News about Almaty
UN opens GDO in Almaty; More UN agencies want hub offices in Kazakhstan
UN agencies are interested in opening hub offices in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
11 February 2015 21:30
Large hot water pipe rupture occurs in Almaty
An accident involving a hot water pipeline has occurred in Almaty, causing a major traffic jam.
11 February 2015 01:23
Kazakhstan armed forces to conduct Steppe Eagle 2015 peacekeeping drills with USA
Kazakhstan’s peacekeeping battalions will conduct the Steppe Eagle 2015 exercise near Almaty together with US armed forces.
08 February 2015 17:24
Kazakh duo to present classical concert for Valentine's Day
Violinist Amir Bisengaliyev and pianist Akmaral Kazhgaliyeva will be presenting their concert of selected love pieces for St. Valentine's Day.
05 February 2015 01:05
Kazakh skiing resort Shymbulak full to brink
Shymbulak mountain skiing resort located not far from Almaty has began experiencing difficulties because of a big influx of visitors.
03 February 2015 19:38
Ice Speedway to hit Medeu on Valentine's Day
On February 14 and 15, Almaty’s Medeu ice skating rink will host a stage of the Speedway world championship.
31 January 2015 01:16
Medeu high-mountain skating rink in Almaty from bird's eye view
A video capturing Medeu high-mountain skating rink located in Almaty from a bird's eye view has appeared on the Internet two days ago.
30 January 2015 18:37
Bulat Ayukhanov's dance company presents Triumph of Russian Ballet on February 5
Bulat Ayukhanov’s State Academic Dance Theatre is presenting the Greatness and Triumph of the Russian Ballet concert on February 5.
29 January 2015 13:52
Helicopter taxi in Almaty for one grand only
Air taxi had started operating in Almaty and Astana.
24 January 2015 00:54
New Kok Zhailau road in Kazakhstan raises eyebrows
Construction of a road to a resort-to-be Kok Zhailau in Kazakhstan's Almaty raises some complicated questions.
22 January 2015 17:26
Fierce Astana Arlans take newcomers Venezuela Caciques by the throat: 5:0
The Astana Arlans, a WSB boxing club of Kazakhstan, have defeated the Venezuela Caciques, newcomers in the series, with the score of 5:0.
19 January 2015 22:22
Massive traffic accident in Almaty: passenger bus, garbage truck, 12 cars
A passenger bus crashed into a garbage truck after grazing a dozen cars in Almaty. Seven people injured.
18 January 2015 22:06
Ancient golden artefacts found in Almaty
Excavations in a burial mound in Almaty have found three unique artefacts dating two millennia back.
15 January 2015 23:59
Shymbulak should revise its pricing policy: foreign experts
Foreign experts believe Kazakhstan’s Shymbulak mountain skiing resort located in Almaty oblast should revise its pricing policy.
15 January 2015 23:31
Almaty's Philharmonic Hall presents nights of French chanson and Classic String Quartet music
Kazakh National State Zhambyl Philharmonic Hall invites for the night of French chanson and Classic String Quartet music.
15 January 2015 09:47
$758 million for construction of Universiade 2017 venues
Almaty’s Board of Construction has announced the budget for the construction of the Universiade venues.
13 January 2015 13:06
Layout of Olympic venues presented in Almaty
The Akimat of Almaty (municipal authorities) has unveiled the draft layout of the Olympic venues.
12 January 2015 11:31
New filtering station opens in Almaty
A new filtering station has been launched in Almaty to improve the quality of tap water in city.
02 January 2015 15:09
Dozens of flights delayed in Astana, Almaty
Poor weather conditions and delays of arrivals force Astana and Almaty airports to reschedule flights.
30 December 2014 17:39
Santa parade takes place in Almaty
A parade of a thousand Santas has taken place in Kazakhstan's Almaty ahead of the New Year's celebrations.
29 December 2014 13:41