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.
Local governor gives final OK to first Japan nuclear restart
A local governor gave the green light to restarting an atomic power station.
Italy president tells trial Mafia tried to blackmail state
Italian President told a trial in which state officials are accused of making a secret deal with the Mafia that mobsters carried out bombings in the 1990s.
Government debt in Kazakhstan exceeds pre-devaluation mark
Latest data provided by Kazakhstan Stock Exchange suggests that the government debt in Kazakhstan now exceeds its pre-devaluation level.
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.
China punishes HK lawmaker for criticising leader
A senior Hong Kong lawmaker was expelled from a prestigious Chinese government body.
Iran denies claim nuclear deal is 'finalised'
Iran's government was forced to deny it had already struck a nuclear deal with the West, after a lawmaker accused its negotiators of secretly selling the country short.
Finance Minister on role of state-run enterprises in Kazakhstan’s economy
According to him, the share of government-owned enterprises stands at around 40%.
Kazakhstan plans to reform heating industry
Kazakhstan is planning to reform its heating sector to raise efficiency and lower the pressure on the state budget.
Mexico governor steps down over student disappearances
The governor of the Mexican state,where 43 students vanished a month ago, has bowed to pressure to stand down.
Appointment of new Defense Minister in Kazakhstan - reaction to crisis in Ukraine: experts
High-profile transfer of Imangali Tasmagambetov from his job as Mayor of Astana to the Defense Ministry has made people wonder. Experts have shared their opinions with respect to geopolitical changes around Kazakhstan, internal dynamics within the Kazakh elite and personalities of the newly appointed officials.
Canada Prime Minister Harper condemns 'despicable attack'
Prime Minister Stephen Harper condemned the "despicable attack" on Canada's parliament that left a soldier and a suspect dead.
Belgium's new government survives confidence vote
Belgium's right-wing coalition government won a vote of confidence just days after taking office.
New Swedish government blames predecessor for 'poor' finances
Sweden's new Social Democrat-led government lowered the growth forecast, blaming sweeping tax breaks by the outgoing conservative coalition for a "large hole".
Nazarbayev suggests drafting new development strategy for CIS
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has suggested creating a new development strategy for the CIS during Kazakhstan’s chairmanship.
Ex-prostitute ends long march for French bill to penalise clients
A former prostitute walked 500 miles across France to demand that the government make good on its promise to penalise clients ended her protest march in Paris.
Standard and Poor's lowers France outlook to 'negative'
Ratings agency Standard and Poor's kept its 'AA' rating for France but lowered its outlook from "stable" to "negative" on fears over the country's budget situation.
Cannabis valley in Kazakhstan to be destroyed with herbicides
Kazakhstan is considering ways to address the problem of cannabis growing in the Chu Valley.
Deflated Bulgarian strongman vows to form government
Bulgarian strongman Boyko Borisov said he would try to form a government and avoid national "bankruptcy" after his right-wing party came first in elections.
UN to help Kazakhstan develop e-government
United Nations will help Kazakhstan to develop electronic government as Kazakh government ratifies agreement on cooperation.