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Tazhayakov's defendants start own investigation in Boston
Defendants of Azamat Tazhayakov, one of the two Kazakhstan students apprehended after the Boston bombing, have started an investigation.
13 May 2013
Historic greenhouse gas level sparks calls for action
The level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has surpassed 400 parts per million for the first time in human history.
13 May 2013
Romania, Kazakh oil firm settle debt dispute
Romania and the Kazakh oil company KazMunayGaz have settled their dispute over a 500-million-euro ($658-million) debt and pledged to invest together in energy projects.
13 May 2013
Nazarbyev may postpone retirement reform
The delay may be caused by “the negative reaction of Kazakhstan women” who disagree with the government’s legislative initiative.
13 May 2013
KazKosmos builds reserve KazSat-2 control complex
Kazakhstan National Space Agency is building a reserve control center for KazSAT-2 near Almaty.
13 May 2013
9 thousand people to take part in 6th Astana Economic Forum
Almost 9 thousand people have applied for participation in the 6th Astana Economic Forum.
13 May 2013
Vice-Miss Kazakhstan to take part in Miss Asia Pacific World
Participants will compete for Miss Photogenicy and Miss Talent Awards and also for the best dress and best national costume prizes.
13 May 2013
Astana Arlans win over Ukraine Otamans in second final
The second day of the WSB final between Astana Arlans (Kazakhstan) and Ukraine Otamans was held in Astana on May 11.
13 May 2013
Kazakhstan to borrow $1 billion
Kazakhstan plans to borrow around $1 billion at foreign markets in 2013.
13 May 2013
Kazakhstan’s Village Escape join TOP-3 of Korean TV Series Festival
Over 8 million people have voted for Kazakhstan-made Village Escape 2. It is ranked second in the Seoul International Drama Awards rating.
12 May 2013
Weightlifting: Kazakhstan junior wins silver at Worlds
Kazakhstan’s weightlifter lifted 135 kilograms in clean and jerk, while her Chinese rival Xinyue lifted 130 kilograms.
12 May 2013
Taldykorgan citizens do 24838 push-ups on May 9
More than 2000 people took part in the event. Every person, who participated in the relay, had to do at least 10 push-ups.
12 May 2013
Nazarbayev congratulates Kazakhstan on Victory Day
This great holiday teaches us that unity of a nation, peace and political stability is what matters most: Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev
09 May 2013
Yet another Aston Martin appears in Almaty
Powered by 6.0-litre V12 petrol engine mated to the proven Touchtronic 2 six-speed gearbox, the new car offers an impressive performance.
09 May 2013
Kazakhstan may be out of sturgeons in 4-5 years
Sturgeons may disappear completely in Kazakhstan in the nearest 4-5 years.
09 May 2013
Kazakhstan looks to more women in police
The number of policewomen will reach 30 percent in Kazakhstan by 2020.
09 May 2013
Festival of steppe barbecue and pilaf held in Almaty oblast
More than 7000 people came to Tamgaly Tas gorge to participate in the two-day open-air event.
09 May 2013
Kazakhstan-made short film to be screened in Cannes
Madiyar Kassymov, producer of the short, will travel to France along with Sharipa Urazbayeva to take part in the Cannes Film Festival.
09 May 2013
Kazakhstan and Russian ships take off in Balkhash sailing regatta
Eight crews from Kazakhstan and 11 crews from Russia are taking part in the 8th International Tourist Sailing Regatta Balkhash Cup.
09 May 2013
Monsters University dubbed in Kazakh by children from orphanage
Three boys and two girls from Baganashil orphanage dubbed the scene when little monsters arrive to the Monsters University.
09 May 2013