New Almaty trolleys can run 5 km off wire
The first batch of the trackless trolleys was ordered by Almaty mayor's office as part of Kazakhstan's loan agreement with the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Almaty got a just married installation
An installation for newlyweds has been placed on the Republic Square in Almaty; the opening ceremony was held in Almaly shopping mall.
39m-tall stela inaugurated in Kyzylorda
A new sight called Syr Ana (Mother of Syr Land) was opened in Kyzylorda, southern city of Kazakhstan, on the City Day.
Pavlodar citizens competed in intellectual games on City Day
Over 100 citizens participated in the chess tournament.
New city to rise around Brazil World Cup venue
As Brazil builds new venues for the 2014 World Cup, one project stands out for its outsized ambition: the Pernambuco stadium is set to be the centerpiece of a whole new city.
1 kg apple presented on City Day in Almaty
Almaty citizens celebrated the City Day on Sunday, September 16.
Heritage catastrophe looms as war engulfs Old Aleppo
As the battle for Aleppo closes in on the historical centre in northern Syria, heritage sites in one of the world's oldest cities are being damaged and experts fear the worst is yet to come.
TEDxAlmaty creative conference will make Almaty a better place
TEDxAlmaty conference dedicated to ideas that could make Almaty city a better place will take place in Almaty on September 16.
Historic US town of two goes on auction block
A historic American town with a population of two people will be auctioned off on August 15, the auctioneers Williams & Williams said Thursday.
Chinese state media blast US over sea criticism
China's state-controlled media lashed out at the United States on Monday, accusing Washington of "trouble-making" over criticism of Beijing's claims to a wide swathe of the disputed South China Sea.
Ust-Kamenogorsk is getting a floating fountain with special effects
A new fountain with unusual lights is going to be constructed in Ust-Kamenogorsk on the Irtysh River.
Astana citizens don’t want to make national heroes out of policemen
Policemen got the least number of votes from Astana citizens at Astana Tandauy-2012 (Astana’s Choice) contest.
PHOTO: Solar battery yurt present on Astana City Day
Astana city has been presented with an innovative version of yurt (nomadic tent) called Nomad before the Capital Day.
Ski jumps construction to be continued in Almaty
Almaty city’s budget was increased by 21.3 billion tenge ($144 million).
Almaty got into the most marvelous world cities transitional rating
Seven Wonders company has published the first results of seven marvelous world cities competition.
Almaty ranked 100th in Global City Competitiveness Index
Astana did not get into the rating of the most competitive cities of the world, while Almaty was ranked 100th out of 120 cities.
Astana, Almaty and Aktau tagged best CIS cities
International Assembly of Capitals and Large Cities awarded three Kazakhstan cities with the Best CIS and EurAsEC City titles in 2011.