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Euronews
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Euronews
How Kazakh artist M'Dee is helping shape Central Asia's musical future
In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we meet Madi Toktarov, the Kazakh singer and music producer known as M'Dee. M'Dee gained wider recognition through his trilogy of albums, most notably Almaty Jazz. In his latest release, he revived songs by late Kazakh musical legend Batyrkhan Shukenov, working with original recordings to preserve their spirit. His concerts now draw thousands, and his influence is growing far beyond the stage. One of M'Dee's most impactful contributions is the founding of Zakrytyi Club, a music label supporting emerging artists across Central Asia. This platform allows him to lift up a new generation of Kazakh musicians – including rising talents like Ayau, Rusha and Abdur. Through his music and initiatives, M'Dee is shaping a new wave of Central Asia's musical identity – authentic, modern and grounded in cultural depth.
Reuters
10 hours ago
- Business
- Reuters
Kazakhstan and Turkey discussed an increase in oil exports via BTC
MOSCOW/ASTANA, July 30 (Reuters) - Talks between Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Turkish leader Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday included a possible increase in Kazakh oil exports via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline, the press service of the head of Kazakhstan reported. "The delegations discussed issues of cooperation in the energy sector, including prospects for increasing exports via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline," the statement said, without providing additional details. The agenda of Tokayev's visit to Turkey for a meeting of the two countries' high-level strategic cooperation council also included cooperation in power generation, agriculture and mining. Kazakhstan increased oil exports via BTC in the first half of 2025 by 12% compared to the same period last year to 785,000 tons (34,000 barrels per day), according to the state statistics. Oil is delivered to Baku by tankers via the Caspian Sea from the port of Aktau, which would need upgrading to increase export levels. Also, oil exports via BTC are limited by the quality requirements for Kazakh crude to join the pipeline. Kazakhstan in its development plan until 2029 considered the possibility of building a trans-Caspian oil pipeline and marine terminals on the Kazakh and Azerbaijani coasts of the Caspian Sea. Kazakhstan, whose main income comes from oil exports, is the world's biggest landlocked country, and the two main routes for exporting its oil to international markets pass through the Russia to its Black Sea and Baltic ports. Exports of Kazakh oil circumventing Russian ports made up just 5.9% of the total exported volume of 32.6 million tonnes in the first 6 months of 2025 and this share remained unchanged from 2024, according to state statistics. In 2022, President Tokayev called for an increase of oil exports bypassing Russia. Following this, Kazmunaigaz and Azerbaijan's state oil company SOCAR concluded an agreement, envisaging the transport of 1.5 million tonnes of oil per year from the Tengiz oil field to the BTC.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Kazakhstan approved to export coal to EU via Russian ports
ALMATY: Kazakhstan has received approval from the European Union to export coal through Russian ports, despite ongoing sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. The Central Asian nation, the EU's largest trading partner in the region, relies heavily on Russian transit routes due to its landlocked geography. The Kazakh trade ministry confirmed the development, stating, 'the European side introduced amendments providing for an exception to the ban on transactions with certain Russian ports for the transit of Kazakh coal.' The EU's latest sanctions package includes this exemption, ensuring continued coal shipments from Kazakhstan, which supplied 6.5% of the bloc's imports in early 2025. The waiver applies under strict conditions: the coal must originate solely from Kazakhstan, must not be owned by sanctioned entities, and Russian ports can only serve as transit points. The European Commission had previously hinted at such an exception in March, recognizing Kazakhstan's role as the fifth-largest coal supplier to the EU. Since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the EU has sought stronger energy ties with Kazakhstan while maintaining sanctions on Russian resources. However, Kazakhstan remains a close ally of Russia, sharing a 7,500-kilometre border. Western nations accuse Astana of facilitating sanctions evasion, a claim the Kazakh government denies. - AFP
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Kazakhstan gets greenlight to export coal to EU via Russian ports
Kazakhstan gets greenlight to export coal to EU via Russian ports ALMATY: Kazakhstan said on Tuesday the European Union has approved the Central Asian country exporting coal through Russian ports, despite sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. Kazakhstan, the EU's largest Central Asian trading partner, is rich in natural resources, but is forced to export the vast majority of its production through Russia because it's landlocked. After Brussels' latest sanctions package on Russia, "the European side introduced amendments providing for an exception to the ban on transactions with certain Russian ports for the transit of Kazakh coal," Kazakhstan's trade ministry said in a statement. In March, the European Commission, the EU's executive branch, had already suggested that Kazakhstan, the fifth largest supplier of coal to the EU, could benefit from an exception. Coal from Kazakhstan made up 6.5 percent of EU's imports of the commodity in the first quarter of this year, according to the European Commission. According to the Kazakh authorities, the waiver is valid if the coal comes exclusively from Kazakhstan, is not owned by an entity under sanctions and if Russian ports are only used for transit. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and the subsequent ban on imports of Russian natural resources into the EU, the bloc has sought to strengthen its ties with Kazakhstan, especially in the energy sector. But this former Soviet republic remains a close ally of Russia, with which it shares some 7,500 kilometres (4,700 miles) of border. Western countries accuse it of flouting sanctions by allowing sanctioned goods to flow through the lengthy border, a claim Astana denies. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . Discover stories of India's leading eco-innovators at Ecopreneur Honours 2025
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
DC Open: Lelyah Fernandez Pips Elana Rybakina, Anna Kalinskaya Ousts Emma Raducanu
Last Updated: Fernandez posted a 6-7, 7-6, 7-6 marathon triumph over Rybakina, while Kalinskaya breezed past Brit Raducanu in straight sets 6-4, 6-3. Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez moved into the final of the DC Open in Washington on the back of her semifinal win over Elena Rybakina on Sunday, while Anna Kalinskaya got the better of Emma Raducanu in the other semis encounter to secure her place in the summit clash. Fernandez posted a 6-7, 7-6, 7-6 marathon triumph over Rybakina, while Kalinskaya breezed past Brit Raducanu in straight sets 6-4, 6-3. 'It was definitely a tough match. It was a battle from beginning to end. In important moments, I was able to pull through," Fernandez said following her win. The three-setter lasted just under three hours and fifteen minutes as the Canadian edged out the Kazakh in stunning fashion in an encounter that witnessed thre tie-breakers. 'I wasn't telling myself much in that moment. Listen to my coach and execute. Don't overthink too much," Fernandez added. 'If I was going to get rolled out in a stretcher today, then so be it, but I was just going to give it my all," she averred. Fernandez holds the advantage over Kalinskaya in the head-to-head encounters between the two as the Canadian has won their only previous meeting. 'I think for the both of us, it would be a tremendous result. We've come a long way from the 2021 US Open final," Fernandez said of the finals rematch. 'She's a very fast player, so it's going to be very intense rallies. I just hope I'm going to play great and I want to enjoy it," Kalinskaya acknowledged. Alex De Minaur got the better of Corentin Moutet in the men's semifinal, while Davidovich Fokina eased past American Ben Shelton to book his berth in the summit clash against the Australian. 'It wasn't pretty tennis, but I knew it was going to be a tricky match without a lot of rhythm," De Minuar said. 'I had the mentality of doing whatever it took to get into the title match." view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
