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TCO social program “Igilik” is left without changes

Social and infrastructure budget of “Igilik” program implemented by Tengizchevroil LLP will remain the same - $25 million in 2015, as well as the budget of social investments program (SIP) - $1 million. January 28 2015, 10:49 3 133 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Blowing snow to hit Kazakhstan on Wednesday

On Wednesday, Kazakhstan will enjoy weather without precipitation, however, cold temperatures will persist in some regions of the country, Kazhydromet reports. January 28 2015, 10:07 2 277 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Tengizchevroil invested over USD 930 mln in social projects in Atyrau region

"Tengizchevroil" LLP invested over USD 930 dollars since the moment of its establishment in social projects and different programs in Atyrau region, Director General of the Company Tim Miller said at the annual reporting meeting. January 28 2015, 01:49 2 863 просмотрs

World News

Argentine president plans to dissolve spy agency after prosecutor's death

President Cristina Fernandez plans to disband Argentina's intelligence agency amid suspicions that rogue agents were behind the mysterious death of a state prosecutor investigating the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center. January 28 2015, 01:44 1 440 просмотрs

World News

Snow shuts down New York and Boston

New York City, Boston and other areas in the north-eastern US have shut down, with forecasters warning residents to expect "crippling" amounts of snow. January 27 2015, 18:03 2 217 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Preparation for «Steppe eagle» exercises began in Almaty

The preparation for holding the peacekeeping exercises called "Steppe eagle-2015" with the participation of representatives of the Armed Forces of the USA began in Almaty. Major Justin Colbert heads the US delegation. January 27 2015, 17:58 2 536 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Turnover of precious metals in Kazakhstan will be regulated on legislative basis

Kazakhstan Parliament’s Majilis Deputies discussed the draft law "On Precious Metals and Precious Stones" and accompanying "On amendments and additions to some legislative acts of Kazakhstan on precious metals and precious stones", presented by Vice-Minister of Investment and Development of Kazakhstan Albert Rau, bnews.kz reports. January 27 2015, 15:37 5 549 просмотрs

World News

Leaders Mark Auschwitz Liberation 70 Years on Without Putin

When the Soviet army entered Auschwitz exactly 70 years ago, finding piles of corpses and prisoners close to death, a Russian soldier took a small and hungry 11-year-old girl into his arms and rocked her tenderly, tears coming to his eyes. January 27 2015, 15:24 2 879 просмотрs

World News

CNN Looks Forward to Resume Broadcasting in Russia as Soon as Possible

Turner International company stated that the company was working on the dates of the meeting with Russia’s regulator towards the end of the month to discuss the process of getting CNN International back in the country. January 27 2015, 14:49 2 044 просмотрs

World News

Oil steadies after OPEC says prices may have bottomed

Brent crude oil prices held above $48 on Tuesday following comments from OPEC that prices may have found a floor. January 27 2015, 11:47 2 468 просмотрs

World News

Facebook and Instagram Were Down

Facebook and Instagram services were restored on Tuesday after a brief outage that lasted around 45 minutes. January 27 2015, 13:12 2 515 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan leads in medal standings of 2015 Winter Universiade

Following the first day of the 2015 Winter Universiade in Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia, the Kazakhstan team is leading in medal tally with 2 gold medals. January 27 2015, 11:52 3 071 просмотрs

World News

Alleged Russian spy arrested in New York City

Russian Spy ring operating in New York City to collect economic intelligence and recruit other potential spies was broken up by the FBI, who arrested one of the men today. January 27 2015, 11:31 2 379 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan joins world in condemning Ukraine massacre

Kazakhstan joined the rest of the world Monday in condemning the attack by pro-Russian forces in eastern Ukraine that left at least 30 civilians dead over the weekend. January 27 2015, 11:00 2 980 просмотрs

World News

Kurds push Islamic State out of Kobani after four-month battle

Kurdish forces took control of the Syrian town of Kobani on Monday after driving out Islamic State fighters, a monitoring group and Syrian state media said, although Washington said the four-month battle was not yet over. January 27 2015, 10:05 2 028 просмотрs

Society

Worker died from meningitis infection in Tengiz

In the morning of January 26 two employees of Imstalkom LLP contracting company were delivered to the TCO rotational village clinic with symptoms of infectious disease - 41-y.o. R. and 23-y.o., both are the citizens of East Kazakhstan Oblast. Soon the elder person died. January 27 2015, 10:30 3 282 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Beset by low oil prices, the Kashagan saga continues

Kazakhstan says it will not to bear the cost for pipeline replacement at the troubled Caspian offshore project. January 26 2015, 18:35 4 559 просмотрs

World News

Remembering Demis Roussos

Demis Roussos died in Athens on January 25, 2015 at the age of 68. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation. January 26 2015, 18:28 1 276 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Tax payments for environmental damage exacted from oil company in Kazakhstan

The Prosecutor's Office of Kazakh Kyzylorda region exacted 17 billion KZT ($1 - 184.1 KZT) tax payments from Petro Kazakhstan Kumkol Resources for excessive emissions into the environment, Attorney General of Kazakhstan Askhat Daulbaev said Jan.23, speaking at a board meeting on the results of 2014. January 26 2015, 17:56 3 737 просмотрs

Crime

In Atyrau 4-y.o. girl drowned in sauna pool

The fatal accident occurred on January 25 in a sauna located at the Taimanov street. January 26 2015, 17:44 3 250 просмотрs

World News

Japan's ISIS hostage crisis: Where things stand

The Japanese government is grappling with an unpredictable hostage crisis whose terms are being dictated by the Islamic extremist group ISIS. January 26 2015, 17:32 2 863 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Russia's cheap gasoline may shut down oil refineries in Kazakhstan - Minister

Cheap gasoline from Russia might result in shutdown of Kazakhstan’s oil refineries, said Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Vladimir Shkolnik during today's government hour at the lower house of the country's Parliament, azh.kz refers to kazinform. January 26 2015, 17:20 2 803 просмотрs

World News

New York winter storm Juno: US east coast braces for 'potentially historic' blizzard

A large part of the US east coast is preparing for a potentially historic blizzard that could reach from New York City to Maine and produce as much as three feet of snow. January 26 2015, 17:14 4 492 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Oil production at Kashagan will start in late 2016

Kashagan will start oil production in late 2016, this has been announced by Energy Minister Vladimir Shkolnik at today's meeting in Majilis. January 26 2015, 17:03 2 570 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Year of People's Assembly of Kazakhstan to be officially announced in Astana on February 6

A ceremony on official announcement and opening of the Year of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan will be held in the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation in Astana on February 6. Prominent public figures and figures of culture, representatives of different ethnocultural associations will take part in the event. January 26 2015, 14:58 5 330 просмотрs