Rakhat Aliyev to lose his Vienna-based media center
40% in the media center belong to ZIT (Center for Innovation and Technology of the City of Vienna), with the other 60% belonging to VBM investment company, a partner of A.V. Maximus Holding (that used to be owned by Rakhat Aliyev and was later transferred to his spouse Elnara Shoraz).
Amateur singer in Kazakhsan Voice final
An amateur singer Timur Omarov, 20, from Temirtau has made into the final of The Kazakhstan Voice contest.
Western Europe - Western China road gets 600 points of criticism
The Western Europe – Western China road has received more than 600 points of criticism from the experts who checked it.
Figure skating: Young figure skater from Kazakhstan wins tournament in Slovakia
13-y.o. Elizabet Tursynbayeva from Kazakhstan has won the New Year's Cup 2014 international figure skating tournament in Slovakia.
70 people injured by fireworks in Almaty
Around 70 people were injured by fireworks on the New Year’s night in Almaty.
Almaty beats all Asia in Top 10 cities to visit in 2014
Almaty is the most 'alluring city' in Kazakhstan and number 7 of the Top 10 cities to visit in 2014 according to The Rough Guide.
Astana Arlans rearming to fight for title
6 new Kazakhstani boxers have joined the Astana Arlans, the Kazakhstan boxing club that won the WBS 3rd season.
Racing: Kazakhstan's Shagirov and Moroz in 4th place overall at Africa Eco Race 2014
Kazakhstan racers Kanat Shagirov and Alexandr Moroz are in the 4th place in the general ranking after Stage 7 of the Africa Eco Race 2014.
Kazakhstan's Proto Overdrive burns at Dakar
Kazakhstan's Proto Overdrive has burnt to aches at the second stage of Dakar 2014 marathon rally.
4 new productions launched at Pavlodar plants
4 new production units were launched at Pavlodar plants in December.
Interior Ministry suggests DNA fingerprinting
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan has developed a draft law to introduce fingerprinting and DNA profiling in Kazakhstan.
Air Astana mulls launching Internet in aircraft
Air Astana is considering the possibility of making the Internet available on-board its aircraft.
Kazakhstan joins INHOPE to fight child pornography
Kazakhstan has entered INHOPE to step up its fight against illegal content.
Kazakhstan fighter wins in PROFC 52: Kursk Battle
Kazakhstan fighter Serik Azhibayev was successful at PROFC 52: Kursk Battle mixed material arts tournament.
Kazakhstan MP offers to raise benefit at child birth
Member of the Majilis (Lower Chamber of the Parliament) Tursynbek Omurzakov has offered to increase one-time benefit at child birth.
Interior Ministry mulls opening DNA laboratories throughout Kazakhstan
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is planning to open DNA laboratories in Kazakhstan's regions.
Eurojust and Europol called to investigate Aliyev
Eurojust and Europol may join their investigations against Rakhat Aliyev.
KazAgro borrows $100 million from Royal Bank of Scotland
KazAgro National Company has borrowed $100 million from the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Tennis: Kazakhstan's Voskoboeva reaches Brisbane International finals
Galina Voskoboeva from Kazakhstan paired with Kristina Mladenovic from France reached the final of the Brisbane, but failed to win it.
Commercial catching of sturgeons at Caspian banned
A moratorium on commercial fishing of sturgeons at the Caspian Sea came into force on January 1, 2014.