Kazakhstan sees opportunity as Putin bans Western food import
Kazakhstan is eyeing the newly created niche in the Russia market that was previously occupied by now banned importers of food from the countries supporting anti-Russian sanctions.
Kazakh President: No alternative to peaceful negotiations in Ukraine
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev paid special attention to the situation in Ukraine during the Wednesday extended government meeting.
Australia set to tighten Russia sanctions: PM
Australia is preparing to tighten sanctions on Russia, as Prime Minister warned President V. Putin against sending his troops into Ukraine.
Armenia and Kyrgyzstan to join Eurasian Economic Union in due course
Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan signed an agreement to launch the Eurasian Economic Union May 29, 2014 in Astana, Kazakhstan’s capital city. The Union comes into force January 1, 2015.
Senate elections in Kazakhstan to be held soon
Preparations for the upcoming Senate elections are underway.
NATO chief flies to Ukraine amid Russian troop buildup fears
NATO chief will visit Ukraine, amid growing fears of a major Russian incursion as the Alliance warns of a troop buildup at the border.
Obama: Gazans need 'sense of hope' for future
US President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the people of Gaza need greater hope for the future.
Vladimir Putin and Nursultan Nazarbayev to meet at least three times in the months to come
The two heads of state are to attend a Forum of Transborder Cooperation, a summit of the Caspian littoral states and an SCO summit.
Kazakh President orders demolition of all unregulated markets
The issue of demolishing unregulated markets in Kazakhstan has been raised more than once. Now, Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev is ordering their closure across the entire country.
Kazakhstan’s President announces tax amnesty for the country’s businesses
I commission the Government to administer a tax amnesty to provide relief of all the penalties accrued as of October 1, 2014 to small and middle-sized businesses, the President said.
Anti-Russian sanctions: Kazakhstan has a plan
Kazakhstan is bracing for additional Western sanctions against Russia.
Financial Police abolished in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has abolished its Financial Police. President Nazarbayev made the announcement.
Nazarbayev rearranges Kazakh government
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev declared a government reorganization during today’s expanded cabinet meeting.
Tank Biathlon championship kicks off in Russia
Tank Biathlon 2014 international competition kicked off in Alabino military range close to Moscow on August 4.
Kazakhtelecom sets single dial-in number for reverse charge call service
Kazakhstan's biggest telecommunications operator KazakhTelecom has introduced a single dial-in number for its reverse charge call service.
21,000 5-year U.S. visas issued to Kazakhstanis in one year
Kazakhstan citizens have received over 21,000 5-year U.S. visas since the U.S. Embassy started issuing these visas in Kazakhstan on August 1, 2013
Russian Foreign Minister to visit Kazakhstan
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on August 6-7, 2014.
Nazarbayev and Lukashenko discuss Ukraine
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has had a telephone conversation with President of Belarus Alexandr Lukashenko on the situation in Ukraine.
Russia may stop financing Baikonur in 2016
Russian Finance Ministry might stop financing Baikonur cosmodrome in 2016.
Kazakhstan Prosecutor General warns devaluation rumors may lead to criminal liability
General Prosecutor's Office of Kazakhstan warned about criminal responsibility for spreading rumors alleging national currency devaluation.