in Atyrau

Economy

​Water bills will jump 50% as of August 1

As of August 1, 2015 tap water in Atyrau will rise in price: for the population - for 48,4%, for other consumers - for 67%. This was informed by the regional department on regulation of natural monopolies and protection of the competition. July 9 2015, 16:41 2 975 views

Economy

​We shouldn't depend only on “big three” - Kashagan, Tengiz, Karachaganak

Kazakhstans' KAZENERGY Association uniting more than 70 major players in the oil, gas and energy business issued its information bulletin for June 2015. July 9 2015, 11:55 3 985 views

Culture

Orchestra to stage concert on the Ural River bank tonight

Tonight, July 8, at 8:00pm the Atyrau folk orchestra named after Dina Nurpeisova will stage a concert on the embankment of the Ural River (on the pier near Sanatoriy). July 8 2015, 15:40 7 163 views

Society

​In Atyrau two people suffered from festive fireworks

Emergency Department of Atyrau Oblast reported that on July 6 in Atyrau at Issatai and Makhambet Square during fireworks dedicated to Astana Day two people suffered from burns. July 7 2015, 15:57 2 842 views

Economy

​First benzol recovered!

On July 3 the first batch of commercial benzol has been recovered at the Complex facility for production of aromatic hydrocarbons (KPA) at Atyrau refinery. July 7 2015, 10:25 2 996 views

Economy

​Mother & daughters

KazMunaiGas Oil Company (KMG) intends to sell 50 % of shares to NWF Samruk-Kazyna (KMG is the subsidiary of Samruk-Kazyna) in Kashagan project nearly for $4,7 billion. July 3 2015, 10:00 3 048 views

Crime

Three men in a boat or two versions of shoot-out on the riverside

On June 26 there was a clash between the residents of Besikty village and employees of fisheries inspection. Firearms have been brought out and three criminal cases have been initiated. July 1 2015, 12:30 4 947 views

Ecology

​Temperature hits 54 degrees Celsius in Atyrau

Abnormally hot weather has been tormenting Atyrau for two weeks already. June 30 2015, 16:00 5 077 views

Sport

​Coach from Czech Republic to head Atyrau “Beibarys” hockey club

Head coach of the regional “Beibarys" ice-hockey team Alexander Istomin has left his position at his own will, HC “Beibarys" press service informed. June 30 2015, 10:39 8 012 views

Society

Three people drowned in one day

On June 28, three people drowned in one day in the rivers in our region. June 29 2015, 16:22 2 912 views

Society

​Extreme heat to persist in Atyrau into next week

Extreme heat to persist in Kazakhstan into next week. June 25 2015, 16:24 2 194 views

Economy

TCO Projects: ​Train won't go any further

Railroad workforce engaged in TCO projects is downsized. June 24 2015, 15:57 4 304 views

Economy

​Ill-fated week of Englishman in Atyrau

Specialized administrative court of Atyrau fined the citizen of Great Britain Coy Gavin Paul who was illegally working at the Kashagan project. June 22 2015, 15:42 3 481 views

Society

​Ex-Mayor of Atyrau Askar Kerimov: ”I saw the city for the first time in three years”

On June 18, the appeal regional court conditionally ahead of schedule released ex-Mayor of Atyrau Askar Kerimov, who was charged within the criminal case of ex-governor Bergey Ryskaliev's organized criminal group. June 22 2015, 09:39 2 900 views

Ecology

Crude oil spill stretching over a hectare discovered in steppe

During the raid organized by the nature protection prosecutor's office on the territory of Makat Distrct, the team discovered oil spill along the railroad located between Karabatan station and Taskesken double track station. June 19 2015, 17:19 5 223 views

Society

​Abnormal heat in Atyrau during week-end

Abnormal heat with air temperature 5-10 degrees C higher than normal values has been established in the majority of regions in Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan's national forecaster Kazhydromet informs. June 19 2015, 15:03 2 092 views

Society

​Scientific Center will be opened at Atyrau Institute of Oil and Gas

International Caspian Research Center will be opened at Atyrau Institute of Oil and Gas. This was informed by the President of the institute Ali Abishev (on a photo). June 19 2015, 10:06 2 957 views

Culture

Buried warrior of Oguz period uncovered in Atyrau

A buried warrior of Oguz period was uncovered in Terekty area of Atyrau region. June 17 2015, 14:52 6 587 views

Ecology

​Fire at local landfill

On June 17, at 7:00am fire broke out at a city landfill in Atyrau. June 17 2015, 11:39 5 364 views

Economy

Kashagan: ​And now the weather

We published several articles about incredibly favorable attitude of the consortium towards its foreign contractors working at Kashagan project and who, despite serious failures in their activities, again and again become bid winners. June 16 2015, 12:13 5 309 views

Culture

​Timur Bekmambetov - Director of BEN-HUR's remake visited his home town Atyrau

Famous director and producer who was born in Atyrau and graduated from school named after Kirov, once left to study at the university and later became famous outside of Kazakhstan. Occasionally he returns to his small homeland to visit his numerous relatives and to honor the memory of his mother who is buried here. He also visited the office of “Atyrau Zharyk" (local power company) where his father worked for many years. Power engineering specialists established a memorial board in memory of his father - Nuruakhit Bekmambetov and showed it to his famous son. June 16 2015, 11:07 7 139 views

Society

​June 18 - the first day of Holy Ramadan

The first day of Ramadan this year will be on Thursday, June 18, according to the Abu Dhabi-based International Centre for Astronomy. June 15 2015, 16:23 2 397 views

Crime

​Former head of EXPO 2017 Ermegiyaev is under house arrest

On June 12, #2 Almaty District Court of Astana ruled to put former head of the Astana EXPO-2017 Talgat Ermegiyaev under house arrest for 2 months. June 15 2015, 10:15 4 645 views

Culture

​Atyrau beaches like in Antalya?

On June 20, in Atyrau the beach season will be officially opened. We've learnt that two beaches in the city – one near sports center FOK and another one in Zhilgorodok are not only ready to receive the first vacationers, but also are going to pleasantly surprise them. June 12 2015, 11:06 7 729 views

Society

About traffic movement restriction on week-end

During the week-end, on June 13 and 14, traffic movement on one of the lanes of Atyrau-Geolog highway under the railway bridge in Privokzalny district will be limited. June 11 2015, 10:51 2 417 views