Kazakhstan focuses on energy saving and efficiency
Kazakhstan intends to step up energy saving and efficiency.
EU moves forward with Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline: Barroso
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso declared that EU will resume the development of the Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline (TCP).
Soundtracks from favourite films at Zhambyl Philharmonic Hall this Friday
Kazakh National State Zhambyl Philharmonic Hall brings a night of soundtracks from all time favorite films with a classical twist on June 20.
Sberbank of Russia to finance $3.6 billion worth of transportation projects in Kazakhstan
Sberbank of Russia will provide $3.6 billion to finance projects of Kazakhstan's national railway company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ).
S&P lowers Kazakhstan's credit-rating outlook to Negative
Standard & Poor’s has changed Kazakhstan’s credit-rating outlook from Stable to to Negative.
Kazakhstani pension savings amount to $21 billion
Kazakhstanis had over $21 billion in pension savings as of June 1, 2014.
Kazakhstan demands Khrapunov extradition from Switzerland
Kazakhstan has requested extradition of a former Akim (Mayor) of Almaty city Victor Khrapunov.
Turkey interested in buying Kazakhstani plasma-fuel system for thermal power plants
Turkey expressed interested in purchasing Kazakhstani plasma-fuel system for its thermal power plants.
Kazakhstan to subsidize 50% of renewable power generators installation
The Government of Kazakhstan will subsidize 50% of expenses to stimulate remote households to install renewable energy sources-based generators.
Estonia to represent NATO in Kazakhstan
Estonian Embassy in Astana will represent NATO in Kazakhstan starting from January 1, 2015.
Flood emergency declared in Atyrau Oblast
Atyrau Oblast emergency services are preparing for a massive flooding in the region due to raising of the water level in the Caspian Sea.
Doctors of East Kazakhstan Oblast get new helicopter
An ambulance station in Semey, East Kazakhstan Oblast has received a helicopter on the eve of their professional holiday.
Kazakhstan's Katon-Karagai and Akzhaik added to UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserve
Kazakhstani natural parks Katon-Karagai and Akzhaik have been designated as Biosphere Reserves.
Kazakhstan to add on 12 million tons in complex ore deposits by 2019
It is expected that state-run geological exploration project will yield 12 million tons of complex ore in Kazakhstan in five years.
Eni and KazMunaiGas to build shipyard at Caspian Sea
Italian Eni and Kazakhstan's KazMunaiGas will build a shipyard at the Caspian Sea.
10 countries granted visa free entrance to Kazakhstan for one year
Kazakhstan opens visa-free entry for ten countries starting July 15, 2014 to July 15, 2015.
Over 50% of school children diagnosed with nearsightedness in Kazakhstan
According to Kazakhstan Ministry of Health, almost half of the Kazakhstani school kids develop nearsightedness (myopia) during studies.
Saiga to be reintroduced into the market: Kazakhstan Minister
Kazakhstan Minister of Environment declared that saiga antelopes may be reintroduced into the market after the population is large enough.
Keep calm and drink tea, Kazakhstan spends millions to import it
Kazakhstan is steadily increasing its import of tea, which reached 32,000 tons worth $147 million in 2013 alone.
Majilis endorses Caspian security treaty
Kazakhstan’s lower chamber of the parliament (Majilis) approved the draft law On Ratification of the Agreement on Security Cooperation in the Caspian Sea.