Parliament votes for Massimov as new PM
The Parliament has voted for Karim Massimov as the new Head of the Kazakhstan Government.
Nazarbayev offers Massimov as new Prime-Minister of Kazakhstan
Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of Kazakhstan has offered Karim Massimov as the new Prime-Minister of Kazakhstan hour after the Kazakhstan Government and Prime-Minster Serik Akhmetov resigned.
Kazakhstan Prime-Minister and Kazakhstan Government resign
Prime-Minister of Kazakhstan Serik Akhmetov has resigned. He is the head of the Government so his resignation automatically meant resignation of the Government of Kazakhstan.
Almaty charity marathon to help children with cancer
All the proceeds from the Almaty Marathon will be donated the the Children’s Oncological Department of the Pediatrics and Children Surgery Research Center.
Kazakhstan Minister of Foreign Affairs meets US Assistant Secretary of State
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Yerlan Idrissov met with US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs.
Situation in Ukraine - US Assistant Secretary of State speaks to Kazakhstan students
US Assistant Secretary of State Nisha Desai Biswal lectured at Eurasian National University in Astana.
Kazakhstani militants in Syria
The number of Kazakhstanis participating in military actions in Syria has been overstated.
Update on flooding in Karaganda Oblast
The risk of flooding in Akmola and Karaganda Oblasts, central Kazakhstan, is high because the warming was very sharp this spring.
Corruption of minors case trial to start in mid April
The case of the British national Peter Baruch charged with corrupting minors in Kazakhstan will be transferred to court in mid April.
30 Almaty residents bitten by ticks
More than three dozens of Almaty residents have suffered tick bites since the beginning of the year.
NPLs growing in Kazakhstan regardless of measures to reduce the figure: Fitch Ratings
As of the end of 2013, the share of NPLs throughout the country’s banking sector stood at 31.2%. According to Fitch Ratings, in February the indicator grew to 33%.
Kazakhstan introduces prison terms of up to 12 years for spreading rumors
The rumors of alleged bankruptcy of some Kazakhstan-based banks in the wake of the 20% currency devaluation undermined the country’s banking system: First Vice General Prosecutor.
Kazakhstan Minister of Emergencies on Kokpekty flood
Sharp warming is to blame for the dam burst and flood in Kokpekty village of Karaganda Oblast.
Drowning boy saved by pregnant woman
A woman nine months pregnant has saved a boy from drowning in the icy waters of the Irtysh River.
Sleep syndrome: No relocation for Kalachi villagers
Akim (Governor) of Akmola Oblast Kosman Aitmkhambetov has dispelled rumours of plans to relocate Kalachi villagers.
Brake failure in Astana airport, aircraft smoking on runway
Brake system has failed Scat's Boeing-757 during landing at Astana airport.
No migration of workforce from China to Kazakhstan
The Ministry of Labor and Social Security has dispelled rumors about migration of work force from China and South Kazakhstan to Kazakhstan's northern regions.
Kazakhstan Foreign Minister to visit Russia
Kazakhstan Foreign Minister Yerlan Idrissov will pay an official visit to Russia.
Astana will be home to branch of Shaolin Temple
Shaolin will be closer to Europe, reducing the “load” of the mother temple that accommodates a colossal inflow of tourists: Galymzhan Torkayev, a monastery graduate and a thriving businessman.
About 20 000 jobs to be created to cater to EXPO-2017
We are having a feasibility study completed. Within two weeks we will get the findings, including cost estimates: Head of Astana Expo-2017 National Company.