Norwegians will have a bike tour across Kazakhstan
The tour starts on August 6. A group of cyclists will ride along Semey-Almaty-Astana route.
Kazakhstan cyclist Andrey Kashechkin back in Astana team
He was part of the team in 2007, but was disqualified for doping for two years.
Anti-extremist teams being created in local Interior Ministry’s departments
Head of Interior Ministry Department thinks that theology experts should be made part of anti-extremist teams.
Basketball club Astana got a new 5 from US
The club has signed a 1-year contract with Eric Williams, 27.
Kazakh Foreign Minister of visit Turkey
According to Foreign Ministry’s press-secretary Ilyas Omarov, the visit will take place on August 3.
Shvedova won US Open doubles in Washington
Yaroslava Shvedova coupled with Sania Mirza won the finals of the Washington Open.
International expeditions to K2 delayed by one more day
This forced delay might prevent Zhumayev from congratulating his son on his birthday from the height of 8000m.
PHOTO: Rafting championship took place on Turgen River near Almaty
Men’s team Multimix and women’s team BEMS won the first place in slalom.
Massimov met US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan
They discussed bilateral cooperation in the framework of international organizations.
Lama Sharif congratulated Muslims of Kazakhstan on Ramadan
Head of the Agency for Religious Affairs called Kazakhstan citizens to be merciful and compassionate, provide aid to those in need and do good deeds.
VIDEO: Car on fire at Almaty fueling station
Mercedes-Benz Smart suddenly caught fire right at a fueling station in Almaty. Other cars started pulling off immediately. The fuel station's worker, 19, fought the fire and prevented the explosion.
Our chief goal is to stay alive: K2 expedition
Participants of the international alpinist expedition to K2 that includes 2 Kazakh climbers are bracing for the fourth ascent to Chogori to set a camp at 8000 m.
Kazakhstan does not pose a terrorist threat: Marc Grossman, US Special Representative
US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan has arrived to Astana. He discussed the much talked-of inclusion of Kazakhstan into the specially designated countries list with Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister.
PHOTO: Massimov attended Junior Boxing Championship in Astana
Prime-Minister of Kazakhstan took part in the ceremony of awarding the gold medal to Bekzhan Kibitkaliyev who won in 54kg category.
Kazakhstan won 5 medals in Junior Boxing Worlds
In the final fight Kazakh boxer Didar Tolegen, 80 kg, lost to Orbek Sharopov from Uzbekistan and received silver.
Beibut Shumenov defended his WBA world champion title
Kazakh boxer Beibut Shumenov won the fight by knocking out Danny Santiago in the ninth round in Las Vegas.
Voskoboeva won the President’s Cup doubles
Galina Voskoboeva from Kazakhstan coupled with Vitalia Dyachenko from Russia won against Akgul Amanmuradova from Uzbekistan and Aleksandra Panova from Russia.
Expedition to K2 will not continue the ascent before August 1
Bad weather is preventing the expedition from starting the four acclimatization ascent. During the days of rest they spent time practicing aerial stunts.
Kazakh meat king advises against American beef
Head of Kazakhstan’s meat union and director of a large agricultural company spoke about meat at the international cattle-breeding forum.
Shumenov heavier than Santiago before the WBA title fight
Traditional weighing ceremony took place in Las Vegas. American Danny Santiago turned out to be 900 grams lighter than the Kazakh boxer.