmed what locals have celebrated for centuries.

Euronews•2 min read