Strongman's death stirs uncertainty in Uzbekistan and region
The death of Uzbek leader Islam Karimov after 27 years in charge with no clear successor lined up plunges his homeland into uncertainty.
Shifting from Russia, Ukraine strikes US nuclear fuel deal
Ukraine said Thursday it had reached an agreement with the US-based electric giant Westinghouse to build a nuclear fuel production unit.
Tajikistan to hold key referendum in May
Tajikistan is to hold a referendum in May that is expected to let President Emomali Rakhmon stay in office.
Solar power plant developed by Nazarbayev University researchers and SunPower presented in Astana
A solar power plant SunPower Oasis C-7 has been presented in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana.
Transfer of powers from President to Parliament and Government takes time: Nazarbayev
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev reminds that transfer of powers from the President to the Parliament and the Government takes time.
Clinton snaps at Merkel heels in 'powerful women' list
German Chancellor Angela Merkel tops the Forbes list of the world's most powerful women for the fifth straight year but Hillary Clinton is snapping at her heels.
Kazakhstan's army ranks 80th in Global Firepower Index
Kazakhstan’s army has been ranked 80th in the updated Global Firepower Index.
Kazakhstan suspends power supplies to Russia over rouble depreciation
Kazakhstan is looking for alternative markets for its coal as Russia is seeking to replace Kazakhstan’s coal with coal mined at Russia’s Kuzbass.
Russian warplanes send 'great power' message: NATO
Russia's recent military flights into European airspace are meant to demonstrate to the West that the country is a "great power".
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan agree on power supplies
In winter Kyrgyzstan used to rely on its own power capacities, however this year Kyrgyzstan is facing an unprecedented shortage of power. The estimated shortage this coming winter stands at around 2 billion kilowatt-hours.
Iran issues 'red lines' ahead of key nuclear talks
Iran's supreme leader reiteratedhis country's "red lines" in negotiations with world powers over its controversial nuclear programme.
Kazakhstan and Russia endorse agreement on construction of nuclear power plant
Kazakhstani and Russian officials have endorsed an agreement on joint construction of a nuclear power plant.
Japan places political star at heart of nuclear revival
Japanese Prime Minister may have hoped that a 40-year-old mother-of-two with impeccable political pedigree might prove the acceptable face of nuclear power.
Nazarbayev on decentralization of powers in Kazakhstan
President of Kazakhstan spoke to the Parliament about the necessity to transfer some powers to local authorities.
EDF Energy says shuts down nuclear reactors in Britain
EDF Energy said on Monday it had decided to shut down four nuclear reactors at two plants in northern England as a precaution.
Russian Troitskaya power plant fined by Kazakh environmentalists
Russian Troitskaya GRES power plant has been fined $35 thousand by Kazakhstani environmentalists.
Kyrgyzstan to rely on Kazakhstan’s power supply for another year
Up to now the country’s northern regions have depended on power supplied from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. In 2015 Kyrgyzstan plans to compete construction of the Datka-Kemin power supply line to link the South and the North of the country.
Power cuts in Greece amid anti-privatisation strike
Greece faced nationwide power cuts on Thursday as a rolling strike began against government plans to break up the country's main electricity provider.
Temporary blackout hits Venezuela, including parts of capital
A power outage hit a wide area of eastern Caracas and several cities in the interior of Venezuela for at least two hours Friday.
Kazakhstan focuses on energy saving and efficiency
Kazakhstan intends to step up energy saving and efficiency.