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Head doctor of Regional Perinatal Centre charged with murder

It has been revealed that criminal cases are being taken against the head doctor and the obstetrician-gynaecologist of the Atyrau Regional Perinatal Centre. They are charged pursuant to Clause 3.7 of Part 2 of Article 99 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Murder committed by a group of persons by prior conspiracy, of a person who is obviously helpless). October 5 2019, 14:52 114 889 просмотрs

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Head doctor of Atyrau Regional Perinatal Centre arrested on suspicion of bribery

In Atyrau, members of the Anti-Corruption Department detained Kuanysh Nysanbaev, the Chief Doctor of the Regional Perinatal Centre. A pre-trial Investigation in relation to him, has been initiated under Part3 of Article 24 – Section 1 of Part 3 of Article 367 (Giving a bribe by a group of persons by prior conspiracy) and paragraph 3.7 of Part 2 of Article 99 (Murder committed by a group of persons by prior conspiracy, of a person known to be in a helpless state) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. October 5 2019, 14:35 113 035 просмотрs

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Atyrau City Day events schedule

On 1 October, a series of festive events dedicated to Atyrau City Day begins. At 7pm, the opening ceremony of the Jastar Life Forum will be held on Issatay and Makhambet Square. October 2 2019, 12:19 114 457 просмотрs

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Emission from Atyrau oil refinery stirs up city

On 29 September at the Atyrau Refinery, there was an emission of combustion products. Instantly, photos and videos showing huge clouds of black smoke coming from the refinery chimney were posted by residents on social networks. Photo October 1 2019, 14:04 56 167 просмотрs

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Looks like a mammoth bone

Posted on social network is news that the giant bone of an ancient animal has been discovered near the village of EsbolInder by a local resident, Dosbol Baygabolov. Photo September 28 2019, 13:31 54 149 просмотрs

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Pay disparity between expats and locals

As ‘Ak Zhaiyk’ recently reported, at the suggestion of the General Prosecutor’s Office, the Labour Inspectorate is examining companies in Tengiz employing more than fifty foreign workers. During the process it became apparent that while local workers earned good money, the principle of justice was not always respected. Regarding the interim results of the audit, a conversation was had with Iglilik Aubakirov, the head of the Department of the State Labour Inspectorate in the Atyrau region. Photo September 25 2019, 12:19 52 769 просмотрs

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Death at pedestrian crossing: "fast and furios" in Atyrau?

The driver of the vehicle which hit and caused the death of a 17- year old teenager at the Baimukhanov pedestrian crossing, has been placed in pre-trial detention center for the next two months. Video September 24 2019, 10:54 42 690 просмотрs

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A teenager died in Atyrau after being hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing

A teenager died in Atyrau, on the 21st of September at about 9-30am, after being hit by a car. A Toyota Camry, with Russian license plates, hit the teenager while he was on the pedestrian crossing on Baimukhanov Street. Photo September 23 2019, 10:06 5 839 просмотрs

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KURMANGAZINSKY DISTRICT NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

Dear residents and guests of Atyrau. We invite you to ‘Night at the Museum’, dedicated to the days of the Kurmangazinsky district, which was part of the Great Steppe History project. September 20 2019, 15:01 4 893 просмотрs

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Experts from the capital believe doctors are criminally liable in case in Atyrau

Atyrau city prosecutor’s office initiated a pre-trial investigation against doctors of the city polyclinic No3 upon the death of a new-born. The previous official investigation and the oversight of an expert have shown that physicians had the opportunity to prevent the fatal outcome. September 16 2019, 13:09 5 530 просмотрs

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Marital life: two rape cases and a murder

“What nonsense – rape of a wife”. With tears in her eyes, Nadezhda Antokhina states her daughter’s statement regarding being raped by her husband was not taken seriously by Atyrau police and prosecutors. Three months later her daughter’s husband once again brutally raped her and then killed her. Nadezhda who is a resident of the Atyrau region says her daughter would be alive had the law enforcement officers done their job properly. September 9 2019, 15:57 5 504 просмотрs

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Stoppage to Hot Water Supply in Atyrau

In accordance with the approved schedule for the overhaul of the heating network, Atyrau Heating Network JSC, notifies there will be a complete stoppage of the city’s main heating network. Consequently, the hot water supply to the city will be turned off from 3 September to 13 September 2019. August 31 2019, 20:21 5 244 просмотрs

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Official Opening of Issatay - Makhambet Square in Atyrau

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Holiday Events: Concerts and Presidential Visit to Atyrau

The end of August and the beginning of September are full of events for Atyrau as we celebrate Constitution Day on the 30th August, with events also planned throughout the week in the city and throughout the region to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Kazakhstani oil. August 28 2019, 19:19 5 680 просмотрs

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What caused the Tengiz situation

A document has surfaced, without signatures or details, which may or may not be authentic, containing a sequence of events on the 28th and 29th June which allegedly resulted in the unrest at Tengiz. We have published the document in the hope that officials will confirm or deny the events. Below are excerpts from the document. June 30 2019, 21:33 11 864 просмотрs

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The forgotten people of the Eskene station

6 years ago, the resettlement of residents of the village of Eskene, in the Makat district, to the city of Atyrau did not affect the railway station. The station was withdrawn from the balance sheet of Kazakhstan Railways and attached to the Baygetobinskiy rural district. Since then the station has been in a state of uncertainty, it seems residents will also be relocated but when is uncertain. Photo July 1 2019, 02:52 7 794 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Dozens Detained In Kazakhstan As Nazarbaev's Chosen Successor Set To Win Presidential Election

Police in Kazakhstan have detained dozens of protesters as the country holds a snap presidential election, with the chosen successor of authoritarian ex-President Nursultan Nazarbaev expected to win easily, reports RFE/RL's Kazakh Service. Photo Video June 9 2019, 13:12 140 512 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan piles pressure on activists ahead of election The interim president, meanwhile, claims he wants public dialogue.

Authorities in Kazakhstan are escalating the pressure on their perceived foes just as the country prepares to go to the polls on June 9 to confirm its interim president, reports Eurasianet. Some activists have had their apartments subjected to aggressive snap raids, others are being summoned for questioning by law enforcement. In a couple of cases, protestors have been suddenly called up for military service. Photo June 9 2019, 12:49 130 703 просмотрs

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Workers at Tengiz demand wage increase

On 8 June, at Tengiz, approximately 100 workers at Sarens Kazakhstan company went on strike, demanding a salary increase. Videos of the protesting workers at Tengiz quickly spread through social networks and on instant messenger. It became known to Ak Zhaiyk, that after negotiations, the workers were persuaded to disperse to the dormitories. Video June 9 2019, 12:35 6 828 просмотрs

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​Ural fish killed by liquid chlorine from Atyrau Su Arnasy and improper control of officials

The materials of the investigative-operative group of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which completed the pre-trial investigation into the mass death of fish in the Ural River, were at the disposal of “Ak Zhaiyk”. The capital investigators have established direct involvement in the environmental disaster of the Atyrau Su Arnasy Communal State Enterprise (Atyrau Water Authority). This document has not yet been endorsed by the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs however it is unlikely there will be significant changes. June 7 2019, 11:51 7 282 просмотрs

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Atyrau will host ‘Motor West – 2019’ auto show

On May 25th, for the first time, the city of Atyrau will host the auto show ‘Motor West – 2019’. During the exhibition, over 50 cars from all over Western Kazakhstan will be presented; retro, classic, sports and tuned cars. The exhibition will also feature 15 of the most luxurious motorcycles in Atyrau. May 24 2019, 11:55 5 522 просмотрs

Other News

‘Immodest behaviour’. Tokayev gave instructions to the Ministry of Internal Affairs after a video with a policeman on horseback

President Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev instructed the Minister of Internal Affairs to conduct and internal investigation into the head of the Atyrau Oblast Police Department, Ayan Duisembayev. Video May 16 2019, 08:26 11 399 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Smooth Transition: New Kazakh Leader Pushes Photoshopped Pictures

Kazakhstan's interim president, Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev, may be finding life in the spotlight a little too harsh since the surprise resignation of longtime President Nursultan Nazarbaev in March, reports Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Photo May 3 2019, 10:29 132 570 просмотрs

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1st of May - Day of Unity in Atyrau

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Kazakhstan News

Protests are held in Almaty and the capital Nur-Sultan

Speeches are held in the Central Park of Almaty and near the building of the former congress hall in Nur-Sultan. Participants call for boycotting the presidential elections scheduled for June 9 - the first after the resignation of Nursultan Nazarbayev, who continuously led Kazakhstan for almost three decades, reports Azattyk. Photo May 1 2019, 14:03 131 283 просмотрs