Kazakhstan may introduce temporary ban on importing petroleum products from Russia: media reports
Astana’s moves may be driven by efforts of powerful lobbying groups that speak up for stronger cooperation with China: Alexander Karavayev, Vice Director of the Moscow State University Center for Post-soviet Studies.
KazMunaiGas chooses not to purchase ConocoPhillips’ 8.4% stake in the giant Kashagan oilfield
Kazakhstan Government may decide on purchasing the stake before July 2013.
Russia’s Roskosmos Space Agency may consider reducing the number of Proton launches from Baikonur after 2015
We have a clear agreement with Kazakhstan on launches from 2013 to 2015 inclusive: Roskosmos Head Vladimir Popovkin.
Intergovernmental committee for Baikonur to sit in March 2013
January 30 Russia’s First Vice PM Igor Shuvalov and Kazakhstan’s Vice PM Kairat Kelimbetov are expected to meet to discuss preparation for the sitting.
Bodies of plane crash victims to be delivered to Kalkaman morgue
Initially Almaty administration prepared 50 spots in the city morgue, as the exact number of the victims was unclear.
German intelligence service interested in Rakhat Aliyev
Angela Merkel said that information on Aliyev was part of a “successful” operation of German intelligence service and its publication would be deleterious to its source.
New Akim of Karaganda oblast appointed
Baurzhan Abdishev has been appointed Akim (Governor) of Karaganda oblast.
4-magnitude quake hit 28km from Almaty
The shocks were registered at 04:03 p.m. Astana time. The epicenter was at the depth of 2km.
Kazakhstan beauty became third in Miss Multiverse pageant
According to Kazakhstan's Polina Kozedub, it was all of a sudden, when she got an invitation to the pageant six days before the event.
Kazakhstan boosting share of gold in gold and FX reserves
According to National Bank Vice Governor Bissengali Tadzhiyakov, the share of gold in the country’s gold and FX reserves stands at 22% at the moment.
Nazarbayev expressed condolences over Scat's plane crash near Almaty
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev expressed condolences to the families of the victims of the passenger plane crash near Almaty.
SCAT's Bombardier business jet crashed near Almaty killing 21, including 1 foreigner
A SCAT-owned Bombardier with 20 people onboard crashed on the approach to Almaty airport near Kyzyltu village 7km from the runway strip at 01:30 p.m.
Over $2 million allocated for floods protection in Almaty oblast
Over 300 million tenge ($2 million) have been set aside for prevention of emergency situations in Almaty oblast.
Tennis: Kazakhstan’s Putintseva moved 21 lines up in WTA ranking
Young Kazakhstan tennis professional Yuliya Putintseva is ranked 101st in the new WTA ranking.
Plane crashed near Almaty
A civil plane has crashed on the approach to Almaty airport in the area of Kyzyltu village near Almaty.
EDB board approved project in Kazakhstan worth 31 billion tenge
The council on the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) approved a Kazakhstan investment project worth around $207 million.
Shakira and Enrique Iglesias to sing at Astana Music Award
Talented disabled children will sing at the same stage with the stars during Bayterek Zhuldyzdary Singer's Award in Astana.
Realtor movie is most title-winning movie of 2012
Realtor won its sixth prize when it was awarded with the White Chameleon Award at the 6th Cinema Digital Seoul Film Festival.
Kazakhstan PM urges to staff oil and gas projects with local workforce
The PM urged it is important to ensure employment of fresh graduates holding degrees in Oil and Gas majors, including holders of the state-run Bolashak scholarship.
No casualties or destruction after quake in Almaty oblast: officials
No casualties or destruction have been reported in Almaty and Almaty oblast after the recent earthquake.