Eurasian Economic Union enters into force
The largest economic union in the CIS since the fall of the USSR has entered into force.
Not all obese people prone to poor health: study
US scientists encouraged 20 obese people to eat extra fast food for several months, and found that about a quarter stayed in good health.
US slaps sanctions on North Korea after Sony hack
The United States imposed new sanctions on North Korea in retaliation for a cyber attack on Hollywood studio Sony Pictures.
Actress Zoe Saldana has twin boys
US actress Zoe Saldana announced Friday she had given birth to twin boys, Cy and Bowie, with her Italian artist husband Marco Perego.
National Entrepreneurs Chamber suggests introducing trade barriers in Kazakhstan amid Russian ruble crisis
Strengthening of tenge against Russian ruble negatively affects industrial sectors of Kazakh economy, therefore National Chamber believes it is necessary to introduce trade barriers.
Ukraine TV lands in hot water over Russian pop songs
One of Ukraine's biggest TV networks faced the threat of being taken off air for filling its highly-rated New Year's Eve show with Russian pop songs beamed live from Moscow.
No visa free entrance to USA and EU for Kazakhstanis in nearest future: Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Yerlan Idrissov declared that Kazakhstan would not obtain visa free regime from the USA and the European Union in the nearest future.
New filtering station opens in Almaty
A new filtering station has been launched in Almaty to improve the quality of tap water in city.
Eurasian Symphony Orchestra from Kazakhstan to perform worldwide
Famous Kazakh violinist Aiman Musakhodzhayev speaks about the Eurasian Symphony Orchestra.
Nurly Zhol program requires more qualified professionals: State Secretary
The State Commission for Training Personnel Abroad has conducted a meeting in Akorda Presidential Palace to discuss implementation of Nurly Zhol plan.
Experts talk about Kazakhstan's car market amid Russian ruble depreciation
The year 2014 was a special one for the Kazakh car market given the recent depreciation of the ruble. Experts told Tengrinews about its effect on Kazakhstan's car market in 2015.
Beauty care products based on mare's milk
Mare’s milk will be used in production of beauty care products in Akmola Oblast.
Viennese prosecutors charge Rakhat Aliyev with double-murder
Austrian prosecutors have formally charged the fugitive Kazakh tycoon Rakhat Aliyev with murdering two bankers in Kazakhstan in 2007.
Five Guantanamo prisoners released to Kazakhstan
Five Guantanamo detainees have been released to Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan is ready to hold negotiations on Ukrainian crisis in Astana
Kazakhstan is ready to hold negotiations on Ukrainian crisis on January 15-16 or any other time convenient for the parties involved.
Petro Poroshenko to come to Astana in mid-January
President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on January 15.
Spectacular fireworks to take place in Astana on New Year's night
Kazakhstan’s capital city Astana will celebrate the New Year 2015 with spectacular fireworks.
Kazakhstan launches 10-year anti-corruption strategy
Kazakhstan is launching a new anti-corruption strategy that focuses on preventive measures and public participation.
Greek vote could boost Europe's anti-austerity parties: analysts
An election win for Greece's far-left Syriza party could cause political contagion across Europe by boosting support for other populists.
Military band surprises mall visitors in Astana
Military Bank of the Ministry of Defense has made a surprise to unsuspecting mall visitors.