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Crime rate went 40 percent up in Kazakhstan
Over 159 thousand crimes were registered in Kazakhstan in January-October 2011, which is 41.4 percent more than in the same period of 2010.
15 December 2011
Kazakhstan diplomat Tolmachev cleared of criminal charges
He has avoided abduction and a hijacking attempt charges and ruled to be mentally ill. After 3 months of treatment he can return to Almaty.
15 December 2011
Kazakhstan defeated Poland at World Ice Hockey Championship
Kazakhstan junior hockey team has defeated the Polish team at the World Hockey Championship.
15 December 2011
Over 20 thousand people will receive 20 Years of Independence medals in Kazakhstan
Creation of the anniversary medal called 20 Years of Kazakhstan’s Independence was initiated by Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev.
15 December 2011
Timur Kulibayev met with Executive Director of Deutsche Bank
Third meeting of Kazakhstan-German Business Council on Strategic Partnership was held on December 13 in Astana.
14 December 2011
PHOTO: Olympic champions raised Kazakhstan flag in Almaty
Figure skating stars raised Kazakhstan flag during Ilya Averbukh’s ice show in Almaty.
14 December 2011
Ambassador of Germany to Kazakhstan reminded of German origin of Eurocopter
This is a German-French joint venture. Spare parts for the helicopters are supplied to Astana from Germany only: Ambassador.
14 December 2011
Kazcosmos negotiating flights of Kazakh astronauts with NASA
Chair of Kazakhstan National Space Agency held talks with NASA representative on the possibility of sending Kazakh astronauts into space.
14 December 2011
Kazakhstan and Germany considering simplified visa procedures
We are reviewing very practical issues, e.g. simplification of visa procedures: Samruk-Kazyna.
14 December 2011
Kyzylorda offers $500,000 to 2012 Olympics winner and his coach
A Kyzylorda athlete who would win the 2012 London Olympic Games and his/her coach will get $500,000.
14 December 2011
3rd stage at Karachaganak to be revisited
It calls for certain modifications. Its configuration is subject to further discussions: Oil and gas Minister Sauat Mynbayev.
14 December 2011
Kazakh grain could knock down Russian flour
Export of Kazakhstan's bumper grain harvest could cause sharp dive of grain and flour prices in Siberia, Russia, in the beginning of 2012.
14 December 2011
Kazakhstan expedition reached the South Pole
Kazakhstan moto-expedition reached the South Pole for the first time.
14 December 2011
Kazakhstan and Germany discussing cooperation
Kazakhstan Secretary of State met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Germany to Kazakhstan.
14 December 2011
Kazakhstan’s Oil and Gas Minister on Karachaganak deal
According to him, “the consortium will be exempted from export duty”.
14 December 2011
Kazakhstan will set 56 polling stations abroad
The total number of polling stations abroad will make 56: Foreign Ministry.
14 December 2011
Apple trees from Kazakhstan were planted in Manhattan
50 apple trees from Kazakhstan were planted in Randall Island that is a part of Manhattan, New York.
14 December 2011
Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry disclosed name of terrorist apprehended in Ukraine
Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry announced the name of the person apprehended in Ukraine in suspicion of terrorism.
14 December 2011
Kazakhstan will claim "several hundred million dollars" in taxes from KPO
The Tax Commission of Kazakhstan Ministry of Finance has completed a tax inspection of Karachaganak Petroleum Operating.
13 December 2011
Nazarbayev to visit Germany on February 8, 2012
Nursultan Nazarbayev will render an official visit to Germany on February 8, 2012.
13 December 2011