American freed by N.Korea arrives back in US
An American held hostage for six months in North Korea arrived home after his surprise release.
US says Russia blocks expansion of Ukraine border checkpoints
The US ambassador to the OSCE said Moscow continued to block the expansion of the checkpoint observation mission on the Russia-Ukraine border.
Central Bank Governor on why he assured there would be no currency devaluations prior to actual devaluation
Prior to the 20% currency devaluation back in February Mr. Kelimbetov assured the country’s population there were no such expectations.
Will Kazakhstan cut on social spending amid sliding oil prices?
Experts predict Kazakhstan's actions amid growing pressure at the oil market.
Kerry says no deal with N. Korea for freed American
US Secretary of State said that Washington had made no concessions to North Korea to win the release of one of three Americans detained in the isolated country.
Astana Mayor appointed Defence Minister of Kazakhstan
Imangali Tasmagambetov has been appointed Kazakhstan’s Minister of Defence.
New Mayor of Astana appointed
Adilbek Dzhaksybekov has been appointed Mayor of Kazakhstan’s capital Astana. He replaced Imangali Tasmagambetov as the capital’s Mayor.
Kazakhstan explores coal-to-oil opportunities
Kazakhstan Minister of Energy said that the country was considering producing synthetic oil from coal.
Kazakhstan to produce crude as long as it brings benefits and is demanded in global markets: Energy Minister
According to him, oil is not a renewable source of energy and we should think of new generations to come and their wellbeing. Therefore we are considering nuclear power capabilities and coal processing.