New storm expected in Zhambyl oblast
Strong wind is forecasted in Zhambyl oblast of Kazakhstan again.
Pakistan police fire tear gas at Islamabad protesters
Pakistani police fired tear gas and gunshots could be heard as a growing crowd of protesters converged on parliament Tuesday, throwing stones at security forces.
One dead, 900 hurt in heavy Japan snowfall
Heavy snow that blanketed eastern Japan over the holiday weekend left one man dead and injured 900 others, as Tokyo commuters Tuesday took to the slippery streets.
Kazakhstan's minimum subsistence rate based on poorest African countries
Dariga Nazarbayeva unveiled the origin of Kazakhstan's very low subsistence rate.
Kairat Mami's escort did not notice obscene gesture
The escort of Kazakhstan Senate's chairman Kairat Mami did not notice the obscene gesture of the young man in Pavlodar.
Pavlodar resident arrested for giving middle finger to Kazakhstan senator
Pavlodar citizen will spend 5 days in jail for the obscene gesture to the escort of Kazakhstan Senate chairman.
Almaty school continues classes despite collapsed roof
The collapsed roof of Almaty's school No.111 did not affect the classes schedule. Repair works are currently underway.
Rescue works completed in flooded villages in south Kazakhstan
48 houses and 119 yards were flooded in Saryagash region of South-Kazakhstan oblast: Kazakhstan Emergency Ministry.
Accident at Zhambyl-Shymkent line causes power supply limitation in north Kyrgyzstan
Emergency at Zhambyl-Shymkent power line of Central-Asian 'power ring' weakened reliability of the joint power system of Central Asia.
Kazakhstan’s major investor countries and investments destinations announced
As of September 30, 2012, the Netherlands were responsible for 1/3 of all the investments into the Kazakh economy ($49 billion), followed by the UK ($24.7 billion) and China ($18.2 billion).
Almaty oblash shaken by 3 to 4-magnitude quake
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit 331km east of Almaty.
American family lives in a yurt in Alaska
An American family of Bretwood Higman and Erin McKittrick with two kids lives in a yurt in Alaska.
Aktau to produce energy from wastes
EBRD issued a loan for construction of a new plant for processing of household wastes and energy production in Aktau, western Kazakhstan.
Russian army vows to outlaw foot cloths by year end
Russia's defence minister expressed horror on Monday that soldiers were still wrapping cloths around their feet instead of wearing socks, and vowed the historic practice must end this year.
Kazakhstan adopts state-supported education deposits
Depositing a certain amount in the name of their child, parents enjoy both the bank’s interest and a special premium from the government.
Russia plans replacement for Soyuz rocket
Russia's struggling space agency has unveiled a new multi-billion-dollar plan that will see the development of a replacement for the ageing Soyuz rocket by 2020.
Kazakhstan People's IPO ads tagged best in Central Asia
APEX Consult, PR-company from Astana, won the Best of Central Asia-2012 contest in the TV Ads Production category.
China bank's 'sexist' promotion sparks outrage
A Chinese bank's offer to automatically transfer most of a husband's income to his wife's account has provoked fury, with some calling it "the most atrocious banking service against men in history".
Storm caused damage in Suzak region estimated at $5.3 million
10 houses in Taukent village in south Kazakhstan are no longer fit for living.
National Bank released Petroglyphs of Tamgaly commemorative coins
National Bank of Kazakhstan released two silver Petroglyphs of Tamgaly coins with a nominal value of 500 tenge.
