Tributes from friends and foes after last Soviet FM dies
Former Georgian president Eduard Shevardnadze, who helped end the Cold War as the Soviet Union's last foreign minister, died Monday aged 86, with tributes pouring in from friends and foes.
Nazarbayev unveils new building of National Defense University
Nursultan Nazarbayev has unveiled a new block of the National Defense University in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan-Mexico cooperation details unveiled
Public authorities have disclosed the details of Kazakhstani-Mexican cooperation.
S.Korea president apologises for army shooting
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye apologised Monday for a deadly front-line shooting rampage by an army conscript and called for a close look at abuses in barracks.
S. Korea's Park keeps PM who resigned over ferry disaster
After two failed attempts to appoint a new prime minister, South Korean President Park Geun-Hye announced Thursday her "agonised" decision to retain the incumbent who resigned over April's ferry disaster.
Costa Rica leader wants name off bridges, buildings
Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis doesn't want his name on plaques at public works or his portrait hung in public offices.
Nazarbayev and Abdullah II discuss cooperation between Kazakhstan and Jordan
President Nazarbayev has discussed prospects and development of bilateral cooperation with the King of Jordan Abdullah II.
King of Jordan on official visit in Astana
King of Jordan Abdullah II and Crown Prince of Jordan Hussein bin Al Abdullah arrived to Astana on an official visit on June 19.
South Korea and Kazakhstan sign agreement on visa-free regime
Citizens of either country may enter the other country’s territory without applying for a visa if their intended sojourn doesn’t exceed one month.
Kazakhstan to develop its tourism industry
Despite Kazakhstan’s huge tourism potential, Kazakhstani tourism is not being developed properly.
Argentine president says country will avoid debt default
President Cristina Kirchner said that there would be no default in payment of Argentina's restructured debt, after a US Supreme Court ruling piled pressure on the country's finances.
Kazakhstan focuses on energy saving and efficiency
Kazakhstan intends to step up energy saving and efficiency.
Argentina's ex-president Menem to testify on death of son
Argentina's former president Carlos Menem has been ordered to testify at a new inquiry into the 1995 death of his son in a helicopter crash, judicial sources said.
S.Korean president revamps cabinet after ferry tragedy
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye revamped her cabinet Friday, replacing seven ministers in response to intense criticism over her administration's handling of April's ferry disaster.
Kazakhstan’s President signs amendments to improve the country’s investment climate
The package of incentives will be offered for new investment projects worth at least $20 million in industries of prime importance.
Kazakhstan announces visa-free entry for investors from 10 nations
President Nazarbayev emphasized that “removal of visa barriers is of great importance to expand business contacts and international operations”.
Kazakhstan is the best gate to enter Eurasian Economic Union markets: President Nazarbayev
According to him, “the economies of the member states [Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus] stand at $2.3 trillion. The combined market of 170 million people (…) is offering conditions for free movement of goods, workforce, services, and capital”.
Kazakhstan divides its cities into 3 categories
Kazakhstan's cities will be divided into three categories for development purposes.
Israel elects hawk Rivlin as 10th president
Israel's parliament on Tuesday elected Reuven Rivlin, a far-right member of the ruling Likud party, to be the nation's 10th president when Shimon Peres steps down next month.