Kazakhstan

2022 - 10 - 9

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Kazakhstan's Large Apple Variety You Should Know - Tasting Table (Tasting Table)

The U.S. pumps out many coveted apple varieties from the sweet Honeycrisp to the tart Granny Smith, but have you heard of this large apple from Kazakhstan?

However, in the modern day, Aports have had a revival, as many Kazakhs are realizing the potential of their local apples. Since they have such a unique flavor, they are the perfect apples to snack on since the flavor is satisfying on its own. [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160523-kazakhstans-treasure-trove-of-wildly-flavoured-apples), Aport trees only produce this satisfying fruit if they are planted at an altitude between about 2,600 and 4,000 feet. [largest apple producer in the world](https://www.tastingtable.com/1003933/most-of-the-worlds-apples-come-from-this-country/), after China, according to [Atlas Big](https://www.atlasbig.com/en-us/countries-apple-production). But, did you know the apples that we purchase at our local stores are most likely descendants of those that still flourish in Central Asia (via [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160523-kazakhstans-treasure-trove-of-wildly-flavoured-apples))? pumps out many coveted varieties from the sweet, crunchy [Honeycrisp](https://www.tastingtable.com/1029063/the-honeycrisp-apple-is-more-modern-than-you-might-expect/) to the tart Granny Smith.

Kazakhstan to Debut at Eurovision 2023? – ESCXTRA.com (ESCXTRA.com)

Will Kazakhstan debut in Eurovision 2023? Khabar Agency has not given up their aspiration of bringing the country onto the stage of Europe's most-watched TV ...

Would you like to see Kazakhstan debut in Eurovision in the near future? Furthermore, one difference between Eurovision and Junior Eurovision is that the public vote in Junior Eurovision is an online vote. Kazakhstan have taken their spot in Junior Eurovision very seriously ever since their debut.

The War in Ukraine Has Revealed an Independent Kazakhstan (The National Interest Online)

Astana is undergoing a diplomatic and political shift amid the Russo-Ukrainian War, and observers should keep a close eye on its balancing act.

[trade ](https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/kazakhstan-reduce-dependence-russia-oil-exports-203480)allies. [artificial state](https://www.intergazeta.com/%D1%86%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%8F-%D0%B0%D0%B7%D0%B8%D1%8F/%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%85%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD/%D0%B2%D1%8B%D1%85%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%BA%D0%B0-%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0/)” in a post to his followers in [Vkontakte](https://vk.com/dm). Kazakhstan also participated in Russian-sponsored multinational military [exercises](https://www.inform.kz/en/winners-of-international-army-games-2022-awarded-in-kazakhstan_a3970461) in August and [CSTO exercises ](https://tj.sputniknews.ru/20220926/kazakhstan-ucheniya-odkb-1051666032.html)from [September to October](https://twitter.com/modgovkz/status/1575082972168228864). [said Aibek Smadiyarov](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/kazakhstan-says-it-wont-recognise-referendums-eastern-ukraine-2022-09-26/), an official in the Kazakhstani Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Will they eventually try to become residents, or will they return home once the war and the draft end? “Staying within the international law field and not recognizing the Russian annexation of Ukrainian territory through staged ‘referenda’ is squarely within that paradigm,” Cohen noted. [Kazakhstani government](https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakhstan-ukraine-referendums-recognize-russia/32052907.html) will not recognize the illegal Russian referenda meant to validate the annexation of occupied Ukrainian regions into the Russian Federation. (The post was later deleted, with the excuse that his account was hacked). Many ethnic Russians live in northern cities close to the border with Russia. To undermine one is to undermine the other two.” To respect one is to respect the other two. Kazakhstan proceeds from the principles of territorial integrity of states, their sovereign equivalence, and peaceful coexistence,”

Building effective multilateralism in Kazakhstan (The Parliament Magazine)

For Kazakh society, these religious traditions and the historic background of various ethnic groups have served as a bridge which unites and fosters a sense of ...

As an ongoing gift to peacemaking, this year Kazakhstan will host the VII Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, under the wise auspices of the President Kassym-Jomart K. It is time we appreciate the extremely significant and yet inherently intangible need for faith to be celebrated as a source of resilience, in life - and for life. Together, the Churches of the world represent hundreds of millions, and serve even more. The availability of nuclear weapons in places known and unknown, together with financial predictions of a global recession, means the spectre of Armageddon facing each of us, appears difficult to shake off. Together with climate change impacts including droughts, floods and earthquakes, and wars, food security has become a very real challenge for millions in almost every corner of the world. Today, Kazakhstan is a country of over 19 million, and a common home for representatives of more than 135 ethnic groups and 18 denominations.

Warmongering Biggest Threat to Achieving SDGs - IDN ... (IDN InDepthNews | Analysis That Matters)

SYDNEY (IDN) — Welcome to our 13th issue of Sustainable Development Observer, which focuses on warmongering and sustainable development goals, ...

In his address to the summit, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that the task is transforming the SCO into a global economic platform, noting the huge economic potential of the SCO member states that account for nearly a quarter of the world’s GDP or more than $23 trillion. But these important developments in shaping a global financial architecture were not news for the western media. These are important developments that SDO brings to you in this issue. The only newsworthy item they could extract from the SCO meeting was Indian Prime Minister Modi’s comments that “this is not the time for war”, which was interpreted as his warning to Putin. Kazakhstan was once the meeting place of traders and travellers from the East to the West, known as the Silk Route. In the 1980s, when Europe was threatened with nuclear annihilation, that did happen, but there are no signs this mobilisation is happening now.

Kazakhstan: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2022 Article IV Mission (International Monetary Fund)

However, inflation is not contained and threatens macroeconomic stability and hurts the most vulnerable. In this context, further monetary policy tightening is ...

More broadly, enhanced public financial management is needed, and in this regard, the introduction of statements on fiscal risks and long-term sustainability (with the 2023 budget) and the government’s decision to conduct a Fiscal Transparency Evaluation are welcome. More broadly, stronger public institutions and governance would help reduce the role of the state in the economy and foster long-term economic growth. The independence of anti-corruption institutions and the judiciary need to be strengthened, including by limiting political influence on appointments and dismissals. The new set of rules implemented with the 2023-25 budget will support the objectives of fiscal consolidation and policy counter-cyclicality. The upcoming revision of the tax code is an opportunity to introduce these changes and to simplify the tax system, which should facilitate voluntary compliance. Despite a significant expansion of public spending, both the overall and non-oil fiscal deficits in 2022 are projected to decline thanks to strong revenue performance. In the face of social demands and the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, initiatives announced by the President led to a revision of the 2022 budget, with increased public spending by about 3 percent of GDP, financed by higher oil revenues. Continued progress in strengthening risk-based bank supervision and the bank resolution framework will limit risks of bank distress. The NBK has raised the policy rate by 500 basis points since mid-2021 and intervened in the foreign exchange (FX) market to limit excessive exchange rate volatility. The current account would reach a surplus of about 3 percent of GDP in 2022 and then record modest deficits in the medium term, as oil prices moderate. In September, inflation rose further to 17.7 percent, well above the 4–6 percent target range of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK), driven by both external factors and domestic demand. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board.