Kazakhstan to have 3 days off for Orthodox Christmas
Religious holidays Kurban-ait and Orthodox Christmas are not considered official holidays, but are days off in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan genetics grow embryonic stem cells
The technology includes extracting stem cells from an adult and returning them into the embryo form.
Kazakhstan’s gross foreign debt as of September 30, 2012 made up $134.9 billion
Foreign debt of the banking sector for the period from January to September 2012 fell down by 3.9% to $14.03 billion.
KazMunaiGas and Eni gas-processing plant in West Kazakhstan approved
KazMunaiGas and Eni received a positive statement of the state inspection on the feasibility study of a gas-processing plant in western Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan girl became 2nd at Little Princess International pageant
Besides the title of the Vice-Princess, 8-y.o. Alua Kargabayeva got an invitation to Hollywood and a certificate for the Best Original Show.
All Kazakhstan businesses must accept bank cards from January 1
Amendments to Kazakhstan law on payments and transfers came into effect on January 1.
Kazakhstan branch of Sberbank issued $60 million loan to Max Petroleum
British Max Petroleum that has assets in Kazakhstan received the first tranche of a loan from SB Sberbank JSC in the amount of $60 mln.
Kazakhstan zeros mobile phone import duties
The duties will remain unchanged for equipment and electronic devices, however, they will gradually go down for some goods starting from 2013: expert.
Almaty subway carried 7 million people in 2012
We did not expect such a flow in 2012. In the coldest days (from December 1 to 20) the number of passengers almost doubled: press-secretary.
China will erect town on Kazakhstan border
A district-level town has been established at Alashankou border crossing at Chinese-Kazakhstan border.
Shvedova made it into semifinal of Auckland WTA ASB Classic-2013 Doubles
Yaroslava Shvedova / JuliaGoerges duo won over Julia Beygelzimer / Julia Glushko in the quarter finals of the Auckland tournament.
Nazarbayev dreams of a domed city for 10-15 thousand people
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev shared the plans of EXPO-2017 exhibition facilities construction.
3.6-magnitude earthquake hit 90km from Almaty
The shocks were registered at 10:00 a.m. (Astana time) on January 3 at the territory of Enbekshikazakh region.
Ratio of retired and employable people in Kazakhstan starts to change in 2013
The number of employable people is going to be decreasing the number of retired people will be growing starting from 2013 in Kazakhstan.
Nazarbayev signed amendments to state service law
Kazakhstan President has signed amendments to Kazakhstan state service legislation called to improve efficiency of the state machine.
Football: Astana FC is going to replace Beranek
Astana football club is looking for a prominent football coach to make it more successful in international championships.
Turkey is yet to decide on use of land lots in Almaty and Aktau
Kazakhstan Parliament has approved the draft law On ratification of the protocol between the governments of Kazakhstan and Turkey on transfer of property in Kemer district of Antalya province, Turkey, into Kazakhstan ownership.
Skating: Kazakhstan speed skaters joined world's Top-20
Kazakhstan’s Yekaterina Aidova is number 13 in the world in 1000m race and Dmitry Babenko is ranked 7th in 3000m and 13th in 5000m.
Almaty airport wants to resolve dispute with Air Astana via Kazakhtsan government
President of Almaty airport told about the letter to Kazakhstan government and Samruk-Kazyna with suggestion to transfer responsibility for aircrafts deicing to airports.
Kazakhstan needs aviation regiment
Former Kazakhstan Vice-Minister of Defense supports the suggestion of the Majilis to transfer the whole military aviation fleet to one authority.