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Kazakhstan and Russia on their way to joint air defence system
The legal framework of the joint air defence system of Kazakhstan and Russia is in place, practical implementation commences.
20 April 2015
Russia returns land the size of Montenegro to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan and Russia have signed the documents returning more than 16 thousand sq. km of formerly leased land back to Kazakhstan.
20 April 2015
International expert suggests changes to Kazakhstan electoral rules
International expert suggests changes to be made in the Kazakhstani electoral rules, especially with regards to ballot-stuffing and passive voting right.
18 April 2015
Kazakh Senate Speaker takes part in CSTO and CIS Parliamentary Assemblies
Kazakh Senate Speaker Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev has taken part in the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly and the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly.
18 April 2015
Kazakhstan crushes on bribery in high-profile case
Ex-deputy Governor, advisor to the Governor and several businessmen were found guilty in a corruption scandal that rocked Kazakhstan.
18 April 2015
Iran Foreign Minister speaks at Kazakhstan University of Humanities and Law
Foreign Minister of Iran talks sanctions, extremism, oil, failure of Western policies and cooperation with Central Asia in his speech for Kazakhstani students.
17 April 2015
Sanctions reciprocation and ruble trouble affect Kazakhstan
Kazakhstani political scientist Dosym Satpayev points to the sanctions against Russia and the ruble trouble as having effect on exports and domestic production in Kazakhstan.
16 April 2015
Children faint again in village near major Kazakh oil and gas field
Three children have faited during classes in Berezovka village just several months after a series of mass incidents of the same nature.
16 April 2015
Astana is safe from floods: Kazakh Deputy Minister
As floods continue to spread throughout Central and Eastern Kazakhstan, Deputy Minister of Kazakhstan assures that the capital of the country - Astana - is out of harm's way.
16 April 2015
Flooding in Kazakhstan as seen from satellite
Satellite photos of flooding in Karaganda Oblast have been published by Kazakhstani national space company.
16 April 2015
Thousands evacuated from flood areas in Kazakhstan
Thousands of people have been evacuated from flood areas in Kazakhstan's Karaganda and Pavlodar Oblasts. Melt water continues to rise.
15 April 2015
Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulates Kazakhstan on Easter
President of Kazakhstan has extended his congratulations on the Easter holiday to Kazakhstan.
12 April 2015
Police frees Kazakh family taken hostage in Latvia
In a special hostage rescue operation, Latvian police has freed a Kazakhstani family of four, who were kept hostage for their expensive property in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
12 April 2015
Kazakhstan ready to host Donbass contact group negotiations
The Ambassador of Kazakhstan in Belarus has declares Kazakhstan's readiness to host a contact group meeting to resolve the situation in Donbass.
12 April 2015
Aliyev case in Vienna becomes complicated
The case involving the deceased ex-ambassador of Kazakhstan to Austria Rakhat Aliyev promises to become more complicated.
12 April 2015
Kazakhstan as mediator limited by international status: political analysts
Kazakhstan is taking an active stance in the world affairs. Nevertheless, its potential is limited by its resources and international status. Therefore, it has to choose a role consistent with both these factors.
12 April 2015
Mysterious black ring in sky above Kazakh village
A mysterious phenomenon was observed in the skies above Shortandy village in northern Kazakhstan.
08 April 2015
Kazakhstanis to have three days off in May
The beginning of May in Kazakhstan has always been rich with holidays. This year, Kazakhstanis will enjoy 3 days off in May.
07 April 2015
Ban of Russian fuel will not cause deficit in Kazakhstan: KazMunaiGas
Kazakhstan has introduced a 45-day ban on import of fuel from Russia. Some are worried that this will be the beginning of a new fuel deficit in the Central Asian economy. KazMunaiGas has a different view.
03 April 2015
Imperial Russian Ballet to perform in Almaty
Almaty has an excellent opportunity to enjoy the mastery of the Russian ballet school: Imperial Russian Ballet Company led by Gediminas Taranda will perform in Almaty on April 4-5.
02 April 2015