Almost 90 percent of orphanage children have parents
88 percent of Kazakhstan orphans have parents. And only 12 percent are full orphans.
US Capital Area Food Bank supports low income residents
The organization's mission is to feed those who suffer from hunger in the Washington, D.C. area. But unfortunately the level of donations dropped dramatically.
Ghana's Kufuor and Brazil's Lula awarded 2011 World Food Prize
About 1000 people gathered for the ceremony, which was held in Iowa State Capitol.
MP suggested to grant state decoration to Kazakh alpinist Maksut Zhumayev
Maksut Zhumayev is the only one of all the prominent Kazakhstan alpinists who doesn’t have any state awards: Deputy.
Palestinians get 'digital' food
WFP has been providing the most vulnerable people with e-cards. They can get 9 food items in selected shops.
Aktobe Education Department preparing a list of school students wearing hijabs
In my view, it is important for parents and students to know the threat imposed by non-traditional Islam: deputy head of Education Department.
Kazakh MP asked to ban Kazakh women from showing belly-buttons
A discussion between Majilis deputy and Chairman of Kazakhstan Agency for Religion during presentation of the draft law "On religious activities and religious institutions".
Gay people may work in government bodies in Kazakhstan
Sexual orientation is not a barrier for a person willing to work in state authorities.
Almaty drivers will protest against fuel prices hikes with a flash-mob
Almaty car-owners are arranging a flash-mob to protest against fuel prices raise.
Almost 14 percent of Kazakhstan residents don’t get vacation pay
13.8 percent of Kazakhstan residents don’t get a vacation pay, according to wageindicator international database Mojazarplata.kz.
Shymkent citizen moved to another country because of sexual orientation
A citizen of Shymkent moved to a neighboring country because of constant insults for his sexual orientation.
Former captain of Kazakhstan national rugby team may become a pilot of Air Astana
The airline continues hiring and training new pilots under Ab-initio program of pilots’ initial training.
PHOTO: Almaty teenagers tried on armored jackets and helmets
“Teenager’s Day-2011” was held at Astana square in Almaty first Saturday of August.
13 percent of Kazakhstan residents would work without vacation for salary raise
Mojazarplata.kz made an online-poll called “For salary raise I am ready to work…"
Legendary Larry King to come to Kazakhstan to moderate KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum
The event is organized by Association KAZENERGY that unites more than 50 major players in the oil, gas and energy business – extracting, transporting, servicing, geophysical, uranium-producing and other transnational companies.
Kazakh blogger works to save fellow countrywomen from sexual slavery
Aiken Adamdayev has already saved one girl who found herself a sexual slave in Turkey. He redeemed her from her “master” for $300.
Islamic holy month Ramazan to start on August 1
Chief imam of Nur Astana Central Mosque Kalizhan Zankoyev held a press-conference and told about the coming fasting.
Cameron Diaz arrived in Astana incognito
Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz arrived in Astana incognito to taste national delicacies.
Participants of Istanbul-China international marathon arrived in Shymkent
The marathon is dedicated to the problem of water deficiency in Central Asian countries.
Kazakhstan citizens call for tougher control over religious organizations
Over a half of polled Kazakhstan citizens (72.9 percent) called for toughening of control over religious organizations in the country.