https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/expo 2017/ Expo 2017 News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:11:39+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-erbol-shormanov-deputy-chairman-national-com/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-erbol-shormanov-deputy-chairman-national-com/ Taking place from June to September this year, Astana Expo 2017 was an attempt by Kazakhstan president Nursultan Nazarbayev to bolster the international prestige of his country. Here Breaking Travel News talks with Astana Expo 2017 vice chairman, Yerbol Shormanov, to see if the Expo lived up to expectations. Mon, 18 Dec 2017 07:57:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-expo-2017-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-expo-2017-astana/ Expo 2017 is underway in Astana, capital of the central Asian republic of Kazakhstan. As part of a tour of the country with flag-carrier Air Astana, Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole here visits the show and assesses its impact on tourism in this fast developing destination. Thu, 29 Jun 2017 10:53:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-air-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-air-astana/ With Kazakhstan seeking to build its global profile with the hosting of Expo 2017, national flag-carrier Air Astana is taking its chance in the spotlight. Here Breaking Travel News examines the growing airline and asks if a bright future may be just around the corner. Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:12:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/expo-2017-opens-in-kazakhstan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/expo-2017-opens-in-kazakhstan/ Nursultan Äbishulliy Nazarbayev, president of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has officially opened Expo 2017. With five million visitors expected to visit the site over the coming months, the Expo will be one of the biggest tourism events on earth. Sun, 11 Jun 2017 08:02:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-president-nazarbayev-opens-expo-2017-in-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-president-nazarbayev-opens-expo-2017-in-astana/ Nursultan Äbishulliy Nazarbayev, president of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has officially opened Expo 2017. The main theme of the event is Energy of the Future. Sun, 11 Jun 2017 07:55:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uae-delegate-visit-astana-as-expo-2020-preparations-continue/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uae-delegate-visit-astana-as-expo-2020-preparations-continue/ Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Emirates Airline, and United Arab Emirates minister of state, Sultan Bin Ahmad Al Jaber, have attended the opening of Astana Expo 2017. Sun, 11 Jun 2017 06:23:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/astana-expo-2017-embarks-on-global-promotional-roadshow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/astana-expo-2017-embarks-on-global-promotional-roadshow/ Astana EXPO 2017 has embarked on a series of road shows across Asian, Europe and the Middle Eastern to promote the upcoming event. Fri, 17 Mar 2017 11:51:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-steps-into-international-spotlight-with-two-mega-events/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-steps-into-international-spotlight-with-two-mega-events/ The 28th Worldwide Winter Universiade, this year to be hosted in Almaty, and the Expo 2017 Future Energy exhibition in Astana are presenting Kazakhstan to the world as a new and exciting tourist destination in Asia. Tue, 31 Jan 2017 08:52:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-adds-new-departure-to-astana-ahead-of-expo-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-adds-new-departure-to-astana-ahead-of-expo-2017/ Finnair has announced that it will add a new short-haul route to Astana, Kazakhstan for the summer 2017 season. The award-winning airline will operate two weekly flights between Helsinki and Astana, from June 20th until August 11th, with travellers from the UK able to take advantage of the new route to visit the 2017 World Expo which starts in the Kazakh capital in June 2017. Fri, 04 Nov 2016 09:41:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latest-countries-added-to-expo-2017-exhibitor-list/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latest-countries-added-to-expo-2017-exhibitor-list/ More than 100 countries have already confirmed their participation in Expo 2017. Ukraine, South Africa, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Colombia have been added to the list of participating countries that will show their achievements in renewable power generation at the event in Astana, Kazakhstan. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:50:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/italian-tourist-bergo-begins-astana-expo-2017-promotions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/italian-tourist-bergo-begins-astana-expo-2017-promotions/ Daniele Bergo, the millionth visitor to the Kazakhstani national pavilion at the World Expo 2015 in Milan, is arriving in Kazakhstan. The Italian IT-consultant, who was awarded a certificate for a trip to Kazakhstan, will spend nine days visiting the most spectacular sites in the north, west and south of Kazakhstan. Wed, 22 Jun 2016 08:57:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-launches-astana-expo-2017-livery-overhaul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-launches-astana-expo-2017-livery-overhaul/ An Air Astana Embraer 190 has become one of the first of 30 aircraft in the fleet to feature the distinctive Astana Expo 2017 logo on both sides of the fuselage. “Astana Expo 2017 will strongly focus on the eco-friendly energy, with exhibitors in the fields of demand, innovation and practical solutions expected to take a high profile at the event,” said Peter Foster, president, Air Astana. Wed, 14 Oct 2015 15:45:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-signs-on-as-expo-2017-partner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-signs-on-as-expo-2017-partner/ Astana EXPO 2017 has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, to become a partner in the exhibition. Under the deal the airline will hold the exclusive status of Official Air Carrier of EXPO 2017. The official signing ceremony was held in Astana earlier, with the signatories being Astana EXPO 2017 chairman, Akhmetzhan Yesimov, and Air Astana president, Peter Foster. Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:23:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-global-entrepreneurship-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-global-entrepreneurship-week/ Global Entrepreneurship Week, GEW will be held in Kazakhstan in November 18–24, 2013. The subject of the Kazakhstan Week this year will be Business Consulting. Tue, 26 Aug 2014 14:53:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/conference-of-the-youth-labor-groups-zhasyl-el/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/conference-of-the-youth-labor-groups-zhasyl-el/ From September 29 to October 1, the headquarters of the Republican youth labor groups “Zhasyl el” with the assistance of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and “NC “Astana EXPO -2017” JSC held the Republican Conference. Tue, 22 Jul 2014 11:36:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-president-visits-astana-expo-2017-site/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-president-visits-astana-expo-2017-site/ Kazakhstan president RK Nazarbayev has visited the proposed site for Astana Expo 2017 as construction for the global showcase continues. The head of the state discussed the construction progress with representatives of construction companies and state bodies. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:58:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-delegation-visited-national-company-astana-expo-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-delegation-visited-national-company-astana-expo-2017/ On January 28, Mr. Talgat Yermegiyaev, the Chairman of the Board of JSC “NC “Astana EXPO-2017” received the Norwegian delegation from the Kingdom of Norway, headed by H.E Ole Bjornoy, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Norway of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Fri, 31 Jan 2014 09:49:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-is-presented-at-emitt/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-is-presented-at-emitt/ One of the largest events in the tourism sector - the East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition (EMITT) is held in Istanbul at the moment. More than 4500 participants from 70 countries presented their pavilions at Tüyap Fair, Convention and Congress Center. Fri, 31 Jan 2014 09:41:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/t.-yermegiyayev-reports-preperations-to-hold-the-expo-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/t.-yermegiyayev-reports-preperations-to-hold-the-expo-2017/ T. Yermegiyayev has reported to Head of state on progress of preparation to hold the international specialised exhibition “EXPO-2017” in Astana, as well as on plans for the current year, Akorda press service reports. Tue, 21 Jan 2014 09:36:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-pavilion-presented-at-the-future-energy-world-summit-in-abu-dhabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-pavilion-presented-at-the-future-energy-world-summit-in-abu-dhabi/ From 18 to 22 January 2014 Kazakhstan participates in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Mon, 20 Jan 2014 09:31:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-will-be-presented-at-the-the-world-future-energy-summit-in-abu-dh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-will-be-presented-at-the-the-world-future-energy-summit-in-abu-dh/ From 18 to 22 January 2014 Kazakhstan will participate in the events organised in the framework of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Sat, 18 Jan 2014 09:24:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-delegation-visited-nc-astana-expo-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-delegation-visited-nc-astana-expo-2017/ On January 14, Mr. Talgat Yermegiyaev, the Chairman of the Board of JSC “NC “Astana EXPO-2017” received the high ranking Qatar delegation, headed by His Excellency Abdulla ben Ahmad Al Mutawaa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Qatar in the Republic of Kazakhstan and H.E. Ahmad ben Mohammad Al Sayed, Head of Qatar Investment Fund (Qatar Fund). Thu, 16 Jan 2014 09:21:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-flag-will-sail-round-the-world-for-the-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-flag-will-sail-round-the-world-for-the-first-time/ Kazakhstan traveler Sapar Iskakov will carry flag of the International Specialized Exhibition EXPO-2017 around the world. Wed, 25 Dec 2013 09:13:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mass-skating-took-place-at-alau-ice-palace/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mass-skating-took-place-at-alau-ice-palace/ Mass skating dedicated to the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan took place today, on December 16, at “Alau” Ice Palace. Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:04:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ambassador-of-sweden-visited-national-company-astana-expo-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ambassador-of-sweden-visited-national-company-astana-expo-2017/ On December 6, 2013 Mr. Serik Amirov, Director of BIE and EXPO participants cooperation Department of JSC “NC “Astana EXPO-2017”, met with His Excellency Manne Wangborg, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Sweden in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-will-host-a-large-scale-ice-skating-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-will-host-a-large-scale-ice-skating-event/ On the 16th of December 2013, the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, JSC “NC” Astana EXPO-2017” invites skating lovers to set new records and win prizes. Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:56:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-law-on-expo-introduces-amendments-to-eight-legal-acts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-law-on-expo-introduces-amendments-to-eight-legal-acts/ Director of the Legal Department of “Astana EXPO-2017” JSC Maiya Yegimbayeva informed about the law on the EXPO and amendments introduced to the legal acts regarding the exhibition organisation at today’s media briefing in Astana. Mon, 09 Dec 2013 16:49:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/press-conference-expo-2017-a-year-after-the-win-took-place-in-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/press-conference-expo-2017-a-year-after-the-win-took-place-in-astana/ The 5th of December one of many press conferences took place in Astana in regards to the International Specialized Exhibition EXPO-2017. Thu, 05 Dec 2013 16:37:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-presentated-a-report-at-the-general-assembly-of-the-bie/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-presentated-a-report-at-the-general-assembly-of-the-bie/ Kazakhstan participated at the 154th session of the General Assembly of the International Exhibitions Bureau (BIE) on November 27, 2013 in Paris (France). Kazakhstan delegation including Rapil Zhoshybayev, Commissioner of the International Specialized Exhibition EXPO-2017, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Talgat Yermegiyaev, Chairman of the Board of “NC “Astana EXPO-2017” JSC presentated a report on the preparations for the International Specialized Exhibition EXPO-2017. Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:32:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/senate-committee-considers-draft-law-on-expo-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/senate-committee-considers-draft-law-on-expo-2017/ Today on an extended session of the Committee on economic growth and entrepreneurship of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan the draft law on introduction of amendments and additions to the legislation of the RK on issues of organisation and holding the International specialised exhibition EXPO-2017 in Astana was considered in the first reading. Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:28:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belgian-delegation-visited-the-national-company-astana-expo-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belgian-delegation-visited-the-national-company-astana-expo-2017/ On November 19, 2013 Mr. Talgat Ermegiyaev, the Chairman of the Board of JSC “NC “Astana EXPO-2017”, met with Belgian delegation headed by Mr. Michel Peetermans, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Belgium in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:26:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bridge-of-cooperation-astana-expo-2017-and-yekaterinburg-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bridge-of-cooperation-astana-expo-2017-and-yekaterinburg-2020/ One of the most striking and interesting meetings of the Youth Forum “Russia - Kazakhstan “Leadership and innovation in the XXI century: looking into the future”, organised by the Ural State University of Economics, was a presentation session of “The Bridge of cooperation “Astana EXPO-2017” and “Yekaterinburg EXPO-2020”. Tue, 12 Nov 2013 15:49:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-investment-forum-on-green-economy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-investment-forum-on-green-economy/ On November 8th of 2013 the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Administration of South Kazakhstan region held an “International Investment Forum on “Green Economy” in the city of Shymkent. Mon, 11 Nov 2013 15:43:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/head-of-diplomatic-mission-of-the-republic-of-bulgaria-meets-management-of/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/head-of-diplomatic-mission-of-the-republic-of-bulgaria-meets-management-of/ A meeting of a delegation of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Kazakhstan, headed by Charge d’Affaires of Bulgaria , Ambassador H.E. Mr. Ivan Dimitrov with management team of “NC “Astana EXPO-2017” JSC headed by Talgat Yermegiyaev, Chairman of the Management Board was held on November 5 this year. Charge d’Affaires of Bulgaria , Ambassador H.E. Mr. Ivan Dimitrov Thu, 07 Nov 2013 15:40:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prc-ambassador-meets-with-the-management-team-of-astana-expo-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prc-ambassador-meets-with-the-management-team-of-astana-expo-2017/ Talgat Yermegiyaev, Chairman of the Management Board of Astana EXPO-2017met with Le Yucheng, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of Kazakhstan on November 5, 2013. Thu, 07 Nov 2013 15:37:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-at-the-world-travel-market-in-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-at-the-world-travel-market-in-london/ From the 4th to the 7th of November London is hosting the leading global event for the travel industry “World Travel Market” (WTM). The event attracts more than 5000 exhibitors representing 184 countries and regions. Thu, 07 Nov 2013 15:34:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/symposium-uniting-people-create-the-future/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/symposium-uniting-people-create-the-future/ On 21-24 October this year, Dubai (United Arab Emirates) hosted Symposium “Uniting people, create the future” within the promotion of Dubai candidacy to host the World exhibition in 2020 (hereinafter referred to as EXPO-2020). Wed, 30 Oct 2013 15:28:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eco-forum-of-rural-youth-in-the-framework-of-the-zhandanu-project/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eco-forum-of-rural-youth-in-the-framework-of-the-zhandanu-project/ On 30 October, 2013 the I Eco-Forum of Rural Youth will be held in the Urdzhar district of EKO with the support of the Ministry of Environment Protection of the RK, “Astana EXPO-2017” National company” JSC, Akimat of the Urdzhar district, Youth Center of Urdzhar district in the framework of educational stage of Aliya Nazarbayeva’s “Zhandanu” ecological project. Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:22:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/day-of-german-economy-in-kazakhstan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/day-of-german-economy-in-kazakhstan/ The German Economic Union in the Republic of Kazakhstan (VDW) and the Representation of the German Economy in Central Asia will hold the 15th “Day of German Economy in Kazakhstan” on October 25, 2013. Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:16:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/winner-of-the-international-architectural-contest-for-expo-2017-revealed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/winner-of-the-international-architectural-contest-for-expo-2017-revealed/ On October 22, the International Architectural Contest revealed the winning design idea for the Expo 2017 Exhibition Site. Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:07:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-winner-of-the-expo-2017-international-architectural-competition-unveile/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-winner-of-the-expo-2017-international-architectural-competition-unveile/ The 22nd of October the results of the international architectural competition for the best concept design of the EXPO-2017 exhibition site will be unveiled in Astana. Mon, 21 Oct 2013 15:01:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/izmir-a-candidate-city-to-host-the-expo-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/izmir-a-candidate-city-to-host-the-expo-2020/ A month before a vote on Expo 2020, delegates of 105 BIE member states met in Izmir to attend the Symposium on “Health for All”. Delegation of “NC “Astana EXPO -2017” represented Kazakhstan on the event. Thu, 10 Oct 2013 14:56:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-through-the-eyes-of-children/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-through-the-eyes-of-children/ “Starting a career in science from school-days” an international research and practice forum on science and technology was held at Schoolchildren’s Palace on October 8-9, 2013 under the theme of “EXPO -2017 through the eyes of children”. The forum was attended by representatives of near and far abroad countries, regional delegations of Kazakhstan scientific societies young researchers, winners of regional research projects competitions in scientific, technical and natural science areas. Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:47:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-conference-green-bridge-held-in-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-conference-green-bridge-held-in-astana/ On September 30,2013, international conference on “Green Bridge” Partnership Program and on international specialised exhibition “Astana EXPO-2017” was held in Astana. The conference was organised by the Ministry of Environment Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan in partnership with the United Nations Development Program. Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:03:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/symposium-in-sao-paulo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/symposium-in-sao-paulo/ On September 19-21 of this year in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Symposium “Sao Paulo: Power of Diversity (Power of Diversity, Energy for Growth) was held initiated by the Brazilian side. Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:15:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-dmitry-petruhin-is-continuing-his-trip/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-dmitry-petruhin-is-continuing-his-trip/ Round-the-world trip of President of International Children’s Geographic Society Dmitry Petruhin is still on. Only recently his expedition celebrated the victory of Astana over the right to host Expo 2017. Wed, 25 Sep 2013 10:56:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/serik-akhmetov-meets-with-bie-secretary-general-vicente-loscertales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/serik-akhmetov-meets-with-bie-secretary-general-vicente-loscertales/ Kazakh Prime Minister Serik Akhmetov has met with Secretary General of the International Exhibitions Bureau Vicente Loscertales during his working visit to France. Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:54:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-world-without-borders/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-world-without-borders/ On the 6th of September at the Republican cycle track ” Saryarka ” there was held a meeting of participants of international bicycling tour “The Sun Trip” with representatives of the disabled people Public Association Center ” Independent Life ” DOS “. Bicycling tour “The Sun Trip”: on the way to Astana EXPO -2017” started on 15th of June 2013 from the city of Savoie (France). Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:48:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/city-bike-ride-the-sun-trip-on-the-way-to-astana-expo-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/city-bike-ride-the-sun-trip-on-the-way-to-astana-expo-2017/ Today, on the 17th of August, 2013, Astana celebrated the Day of Sport and also finalised the week of sports in the city by conducting a series of sport events. More than 1,000 people took part in a group exercise named “Go get charged with energy of life!”, a Presidential mile marathon and the Sun Trip bike ride. Sat, 17 Aug 2013 10:41:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/future-energy-challenges-and-new-opportunities/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/future-energy-challenges-and-new-opportunities/ October 8th 2013 a debate on the theme “Future Energy: challenges and new opportunities” was held at the palace of Independence. The organizers of this session were Astana EXPO-2017 and the “KAZENERGY” educational program. Sat, 10 Aug 2013 14:20:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vicente-gonzalez-loscertales-getting-acquainted-with-expo-2017-activities/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vicente-gonzalez-loscertales-getting-acquainted-with-expo-2017-activities/ On August 1, 2013 the press conference with participation of the Secretary General of the International Exhibitions Bureau (BIE) Vicente Gonzalez Loscertales was held. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:39:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/secretary-general-of-the-international-exhibitions-bureau-to-make-a-working/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/secretary-general-of-the-international-exhibitions-bureau-to-make-a-working/ From 30 July to 1 August the Secretary General of the International Exhibitions Bureau (BIE) Vicente Gonzalez Loscertales is paying working visit to Astana. During the Secretary General’s visit preparation of the Registration Dossier of the International Specialised Exhibition EXPO-2017 will be discussed. Within a few days separate chapters of the Registration Dossier will be presented to Loscertales. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 16:34:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-logo-for-astana-expo-2017-is-chosen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-logo-for-astana-expo-2017-is-chosen/ Inside the government house, under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan a subsequent meeting of the State Commission was held, regarding the preparation and hosting of the International specialised exhibition EXPO-2017. Members of the State Commission were presented with two options, chosen during the national online voting. Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:17:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-first-participant-of-the-sun-trip-cycling-race-arrived-in-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-first-participant-of-the-sun-trip-cycling-race-arrived-in-astana/ The first participant of the The Sun trip international project Raf Van Hulle arrived in the capital of Kazakhstan today, July 23, 2013. Wed, 24 Jul 2013 16:01:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/50-architects-from-all-over-the-world-submitted-their-design-ideas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/50-architects-from-all-over-the-world-submitted-their-design-ideas/ The application period of the International architectural contest for the best design idea of the exhibition complex and the symbol of Astana EXPO-2017 is now closed. Wed, 24 Jul 2013 15:52:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-country-chooses-the-new-logo-for-expo-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-country-chooses-the-new-logo-for-expo-2017/ The voting for the new EXPO 2017 logo continues until 22 July 2013. The nation-wide voting for the logo for the international specialised exhibition EXPO 2017 Astana began on 9 July 2013 on the site of NC Astana Expo 2017, JSC Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:49:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/on-the-visit-of-the-commissioner-of-expo-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/on-the-visit-of-the-commissioner-of-expo-2017/ On July 9-10 this year, the working visit of the First Deputy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Commissioner of the international specialized exhibition “EXPO-2017” Rapil Zhoshybayev to Germany took place. Thu, 11 Jul 2013 15:30:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/choice-of-the-logo-for-expo-2017-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/choice-of-the-logo-for-expo-2017-astana/ Starting from the 9th of July 2013 on the “Astana EXPO-2017” NC” JSC website a national voting for the new logo of the international exhibition EXPO-2017 has begun. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 15:24:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-city-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-city-day/ On July 5, 2013, in honor of the 15th anniversary of the capital city of Kazakhstan, an art facility in support for the International specialized exhibition EXPO 2017 was opened in the shopping center “Keruen” in Astana city. Fri, 05 Jul 2013 15:01:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2107-bicycle-parking/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2107-bicycle-parking/ In honor of the 15-th anniversary of Astana city, the new bicycle parking will appear on the 3-rd July 2013 near the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Wed, 03 Jul 2013 14:56:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-sun-trip-on-the-way-to-expo-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-sun-trip-on-the-way-to-expo-2017/ On the 15th of June of this year, in the region of Savoie (France) an unprecedented bike ride under the name of “The Sun Trip: on the way to Astana EXPO-2017” started. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:28:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-sun-trip-on-the-way-to-expo-20171/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-sun-trip-on-the-way-to-expo-20171/ On the 15th of June of this year, in the region of Savoie (France) an unprecedented bike ride under the name of “The Sun Trip: on the way to Astana EXPO-2017” started. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:28:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/153rd-general-assembly-of-the-bureau-of-international-exhibitions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/153rd-general-assembly-of-the-bureau-of-international-exhibitions/ On 12 June 2013, Kazakhstan took part in the 153rd session of the General Assembly of the Bureau of International Exhibitions BIE, held in Paris, France. It was Astana’s first presentation as the winning city. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:17:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-future-energy-and-its-impact-in-our-lives/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-future-energy-and-its-impact-in-our-lives/ On May 22-23, 2013 world leaders, politicians, experts and energy scholars met in Kazakhstan’s capital to discuss topical social, economic and financial issues and seek joint solutions. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:08:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2nd-youth-international-economic-forum/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2nd-youth-international-economic-forum/ The second Youth International Economic Forum (YIEF) was held On 21 May 2013, in Astana, within the framework of the 6th Astana Economic Forum at Eurasian National University named after L.N. Gumilyov. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:06:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/meeting-of-the-executive-committee-of-the-bie/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/meeting-of-the-executive-committee-of-the-bie/ On 7 May 2013, the Executive Committee of the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) met in Paris at the organisation’s headquarters. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:02:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-xi-eurasian-media-forum-has-ended-in-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-xi-eurasian-media-forum-has-ended-in-astana/ The XI Eurasian Media Forum, which has become a familiar brand not only in Kazakhstan, but beyond its borders as well, was held in Astana from 25 to 26 April 2013. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:59:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-architectural-contest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expo-2017-architectural-contest/ Architects and designers gathered in Astana to participate in the international architectural contest for the best draft design of the EXPO-2017 exhibition complex. The purpose of this working trip is to get acquainted with the site of this future facility and to discuss the details of the project. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:52:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/future-energy-at-greenexpo13/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/future-energy-at-greenexpo13/ In 2017, new directions for development and solutions for energy problems will be discussed in Kazakhstan. The EXPO will provide broad exposure for the best energy-conservation technologies from around the world and new developments in how existing alternative energy sources are used. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:31:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-expo-2020-congratulates-astana-kazakhstan-as-the-host-for-the-interna/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-expo-2020-congratulates-astana-kazakhstan-as-the-host-for-the-interna/ UAE Minister of State, Her Excellency Reem al Hashimy said, “Expo 2017 will be a formidable opportunity for Astana and for the world to meet, discuss and exchange on the important topic of energy. The UAE aspires to build on and continue the considerable progress made in energy and sustainability in its bid to host the World Expo in Dubai in 2020.” Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:05:30 +0000