News about Independence

East Timor bids farewell to peacekeepers after 13 years The UN ends its peacekeeping mission in East Timor Monday after 13 years of boots on the ground in Asia's youngest nation following a bloody transition to independence.

01 January 2013

Hillary Clinton congratulated Kazakhstan people on Independence Day on behalf of U.S. President I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Kazakhstan as you celebrate your Independence Day this December 16: Clinton.

17 December 2012

Zhanaozen town in Mangistau oblast will not be celebrating the Independence Day December 16 Last year Zhanaozen and Shetpe village in Mangistau oblast were a scene to riots resulting in 15 deaths, with more than 100 people badly injured.

11 December 2012

First new political party formed in Turkmenistan in 20 years A new political party was formed for the first time in Turkmenistan since the isolated ex-Soviet state won independence in 1991.

22 August 2012

Indian PM pledges to attract more foreign investment Indian PM Manmohan Singh used his Independence Day speech on Wednesday to promise to improve conditions for foreign investment in the country after a sharp downturn in economic growth.

15 August 2012

India buys Gandhi archive to halt auction The Indian government has stepped in to buy a collection of thousands of letters, papers and photos relating to Indian independence icon Mahatma Gandhi ahead of its planned auction in London.

10 July 2012

US congratulates SSudan on a year of independence The United States on Sunday sent its congratulations to South Sudan as the African nation was set to mark its first year of independence, but said "significant challenges" lay ahead for Juba.

09 July 2012

Obama hails Americans, military on Fourth of July President Barack Obama hailed the selfless dedication of the US military's "9/11 generation," on a scorchingly hot July 4 holiday Wednesday as Americans gathered to celebrate Independence Day.

07 July 2012

Conflict, economic woes, in tough first year for South Sudan The world's youngest nation South Sudan has had a rough first year: border wars with the North, internal violence and shutdown of the oil production its economy depends on.

06 July 2012

Algeria celebrates anniversary with musical, fireworks Algerian celebrations to mark 50 years since gaining independence from France kicked off on Wednesday with a giant open air performance inspired by the liberation struggle, followed by nationwide fireworks displays.

06 July 2012

Kazakhstan 'placed' in North America An Independence Day poster has been hang in Atyrau Oil and Gas Institute.

25 April 2012

Difficult decades are coming: Nursultan Nazarbayev The world will face a new technological revolution in the coming 10-15 years: Nursultan Nazarbayev.

16 December 2011

Triumphal arch opened in Astana Triumphal arch called Mangilik Eli opened in Astana on December 16.

16 December 2011

Foreign leaders congratulated Kazakhstan on Independence Day Senate speaker Kairat Mami read the greetings to Nursultan Nazarbayev and the audience in the Independence Palace.

16 December 2011

Astana Beshbarmak aims for Guinness Book Astana cooks will make beshbarmak on the Independence Day aiming to get into the Guinness Book of World Records.

15 December 2011

Over 20 thousand people will receive 20 Years of Independence medals in Kazakhstan Creation of the anniversary medal called 20 Years of Kazakhstan’s Independence was initiated by Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev.

15 December 2011

Life of most of Almaty residents improved during independence years Over 80 percent of Almaty residents say that their life has improved during the years of independence.

12 December 2011

Kazakhstan takes 4 days off on the Independence Day Kazakhstan residents will have 4 days off for Independence Day this year.

03 December 2011

Astana sells patriotic cactuses prior independence anniversary One of the florist's shop in Astana started selling cactuses of patriotic colors.

26 November 2011

National Bank issued new coins ahead of 20th anniversary of Independence The National Bank of Kazakhstan put into circulation commemorative coins dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Independence of Kazakhstan.

02 November 2011

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