Thousands of Catalans demand snap regional vote
Thousands of pro-independence Catalans rallied, demanding snap elections after the region's leader Artus Mas watered down plans for a referendum on separating from Spain.
Kazakhstan to tramp on quasi-public sector
Vice-Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan said the government was intending to reduce state involvement in the business sector.
Kazakhstan allocates $13 million for electronic tagging
Kazakhstan has recently introduced changes to the Criminal Code. In this regard, the state will allocate $13 million for electronic tagging devices for monitoring convicts.