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French court leaves Kazakhstan's Ablyazov in custody
French court has denied release on bail to the ex-chairman of Kazakhstan's BTA Bank Mukhtar Ablyazov.
23 August 2013
Shakherezada and Pretty Woman to meet at Orchestra Parade in Almaty
The organizers of the Orchestra Parade promise a mixture of cultures during three days of the fest in Almaty.
23 August 2013
20 wagons derail in Karaganda oblast
Karaganda transport prosecutors initiated a criminal case over derailment of 20 freight wagons at Karagan-Ozek station.
21 August 2013
Kazakhstan volleyball team wins Cuba at FIVB World Grand Prix in Almaty
Kazakhstan women national team has gained its first and only victory in the FIVB World Grand Prix preliminary round.
21 August 2013
Almaty first to apply for Winter Olympics-2022 hosting
Almaty has become the first city to submit its application for hosting of the Winter Olympics-2022.
21 August 2013
UNICEF advises Kazakhstan to add iodine and vitamins to flour
Jun Kukita, UNICEF Representative in Kazakhstan, made several recommendations to Kazakhstan on lowering child and infant mortality and increasing life expectancy of Kazakhstan citizens.
21 August 2013
Azeris get in the heat of the locals' fight in Kyzylorda
Azerbaijan workers got involved in a massive fight with local citizens in Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan.
21 August 2013
It's not over yet: Neil Lennon on Celtic defeat
The manager of Scottish Celtic Neil Lennon has commented on the defeat of his team in the first leg of the final qualification round of the Champions League against Kazakhstan’s Shakhter.
21 August 2013
Celtic remains a favorite: Shakhter's coach
Viktor Kumykov, Senior coach of Karaganda city’s FC Shakhter of Kazakhstan, was quite reserved when commenting the success of his team in the first play-off leg against Scottish Celtic.
21 August 2013
Young Kazakhstan singer 7th at New Wave Junior
Young singer Bolat Batirbayev from Kokshetau is in the 7th place after two days of the New Wave Junior 2013.
21 August 2013
Kazakhstan to simplify obtainment of work permits for labor migrants from neighboring states
The current regulations in place prevent Kazakhstan’s individuals from hiring labor migrants. Consequently, most of migrants from other Central Asian states work in Kazakhstan illegally: migration police official.
21 August 2013
Football: Kazakhstan's Shakhter wins over Celtic
Karaganda city FC Shakhter of Kazakhstan has won over Scottish Celtic in the first match of the final qualification round of the European Champions League.
21 August 2013
Atyrau oblast residents threatened by boiling underground gases
Residents of Atyrau oblast are outraged at the abandoned well 800 meters from Zhanbai village that is blowing with boiling mixtures of underground gases.
20 August 2013
Author of Kazakhstan's cote of arms presents design for EXPO-2017
The author of Kazakhstan’s coat of arms, research fellow of Gumilyov National University Zhandarbek Malibekov, has developed a design for the international exhibition EXPO-2017.
20 August 2013
299 people receive Bolashak scholarships in Kazakhstan
As of today Kazakhstan President’s international scholarship Bolashak has been issued to 299 people, 50 percent of them being Master’s degree and PhD students: official.
20 August 2013
Introduction of Euro-4 in Kazakhstan was timely: Transport Ministry
Euro-4 cars filled with Euro-2 petrol will still improve the ecological situation in Kazakhstan: official.
20 August 2013
Kazakhstan eager to host Winter Olympics-2022 in Almaty
Kazakhstan National Olympic Commission is setting Almaty forth as a candidate to host of the Winter Olympics-2022.
20 August 2013
Air show timed to 15th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Air Defense Forces held near Astana
Kazakhstan marked the 15th anniversary of establishment of its Air Defense Forces.
20 August 2013
Children play Angry Birds and Pacman in real life in Almaty
Children and teenagers of Almaty city had a chance to play Angry Birds and Pacman at the celebration of the Teenager’s Day.
20 August 2013
Sandra, E-type with Martin Eriksson and Turetsky Choir to perform in Kazakhstan
Retro-Festival "Almaty - My First Love" will be held in the music battle format this year.
20 August 2013