site.news_by_theme Kazakhstan
Nazarbayev and Poroshenko discuss cooperation
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has had a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.
14 August 2015
New Chairman of Nurbank appointed
Chairman of the Management Board of Nurbank Kantar Orynbayev has voluntarily resigned, Deputy Chairman Saken Akhmetov replaced him.
14 August 2015
ArcelorMittal Temirtau and local labor authorites locked in battle over wages cuts
Kazakhstan Labor Inspection has prohibited ArcelorMittal Temirtau to cut wages and the company plans to file a protest.
14 August 2015
Mother from Almaty gives birth to fantastic four
A mother from Almaty has given birth to quadruplets.
14 August 2015
Three days for Constitution Day in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstanis will be resting for three days on the Constitution Day this year.
14 August 2015
Advantages and disadvantages of Kyrgyzstan's accession into EEU
Kazakhstani political analysts discuss advantages and disadvantages of Kyrgyzstan's accession into the Eurasian Economic Union.
14 August 2015
IS will start recruiting members from Central Asia, Caucasus and Indonesia: experts from Egypt
According to the report of the Ministry of Islamic Endowments (Awqaf) of Egypt, the Islamic State group will start recruiting new members from Central Asia, where Kazakhstan is located, Caucasus region and Indonesia.
14 August 2015
Kazakh-Kyrgyz boarders opened with Kyrgyzstan's accession to EEU
The President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and Almazbek Atambayev, President of Kyrgyzstan, have opened the customs border between the two countries.
14 August 2015
Tour of World Class to take place in Almaty on August 16
Almaty residents are welcomed to take part in the Tour of World Class that will be held on August 16.
14 August 2015
Fire in Almaty shopping mall
Fire has broken out in Passage shopping mall located at the crossing of Kunayev and Zhibek Zholy streets of Almaty city on August 10.
14 August 2015
Nazarbayev, Obama and Putin to address UN General Assembly on the same day
Nursultan Nazarbayev will address the United Nations General Assembly on the same day as US President Barack Obama, Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
13 August 2015
Kazakhstan's Akorda among world's most beautiful presidential residences
The residence of Kazakhstan's President Akorda is the third most beautiful presidential palace in the world according to Theestle.net.
13 August 2015
Kazakhstan's 5% employer pension contributions explained by Vice Minister
Vice Minister of Health and Social Development explains the new provision in the pension legislation concerning five percent employer contributions.
13 August 2015
Karachaganak Petroleum Operating fined for improper storage of waste
Karachaganak Petroleum Operating has been fined for improper storage of 64.22 tons of liquid waste at Karachaganak field.
13 August 2015
Kyrgyzstan becomes full-fledged member of Eurasian Economic Union
Accession opens new opportunities for Kyrgyzstan. There are no longer any barriers to free movement of goods, services, capital and workforce.
12 August 2015
Nazarbayev instructs government to cut back expenses
Nursultan Nazarbayev has instructed the government and Akims (Mayors) to cut back expenses where possible.
11 August 2015
Pros and cons of chemical castration discussed in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is considering pros and cons of introducing chemical castration for convicted pedophiles.
11 August 2015
Pension reform in Kazakhstan raises questions
Kazakhstan is moving forward with its new pension system. However, some are concerned it will mean lower revenues for the state budget and more money in the shadow economy.
11 August 2015
Almaty Marathon starts online registration for 2016
The Almaty Marathon, an annual charity event, invites healthy lifestyle lovers to take part in the anniversary run.
11 August 2015
Nazarbayev talks about development of Almaty
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev visited Almaty to discuss new appointments, the city's development and its general role in Kazakhstan's economy.
11 August 2015