Kazakhstan beat Russia in petrol prices
2011 petrol prices trends in European and CIS countries analyzed by the Center for Economic Research RIA-Analitika.
Vice PM orders to streamline customs clearance procedures
An export transaction in Europe normally takes 27 days, whereas in Kazakhstan it takes 81 days: Kairat Kelimbetov.
Are religious parties possible in Kazakhstan?
Leaders of key religions in Kazakhstan do not support the idea of creation of religious parties.
Phase one of gas processing plant in Karachaganak to be put in operation in 2019
KazMunaiGas evaluates the construction costs of gas processing plant in Karachaganak at 3.7 billion dollars.
Kazakhstan's President discussed cooperation with UAE government
The President of Kazakhstan discussed further cooperation with the United Arab Emirates government.
Websites outside .kz zone violating Kazakhstan legislation may be blocked
Websites outside .kz domain zone may be blocked based on the international agreements between law-enforcement authorities.
More fuel deficiency forecasted in Kazakhstan
Higher deficiency is expected as many whole-sellers were denied accreditation with Oil and Gas Ministry: Kazakhstan Fuel Association.
Astana maintenance costs 600 thousand tenge a minute
The city consumes 7,200 kW of energy and 100 cubic meters of water: Mayor.
Unemployment in Astana is becoming younger: Tasmagambetov
Imangali Tasmagambetov tagged unemployment in Astana a pressing problem.
Kazakh film should be worth $340,000 to be profitable
Timur Kasymzhanov said that a Kazakh film can break even and bring profit only if the expenses to make it don't exceed $340,000.
A possible oil spill at Kashagan could be compared to the Mexican Gulf disaster: Environment Minister
The oilfield lies some 4,200 meters below the shallow waters of the northern part of the Caspian Sea and is highly pressured (770 bar of initial pressure).
28 policemen killed in action in Kazakhstan in 2011
Kazakhstan Interior Minister Kalmukhanbet Kassymov reported on Kazakhstan police at the Ministry's board meeting.
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Railways Operator on its plans
The 2011 net profit of the Company totaled $750 million, “with most of the profit growth assigned to development of transit operations”.
No websites closed after adoption of Copyright Law in Kazakhstan
No Kazakhstan websites were closed after adoption of the new Copyright Law.
PSA Peugeot Citroën may consider launching a manufacturing facility in Kazakhstan
According to Qncepto, in 2011 every fifth buyer of a new car in Kazakhstan opted for a Kazakhstan-made car.
Zhumagaliyev initiated audit of Kazakhstan airports and airlines
Kazakhstan Minister of Transport and Communications instructed to audit airports and airlines.
Saudi Arabia simplifies visa procedures for Kazakh pilgrims
Hajj and Umrah visas will be issued from February 7, 2012 to August 3, 2012 in Astana on a free of charge basis.
Astana to see 5 million square meters of housing by 2015
For the recent three years over 4 million square meters of housing have been comissioned, which is over 40 000 apartments: Astana’s Mayor.
Tasmagambetov talked about Astana phenomenon
Astana phenomenon is in its blistering development dynamics: Tasmagambetov.