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Cycling: Vinokourov auctioned his gold-winning bicycle
Alexandre Vinikourov has auctioned his Olympic bicycle to help five children suffering from serious diseases.
18 September 2012
Jamiroquai performed in Almaty
The dream of many fans came true on September 15.
18 September 2012
Cycling: Maksat Ayazbayev from Astana team won Tour of Bulgaria
Maksat Ayazbayev, Astana team cyclist, won 2012 Tour of Bulgaria race.
18 September 2012
Half of Almaty mosques equipped with video surveillance systems
The purpose of the cameras is to ensure security of Kazakhstan citizens and protect their belongings.
18 September 2012
Two militarymen were wounded in attacks on Atyrau Interior Department
A group of unknown persons attacked Atyrau Interior Department on September 14 and 15 wounding two police officers.
18 September 2012
Kazakhstan national injured in bus accident in Greece
A Kazakhstan citizen was among Russian tourists injured in a disastrous bus accident in Greece.
17 September 2012
Russia and China are leading consumers of Kazakhstan's processed goods
The top 5 countries importing Kazakhstan's processed goods are China, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey and Japan: Kaznex Invest.
17 September 2012
South Korea supported Kazakhstan bid to host EXPO-2017
I have asked to support our application to host EXPO-2017. Korean party supports us and we are thankful for that: Nazarbayev.
17 September 2012
Almaty residents can donate for restoration of Mokhnatka mount
Kazakhstan residents will take part in the campaign to save and restore thfire-damaged Mokhnatka mount in Ile-Alatau national park in Medeu gorge near Almaty.
17 September 2012
Damage from fire at Mokhnatka mount evaluated
The damage caused by fire at Mokhnatka mount in August 2012 is estimated at 338 million tenge ($2.3 million).
17 September 2012
1 kg apple presented on City Day in Almaty
Almaty citizens celebrated the City Day on Sunday, September 16.
17 September 2012
Collection of poems written and narrated by 9-y.o. boy published in Kazakhstan
Zhambyl Duysenuly's poetry is very patriotic, energetic and full of expression.
17 September 2012
Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor tasked with further reforming the pension system
Earlier Tengrinews.kz reported that Mr. Marchenko doesn’t support the World Bank’s suggestion on launching a single pension fund.
17 September 2012
Kazakhstan and Russia to sign contracts worth $1.8 billion
The business forum will be held on the eve of the 9th forum of transborder cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia to be held in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan, September 19.
17 September 2012
2011-2012 marketing year grain exports total 12.7 million tons
According to the Ministry’s Press Service, flour exports for the period totaled 2.6 million tons.
17 September 2012
Woman takes command of ISS after crew return
A woman took command of the International Space Station for only the second time Monday as three US and Russian colleagues made a safe return from the orbiting space lab to the Kazakh steppe.
17 September 2012
Kazakhstan farmers call for state of emergency
Kazakhstan farmers have sent a letter to the government and President asking to declare the state of emergency in several regions of the country.
17 September 2012
Kazakhstan purchased 800 thousand doses of flu vaccine
Kazakhstan Healthcare Ministry is launching a large scale immunization campaign against influenza on October 1.
17 September 2012
Almaty physicians won professional competition in Lithuania
Almaty doctors had to provide first aid to a newborn child left in a call-box, to reanimate a passenger in public transport and to deliver a baby to prove their professional excellence.
17 September 2012
KLM in Kazakhstan gets passengers informed on plane seat neighbors via Facebook, LinkedIn
KLM has launched a new service to enable passengers to get information on people who will sit next to them onboard via Facebook and LinkedIn.
17 September 2012