Kazakhstan to fully implement direct elections for akims next year
Tengrinews.kz - District and city akims (mayors) in Kazakhstan will be elected exclusively through direct voting announced President Kassym-Jomart
Newly appointed Chairman Yessimov lays off top management of Astana EXPO-2017
Akhmetzhan Yessimov, the newly appointed Chairman of the Board of Astana EXPO-2017 National Company, has started restructuring the company.
Nazarbayev instructs government to cut back expenses
Nursultan Nazarbayev has instructed the government and Akims (Mayors) to cut back expenses where possible.
Almaty gets new Mayor from Nur Otan
Baurzhan Baibek has been appointed the new Akim (Mayor) of Almaty. Former Almaty Mayor Akhtemzhan Yessimov was appointed to lead the Astana EXPO-2017 steering company.
More pedestrian paths and bicycle lanes in Almaty
Turksib and Bostandyk Districts of Almaty city in southern Kazakhstan are going to have more pedestrian areas.
New Aktau Akim appointed
Serikbay Trumov has been appointed the new Akim (Mayor) of Aktau in western Kazakhstan.
Controversy around future hazardous waste recycling plant in Pavlodar
Construction of a hazardous waste recycling plant is planned in Pavlodar.
Astana Mayor appointed Chairman of EXPO-2017 National Company instead of Talgat Yermegiayev
Talgat Yermegiayev has been relieved of his position as Chairman of the Board of Astana EXPO-2017 National Company in Kazakhstan.
Atyrau International Airport to be named after legendary Kazakh female war pilot Dospanova
The Atyrau International Airport will be named after the legendary Kazakh pilot Khiuaz Dospanova who participated in the Great Patriotic War (WWII).
Mayors of Almaty, Astana and Oblasts appointed
President Nursultan Nazarbayev has signed a decree appointing the Akims of Astana, Almaty and Oblasts.
Adilbek Zhaksybekov reappointed Astana's Mayor
Adilbek Zhaksybekov has been re-elected to the post of the Mayor of Astana city, Kazakhstan's capital.
Kazakhstan crushes on bribery in high-profile case
Ex-deputy Governor, advisor to the Governor and several businessmen were found guilty in a corruption scandal that rocked Kazakhstan.
Layout of Olympic venues presented in Almaty
The Akimat of Almaty (municipal authorities) has unveiled the draft layout of the Olympic venues.
Apartment building on fire in Aktau
The fire in an apartment building in Aktau in western Kazakhstan has destroyed the entire 6th floor.
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.
National Pantheon design chosen in Astana
KazGor Project Academy’s work has been chosen as the best design for the National Pantheon in Astana.
New Akim of Petropavlovsk appointed
Marat Tasmaganbetov has been appointed the new Akim (Mayor) of Petropavlovsk city in northern Kazakhstan.
New Almaty Oblast Governor appointed
President Nursultan Nazarbayev has introduced the new Akim (Governor) of Almaty Oblast during his official visit.