Will Astana face a water shortage this summer? Minister responds
Tengrinews.kz – Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov responded to concerns about a possible water shortage in the
Doctor shortage in Kazakhstan: Which specialists are most needed?
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is experiencing a shortage of doctors, according to the Ministry of Health. The country needs nearly 4,000 specialists.
Where have the potatoes disappeared? Astana stores face a shortage
Tengrinews.kz - Astana residents complained that there are no potatoes in a number of city supermarkets, and they are expensive in local stores.
EU warns eight nations on budget deficit
The EU has warned that eight eurozone countries, including Italy, are at risk of breaking EU rules because of excessive budget deficits.
Next oil refinery in Kazakhstan to be built together with Iran
Deputy Akim of Kazakhstan's Mangistau Oblast declared that the fourth oil refinery in Kazakhstan would be built in cooperation with Iran.
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.
Head of Kazakh bank tags tenge deficit artificial
Chairman of one of Kazakhstani banks says that the tenge deficit in Kazakhstan is created artificially.
What's with the gasoline prices in Kazakhstan?
Kazakh government is lowering gasoline prices. But for how long? And does it address the fuel deficit in the country?
Kazakhstan's domestic debt up $2.5 billion in one day
Kazakhstan's debt on government securities has grown by $2.5 billion in just one day.
Communists in Kazakhstan slam decision to abandon construction of oil refinery
The People's Communist Party has tagged the decision to abandon construction of the 4th oil refinery in Kazakhstan ill judged and said problems had to be solved by the government not shifted to the shoulders of the citizens.
Minister of National Economy says $2.3bln budget deficit awaits Kazakhstan
The Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan Yerbolat Dosayev spoke about the changes to the national budget due to reduced economic growth and negative external factors.
$2.5 billion adds to Kazakhstan's external debt
Two government euroissues add to Kazakhstan's external debt. The move comes as a response to budget deficit.
Diesel order 60% above official price cap placed by Kazakhstan government agency
Tengrinews correspondent finds orders on government procurement website to buy diesel at price 60% higher than the price cap set by the Kazakhstani government.
Transition to gas pumps in Kazakhstan complilcated, gasoline deficit remains
One of the possible ways to address the recurring gasoline deficit in Kazakhstan is transitioning to gas from petrol and gasoline products. This is easier to say than to do, however.
Fuel deficit creates kilometer-long queues in Kazakhstan
Uralsk is an administrative center of West Kazakhstan Oblast. The Oblast produces both oil and gas. However, since early morning yesterday people in the city have been forming kilometer-long queues to refuel.
Turning rivers back into Kazakhstan may solve problems
Kazakhstan researchers are proposing two projects, both of which involve turning the rivers flowing outside Kazakhstan back into the country.
Kazakhstan Minister dispels rumors of fuel deficit
Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Minister has commented on forecasts of fuel deficit in Kazakhstan.
Petrol collapse forecasted in Kazakhstan
A fuel supplies failure has already been registered in Astana. Last week the resident could buy petrol only on special coupons.
Kazakhstan experts comment on fuel deficiency probability
Earlier The Voice of Russia reported that Kazakhstan might face a deficit of high-quality petrol in autumn of 2013 because of the delays in the launch of the processing of Kazakhstan oil in China.
Irtysh River problems may cause water shortages in Kazakhstan and Russia
Kazakhstan and Russia may shortly face serious water shortages because of the deterioration of the situation around the Irtysh River.
