The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s digest highlights the launch of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway, expanding ties with Cyprus, and Hong Kong’s efforts to strengthen partnerships with Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway boosts Kazakhstan’s Middle Corridor role The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway entered full-scale operation on ...