PHOTO: Triumphal Arch to open in Astana on December 16
Triumphal arch called Mangilik Eli will be opened in Astana on Kazakhstan's Independence Day.
Kazakhstan is a new chair of CIS Intergovernment Hydrometeorology Council
23rd session of the CIS Intergovernment Hydrometeorology Council started in Astana on September 28.
Kyrgyzstan nominated Nazarbayev for Nobel Peace Prize
Deputies of Kyrgyzstan Parliament suggested to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev in 2012.
Statement of Freedom House on Religious Law tagged groundless in Kazakhstan
Chairman of Kazakhstan State Agency for Religion Kairat Lama Sharif tagged the statement of Freedom House groundless.
Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Agency for Religion on wearing hijabs
According to him, this issue should not be raised in the legislation.
1st Kazakhstan expedition to South Pole set world record during trials
A record for the Guinness Book of Record was set by participants of the test-drive during preparation for the 1st Kazkahstan moto-expedition to the South Pole.
Kazakhstan users to lose computers for downloading pirate movies
A draft law propenalty penalty for downloading pirate movies and music from the Internet was submitted to Kazakhstan Parliament.
KazAtomProm and Toshiba Corporation of Japan launch a JV to produce rare metals and rare earths
It is expected to start its operations as early as in November.
Kazakhstan Parliament adopted Religious Law
The document has been submitted to the President for signature.
Kairat Lama Sharif explained the "secular state" term
Kairat Lama Sharif gave a special explanation of the “secular state” term during discussion of the draft law On religious activities and religious institutions in the Senate.
Kazakhstan’s Senator suggests toughening migration policy with regards to China’s citizens
According to him, China is targeting Kazakhstan as part of its demographic expansion campaign.
France and Switzerland simplified visa procedures for Kazakhstan residents
Starting from October 3 Kazakhstan residents will be able to get visas to France and Switzerland in Astana and Almaty.
Kazakhstan geneticist bred embryo of chicken with crocodile's head
"Crocochicken" was bred by Kazakhstan resident Arkhat Abzhanov, head of Harvard genetics laboratory.
Kyrgyzstan to supply 3.2 billion kilowatt-hours to Kazakhstan in 2012
It is the first time Kazakhstan has decided to purchase electric power rather than exchange it for coal for the Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) thermal power plant: Kyrgyz Acting Prime Minister Omurbek Babanov.
Uranium production output for the first 8 months announced
Overall uranium production output in 2011 is expected at 19 800 tons.
Kazakhstan’s airlines to launch new flights to major destinations: Transport Minister
The Ministry is working to accommodate international flights of foreign airlines.
Kazakhstan to render $3 million worth of military support to Kyrgyzstan
Lower chamber of Kazakhstan Parliament ratified an Agreement on voluntary military support to Kyrgyzstan.
Kazakhstan Muay Thai team won three gold medals at World Championship in Tashkent
Kazakhstan national Muay Thai team brought three gold medals from the World Championship in Tashkent.
One third of Kazakhstan alcohol-producing companies to close under Customs Union
Only 15-16 local alcohol-producing facilities will be operating in Kazakhstan: Expert.
American human rights organization called Kazakhstan Senate to reject Religious Law
Draft Religious Law will “grossly curb Kazakhstani citizens’ right to freely practice and express their faith": Freedom House.