Is Alvarez-Golovkin happening?
The former middleweight champion Saul Canelo Alvarez (45-1-1, 32 КО), 24, has accepted Gennady Golovkin’s (33-0, 20 КО) challenge to fight but was not impressed with GGG’s victory over Monroe
Kazakhstan may increase grain exports to Iran five times in 2015: President Nazarbayev
Earlier the country’s Agriculture Ministry suggested doubling the grain exports towards Iran in 2015. As of April 1, 2015, 17 900 tons of grain were exported to the Middle East countries.
President Nazarbayev suggesting new transcontinental terrestrial route
Our first such project is construction of the West Europe – West China motor corridor across Kazakhstan. 3000 km of the 8000-km-long route run through the Kazakhstan’s territory: Nazarbayev.
Single Pension Fund to attract private companies for assets management
Starting from next year, part of the assets will be managed by private companies (…) to develop the People’s IPO Program and take part in IPOs run by various companies. The National Bank will be responsible for investing into government securities: Central Bank Governor.
President Nazarbayev on developing Air Astana National Airline
Air Astana Kazakhstan’s National Airline is set to launch flights to New York, Tokyo and Singapore. That is a task set by the country’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev outlined in his 100 Steps to Take Program.
Central Bank Governor on National Oil Fund
As of April 1, 2015 Kazakhstan’s international reserves stood at $98.8 billion, including $29.1 billion in gross gold and FX reserves of the Central Bank and $69.7 billion in assets of the National Oil Fund.
Kazakhstan Central Bank Governor on sanctions against Russia and integration efforts
Kazakhstan’s stance is very clear: sanctions come and go, whereas long-term strategic partnerships are here to stay for a long time: Kairat Kelimbetov.
Kazakhstan is more upbeat over economic prospects amidst positive news from Russia
We believe that with the current prices for oil standing at $55-60 per barrel, the Kazakhstan’s economy growth figure will stand at over 2% rather than at 1.5% (as was earlier estimated)”, Mr. Kelimbetov said.
Question of Berezovka villagers relocation budges
Will Berezovka villagers finally be relocated to a safer place?
Kazakh director Sanzhar Sultanov producers Canadian film
A 26-year-old Kazakhstan-born director and screenwriter Sanzhar Sultanov will be producing The Death and Life of Martin Quick directed by Canadian Nick Wernham.
Astana Arlans in semifinals despite first defeat
The Astana Arlans has made it in the semifinals of the World Series of Boxing despite losing to Italian Thunder on April 25 in Bergamo, Italy
James Kirby to perform with Galiya Bisengalieva at Astana Opera on May 17
Famous British pianist James Kirby and talented Kazakhstani violin player Galiya Bisengalieva will perform on the Astana Opera stage
Atyrau International Airport to be named after legendary Kazakh female war pilot Dospanova
The Atyrau International Airport will be named after the legendary Kazakh pilot Khiuaz Dospanova who participated in the Great Patriotic War (WWII).
Parcels restrictions may hit Internet buyers in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has introduced restrictions on parcels, setting weight and cost limits for customs control.
American activist wants cooperation with Kazakh government on fatal police shooting cases
American activist Michael Mohammed seeks contacts with the Kazakh government in order to "bring to justice" the police officer who killed a Kazakhstani citizen four years ago and a black man last month.
CrossFit tournament in Astana
CrossFit tournament was held in Astana gathering over 80 participants from Kazakhstan and Russia.
Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia to launch direct flight
Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia plan to launch a direct flight.
Kazakhstan ranks 58th in broadband Internet speed ranking
Kazakhstan has been ranked 58th in Net Index, which compares and ranks the broadband Internet speed and mobile download speeds around the globe.
American cop who shot dead Kazakhstani man fatally shoots black man four years later
Four years ago an unarmed man from Kazakhstan was shot dead with 11 bullets by Stephen Rankin. Now, a black man is shot dead on Walmart parking lot. By the same police officer.