Petrol tank truck explodes near Rixos hotel in AlmatyThe whole block is in flames and more the 10 cars have caught fire as a result of the explosion. Things kept exploding in the area for some time after the accident.
Moody’s Investors Service on Kazkahstan’s 2013 GDPAccording to the rating agency, GDP can be maintained at 5% in 2014, with the growth depending on the giant Kashagan oilfield expected to start commercial production later this year.
Miner ENRC rejects £3.0-bn bid by Kazakh consortiumMining giant Eurasian Natural Resources Corp rejected a £3.04-billion ($4.67-billion) takeover offer from a consortium comprising the Kazakh government and the founders of ENRC.
Kazakhstan has no plans to divert Irtysh: authorityThe General Plan of Territories in Kazakhstan does not provide for diversion of the Irtysh River: Kazakh Scientific-Research and Design Institute of Construction and Architecture.