Youngest grandmaster of the world from Kazakhstan aims for Top-100 global rating
The world's youngest grandmaster, 12-y.o. Zhansaya Abdumalik, intends to get into the Top-100 world's best chess-players by the end of the year.
Foreign experts involved in psychological check of Vladislav Chelakh
Foreign experts are taking part in psychological check of Vladislav Chelakh. Three days ago he was escorted to a military airport and delivered to Almaty for the examination.
Kazakhstan completes acquisition of a 10% stake in Karachaganak
As a result of the deal the ownership structure looks as follows: BG Group holds 29.25%, Eni 29.25%, Chevron 18%, LUKOIL 13.5%, with the Kazakhstan Government holding the other 10%.
Eurocopter assembly facility to be launched in Kazakhstan June 29
Apart from assembly and maintenance, the center will be providing training services to both pilots and engineers.
46 terrorist attacks prevented in 7 years in Kazakhstan
46 extremist acts of terrorist nature have been prevented in Kazakhstan since 2005.
6-y.o. twins from Almaty awarded Vice Mister Universe titles
The Kazakhstan boys have managed to make an indelible impression on the jury of the pageant that was held in Georgia.
George Clooney might be starring in Kazakhstan director’s movie
Kazakhstan film director and athlete Peter Berman has written a script for Hard Loop movie and got Hollywood interested in it.
Road police patrols will be axed in Almaty
The number of road police patrols will be decreased; they will be replaced with road surveillance cameras, Akim (Mayor) of Almaty city Akhmetzhan Yessimov says.
Yessimov answers critics over cutting down trees in Almaty
Akim (Mayor) of Almaty Akhmetzhan Yessimov gave the exact number of trees in the city: 1 371 000.
President Nazarbayev called KazMunaiGas to improve analysis and forecasts
KazMunaiGas oil and condensed gas production in 2011 totaled 21.1 million tons. Plans are to produce 21.9 million tons in 2012.
Mukhtar Ablyazov accused of inciting deadly social unrest in Zhanaozen
46 criminal cases have been initiated in Kazakhstan by a special prosecutor against Mukhtar Ablyazov who is accused of siphoning off over $5 billion out of BTA Bank.
Almaty traffic lights will be equipped with timers in 2013
All the traffic lights will be quipped with timers in Almaty, Akim (Mayor) of the city Akhmetzhan Yessimov says.
Muturganchik Clown appointed Kazakh State Circus deputy director
Well-known Kazakhstan clown Murat Muturganov who has been appointed Deputy Director of Kazakh State Circus shared his plans and projects.
High capacity solar battery invented in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan scientists have developed an improved solar battery that produces seven times more energy than its other existing equivalents.
Nazarbayev presented 11-y.o. hockey-player with hockey stick in Ust-Kamenogorsk
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev visited an in-door hockey center with an artificial ice coating in Ust-Kamenogorsk.
Kazakhstan gained two spots in archery for 2012 Olympics
Two Kazakhstan athletes Denis Gankin and Anastassiya Bannova have qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.
Solar power station launched in Almaty oblast
A solar station has been built as part of the UN-sponsored Green Village international project in Kazakhstan.
VIDEO: Aktau police publicly burnt drugs
Aktau police has celebrated International Day Against Drug Abuse by burning several kilograms of drugs.
Nazarbayev called to improve quality of agricultural goods
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev met with Minister of Agriculture to discuss development of the industry.
Days of Azerbaijan Culture to be held in Kazakhstan
Days of Culture of Azerbaijan will be held in Astana and Almaty, Kazakhstan, on June 7-9.