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US Army announces greatest inventions of 2011

US Army officials selected the most significant military hardware inventions of 2011. September 25 2012, 10:31 2 829 views

Politics

Kazakhstan President explained PM's resignation

The President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, addressing to journalists after Majilis meeting (lower chamber of Kazakhstan Parliament) explained Karim Massimov's resignation, BNews.kz correspondent reports. September 25 2012, 09:34 3 770 views

Crime

Suspect survived in the Kulsary operation was arrested

The only terrorism suspect to survive in the special operation in the city of Kulsary has been arrested. September 24 2012, 17:53 3 339 views

Kazakhstan News

Serik Akhmetov assigned Prime Minister of Kazakhstan

On September 24, Serik Akhmetov has been appointed prime minister. His candidacy was proposed by the President Nazarbayev and unanimously supported by the members of Majilis of the RoK Parliament, according to Novosti-Kazakhstan citing an informed source. September 24 2012, 16:56 5 027 views

Kazakhstan News

Massimov appointed head of presidential administration

Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev has appointed ex-PM Karim Massimov head of the Presidential Administration, according to the presidential media service. September 24 2012, 12:13 2 411 views

Kazakhstan News

PM Massimov resigns

September 24, 2012. Karim Massimov was released from his position as Prime-Minister, according to the presidential media service. September 24 2012, 11:27 3 406 views

Politics

Three more under arrest

Atyrau City Court No. 2 issued the sanction for the house arrest of Turlanbek DZHIENBAYEV, the Director of “GosEkspertiza” branch, Alexander KUZEM, the Director of “Arkaim-2005” LLP and Azamat KURMANTAYEV, the Director of “StroyContractGroup” LLP. September 24 2012, 17:27 3 640 views

Kazakhstan News

Astana mayor's son-in-law puts $20mln into Israeli project

Kenes Rakishev, a famous Kazakh businessman, invested $20mln in Mobli from Israel, becoming its major investor. The other participants of the start up are actors Tobey Maguire and Leonardo Di Caprio, as well as sport stars Lance Armstrong and Serena Williams. September 24 2012, 10:23 2 883 views

Economy

Kazakhstan to produce all kinds of aluminum products

September 23 2012, 12:11 3 512 views

Sport

Scott Henry won a dramatic KZ Open

The 25-year-old from Clydebank, Scotland, Scott Henry parred the second playoff hole Sunday to defeat HP Bacher and win the Kazakhstan Open on the European Challenge Tour. September 22 2012, 12:03 7 047 views

Other News

TCO announced SGP turnaround over

TCO announced successful completion of turnaround of its second generation plant (SGP) located at the Tengiz field. September 21 2012, 12:26 6 723 views

Kazakhstan News

Mussin to chair accounts committee

Last Friday, Aslan Mussin was assigned the chairman of accounts committee for control over the republican budget, according to the presidential media service. September 21 2012, 16:11 3 737 views

Crime

The Koktem operation in photos

September 21 2012, 15:42 3 564 views

Politics

Central Asia on the verge of big war

The conflict between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan over the construction of Rogun Hydro Power Station by Dushanbe is taking a more threatening character. September 21 2012, 14:19 3 329 views

Crime

Four killed in operation to captivate the police HQ attack suspects (update: +official statement and press release)

5 strong blasts echoed at around 8.30am in the new suburbian district of Koktem, a dacha quarter located at the left bank of the Ural river, few kilometers to the north of Atyrau. September 21 2012, 11:24 4 064 views

Ecology

NCOC presents environmental action plan

On September 17, NCOC, the operator of the Kashagan Project, conducted public hearings within the 2012 environmental action plan. September 20 2012, 17:01 5 279 views

Culture

CREATIVE QUARTET

On September 14 the opening ceremony of the painting exhibition of husband and wife Manarbek Davletyarov and Elmira Zhumabayeva and their two kids –Amin,7, and Elif,3, was held at the Arts Museum named after Sh. Sariyev. The exhibition will be open through the mid October.  September 20 2012, 11:21 4 990 views

Kazakhstan News

Russia and Kazakhstan to preserve the Ural River

The IX Interregional Cooperation Forum between Russia and Kazakhstan, organized by the Development Bank of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, opened in Pavlodar on September 19. September 20 2012, 14:55 4 350 views

World News

USAID shuts down Russia operation

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced it will close its offices in Russia following an order from the authorities there to cease operations. September 20 2012, 14:52 2 471 views

Kazakhstan News

October weather in Kazakhstan

According to the preliminary forecast of KazGidroMet, October is expected to be dry and warm in Kazakhstan. September 20 2012, 15:30 4 907 views

Culture

Kazakh blockbuster ‘Zhau Zhurek Myn Bala’ may join Golden Globe race

Kazakhstan motion picture ‘Zhau Zhurek Myn Bala’ may be nominated for one of the most prestigious awards in the U.S. film industry - Golden Globes. September 20 2012, 15:00 8 632 views

World News

Anti-Japan protests across China on war anniversary

Thousands of anti-Japan protesters rallied across China over a territorial row on Tuesday, a key historical anniversary, as Japanese firms including car giant Toyota shut or scaled back production, AFP reports September 19 2012, 10:18 5 256 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry condemns scandalous Innocence of Muslims

Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry condemns the scandalous film called Innocence of Muslims that triggered the attacks on U.S. embassies in Muslim countries, Tengrinews.kz reports citing official representative of Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry Altay Abibullayev. September 18 2012, 16:55 2 978 views

World News

Afghan suicide bomber revenged for anti-Islamic film

Protests against the notorious anti-Islamic film ‘Innocence of Muslims’ gather pace – a blast shook Kabul taking at least 12 lives. September 18 2012, 16:49 2 838 views

Economy

Atyrau Oblast hosts Austrian business delegation

Last week, the Oblast Akimat received a large delegation of business people from Austria led by Michael MULLER, the Commercial Attache and Trade Commissioner of the Embassy of Austria in Kazakhstan. The guests made no disguise of their interest in our oil and gas sector. September 18 2012, 11:27 4 572 views