Kozlov of Kazakhstan jailed for 7.5 yearsKazakhstan convicted an opposition leader of inciting an attempted coup against President Nursultan Nazarbayev and sentenced him to seven-and-a-half years in a penal colony.
09 October 2012
Kazakh artist seeks record with giant Nazarbayev canvas A Kazakh artist is aiming to smash the record for the country's largest painting with a gigantic Soviet-style canvas depicting its long-serving leader surrounded by white doves and a rainbow.
Kazakhstan President’s press-service stakes on efficiencyPresident’s official website and Twitter-account are considered equally valid and the only official sources of information about activities of the President and the Presidential Administration: press-service.
Sagintayev appointed deputy chairman of Nur OtanKazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev appointed Minister of Economic Development and Trade Bakytzhan Sagintayev first deputy chairman of Nur Otan party.
Serik Akhmetov appointed Kazakhstan's Prime-MinisterAll three parliamentary factions of the Majilis (107 deputies) have approved Serik Akhmetov proposed by Nursultan Nazarbayev as a candidate for the position.
Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev relieves PM MassimovNursultan Nazarbayev is expected to ask Prime Minister Karim Massimov to head his powerful presidential administration amid ongoing jostling to succeed the veteran strongman.