From icy north to arid south: Sunday weather alerts issued across Kazakhstan
Much of Kazakhstan will experience dry weather on March 29. However, rain and thunderstorms are predicted in the west and south of the country, Qazinform News Agency has learned from Kazhydromet Weather Service.
Patchy fog is expected nationwide.
The northern regions will see black ice. Winds will strengthen in the west, south, and center, with dust storms in the southwest and south.
Besides, there is a high fire risk in the eastern part of the Kyzylorda region, the western part of the Turkistan region, and the southern part of the Zhetisu region.
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Vast anticyclone brings dry skies to much of Kazakhstan
Under the influence of a dominant anticyclone, no precipitation is expected in most of Kazakhstan on Saturday, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing Kazhydromet National Weather Service.
However, atmospheric fronts will cause rain (at times heavy) and thunderstorms in the west of the country.
Fog is expected throughout the country. There will be black ice in the northern part of Kazakhstan. Strong winds are expected in the western, southern, eastern, and central regions. Furthermore, the west and south will see dust storms.
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Kazakhstani students in Izmir celebrated Nauryz
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The international spring festival "Bahar" dedicated to the Turkic New Year Nauryz was held in Izmir Central park, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
The event was organized by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality in cooperation with the Consulate General of the Kazakhstan. Students and residents of Izmir from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan took part in the festival. The festival became an important platform for promoting cultural and humanitarian cooperation and strengthening ties among representatives of Turkic peoples.
The Kazakh pavilion attracted visitors with the sound of the dombra and traditional national delicacies prepared by activists of the student association "Izmir Qazaq Jastary".
The holding of the "Bahar" festival contributed to the further strengthening of cultural ties, the development of public diplomacy, and the promotion of the national traditions of the Republic of Kazakhstan abroad.
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During the Nauryz Celebrations, Europeans are Discovering Kazakhstan More Closely
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The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Croatia, in cooperation with Honorary Consulates, organized the educational photo exhibitions titled "What Do You Know About the Country of the Great Steppe?" in the country’s major tourist cities - Split, Dubrovnik and Opatija, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
As part of the events dedicated to the celebration of Nauryz, thematic display posters featuring information about Kazakhstan were placed in the main streets and public spaces of the cities.
Residents and visitors of Croatia have the opportunity to explore visual materials presenting interesting and lesser-known facts about Kazakhstan that spark curiosity and interest, such as: Almaty is the birthplace of apples; Kazakhstan is the homeland of tulips; Baikonur is the world’s first cosmodrome, etc.
The photo exhibition in Split is being held from 19 to 28 March 2026, in Dubrovnik from 22 March to 10 April 2026, and in Opatija from 22 March to 5 April 2026.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties between our countries, as well as developing bilateral cooperation.
Particular attention is being paid to promoting Kazakhstan as an attractive destination for international tourism, highlighting its tourism potential, and fostering sustained interest among foreign audiences.
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Nauryz Celebration Held in Seoul
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The Nowruz festival was celebrated on the banks of the Han River, organized by the International World in Korea (IWIK) and the Central Asian Students Association, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
The event was attended by citizens of Kazakhstan and Central Asian countries, activists, compatriots, students, and representatives of Korean cultural and public circles.
Ambassador of the Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea, Nurgali Arystanov, noted that Nauryz symbolizes renewal, unity, hospitality, and harmony with nature. He also emphasized that such events contribute to strengthening cultural cooperation between the two countries.
IWIK President Kim Ah-sol congratulated the guests on Nauryz and highlighted that the spring welcoming festival further strengthens the friendship between Central Asian countries and Korea.
During the celebration traditional games were played, creating a friendly and festive atmosphere that allowed participants to feel the essence and significance of Nauryz more deeply.
Celebrating Nauryz in Seoul contributed to promoting the culture of Kazakhstan and Central Asian countries, strengthening connections among compatriots, and deepening cultural and humanitarian cooperation with Korean society.
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