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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.
14 July 2011
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.
14 July 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.
14 July 2011
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.
14 July 2011
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.
14 July 2011
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.
14 July 2011
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.
14 July 2011
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.
14 July 2011
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.
14 July 2011
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.
14 July 2011
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.
13 July 2011
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.
13 July 2011
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.
13 July 2011
UN to review human rights situation in Kazakhstan online
A report on human rights in Kazakhstan will be reviewed by the UN Human Rights Commission in an online session.
13 July 2011
PHOTO: Kazakhstan-born beauty to take part in Miss & Mrs. Asia USA 2011
26-y.o. Zhazira Nurkhodzhayeva from Kazakhstan will take part in Miss Asia USA 2011.
13 July 2011
Egypt promising to simplify visa regulations for Kazakhstan
The question of simplifying visa regulations was raised in a meeting of Kazakhstan ambassador to Egypt with Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.
13 July 2011
Massimov: Business finds it hard to react to CU decisions fast enough
Kazakhstan Prime-Minister Karim Massimov took part in the press-conference following the Customs Union Forum in Moscow.
13 July 2011
Kazakhstan businessmen suggesting to create SMB-controlling state authority
Kazakhstan businessmen are suggesting to create a state authority that would regulate activities of small and middle-sized businesses.
13 July 2011
Russian language is our strength, our competitive advantage: PM Massimov
According to him, accession into the Customs Union does not mean giving up independence.
13 July 2011
President of Austria wished luck to K2 expedition
Presidents have not yet wished luck to me and Vassiliy Pivtsov in no expedition: Maksut Zhumayev.
13 July 2011