Hijabs will not be banned in Kazakhstan: Massimov
The country should not ban wearing hijabs. We will not take any measures to forbid their wearing. It is wrong to forcedly ban them: Karim Massimov.
Number of drag-racers increased 4-fold in Almaty
More and more people become fond of drag racing in Almaty. The number of participants of car races have grown four-fold.
Massimov met with EBRD Managing Director Olivier Descamps
Among other topics, the meeting covered cooperation between Kazakhstan and the EBRD in implementation of infrastructural projects.
Online-conference with Karim Massimov to start at 12 p.m. on July 15
Video online-conference with Kazakhstan Prime-Minister Karim Massimov will be held today, July 15 at 12:00 p.m.
Kazakhstan Embassy in London paid $60 thousand in parking fines
Kazakhstan diplomatic mission is considered the most frequent violator compared to other diplomatic representative offices in London.
H1 2011 gas production up
According to the State Agency for Statistics, gas production output for the period under review made up 6.3 billion cubic meters.
Almaty to spend $36 million on trolleys in 2011
Almaty administration is planning to buy trolleys for $36 million by the end of 2011.
Locomotive-assembling plant in Astana ready to produce 100 units a year
In line with 2011 production plan, 78 locomotives had to be assembled, but, according to the plant manager, they are ready to work ahead of schedule.
Kazakhstan singer Alisher Karimov won 3rd prize at Slavianski Bazaar
Kazakhstan singer Alisher Karimov won the third prize of the International Pop Song Performers Contest VITEBSK-2011.
Gold production output in H1 2011 60% up
According to the State Agency for Statistics, gold production output in Kazakhstan in the H1 2011 grew by 60% as compared to the like period of 2010.
Kazakhstan’s grain exports in 2010-2011 marketing year stands at 5.9 million tons
According to the Agriculture Ministry, the grain was traditionally exported to Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan.
Russia has paid Kazakhstan $56 million in rent for Baikonur cosmodrome this year
To rent out Baikonur, Russia pays $115 million a year. The payments are made on quarterly basis: Vice Minister of Finance Ruslan Dalenov.
Kazakhstan - Russia - Ukraine rally to start in Karaganda on July 30
The first non-commercial rally Kazakhstan - Russia - Ukraine will be held from July 30 to August 20.
Kazakhstan dancer won 4th International Ballet Contest in Seoul
After the victory Zakan received three offersб but his plan is to continue his career in Kazakhstan.
Muslims want to ban salafis from Kazakhstan
Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kazakhstan says that “Salafiyyah” has become one of the dangerous religious trends in Kazakhstan.
Kazakh woman plead guilty of Internet-fraud in USA and is likely to be deported
Elvira Gumerova, who was accused of Internet-fraud in the USA, will be deported to Kazakhstan.
Ardavichus' crew ranked 21st at the third stage of the Silk Way Rally
The crew of Kazakhstan team Astana was ranked 21rd at the third stage of the Silk Way rally.
Deep snow prevented international expedition to K2 from getting to the second camp
We had to change our plans as the snow condition on a mount is not very good: Maksut Zhumayev.
Helios planning to increase the number of fuel stations to 350 by the end of 2012
We want to develop a network of fuel stations to 350 by the end of 2012. Currently we have 250 fuel stations: Trandofilov.
Remy Di Gregorio: We have to be successful at Tour de France for Vino
French cyclist of Kazakhstan cycling team Astana: We have to successfully finish Tour de France in honor of Aleksandr Vinokurov.