Kazakhstan expects to harvest 15 million tons of grain in 2012
Grain production in Kazakhstan in 2011 totaled 26.9 million tons (net weight), with exports potential standing at 15 million tons.
Russian companies overwhelm Kazakhstan since CU
The number of Russian companies in Kazakhstan has increased by 30 percent since creation of the Customs Union.
Russia asks Kazakhstan to retain specialization of 19 military companies
A huge number of equipment and military vehicles manufactured back in the Soviet time and after are still in use and require spare parts.
Zulfiya Chinshanlo is set to win London Olympic gold
Kazakhstan weight-lifter Zulfiya Chinshanlo is set to win a gold medal in 2012 London Olympic Games.
Europe and South-East Asia favor Kazakhstan models
Kazakhstan models are in demand in Europe and South-East Asia.
Aktobe oil company fined 500 million tenge for emissions
Kazakhoil Aktobe reimbursed the state with 445 million tenge ($3 million) for the environmental damaged caused by excessive gas flaring.
Average wedding party costs $15,000 in Almaty
A regular 100-guest wedding party in a restaurant in Almaty is estimated to cost $13,000-15,000.
A Kazakhstan citizen bought Euro-2012 Hospitality Package at Klichko brothers' auction
Kazakhstan citizen bought Euro-2012 Hospitality Package for 35 thousand Euro at the auction of brothers Klichko.
Almaty Road Police learns to render medical aid to injured in road traffic accidents
Almaty Road policemen will learn to render basic medical aid to persons injured in road traffic accidents.
Tim Burton liked Kazakhstan's Black Swan
Tim Burton liked Kazakhstan's remake of Black Swan movie that won "Done in 60 Seconds" competition in London.
FBI experts train Kazakhstan financial police to detect money laundering
FBI experts trained personnel of Kazakhstan financial police on detection of money laundering schemes and financial terrorism.
Kazakhstan is considering U.S. practice on apprehension of suspected terrorists
Igor Rogov has inquired about the possibility of adopting the practice on apprehension of suspected terrorists for over 72 hours without court sanctions in Kazakhstan.
Zhanaozen administration estimated damage from clashes at 250 million tenge
The damage caused to Zhanaozen town during the clashes of December 16, 2011, made 250 million tenge.
Anshy Bala got The Best Foreign Drama Award in USA
Anshy Bala (The Hunter Boy) movie won The Best Foreign Drama Award in International Family Film Festival in Hollywood.
BTA Bank estimates its damage from Zhanaozen clashes at 56 million tenge
BTA Bank has calculated its losses from December clashes in Zhanaozen.
Charm given to Obama by Nazarbayev was made by Uralsk designers
The Tumar that Nursultan Nazarbayev gave to Barack Obama was made by the artistic group Woman Art Design from Uralsk.
State-run Employment Program to cover 200 000 people in 2012
New jobs should be offered to at least 1.5 million people by 2020, President instructed in his State of the Nation Address January 27.
Bank cards statistics announced
As of March 1, 2012 bank cards are issued by 21 banks and KazPost Post Service Operator.
Kazakhstan President is on a short vacation
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev is off for a short vacation.
State-run Development Bank of Kazakhstan to issue first ever Sharia-compliant sukuk bonds
The planned overall sukuk program is worth $500 million.