Romanian parliament approves new Ponta cabinet
Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta's revamped government sailed through a vote of confidence in parliament.
What's with the gasoline prices in Kazakhstan?
Kazakh government is lowering gasoline prices. But for how long? And does it address the fuel deficit in the country?
Sale of antibiotics may be restricted in Kazakhstan
Many people in Kazakhstan are relying on self-treatment and purchase antibiotics in next door pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. The Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan is proposing to restrict the sale of antibiotics in Kazakhstan.
Kazakh government responds to Nazarbayev's State of the Nation Address
PM Karim Massimov has gathered a swift government meeting to give specific instructions to state bodies on the implementation of tasks outlined in Nazarbayev's State of the Nation Address of November 11.
Woman appointed Secretary of State in Kazakhstan
Ex-Deputy Prime Minister Gulshara Abdykalikova is the newly appointed Secretary of State of Kazakhstan.
New Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan appointed
Berdybek Saparbayev has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan.
New Governor of East Kazakhstan Oblast appointed
Danial Akhmetov has been appointed Governor of East Kazakhstan Oblast.
Japan's Okinawa elects governor opposed to US base
Residents of Japan's Okinawa Sunday elected a governor who opposes plans to relocate a US military base within the island chain, a fresh setback in efforts to resolve a thorny issue in military relations.
Mexico 'massacre' protesters set government office on fire
Protesters fuming over the disappearance of 43 college students set a government office alight in southern Mexico.
Kazakhstan's domestic debt up $2.5 billion in one day
Kazakhstan's debt on government securities has grown by $2.5 billion in just one day.
Local governor gives final OK to first Japan nuclear restart
A local governor gave the green light to restarting an atomic power station.
Italy president tells trial Mafia tried to blackmail state
Italian President told a trial in which state officials are accused of making a secret deal with the Mafia that mobsters carried out bombings in the 1990s.
Government debt in Kazakhstan exceeds pre-devaluation mark
Latest data provided by Kazakhstan Stock Exchange suggests that the government debt in Kazakhstan now exceeds its pre-devaluation level.
Minister of National Economy says $2.3bln budget deficit awaits Kazakhstan
The Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan Yerbolat Dosayev spoke about the changes to the national budget due to reduced economic growth and negative external factors.
China punishes HK lawmaker for criticising leader
A senior Hong Kong lawmaker was expelled from a prestigious Chinese government body.
Iran denies claim nuclear deal is 'finalised'
Iran's government was forced to deny it had already struck a nuclear deal with the West, after a lawmaker accused its negotiators of secretly selling the country short.
Finance Minister on role of state-run enterprises in Kazakhstan’s economy
According to him, the share of government-owned enterprises stands at around 40%.
Kazakhstan plans to reform heating industry
Kazakhstan is planning to reform its heating sector to raise efficiency and lower the pressure on the state budget.
Mexico governor steps down over student disappearances
The governor of the Mexican state,where 43 students vanished a month ago, has bowed to pressure to stand down.
Appointment of new Defense Minister in Kazakhstan - reaction to crisis in Ukraine: experts
High-profile transfer of Imangali Tasmagambetov from his job as Mayor of Astana to the Defense Ministry has made people wonder. Experts have shared their opinions with respect to geopolitical changes around Kazakhstan, internal dynamics within the Kazakh elite and personalities of the newly appointed officials.