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Croatia celebrates historic EU entry
Tens of thousands of Croatians cheered the country's entry into the European Union at midnight Sunday as fireworks lit up the skies above Zagreb.
01 July 2013
Kazakhstan residents get 3 days off for Astana Day
The official celebration of the Astana Day will start on July 4 with hoisting of the flag and will last for 10 days.
24 June 2013
3D city history to be shown on Astana Day
Celebrations of Astana Day will include the 3D projection show of the history of Astana.
21 June 2013
No foreign stars to perform at Astana anniversary
No foreign and even no Russian singers will participate in the concerts dedicated to the Astana Day this year.
19 June 2013
Kazakhstan anthem to be played simultaneously in Astana, London, Washington, Moscow and Shanghai
Kazakhstan anthem will be played simultaneously in Astana, Moscow, London, Washington and Shanghai to commemorate the Kazakhstan State Symbols Day on June 4.
04 June 2013
Africa to celebrate progress and 50 years of 'unity'
African leaders gathered Saturday ahead of extravagant celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc, with Africa's myriad problems set aside for a day to mark the progress that has been made.
25 May 2013
Patricia Kaas and Tarkan to perform on Astana Day
French singer Patricia Kaas, Turkish singer Tarkan and Russian stars will perform at a concert timed to the Astana Day this year.
22 May 2013
Taldykorgan citizens do 24838 push-ups on May 9
More than 2000 people took part in the event. Every person, who participated in the relay, had to do at least 10 push-ups.
12 May 2013
Nazarbayev congratulates Kazakhstan on Victory Day
This great holiday teaches us that unity of a nation, peace and political stability is what matters most: Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev
09 May 2013
Almaty celebrates May 1 running on high heels
Participants of the race had to run 100-meter wearing shoes with heels of at least 8 centimeters.
02 May 2013
Queen Elizabeth turns 87 as Kate shows baby bump
Queen Elizabeth II marked her 87th birthday with little fanfare on Sunday, spending the day privately while Prince William's wife Catherine was showing off her baby bump.
22 April 2013
Celebrations in Boston after accused bomber detained
Noisy celebrations erupted on the streets of Boston late Friday after the second suspected bomber of the city's famed marathon was arrested.
21 April 2013
Kazakhstan receives $77 billion from Chevron in 20 years
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev took part in the celebration ceremony of the 20th anniversary of TengizChevroil establishment.
04 April 2013
Pope to celebrate first Easter vigil
Pope Francis is to celebrate his first Easter vigil on Saturday after praying for peace in the Middle East and stronger Christian-Muslim dialogue at a torch-lit ceremony for Good Friday.
31 March 2013
Nauryz celebrated in Jesus College
The event was organized by the Central Asia Forum of the Cambridge University and attended by Kazakhstan Vice-PM Kairat Kelimbetov.
28 March 2013
Pope to stamp personal touch on Easter celebrations
Pope Francis will stamp his personal touch on Easter celebrations starting by washing the feet of young prisoners on Thursday as he stresses the importance of reaching out to those in need.
28 March 2013
Kazakhstan students celebrate Nauryz in 7 countries
Nauryz is celebrated by Kazakhstan citizens in dozens of cities around the world.
21 March 2013
Cherry blossom season officially begins in Tokyo
Japan's weather agency announced the official beginning of cherry blossom season in Tokyo on Saturday, equalling the record for the earliest ever start.
16 March 2013
Kazakhstan residents get 4 additional days off in March
Kazakhstan will have two long weekends on еру International Women's Day and Nauryz holidays.
04 March 2013
Tight security as Libya celebrates revolt anniversary
Libya on Sunday celebrated two years since the start of the revolt which toppled longtime dictator Moamer Kadhafi, with security forces on high alert due to fears of fresh violence.
18 February 2013