PHOTO: The longest roll in the world made in Astana
A 157m and 80cm roll was made in Astana on July 5.
Unique photos presented to Astana for its birthday
Kazakhstan is celebrating the 13th anniversary of Astana on July 6, 2011.
Every fifth Kazakhstan citizen does not wish to declare profits
Institute of Political Solutions polled 2,302 people on their attitude towards profits declaration.
20-25% in the State Pension Accumulation Fund to be floated through People’s IPO
As the National Bank Governor explained, the National Bank is to buy back the 10 per cent share from the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Marchenko: Car prices will go down amid normal competition environment
It is very good, when there is a competitive environment and that creation of the Customs Union facilitates the market expansion: Gregory Marchenko.
Kazakhstan citizens call for tougher control over religious organizations
Over a half of polled Kazakhstan citizens (72.9 percent) called for toughening of control over religious organizations in the country.
Zhumayev's expedition will start ascending K2 on July 6
We will start tomorrow morning, when the snow is hard and solid to the maximum: Maksut Zhumayev.
Timur Bekmambetov mulls a modern computer graphics studio in Kazakhstan
It seems to me that Kazakhstan is an ideal place for experimenting as there are a lot of talented people, ambitions and funds: Bekmambetov
Sales of foreign currency at currency exchange outlets on the rise: Central Bank Governor Gregory Marchenko
According to him, the growing demand for foreign currencies was mostly driven by mass purchases of previously owned cars imported to Kazakhstan for the period of mild customs duty from July 1,2010 to July 1, 2011.
New Nazarbayev's book presented in Astana
The book called Global Energy and Environmental Strategy of Sustainable Development in the 21st Century was presented at the 2nd ASTANA MINING & METALLURGY.
Individual retail deposit amount guaranteed by the state to remain intact: Central Bank Chairman
Starting from 2012 the amount was to be reduced from KZT 5 million ($34.2 thousand) to KZT 1 million ($6.8 thousand).
Construction of the third energy block started at Ekibastuz Hydro Electric Station
Nursultan Nazarbayev started construction of the third energy block of Ekibastuz Hydro Electric Station via teleconference bridge.
Astana cyclist won second round of Austrian Tour
Swedish cyclist of Kazakhstan cycling team Astana Fredrik Kessiakoff won the second round of multi-day Tour of Austria.
400 hectares of steppe in Atyrau oblast caught fire
A fire erupted in Aksai area of Kyzylkuginsky region of Atyrau oblast. The fire covered 400 hectares. No casualties have been reported.
Disabled from France cycled 17 thousand km from Brest to Almaty
His final destination is Nepal, where Bernard is planning to arrive in four months.
PHOTO: Nomad civilization festival to be held in Astana until July 6
Nomad civilization festival called Millenniums around Astana will be held in Kazakhstan capital on July 3-6.
Nazarbayev took part in Industrial-Innovation Forum in Astana
Industrial-innovation forum called Let's build strong Kazakhstan together! started in Astana today, July 4.
Annual amount to finance scientific research to be brought up to $2 billion
According to President Nazarbayev, there should be solid legal frameworks to facilitate innovators, protecting their copyright and related rights.
President Nazarbayev mulls state-owned gold refinery
In terms of gold production we have set a goal to produce 70 tons a year. We will be the 2nd after Russia in the post-soviet space: Nazarbayev.
Regular flights launched between Almaty and Tamchy in Kyrgyzstan
The regular flights aboard AN-24 [capable of carrying 46 passengers] will be performed twice a week throughout the high tourist season. A return ticket will cost $226.