Principal dancers of Bolshoi Theatre to perform in Astana Opera House
The principal dancers of Bolshoi Theatre of Moscow will perform in Astana Opera House for the first time ever on September 23.
Astana ProTeam fires Valentin Iglinsky for doping
Kazakh cyclist of Astana Proteam Valentin Iglinsky has been fired by the Kazakhstan club after his testes returned positive on erythropoietin (EPO).
Young woman dies in car crash in Aktobe river
A young woman died in the car that fell into the river in city center of Aktobe.
Kazakh kawai Sabina Altynbekova wants to organize beauty contest in run-up to EXPO-2017
Young Kazakh volleyball player Sabina Altynbekova has suggested to organise a beauty pageant in a run-up to EXPO-2017 to be held in Astana.
Golovkin won't fight Quillin without championship title: Loeffler
Gennady Golovkin’s promoter Tom Loeffler does not see a fight against Peter Quillin as interesting anymore.
Iranian President talks about Islamic Civilization at Nazarbayev University
President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has delivered a lecture to the students of Astana-based Nazarbayev University on September 9.
Kazakhstan-based banks obliged to keep equity capital inside the country
According to the Central Bank Governor, up to now they have been able to keep the money on their correspondent accounts abroad.
Tehran, Astana to sign $500 mln worth of agreements
Kazakhstan and Iran are expanding their trade ties.
Kazakhstan people keep $18 billion at home: Central Bank Governor
Accoding to him, massive misleading sms campaigns informing people of alleged bankruptcy of some of Kazakhstan-based banks in the wake of the 20% currency devaluation back in February and waves of rumors about possible devaluation recently have been encouraging people to keep their money at home.
Rubio won't stand more than 5 rounds agains Golovkin: Spada
Italian boxer Domenico Spada thinks Marco Antonio Rubio, an interim WBC middleweight champion, stands no chance against Gennady Golovkin of Kazakhstan.
British national fails suicide in Western Kazakhstan
A British national has attempted to commit suicide in Aksai, Western Kazakhstan Oblast.
18-y.o. girl marries dog in India
18-year-old Indian girl has married a dog to break an evil spell that was supposed to bring misfortune to her first husband.
Success story of a Kazakhstani at Cirque du Soleil
Sergey Nazarov from Kazakhstan experienced it all from ups and downs, grand performances in front of thousands of people to finding his significant other during his career at Cirque du Soleil.
Kazakhstan, Iran to build glass plant
Kazakhstan and Iran are planning to build a new glass plant in Kyzylorda, southern Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan expands Tenge to US Dollar exchange rate corridor
Kazakhstan's National Bank has enlarged the Tenge to US Dollar pegged corridor from 6 tenge to 18 tenge.
Golden Princess found 2 years ago finally shown to public
The most significant archaeological find in Kazakhstan has finally been presented to the anxiously waiting public.
Russian Colonel General claims Central Asia can be used by terrorists to transport nuclear weapons
A Russian Military official has claimed the territories of Central Asian countries may be used by terrorists, such as those part of the Islamic State, to transport weapons of mass destruction.
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.
President Nazarbayev on Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway link to be shortly launched
According to him, through this railway link Iran “could tap into Russian and Chinese markets, whereas Kazakhstan will get an access to all the states of the Persian Gulf”.
Kazakhstan and Iran discuss renewal of oil swaps
Kazakhstan is thinking of a number of investment projects involving the Iranian side in Kyzylorda oblast: plans are afoot to launch a glass making facility, a facility to produce alumina, and a leach plant in Karaganda oblast: President Nazarbayev.