Hungary moves to ease tensions after Orban Nazi slur
Hungary has sought to ease tensions with Berlin after Prime Minister Viktor Orban asked Germany not to "send in the tanks again" in a recent interview on state radio.
Kazakhstan’s National Oil Fund could be a possible source to finance infrastructure projects: ADB Vice-President for Private Sector and Cofinancing Operations
According to her, Kazakhstan has no clear strategy in place to attract money to finance this kind of projects.
EU leaders look to energy for growth boost
EU leaders, desperate to give growth a boost, target energy policy Wednesday amid concerns a US-led revolution in shale oil and gas development will reshape the global economy and leave Europe far behind.
International Olympic Day marked by cycling marathon in Almaty
A cycling marathon, dedicated to the International Olympic Day, was held in Almaty.
Australia set to cull 10,000 wild horses
A controversial cull of up to 10,000 wild horses in Australia's harsh Outback reportedly began Wednesday in a bid to control the feral animals which officials say are destroying the land.
Kostanay citizen wears Looking for a Wife sign with phone number on his back
One can often see a young man named Sergey in the center of Kostanay. He is trying to find a wife using an unusual method.
Young Kazakhstan composer opens music festival in Paris
A young composer and pianist from Kazakhstan Takhat-Bi Abdyssagin has opened a music festival in Paris.
U.S. congressman calls to investigate Rakhat Aliyev
American congressman Brad Sherman has called the European Commission to investigate into the allegations of human rights violations against Rakhat Aliyev.
China artist Ai Weiwei releases 'Dumbass'
Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei released a foul-mouthed heavy rock song titled "Dumbass" on Wednesday, with a video parodying his months in police detention.
Japan nuclear reactor atop active fault: regulator
Japan's nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that one reactor was sitting directly above an active tectonic fault, effectively ruling out a restart forever.
Kyzylorda oblast to get gas processing plant by 2014
A gas processing plant will be built in Kyzylorda oblast by 2014.
London's High Court allows Ablyazov's property sale in Great Britain
London’s High Court has approved the sale of property of the former BTA Bank’s chairman Mukhtar Ablyazov in Great Britain.
Nazarbayev discusses cooperation in airspace with foreign investors
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev had a meeting with participants of the Foreign Investors Council yesterday.
Samruk-Kazyna to replace 30% of its managing directors
Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund may replace one third of its managing directors.
All 28 bodies recovered from Indonesia mine tunnel
Rescuers have recovered seven more bodies from a collapsed mine tunnel in eastern Indonesia, taking the accident's final toll to 28.
Nazarbayev signs law on countering pornography
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev signed a law on countering pornography.
Venezuela moves to relieve toilet paper shortage
Venezuela's National Assembly on Tuesday approved a $79 million credit to import toilet paper and other personal hygiene products to relieve shortages in the petroleum-rich state.
Nazarbayev meets with ConocoPhillips chairman
Nursultan Nazarbayev met with Chairman and CEO of ConocoPhillips Ryan Lance who arrived for the 26th meeting of the Foreign Investors Council.
N. Korea names hawkish general new military chief
North Korea has appointed as its new military chief a hawkish general, widely believed to have directed the 2010 shelling of a South Korean border island.
Patricia Kaas and Tarkan to perform on Astana Day
French singer Patricia Kaas, Turkish singer Tarkan and Russian stars will perform at a concert timed to the Astana Day this year.
