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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.
10 February 2012
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).
10 February 2012
28 policemen killed in action in Kazakhstan in 2011
Kazakhstan Interior Minister Kalmukhanbet Kassymov reported on Kazakhstan police at the Ministry's board meeting.
10 February 2012
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”.
10 February 2012
No websites closed after adoption of Copyright Law in Kazakhstan
No Kazakhstan websites were closed after adoption of the new Copyright Law.
10 February 2012
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.
09 February 2012
Zhumagaliyev initiated audit of Kazakhstan airports and airlines
Kazakhstan Minister of Transport and Communications instructed to audit airports and airlines.
09 February 2012
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.
09 February 2012
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.
09 February 2012
Tasmagambetov talked about Astana phenomenon
Astana phenomenon is in its blistering development dynamics: Tasmagambetov.
09 February 2012
New Zhanaozen mayor appointed
Serikbai Trumov has been appointed new Akim (Mayor) of Zhanaozen.
09 February 2012
DDoS attacks on BTA website continue
The corporate website of BTA Bank is under DDoS attacks again.
09 February 2012
Kazakhstan and Germany became strategic partners
Nursultan Nazarbayev summed up his visit to Germany with a statement for Kazakhstan media.
09 February 2012
Nazarbayev discussed Zhanaozen clashes with Merkel
Zhanaozen clashes were discussed during negotiations between Kazakhstan President and German Chancellor.
09 February 2012
PHOTO: U.S. sportsmen lack electronics in World Winter Fishing Championship in Kazakhstan
The second official training for sportsmen before the World Winter Fishing Championship in Kazakhstan was held on February 8.
09 February 2012
Customs Union is not a new version of the USSR: President Nazarbayev
Removal of the customs barriers is beneficial for the member states: President.
09 February 2012
6 terrorists arrested in Uralsk
National Security Department arrested 6 terrorists in Uralsk.
09 February 2012
German journalists asked Nazarbayev about his health
German journalists asked Nursultan Nazarbayev about his health.
09 February 2012
Vinokourov commented on Contador's titles withdrawal
Kazakhstan professional cyclist Alexandre Vinokourov commented on Alberto Contador's disqualification.
09 February 2012
Contador stripped of 2010 Tour de France title as part of Astana team
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has suspended Alberto Contador, three-time Tour de France winner, for two years.
09 February 2012