Evacuation at Khan Shatyr mall in Astana was an exercise
An exercise for emergency teams has been held in Khan Shatyr mall in Astana today.
Grace church pastor sentenced to 4 years
Pastor of the Grace Church Bakhytzhan Kashkumbayev has been given a suspended 4-year sentence in Kazakhstan.
Russian Classic Romance night in Astana Opera today
Astana Opera is presenting the Russian Classic Romance tonight.
Runaway patient found dead on hospital grounds four weeks later
A patient who disappeared from one of the municipal hospitals in Astana was found dead in a snow bank under the hospital's window.
Twin cars with identical plates discovered in Astana
Two identical cars with identical plates have been discovered in Astana.
Grace church case: Extremism charges dropped
The Prosecutor General's Office has withdrawn several most grave charges from Grace church pastor Bakhytzhan Kashkumbayev.
Astana and Almaty to expand airports before 2017
Kazakhstan is getting ready for an inflow of tourist during EXPO-2017 and will increase the capacity of Astana and Almaty airports.
New cancer research center in Astana: Cancer early detection
A new cancer center in Astana will provide diagnose of cancer at early stages.
Astana to reinvent transport infrastructure by 2017
In three years, a new train station and two bus stations will be completed and put into service in Astana.
Abu Dhabi Plaza to be constructed in Astana estimated at $1.6 billion
According to His Excellency Mr. Abubaker Seddiq Al Khoori, Chairman of the Board at Aldar Properties PJSC, the construction works this year will employ about 7000 people working on two shifts.
Astana mayor suggests toughening control over visitors and migrants
Crimes committed by visitors to the capital city – primarily petty crimes and moderately severe crimes – make up over 30 000 (90%) of all crimes: Imangali Tasmagambetov.
Astana Opera opens opera and ballet studios for children
Kazakhstan’s Astana Opera theater will hold auditions for children willing to be enrolled in its opera and ballet studios.
Nazarbayev wants more Kazakh content in EXPO-2017 venues construction
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev instructed to attract more Kazakhstan-based companies to construction of EXPO-2017 venues.
Astana bids to host World Petroleum Congress, but looses to Istanbul
The World Petroleum Congress is one of the most prestigious global events and Astana was biding to host it.
Hockey: Wives of Barys hockey players
Vesti.kz sports website has put together an image gallery of Kazakhstan club Barys hockey players and their wives.
Kazakhstan to develop 4 large cities: Nazarbayev
President Nazarbayev named Astana, Almaty, Shymkent and Aktobe as the future urban centers of Kazakhstan in his address to the nation.
Kazakhstan to develop science: Nazarbayev
Nazarbayev instructed the state officials to increase financing of scientific research in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan goes ice-swimming in January
Lifeguards have shared tips and warnings about ice swimming.
Astana is tapping into security before EXPO 2017
2.5 thousand additional surveillance cameras will be installed in the streets Astana to upgrade security for EXPO 2017.