News about Almaty

Violinist Aiman Mussakhojayeva opened symphony orchestra season in Almaty Classic music fans got a chance to enjoy masterpieces of the world classic music at the Kazakh State Philharmonic Hall in Almaty.

21 September 2012

Almaty called to give up cars on September 22 Almaty residents are called to take part in the Car-Free Day global campaign to be held on September 22.

21 September 2012

Kazakhstan residents associate Almaty with mountains and apples The Institute of Political Solutions held a poll to find out how Kazakhstan residents view the city of Almaty.

21 September 2012

Tourist flow to Almaty increases in 2012 Saltanat Omarova, director of Almaty Tourism Information Center, told about the future plans of the Center on tourism promotion.

21 September 2012

40 hectares on fire in Almaty oblast mountains Fire-fighters are eliminating a dry grass fire in the mountains of Sarkand region of Almaty oblast.

20 September 2012

PHOTO: Eurasia Film Festival opened in Almaty Famous Kazakhstan, Russian and American actors were among the guests of the opening ceremony of Eurasia Film Festival in Almaty.

18 September 2012

Jamiroquai performed in Almaty The dream of many fans came true on September 15.

18 September 2012

Half of Almaty mosques equipped with video surveillance systems The purpose of the cameras is to ensure security of Kazakhstan citizens and protect their belongings.

18 September 2012

Almaty residents can donate for restoration of Mokhnatka mount Kazakhstan residents will take part in the campaign to save and restore thfire-damaged Mokhnatka mount in Ile-Alatau national park in Medeu gorge near Almaty.

17 September 2012

Damage from fire at Mokhnatka mount evaluated The damage caused by fire at Mokhnatka mount in August 2012 is estimated at 338 million tenge ($2.3 million).

17 September 2012

1 kg apple presented on City Day in Almaty Almaty citizens celebrated the City Day on Sunday, September 16.

17 September 2012

Almaty physicians won professional competition in Lithuania Almaty doctors had to provide first aid to a newborn child left in a call-box, to reanimate a passenger in public transport and to deliver a baby to prove their professional excellence.

17 September 2012

Dulat Aitzhanov appointed chairman of KazAgro Minister of Agriculture Assylzhan Mamytbekov introduced the new chairman to KazAgro personnel.

14 September 2012

Ilya Ilyin will take part in Almaty bike ride Two Olympic champions weightlifter Ilya Ilyin and cyclist Alexandre Vinokourov will take part in the bike ride to be held in Almaty on September 16, 2012.

14 September 2012

Kazakhstan’s Government allows to sell Almaty International Airport Venus Airport Investments B.V. has been the sole shareholder of the airport since April 2011 following the purchase from SAT Infosystems and Meridian Capital for $86.7 million.

14 September 2012

PHOTO: Miss Almaty 2012 selected 18-y.o. Farida Malik became Miss Almaty 2012.

12 September 2012

American hip-hop singer Aisha Fukushima gives concerts in 4 cities of Kazakhstan Aisha Fukushima will perform along with local hip-hop singers and break dancers in four cities of Kazakhstan.

12 September 2012

Pavlodar schoolgirl spotted by NASA turns down University of Texas Pavlodar genius schoolgirl-inventor Nazifa Baktybayeva opted for Kazakh-Turkish University of Suleyman Demirel instead of the University of Texas.

07 September 2012

Fire quenched in Almaty oblast mountains The fire covering the area of 120 hectares was quenched at 06:00 p.m. on September 3. No casualties were reported.

04 September 2012

Almaty Cycling Club to be named after Vinokourov Akim (Mayor) of Almaty city Akhmetzhan Yessimov congratulated Vinokourov on his victory at the Olympics.

31 August 2012

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