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Turnout slumps at anti-Islam LEGIDA march in Leipzig
A march by an emergent anti-Islamisation group in the German city of Leipzig failed to drum up much support, with first estimates showing turnout at below 1,000.
31 January 2015
Ice Speedway to hit Medeu on Valentine's Day
On February 14 and 15, Almaty’s Medeu ice skating rink will host a stage of the Speedway world championship.
31 January 2015
Putin lauds Soviet army at Moscow's Auschwitz ceremony
President Vladimir Putin slammed what he called attempts to rewrite history and lauded the Red Army at a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
28 January 2015
Merkel calls threats, attacks against Jews in Germany 'disgrace'
Chancellor Angela Merkel said it was a "disgrace" that Jews in Germany faced insults, threats or violence.
27 January 2015
Merkel urges Putin to 'put pressure' on Ukraine's pro-Russia separatists
German Chancellor urged her Russian counterpart in a phone call to "put pressure" on Ukraine's pro-Kremlin separatists to end a recent upsurge in violence.
26 January 2015
Thousands join anti-Islam rally as Germany worries about image
Thousands of people joined a march by the German anti-Islamisation PEGIDA movement.
26 January 2015
Nazarbayev discusses south-eastern Ukraine and sanctions against Russia with Obama
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has discussed the situation in Ukraine as well ask sanctions against Russia during a phone call initiated by the American President Barak Obama.
22 January 2015
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan to construct underwater segment of TASIM
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have reached an agreement to construct the Trans-Eurasian Information Super Highway (TASIM) underwater segment.
20 January 2015
German police ban Dresden rallies Monday citing terror threat
German police banned public open-air gatherings in the eastern city of Dresden Monday, citing a terrorist threat against a planned rally.
19 January 2015
Norman format summit in Astana postponed to January's end
According to Petro Poroshenko, Norman Format summit is expected to be held in Astana in the end of January.
16 January 2015
Iran nuclear talks 'in decisive phase': Germany
Germany's foreign minister said no more deadlines must be missed in the Iran nuclear negotiations which had entered "a decisive phase."
16 January 2015
Norman format summit in Astana being prepared: German Foreign Minister
The meeting in Astana in Norman format (with the participation of leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany, France) to resolve the situation in Ukraine is at the stage of preparations.
14 January 2015
'We are all Germany', president tells Muslim rally
German President told the country's Muslim community that "we are all Germany" at a rally to condemn the Paris jihadist attacks.
14 January 2015
25,000 attend German anti-Islam march, but counter-protests bigger
A record 25,000 people joined an anti-Islamic march in Germany, claiming their stance was vindicated by last week's Paris jihadist attacks.
13 January 2015
Norman Quartet meeting in Astana on hold
Is the meeting of the Norman Quartet to take place in Kazakhstan's capital on January 15? Russian Vedomosti says there might be a problem.
12 January 2015
Nazarbayev discusses Ukraine and future partnership in innovations with Merkel
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have discussed settlement of the Ukrainian crisis in the context of the possible meeting between the Heads of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France in Astana.
10 January 2015
Nazarbayev to discuss Ukrainian crisis and Astana meeting with Merkel in Berlin on January 9
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev arrives to Berlin on Janurary 9 to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
08 January 2015
Kazakh analyst calls Astana 'optimal platform' for Ukraine talks
Kazakh political analyst Yerlan Karin says Astana is the most suitable venue to hold talks relating to the situation in Ukraine.
08 January 2015
Rights body urges Merkel to press Kiev on cluster bombs
Human Rights Watch urged German Chancellor Angela Merkel to put pressure on Kiev over its use of cluster bombs and Grad rockets.
07 January 2015
Merkel under fire over possible 'Grexit'
German Chancellor came under fire over a magazine report suggesting she would be prepared to let Greece exit the euro should a far-left party win a snap Greek election.
05 January 2015