Baurzhan Mukhametzhanov appointed Mangistau oblast Governor
New Mangistau oblast Governor has been appointed.
Mangistau oblast Governor Kusherbayev resigned
Krymbek Kusherbayev resigned as Mangistau oblast Akim (Governor).
Nazarbayev held the meeting on Zhanaozen restoration
On December 22 Nursultan Nazarbayev held a meeting on restoration of Zhanaozen.
Head of Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund Timur Kulibayev to be dissolved
My instructions to settle the labor disputes [following the industrial action in the Western oil-producing regions which started in May and partly suspended oil production] were not followed: President Nazarbayev.
KazMunayGas has a new head
Lyazzat Kiinov had already headed the Company back in 2002 which was a closed joint stock company at the time.
The biggest beshbarmak was cooked in Astana: PHOTO
Astana residents made an attempt to get into the Guinness Book of World Records by cooking beshbarmak that weighted 300 kilograms.
Kazakhtelecom sold its Kcell share to the Swedish company
TeliaSonera bought 49% of GSM Kazakhstan Ltd from Kazakhtelecom national communication company.
Kazakh painter became “Golden Winner” at exhibit in Chile
Abzhanova is deaf from childhood, her early interest in painting however determined her life path. Her sacred dream is to become famous worldwide.
Foreign observers will have access to Zhanaozen for elections
Observers from foreign countries and international organizations will be allowed to enter Zhanaozen and monitor elections without restrictions.
Striking Zhanaozen workers offered jobs in mining sector
People fired in Zhanaozen were offered jobs in major companies around Kazakhstan, mainly in mining and oil and gas sectors.
PHOTO: Law-enforcement authorities showed arms seized from Zhanaozen rioters
Law-enforcement authorities have demonstrated the weeapons withdrawn from the rioter and from the sites of the clashes in Zhanaozen.
UN experts will take part in investigation of Zhanaozen clashes
Kazakhstan invited the UN to take part in the investigation of Zhanaozen clashes.
Prosecutor’s Office investigates into use of weapons by police in Zhanaozen
Special prosecutors are holding their own investigation, a separate statement will be made: Superintendant.
Kazakhstan football team will play its first match in 2012 against Latvia
Kazakhstan national football team will play a friendly match against the Latvian team on February 29, 2012.
Vinokourov to lead Astana team in Langkawi Tour
Alexandre Vinokourov will lead Kazakhstan cycling team Astana in Langkawi Tour that will be held in Malaysia in February, 2012.
Denis Ten won gold in Turkey Istanbul Cup
Kazakhstan professional figure skater Denis Ten won gold at the Istanbul Cup in Turkey.
Third countries will require a joint decision of CSTO to place military bases
Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) states will take joint decisions on deployment of third countries' military bases at the CSTO territory.
11-y.o. Kazakh chess-player to fight for Grandmaster title in Singapore
11-year old Zhansaya Abdumalik, a four-time world chess champion will take part in Singapore Chess Tournament.
Massimov called to learn a lesson from Zhanaozen clashes
Karim Massimov called to learn a lesson from the clashes at the government meeting on Zhanaozen.
VIDEO and PHOTO: Chronology of Zhanaozen clashes
December 17 Kazakhstan’s General Prosecution office announced chronology of Zhanaozen clashes and published the video shot during the riots.