Ancient Saka burial accidentally discovered in Kazakhstan
Construction workers accidently stumbled upon an ancient burial near a village in East Kazakhstan Oblast.
Nazarbayev announces large-scale infrastructure development project
Nazarbayev has spoken about a program of large-scale infrastructure development in Kazakhstan and the government actions to counter possible negative circumstances in the global economy.
Nazarbayev speaks of social stability and equality in Kazakhstan
President of Kazakhstan has named social stability and equality the basic principles of development.
Kazakh deputies outraged at risky investments of Single Pension Fund
Kazakhstan MP of Ak Zhol faction voiced their serious concern over the investments the Single Pension Fund was practicing. In their opinion, these activities may lead to destabilization of the entire lending sector of Kazakhstan.
USA has no imperialistic ambitions in Central Asia: Hoagland
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs said that the USA was not interested in advancing imperialistic ambitions in Central Asia.
Plans to coordinate foreign policies with Russia alarm Kazakh senators
Kazakhstan senators voiced their concerns over a clause on coherent foreign policy in the new Agreement between Kazakhstan and Russia.
Headscarf ban in West Kazakhstan prevents girl from entering school
A six-year old girl in West Kazakhstan cannot go to school because of the ban on headwear in the school's charter. Parents of the girl filed a lawsuit citing the Constitution but lost. They are going to appeal.
Kazakhstan plans to reform heating industry
Kazakhstan is planning to reform its heating sector to raise efficiency and lower the pressure on the state budget.
Islamic State recruits thousands from Central Asia: expert
Canadian expert Rafal Rohozynsky claims that the Islamic State has already recruited thousands of Central Asian nationals.
Kazakhstan native named best young German actor
A native of Kazakhstan conquers German theater stage.
Virus-free potato to hit Kazakhstan market in 2016
Kazakhstani scientists have developed virus-free potato that will soon hit the shelves of Kazakh stores.
Appointment of new Defense Minister in Kazakhstan - reaction to crisis in Ukraine: experts
High-profile transfer of Imangali Tasmagambetov from his job as Mayor of Astana to the Defense Ministry has made people wonder. Experts have shared their opinions with respect to geopolitical changes around Kazakhstan, internal dynamics within the Kazakh elite and personalities of the newly appointed officials.
Kazakh statehood is 550 years old: Nazarbayev
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev stressed that Kazakh statehood dates centuries back.
Will Kazakhstan cut on social spending amid sliding oil prices?
Experts predict Kazakhstan's actions amid growing pressure at the oil market.
Kazakhstan explores coal-to-oil opportunities
Kazakhstan Minister of Energy said that the country was considering producing synthetic oil from coal.
Kazakhstan wants 2/3 of 2022 Olympics costs to be funded by investors
Vice-Minister of Culture and Sports of Kazakhstan said that Kazakhstan was planning to use a mixed model of financial management should it be granted the right to host the Winter Olympic Games in 2022.
Russian nationalist arrested over Ablyazov embezzlement case; Ablyazov hearings commence in France
Russian police arrests Alexander Potkin, a well-known nationalist, in connection with the BTA Bank embezzlement case worth $5 billion. French court restarts Ablyazov extradition hearings.
Gay smooch ad creators lose in court; situation of sexual minorities in Kazakhstan in spotlight
Creators of the scandalous poster depicting a smooch between Kazakh composer and Russian poet of 19 century have lost the appeal in court on grounds of "acceptable morality and behaviour". What is for sexual minorities in Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan to export oil to China and Iran should anti-Russian sanctions escalate
The Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan is looking for alternative routes in case the West applies additional sanctions against Russia.
Kazakh scientist finds unique Al-Farabi treatises in Europe
A scientist from Kazakhstan has found a dozen of unique treatises attributed to the great thinker Abu Nasr al-Farabi.