Unpleasant smell in Astana to be eliminated by 2017
The unpleasant smell in Astana caused by sewage waters discharged into Taldykol Lake near the capital city will be eliminated by 2017.
US first lady meets Cambodian students in girls' education push
Michelle Obama was greeted by flag-waving schoolchildren during the first trip by a sitting First Lady to Cambodia.
Fresh out of reconstruction with cracks and dents: Uralsk landing strip
Landing strip in Uralsk Airport has just passed the first stage of reconstruction. But after a few months it already has cracks and dents. Who is to blame? Is there anyone to blame at all?
Kazakh British Technical University to produce cost effective flexible solar array in 1.5 years
A Kazakh British University student Yernur Bakhtiyaruly has developed a flexible polymer-based solar array.
Kazakh Foreign Ministry cuts spending on costly trips abroad
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is cutting its spendings on costly trips abroad amid the current global economic crisis.
President Vladimir Putin of Russia comments on the forthcoming presidential election in Kazakhstan
Today Akorda, Astana-based Presidential Residence, hosted a trilateral meeting of Heads of Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus.
Vladimir Putin suggests considering currency union within Eurasian Economic Union
According to him, it’s easier to respond to external financial and economic threats and defend the common market if we all work shoulder to shoulder.
Tengrinews experiences largest DDoS attack in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews has experienced the largest DDoS attack on a news source in Kazakhstan on March 20.
Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Russia 20% down
Among the negative factors driving the economy slowdown we can name falling prices for oil and gas, our major commodities: President Nazarbayev.
Second autopsy confirms Rakhat Aliyev's suicide
A second autopsy of Rakhat Aliyev's body confirmed that the former Kazakhstan ambassador to Austria committed suicide.
China finally gets official PlayStations, minus some games
Japanese electronics giant Sony launched its PlayStation gaming console in China, where authorities impose strict controls on content.
Kazakhstan to eliminate discrimation against disabled persons
Kazakhstan is on its way to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as part of the move to eliminate discrimination against the disabled.
Elderly Thai man jailed for 'royal insult' graffiti
An elderly Thai man was jailed by a military court for scrawling graffiti in a shopping mall toilet critical of the country's junta leaders and its revered king.
Former Australian leader Malcolm Fraser dead at 84
Former conservative prime minister Malcolm Fraser died after a short illness at the age of 84.
Kazakhmys suspends unprofitable enterprises, no layoffs expected
Kazakhstan’s Kazakhmys, a major copper producer in Kazakhstan, has suspended its unprofitable enterprises.
Toyota rolls into TED with zippy new way to get around
Steve Gundrum was grinning when he climbed out of a Toyota some might call a cross between a zippy scooter and an eco-friendly electric car.
I won't deny we through about dropping Astana team: Kazakhstan Cycling Federation President
Kazakhstan's Cycling Federation considered dropping Astana Cycling Team after several doping scandals last year.
Magical views from top of the world for solar eclipse
All eyes will be on the skies for a total solar eclipse expected to offer spectacular views, if only in the far northern Svalbard archipelago and Faroe Islands.
Greece to submit new reform list within days: statement
Greece has agreed to give creditors a new list of reforms within days in order to secure bailout funds.
New York celebrates 'Mad Men' end in style
"Mad Men" captured the style and drive of New York's finest 1960s ad men, enthralling viewers with tales of their creative genius and tortured infidelities.
