'Tree of life' has Kurdish roots: study
Seen by some as emblematic of the Mediterranean landscape and cuisine, the olive tree in fact has its domesticated roots in Kurdish regions, said a study Wednesday that seeks to settle an age-old debate.
Damaged by scandal, Spain PM holds on
Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy will keep his job despite being named in a corruption scandal, but the affair leaves him weakened as he tries to steer Spain out of a deep economic crisis.
Kazakhstan Stock Exchange Director on the planned single pension fund
Although the number of issuers will decrease, there will be one powerful investor (…) the investment rules are expected to be liberalized: Kadyrzhan Damitov.
Kazakhstan to produce wind generators
Technologies for production of components for development of green energy are going to be introduced in Kazakhstan.
British lawmakers approve gay marriage in historic vote
British lawmakers voted in favour of controversial legislation allowing gay marriage on Tuesday despite fierce opposition from members of Prime Minister David Cameron's own party.
8.0 quake strikes Solomons, sparks Pacific tsunami
A major 8.0 magnitude earthquake was feared to have flattened villages in the Solomon Islands Wednesday, and triggered a tsunami with destructive potential for Pacific nations' coasts.
President Nazarbayev meets heads of Patentes Talgo S.A. and Airbus Military
On the visit President Nazarbayev is to meet Spain's King Juan Carlos, head of the country’s Government Mariano Rajoy.
Furry crabs may be healing Great Barrier Reef
Furry crabs once thought to be damaging the Great Barrier Reef may in fact be helping save the coral by stopping the spread of disease.
President Nazarbayev arrives in Spain
President is to meet Spain's King Juan Carlos, head of the country’s Government Mariano Rajoy and leaders of a number of Spanish companies.
Cellular operators to cut interconnect rate in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's cellular operators have promised to lower their mobile communications rates.
Kazakhstan Army to be used against swinging situation inside the country
President Nursultan Nazarbayev instructed to study the existing capacities of the country's Armed Forces and set several tasks to the law-enforcement authorities.
Astana - most unprofitable region in Kazakhstan
A Profit Rating of Kazakhstan's regions was made based on budget expenditures per capita and tax deductions per one employed citizen.
Experts start decoding CRJ-200 board recorders
The Interstate Aviation Commission started restoration and decoding of the board recorders of the CRJ-200 plane that crashed near Almaty.
Balkhash lake might shrink to 10% of its size
Balkhash lake may lose up to 86 percent of its water reserves by 2045, which will mean a huge environmental disaster for Kazakhstan.
Almaty earthquake boosts demand for apartments in Astana
The repeating shocks in Almaty have boosted demand for real estate in Kazakhstan's capital Astana: expert.
Akhmetov mulls supporting local agricultural processing companies
We have to give a shake to this sector and whatever cannot work in the current conditions will flunk out. Let's support the most advanced and technological ones: Serik Akhmetov.
All EXPO-2017 facilities to work on renewable energy
Kazakhstan Prime-Minister instructed that all the EXPO-2017 facilities use power generated from alternative energy sources.
Kazakhstan to finance installation of wind power stations by farmers
Individuals with no access to power generation systems can get 50 percent of the cost of 5kW generator from at the budget: Minister.
Japan fashionistas defend 'obscene' photographer
Japanese fashionistas leaped to the defence of Tokyo-based Singaporean photographer Leslie Kee on Tuesday after he was arrested for selling books containing pictures of male genitals.
Samsung to pump $1 bn into research, venture fund
Samsung announced Monday it was pumping more than $1 billion into research and venture capital funding efforts that will be led by a new hub for the South Korean giant in Silicon Valley.
