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Atyrau region, Istanbul Province eye business cooperation

A delegation from Atyrau region headed by its governor Baktykozha Izmukhambetov paid a visit to Turkey, reports Kazinform on Saturday. February 18 2013, 01:20 3 747 просмотрs

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TCO pretends to be developing LC - KSP Steel

General Director of KSP Steel LLP Edward Kramer claimed Tengizchevroil only pretends to be working hard to develop Kazakh content. February 16 2013, 20:16 5 236 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

National Security HQ shot in Almaty oblast

Police of Almaty Oblast detained a man who fired from firearms at an administrative building of Alakol regional national security commission (DKNB), the press service of regional department of internal affairs reported on Friday. February 16 2013, 12:13 1 338 просмотрs

World News

Meteorite falls in Russian Urals

More than 1,200 people were injured when a massive meteor broke apart above the Russian city of Chelyabinsk today, raining burning bits of rock over the city that shattered windows and caused a panic. February 16 2013, 11:33 1 630 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Tenders in major Kazakhstan oil and gas projects closed for local producers

Many of the key tenders in Kazakhstan’s major oil and gas projects are closed for local producers, Tengrinews.kz reports citing accountable secretary of Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Ministry Kanatbek Safinov as saying at the forum of oil and gas companies called Oil and Gas: Kazakhstan Content-2013. February 16 2013, 11:13 2 147 просмотрs

World News

US in jeopardy? Republicans block Hagel’s appointment as Defense Sec

Republican lawmakers have delayed a vote on Chuck Hagel’s candidacy defense secretary, defying President Obama’s nomination. Democrats decried the Republicans as jeopardizing US national security by delaying Hagel’s appointment. February 15 2013, 17:24 1 364 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Almaty among worst five places to work

ORC Woldwide has compiled a 'World's worst places to work' list. February 15 2013, 16:25 1 788 просмотрs

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Gulliver and Thumbelina

February 15 2013, 15:59 3 045 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Causes of incident with AN-24 PB aircraft announced in Kazakhstan

The fact of rolling out of АN-24 РВ aircraft beyond the runway was examined. It was found that the incident occurred as a result of non-compliance with the landing speed recommended for this type of aircraft and late using an aircraft braking system by a commander, the Kazakh Ministry of Transport and Communications said today. February 15 2013, 15:46 1 691 просмотрs

Crime

Doctors to pay “pregnant” boy T50,000 moral compensation

Doctors of emergency medical service hospital (BSMP) in Aktobe will pay to fifteen-year old male student Baizhan Aldashev 50,000 tenge of moral compensation for diagnosing pregnancy,- reported IA Novosti Kazakhstan citing KTK TV channel. February 15 2013, 12:23 2 507 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Petrolinvest attracts CNPC to explore oil and gas field in NW Kazakhstan

Poland's Petrolinvest SA, a company that carries on oil and gas exploration in a contract area in the north-west of Kazakhstan, has set up cooperation with China National Petroleum Corporation [CNPC] via its subsidiary OTG, writes Petroleum magazine. February 15 2013, 11:16 3 422 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan to produce $5K electromobile

Kazakhstan soon intends to start production of cheap cars driven by electrodraught, which is capable to travel about 300 km without re-charging. February 15 2013, 11:33 1 724 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kostanai citizens had a luck to view the flyby of the huge asteroid

The citizens of Kostanai (North Kazakhstan city) had a good luck to personally view the flyby of the huge asteroid 2012 DA14, reported on Friday the local media “Our Gazette”. The asteroid, which is half the size of a football field, whizzed by the planet at a distance of just 17,200 miles (27,000 kilometers). February 15 2013, 10:44 2 030 просмотрs

World News

Blasts in the sky shake Russia's Urals (+Video)

An explosion above Chelyabinsk [Russia] broke windows in many households, reports ITAR TASS. February 15 2013, 10:36 2 016 просмотрs

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St. Valentine's Day

Today is Valentine's Day, a day set aside for romance and expressions of love and affection. The traditional western holiday has grown to be observed in many countries around the globe, despite some efforts to fight its adoption by religious and cultural groups. As couples exchange traditional gifts of flowers and chocolate, they fuel a robust industry in some of the counties where Valentine's Day spending may reach as much $20 billion. Gathered here are images of this Valentine's Day from all around the world. Happy St. Valentines’s Day! February 14 2013, 17:57 1 969 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Russia, Kazakhstan may manage space base together

A Russian space official says lease agreements for some launch facilities in Kazakhstan could be suspended, opening the way for their joint administration by the two countries. February 14 2013, 17:37 1 672 просмотрs

World News

Media accuse Pentagon's to-be head over links to Chevron and Kazakhstan

Membership of Chuck Hagel, a potential head of Pentagon, in the board of an oil company that invests Kazakhstan's oil sector caused hot disputes during discussion of his candidacy in Congress. February 14 2013, 17:09 1 914 просмотрs

World News

Nuclear talks with Iran fail again

The chief UN atomic inspector said Thursday that talks with Iran had failed again to reach a deal on enhanced inspections of Tehran's nuclear programme, two weeks before a major meeting with world powers. February 14 2013, 17:06 1 665 просмотрs

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Big oil and gas forum opens in Astana

Starting February 14, Astana hosts a forum of oil and gas companies and KazNefteGasService-2013 conference under its auspices. February 14 2013, 16:58 2 280 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Polish MPs Denied Access To Jailed Kazakh Opposition Leader

Two Polish politicians have been denied permission to visit jailed Kazakhstani opposition leader Vladimir Kozlov at a labor camp in northern city of Petropavlovsk. February 14 2013, 16:24 1 431 просмотрs

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Makhash Rakhmetov: FGP will ruin Tengiz!

Future Growth Project of Tengizchevroil will lead to loss of Tengiz, thinks Makhash Rakhmetov, the honoured oilman and a member of the RoK Academy of Natural Sciences. The scientist calculated that once this project is put into operation, the drop of resevoir pressure will lead to sharp decrease of oil production in 8-10 years. February 14 2013, 16:17 2 878 просмотрs

Culture

The Hymn of Love and Freedom

  Today, Mukagali ‘s books are on display on the front shelves of Golden Fund of the Kazakh poetry, but, unfortunately, glory found him long after his death. Rabindranath Tagore, the great Indian poet, once said: “A nation that has in its possession something that it treasures most, is obligated to make it the world’s heritage.” To the full extent these words could be applied to Mukagali Makataev (Feb 9, 1931 – 26 Mar, 1976), the Kazakh lyrical poet of ‘70s.  February 14 2013, 15:54 15 601 просмотрs

World News

Volunteer Squads Chase Illegal Migrants In Russia

Moscow authorities have announced the creation of a volunteer squad to help track down illegal migrants, a move human rights advocates say opens the door to abuse and violence. February 14 2013, 15:52 1 717 просмотрs

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Dual policy toward Iran, nonsensical, futile - Iranian envoy

Iranian Ambassador to the UN Mohammad Khazaei has denounced as "nonsensical and futile" the dual policies pursued by certain countries about Iran's nuclear energy program, stressing that sanctions and threats will hamper diplomatic efforts, Press TV reported. February 14 2013, 13:11 1 352 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan’s Vice PM: decisions over Baikonur to uphold national interests

Kazakhstan’s Vice PM Kairat Kelimbetov, co-chairman of the intergovernmental committee for Baikonur issues, stated that the Government will make sure any decisions over Baikonur will serve the national interests, Newskaz.ru reports. February 14 2013, 12:36 1 294 просмотрs