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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
Large car factory in Ust-Kamenogorsk to be launched in 2018
The largest automobile manufacturer in Kazakhstan - AZIA AVTO - is building a new plant in Ust-Kamenogorsk, which is sure to consolidate the company's position as the domestic market leader.
01 April 2015
Kazakh ministries see their budgets cut
As part of state-wide austerity measures, Kazakhstan cuts expenditures of its ministries.
01 April 2015
Kazakh Single Pension Fund considers new investment strategies
Single Pension Fund of Kazakhstan might soon allow its depositors to choose investment strategies.
01 April 2015
Nazarbayev congratulates Uzbek leader on being re-elected
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has congratulated Islam Karimov on being re-elected President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
01 April 2015
Serial production of electric vehicles in Kazakhstan postponed
Serial production of electromobiles has been postponed for an unspecified period of time, though promises were made of a quick launch.
01 April 2015
TengrizChervrOil capacity expansion soars by $15bln
Projects for expansion of production capacity at Tengiz oil and gas field in Western Kazakhstan have seen their price tag soar. By $15 billion!
01 April 2015
Chase and gunshots stop poachers at Caspian Sea
Kazakhstani coast guards have stopped four Azeri poachers, who were trying to escape the territorial waters of Kazakhstan with nearly a ton of sturgeon.
31 March 2015
Grand airshow awaits Astana for Victory Day
The Ministry of Defense is preparing a grand air show involving both modern and WWII aircraft for the Victory Day celebrations in Kazakhstan.
30 March 2015
4 killed, 18 injured in bus rollover in Kazakhstan
4 people have been killed in a terrible road accident in eastern Kazakhstan.
30 March 2015
Kazakhstan poses as transit country for Russian gas to China
KazMunaiGas state company has come up with a proposal to use existing pipelines to transport Russian gas to China through the territory of Kazakhstan.
26 March 2015
Nazarbayev about Lee Kuan Yew: I considered him a good friend
Nursultan Nazarbayev expresses his deepest sorrow over the death of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew.
26 March 2015
Candidates for Kazakh presidential election announced
Three candidates for the early presidential elections in Kazakhstan have been identified.
26 March 2015
Meltwater floods towns in Karaganda Oblast
Meltwater has caused havoc in Karaganda Oblast in central Kazakhstan, flooding houses and killing cattle.
26 March 2015
Boston marathon boming: Tazhayakov's defense seeks extradition to Kazakhstan
The defense of Azamat Tazhayakov is seeking extradition for their client, who was accused of obstructing the investigation of the Boston marathon bombings case.
26 March 2015