Astana, Almaty and Aktau tagged best CIS cities
International Assembly of Capitals and Large Cities awarded three Kazakhstan cities with the Best CIS and EurAsEC City titles in 2011.
Speeding at 120 km/h will be allowed in Almaty
The speed limit at Big Almaty Ring Road will be set at 110-120 km/h.
Astana to take part in Dakar-2013
Kazakhstan team Astana, supported by Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund, is planning to apply for participation in Dakar race in 2013.
Kazakhstan to boost petrol production threefold with a new deeper conversion complex at the Atyrau-based oil refinery
In his State of the Nation Address President Nazarbayev outlines industrial projects of prime importance to Kazakhstan.
Nazarbayev urges to toughen control over pension funds
Heads of some pension funds manage the money as if it were their own and serve interests of shareholders: Nazarbayev.
President Nazarbayev urges to stop speculations over use of Kazakh language
There should be no hurry. Haste won’t be effective. The language should be developed in due course: Nazarbayev.
Nazarbayev suggests investing National Oil Fund money into the economy
Let’s invest the money into the national economy rather than keep it with Western banks: Nazarbayev.
President Nazarbayev instructs to work out one-industry towns development program
In a separate statement President Nazarbayev said that the state of emergency in the Western oil city of Zhanaozen would not be extended.
Canadian figure skater will change citizenship to skate for Kazakhstan
Daryn Zhunussov – Cortney Mansour duo will represent Kazakhstan at the next figure skating championship in Nice.
Over $400 million spent on Almaty roads in 2011
This amount also includes the costs on startup of the subway and construction of the Eastern Bypass Road.
President Nazarbayev on Employment Program
In his State of the Nation Address President Nazarbayev instructed his Government to make sure 1.5 million people get new jobs within the Employment Program before 2020.
President Nursultan Nazarbayev to deliver his State of the Nation Address today
When speaking at a solemn meeting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the nation’s independence, Nazarbayev said that the Address would focus on social modernization.
BTA shareholders failed to reach any decision on second debt restructuring
BTA announced its plans of the second debt restructuring in December 2011. Its main shareholder – Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund – voiced its support to the proposed debt restructuring.
Prices of commodities exported by Kazakhstan will inevitably drop: Massimov
Drop of prices of energy and mineral resources exported by Kazakhstan is inevitable: Karim Massimov.
UCI refused to initiate investigation against Vinokourov
The International Cycling Union (UCI) declared that it would not investigate the case against Kazakhstan racer Alexander Vinokourov.
Fuel prices in Kazakhstan will remain unchanged in February
Fuel prices ceiling will remain at the same level as in January.
General Prosecution gave names of organizers of Zhanaozen clashes
Kazakhstan General Prosecution named six identified organizers of Zhanaozen clashes.
Three police officers brought to criminal liability for use of firearms in Zhanaozen
Three police officers have been brought to criminal liability for the use of firearms in Zhanaozen.
Former and acting Zhanaozen Akims were stealing money: Prosecutor
Former and acting Akims of Zhanaozen were stealing money intended for the town development.