Kazakhstan’s subsidiary of Russia’s Sberbank expects annual net profit of $27.3 million
The estimated figure has been raised from $20.5 forecast made in May.
School of Kazakh Brides to be launched in Kazakhstan
At the threshold of the 20th anniversary of the nation’s independence, abandoned traditions are being rediscovered by the Kazakh people.
Almaty mayor reported to President Nazarbayev on city development
President took a train test-ride in the Almaty underground from Abai station to Zhibek Zholy.
President Nursultan Nazarbayev to take a train ride in the Almaty underground August 2
The first stretch is to be inaugurated in December before celebrating the 20 anniversary of the nation’s independence.
Anti-extremist teams being created in local Interior Ministry’s departments
Head of Interior Ministry Department thinks that theology experts should be made part of anti-extremist teams.
Kazakhstan’s banks see growing demand for consumer loans
According to the National Bank, 47% of the country’s banks saw intensified demand for mortgages.
Foreign Ministry finds it inadmissible for representatives of the European Parliament to intervene in the internal affairs of sovereign Kazakhstan
Nor do we find admissible any actions provoking political instability and public unrest: Foreign Ministry spokesman Ilyas Omarov.
New initiatives of the Finance Ministry Tax Committee
Among other things, Tax Committee seeks to launch electronic auction platform to sell distrained property.
Share of tourism in Kazakhstan’s GDP equal to that in Germany
In 2010 the figure in Kazakhstan grew to 1.8% from 0.02% in 2000.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have talks over shared national border
Kazakhstan hasn’t received any answer to the diplomatic note sent to Uzbekistan in which Kazakhstan asked for reasons why Kazakhstan’s tourists were detained in Uzbekistan for over a fortnight without due notification of the Kazakh side: Foreign Ministry spokesman.
Criminal case against Kazakhstan’s tourists detained in Uzbekistan closed
The tourists were released without any red tape hurdles: Kazakhstan’s consul in Uzbekistan Babur Daurenbek.
Four adult Kazakhstan tourists detained in Uzbekistan for half a month are back home
The Kazakh side reminded that in accordance with the Vienna convention in case of foreign citizens detained abroad, a respective notification should have been sent to the country of their origin.
Lama Sharif congratulated Muslims of Kazakhstan on Ramadan
Head of the Agency for Religious Affairs called Kazakhstan citizens to be merciful and compassionate, provide aid to those in need and do good deeds.
Most of migrants to Russia within a program to assist migration of Russian-speaking population come from Kazakhstan
Migrants from Kazakhstan make up 26.3% of the total figure.
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry plans to launch 11 new embassies starting from 2012
11 new embassies are to be launched in 2012-2014, with 10 consulates transformed to diplomatic missions: Foreign Minister Erzhan Kazykhanov.
Nine teenage members of Kazakhstan’s tourist team detained in Uzbekistan are back home
Three adult team members are charged with illegally crossing the Uzbek border and bringing in firearms to Uzbekistan.
Military parade to take place in Astana on August 30
The parade will take place on the occasion of the Constitution Day near Kazakh Yeli monument across the street from the Pyramid.
Kazakh judges may be admitted to the International Association of Judges in September
Representatives of over 70 countries will decide whether to admit Kazakh judges into this prominent organization.
Customs Union to set single requirements to vehicles worthiness
There will be common requirements to what units of cars should be checked, frequency of the checks: Transport Ministry.
Individual income tax proceeds 21.2% up
This growth is assigned to growing employment coupled with salary raises: Vice Finance Minister Ruslan Dalenov.