VIDEO: Car on fire at Almaty fueling station
Mercedes-Benz Smart suddenly caught fire right at a fueling station in Almaty. Other cars started pulling off immediately. The fuel station's worker, 19, fought the fire and prevented the explosion.
Our chief goal is to stay alive: K2 expedition
Participants of the international alpinist expedition to K2 that includes 2 Kazakh climbers are bracing for the fourth ascent to Chogori to set a camp at 8000 m.
Kazakhstan does not pose a terrorist threat: Marc Grossman, US Special Representative
US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan has arrived to Astana. He discussed the much talked-of inclusion of Kazakhstan into the specially designated countries list with Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister.
Kukushkin won the President’s Cup in Astana
Kazakhstan tennis player Mikhail Kukushkin won the President’s Cup in men’s singles in Astana.
PHOTO: Massimov attended Junior Boxing Championship in Astana
Prime-Minister of Kazakhstan took part in the ceremony of awarding the gold medal to Bekzhan Kibitkaliyev who won in 54kg category.
Kazakhstan won 5 medals in Junior Boxing Worlds
In the final fight Kazakh boxer Didar Tolegen, 80 kg, lost to Orbek Sharopov from Uzbekistan and received silver.
Beibut Shumenov defended his WBA world champion title
Kazakh boxer Beibut Shumenov won the fight by knocking out Danny Santiago in the ninth round in Las Vegas.
Senate candidates start campaigning July 30
The CEC has registered a total of 52 candidates (against 47 in 2005 and 50 in 2008). Candidates registration in Aktyubinsk oblast is not closed yet.
Most of migrants to Russia within a program to assist migration of Russian-speaking population come from Kazakhstan
Migrants from Kazakhstan make up 26.3% of the total figure.
Kazakhstan’s gas stations make sure wholesale price for fuel is also regulated by the Government
In August the wholesale price for petrol shall not exceed 87% of the retail price ceiling set by the Oil and Gas Ministry.
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry plans to launch 11 new embassies starting from 2012
11 new embassies are to be launched in 2012-2014, with 10 consulates transformed to diplomatic missions: Foreign Minister Erzhan Kazykhanov.
Nine teenage members of Kazakhstan’s tourist team detained in Uzbekistan are back home
Three adult team members are charged with illegally crossing the Uzbek border and bringing in firearms to Uzbekistan.
Voskoboeva won the President’s Cup doubles
Galina Voskoboeva from Kazakhstan coupled with Vitalia Dyachenko from Russia won against Akgul Amanmuradova from Uzbekistan and Aleksandra Panova from Russia.
Expedition to K2 will not continue the ascent before August 1
Bad weather is preventing the expedition from starting the four acclimatization ascent. During the days of rest they spent time practicing aerial stunts.
Kazakh meat king advises against American beef
Head of Kazakhstan’s meat union and director of a large agricultural company spoke about meat at the international cattle-breeding forum.
Shumenov heavier than Santiago before the WBA title fight
Traditional weighing ceremony took place in Las Vegas. American Danny Santiago turned out to be 900 grams lighter than the Kazakh boxer.
Golovkin to defend WBA title against an American
The title fight against Lajuan Simon, 32 will take place in Almaty October 15.
Criminal case initiated against Kazakh citizen from Pavlodar detained in China
According to the Kazakhstan consular agent in China investigation in underway and the Kazakh citizen may not leave the country.
Military parade to take place in Astana on August 30
The parade will take place on the occasion of the Constitution Day near Kazakh Yeli monument across the street from the Pyramid.
Volleyball club Almaty reached semifinal of Asian Championship
In quarterfinal Kazakh team won 3:0 against a strong club from Vietnam.