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Society

It’s not the city that makes the Mayor, but the Mayor who makes the city

It is interesting to observe how the look of our city changes every time the regional governor or the city mayor is changed. And good old proverb “tastes differ” could be applied here. July 24 2014, 17:03 3 163 просмотрs

Ecology

Bilateral discussions about disappearing Ural River

A joint meeting of the Kazakhstan-Russian commission on protection of cross-border water facilities was held in Atyrau. The commission reviewed the issue of the shallowing Ural River. July 24 2014, 10:53 3 738 просмотрs

Ecology

In anticipation of billions in environmental fines-2

On July 23, the cassation board of Atyrau regional court after review, dismissed the appeal filed by NCOC and Agip KCO about recognizing the instruction issued by the Department of Ecology as illegal. The instruction was about the payment of ecological damage in the amount of 134,2bn tenge. July 23 2014, 19:10 2 863 просмотрs

Society

Today Muslims celebrate Kadyr Tuni - Night of the Holy Quran Revelation

To-night, from 23d to 24th July, Muslims in Kazakhstan and throughout the world will meet Kadyr Tuni - the 27th holy night of the month of Ramadan, which stands for the Night of the Holy Quran Revelation. This night is told to be around the last ten days on Ramadan. This night is believed to be the one on which Muhammad first received the revelation of the Holy Quran. July 23 2014, 16:47 3 634 просмотрs

Society

Roads are closed for repairs on July 23

On July 23, due to road repairs the movement of traffic on the following streets will be restricted: July 23 2014, 11:47 1 497 просмотрs

Crime

Atyrau-Zharyk power supply company denies allegations about large-scale bribe giving

Earlier we reported that on July 1, 2014, RoK Financial Police officers detained the chairman of Kazakhstan Agency for Regulation of Natural Monopolies Murat Ospanov in Astana over suspicion in $300US bribe taking for lobbing the interests of a certain “monopoly entity”. Yesterday it became clear that “monopoly entity” is Atyrau Zharyk company (supplier of electricity). July 23 2014, 11:31 5 562 просмотрs

Society

Roads closed for repairs

On July 22, the traffic movement on the following streets will be restricted due to repair works: July 22 2014, 10:39 1 610 просмотрs

Society

Roads closed for repairs on July 21

On July 21 due to road repairs the movement of traffic along the section of the road on Makhambet Street (from Azattyk Avenue till Nasikha/Rakhat market) will be restricted on even-numbered lanes.  July 21 2014, 00:20 1 485 просмотрs

Society

On board of crashed Boeing -777 was Kashagan employee - Malaysian citizen with his family

On board of ill-fated Flight MH17 there was an entire family (with 4 children) from Malaysia - who were on their way back from Atyrau, Kazakhstan transiting via Amsterdam and further to their home- Kuala Lumpur. The head of the family was NCOC employee who worked at North Caspian Project.  July 18 2014, 18:24 3 136 просмотрs

Society

4-y.o. girl hit her head against tiled floor in supermarket and died

On July 15, in Zhumysker village as the result of an accident 4-y.o. girl died in the supermarket. July 18 2014, 17:12 1 816 просмотрs

Society

Owner hit to death by his bull

A man died in a rare bull attack fatality in the village of Akkistau, Issatai District, Atyrau Oblast. July 18 2014, 10:42 3 101 просмотрs

Society

Roads closed for repairs on July 18

On July 18, in Atyrau due to road repairs the following streets will be closed for traffic: July 18 2014, 10:39 1 765 просмотрs

Society

Mayor promised to get rid of mosquitoes and landfill smoke

On July 16, at the 26th regular session of the city council, newly appointed Mayor of Atyrau Nurlybek Ozhaev reported for half-year period of work. July 17 2014, 18:59 2 982 просмотрs

Society

Illegal Chinese drillers

During joint raid of Issatai District Internal Affairs Department and Migration police department it revealed that 10 citizens of China were illegally staying on the territory of Atyrau Oblast. July 17 2014, 14:35 2 969 просмотрs

Society

Roads closed for repairs on July 17

On July 17, in Atyrau due to road repairs the following streets will be closed for traffic: July 17 2014, 12:53 1 616 просмотрs

Society

Boy drowned at the moment when young guy was rescued

On July 15, a real tragedy happened on the city beach near “Atyrau” Sports and Recreation Center. July 16 2014, 16:42 5 339 просмотрs

Society

3 passengers out of 6 were killed in traffic accident in Atyrau Oblast

On July 15 two fatal traffic accidents took place in Atyrau Oblast. July 16 2014, 13:01 2 971 просмотрs

Society

In Ak Zhaik newspaper 2014 FIFA World Cup Predictions contest - 3 winners

To recall, our readers were requested to answer three questions in the form published in the newspaper: what two teams will play in the final, who will become world champion and what will be the score of the final match. July 16 2014, 10:39 2 149 просмотрs

Society

Roads closed for repairs on July 16

On July 16, in Atyrau due to road repairs the following streets will be closed for traffic: July 16 2014, 09:29 2 534 просмотрs

Society

Atyrau was presented with governmental highway and brand new asphalt

1 billion 280 million tenge were allocated from the government reserve for resurfacing of the airport road and the square in front of it. July 15 2014, 13:44 2 809 просмотрs

Society

Time is money

When you drive to Atyrau from Airport on the slope of two-level road crossing a new “flower” clock has appeared. Original landscape design cost the local budget 20 mln tenge. July 14 2014, 18:31 2 035 просмотрs

Society

Roads closed for repairs on July 12

On July 12 in Atyrau due to road repairs the following streets will be closed for traffic: July 11 2014, 18:10 2 569 просмотрs

Ecology

In anticipation of billions in environmental fines

The Ecology Department of Atyrau Oblast appealed to Specialized inter-district economic court with the statement of claim about collecting from Agip KCO an ecological fine amounting to 134,2bn tenge. July 11 2014, 15:07 3 376 просмотрs

Society

Fish market on water

Fish market on water has opened on July 10 in Atyrau. Various fish products are offered on the market. July 11 2014, 12:13 3 244 просмотрs

Crime

Causer of fatal traffic accident released on bail

The secretary of Atyrau city court # 2 Altyngul Maeva, who caused fatal traffic accident on July 2 at the intersection of Makhambet-Satybaldiev streets was released on bail. As a result of accident 46-y.o female pedestrian was killed and few cars damaged (see “Car accident with fatal outcome in Atyrau”). July 11 2014, 11:39 3 129 просмотрs