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Head of Kazakh Frontier Service arrested on corruption charges

Head of Kazakhstani Frontier Service has been arrested on suspicion of corruption. The military court of Akmola garrison sanctioned on Wednesday (October 29) the arrest of head of Kazakhstan's Frontier Service Nurlan Dzhulamanov until December 27, the court's press service reports.  October 30 2014, 15:04 2 603 просмотрs 1 комментарий

World News

Africa's first white leader in decades is no surprise in Zambia

Zambians have welcomed the news that Guy Scott is interim president. His skin color and British heritage -- the facts most Western media picked up on -- isn't an issue for most Zambians, writes DW's Chiponda Chimbelu. October 30 2014, 14:59 2 474 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Franco Zeffirelli takes on La Scala: Legendary opera director in battle with theatre over sale of one of his 'greatest' productions to Kazakhstan

The fur is flying at Milan’s La Scala, with the celebrated lyric theatre caught in a cat fight with opera legend Franco Zeffirelli. October 30 2014, 02:53 2 330 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

General Prosecutor's office in Kazakhstan proposes to examine sanity of civil service applicants

Authorities in Kazakhstan have proposed to examine the mental health of candidates for admission to the civil jobs in case if they commit crimes later so they could not avoid punishment, the press service of the Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan said. October 29 2014, 23:27 1 842 просмотрs

Economy

Problematic well at D island

On D island at Kashagan the operation of one out of 12 oil-extracting wells remains questionable. October 29 2014, 23:38 3 178 просмотрs

World News

Probe of Virginia rocket blast begins; space station supplied

Authorities on Wednesday started investigating what caused an unmanned U.S. supply rocket to explode in a fireball moments after liftoff from a Virginia launch pad, destroying supplies and equipment bound for the International Space Station. October 29 2014, 11:57 1 966 просмотрs

World News

Russia backs rebel polls as Ukraine eyes new government

Russia announced Tuesday it will recognise separatist polls in Ukraine next weekend, fuelling tensions with the country's newly elected pro-Western leaders as they negotiate on forming a coalition government. October 28 2014, 15:58 2 423 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan Court Awards Massive Damages over Same-Sex Kiss Poster

The 19th-century Kazakh and Russian cultural icons depicted enjoying a kiss on a poster may be long dead. But that has not stopped a court in Kazakhstan awarding massive damages to a group of living people who claim the image of two men kissing has hurt their feelings, eurasianet.org reports. October 28 2014, 15:47 3 589 просмотрs 1 комментарий

Kazakhstan News

Nursultan Nazarbayev receives Global Islamic Finance Award

President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has become a recipient of the Global Islamic Finance Award (GIFA) today. October 28 2014, 15:36 1 487 просмотрs

World News

FBI reportedly raids home of 'Second Snowden'

Federal authorities in the United States have reportedly set their sights on a government contractor suspected of being the source responsible for leaking documents in the aftermath of the unauthorized disclosures attributed to Edward Snowden. October 28 2014, 15:28 2 825 просмотрs

Crime

Ex-Governor’s Case. Defendants say the 'last word' in court (updated)

On October 24 the court considering ex-governor Bergei Ryskaliyev's case took a break before executing sentences concerning 22 defendants involved in the case. On that day all defendants said their "last word". October 28 2014, 13:13 3 817 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakh Opera Performed in Paris

In the framework of the Weeks of Kazakhstan’s Culture in France the “Abai” opera by Abai Opera House was successfully performed at the Theatre des Champs-Elysees, on Oct. 26. October 27 2014, 15:08 3 573 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Ray Bugeja sold €3.5 million villa where Aliyev was living

Two weeks ago, ‘L’Etoile’ was searched by police from the Economic Crimes Unit over money laundering claims implicating the Aliyevs. The Madliena mansion where exiled Kazakh multi-millionaire Rakhat Aliyev was living while staying in Malta, had been the property of the Nationalist Party’s head of finance commission, Ray Bugeja. October 27 2014, 12:28 1 618 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Work on loading Batumi Oil Terminal underway in Kazakhstan

KazTransOil national company of Kazakhstan is carrying out work on a continuous basis in order to ensure the loading of the Batumi Oil Terminal on the Black Sea coast of Georgia, inform.kz reports. October 27 2014, 12:22 1 766 просмотрs

World News

Prove it! British govt to enforce age checks for porn and weapons sites

All adult websites falling under UK jurisdiction, including those selling guns, will be expected to verify if visitors are over 18, under new plans being compiled by the government. October 27 2014, 10:55 2 318 просмотрs

World News

Exit polls point towards victory for pro-Western parties in Ukraine

Exit polls indicate parties favoring a pro-Western direction have won the most votes in Ukraine's parliamentary elections. The biggest share was won by the party of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. October 27 2014, 09:57 1 188 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Martin Murray says he is the only fighter in the world who can beat Kazakh world champion Gennady Golovkin

Martin Murray insists he is the only man who can topple Gennady Golovkin after he accepted the most daunting challenge in boxing. October 27 2014, 09:43 2 761 просмотрs

World News

Brazil re-elects president Dilma Rousseff

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff has been elected for a second time after winning 51.6% of votes. October 27 2014, 09:38 2 030 просмотрs

Society

Roads closed for repairs in Atyrau on Oct 27

On October 27 in Atyrau due to road repairs the traffic will be closed on: October 27 2014, 09:35 1 663 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

TCO starts construction of new oil refinery

New plant for oil preparation will be constructed in Tengiz, according to TCO General Manager for government and public relations Rzabek Artygaliyev. October 26 2014, 05:02 3 357 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

French court authorises extradition of Kazakh tycoon Ablyazov

A French court on Friday authorised the extradition of exiled Kazakh oligarch Mukhtar Ablyazov to Russia and Ukraine, despite concerns over his safety if the move goes ahead, afp.com reports. October 26 2014, 05:13 2 987 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Asian Para Games: Kazakhstan wins 24 medals ranking 11th

Today is the closing day of the Asian Para Games held in Incheon, South Korea. Kazakhstan team is ranked the 11th in overall medal tally. In total, the Kazakh Paralymic sportmen won 24 medals. October 24 2014, 15:48 2 667 просмотрs

World News

China is Coming Out on Top in the Global Economy

China is the second largest Asian country and for some time now, boasts the world's second largest economy, which has grown rapidly since the government reforms in 1978. China is one of the biggest exporters and importers of manufactured goods, and is a major player in global financial investment. Agriculture continues to be a major force on the country's economy, with China leading the world in the production of rice, soybeans, tea, and cotton. October 24 2014, 15:26 1 991 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan to award 100 licenses for geological survey work

Kazakhstan plans to issue from 50 to 100 licences for geological work, reports akipress.kg referring to OilNews.kz.  The licences are to be issued beginning in 2015 after a number of subsoil-use laws and acts are amended in the country. The main points of the legislation are aimed at improving the investment climate in the Central Asian nation’s minerals and raw materials sector. October 24 2014, 15:20 1 330 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan, Great Britain discuss military cooperation

The First Deputy Defense Minister and the Chief of the General Staff of the Kazakh Armed Forces, Colonel-General Saken Zhasuzakov and the Chief of the Defense Staff of the British Armed Forces, General Nicholas Houghton discussed the military cooperation between the two countries during a meeting in London, the Kazakh defense ministry said Oct. 24. October 24 2014, 15:05 2 411 просмотрs