in Atyrau

Ex-Governor case

Ryskaliev's organized criminal group. Indictment

Yesterday, January 28, was the fourth day of court proceedings and the third day when two state accusers read in turns the indictment. January 29 2014, 11:46 7 688 views

Society

Wolf attacked two people in Inder

Yesterday, January 27, in Inderborsky village a wolf attacked humans. Two people suffered, one of them is in critical condition and put into hospital. January 28 2014, 13:05 5 381 views

Society

In Atyrau 19 prisoners cut their veins (+update)

19 prisoners of SIZO (pre-trial detention center) cut their veins in Atyrau. The incident happened on January 24 approximately at noon. They slashed their wrists in protest against beatings by prison staff, they said. January 27 2014, 09:21 3 068 views

Society

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Ak Zhaik's "Place Ad" receives advertisements from individuals. The service is free of charge. January 24 2014, 12:38 2 600 views

Ex-Governor case

“Ryskaliev's OCG” trial begins in Atyrau court (photos+video)

“Bergey Ryskaliyev's organized criminal group” case began today, December 23, in the specialized inter-district court on criminal cases of Atyrau Oblast. January 23 2014, 15:57 7 660 views

Society

Father of bomb suspect’s friend: "I will stay in Boston until the trial"

The day of the trial of Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbaev, the Kazakhstan citizens accused of obstruction of justice by conspiring to destroy objects belonging to their college classmate, suspected bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, have been assigned for June 23. January 22 2014, 15:40 2 704 views

Society

Free riders travelled hidden in “Talgo” train diesel electric car

Regional train inspectors of the Transport Control Committee caught 15 free riders on Talgo passenger-train travelling on route “Almaty-Atyrau”.  January 21 2014, 14:32 5 821 views

Crime

In Atyrau Hyundai SUV run into the private house

In Atyrau Hyundai SUV run into the private house, azh.kz reports. January 21 2014, 11:54 3 851 views

Crime

Tracing British Child Molestor

The police of Atyrau has no claims against the citizen of Great Britain who was suspected by the Uralsk police officers in corruption of minors. January 21 2014, 10:49 4 659 views

Politics

Rakhat Aliyev revealed Bergey Ryskaliyev’s whereabouts

At the end of last week Rakhat Aliyev stated that RYSKALIEV brothers - Bergey and Amanzhan are killed on the order of N. Nazarbayev and their bodies are buried on the territory of his residence in Borovoye. President’s former son-in-law wrote about this in his Facebook. It was Aliyev’s reaction one day after the news about the dismissal of Aslan Mussin, the chairman of RoK Accounts Commission “in connection with transference to another job”. January 20 2014, 12:31 17 445 views

Society

Epiphany Bathing 2014 in Atyrau

On the eve of the holiday, the local priest, believers and those who just follow healthy life-style headed to frozen Ural River where a hole was made. The priest blesses water. After this the water is considered to be holy and people can take it home in jars and bottles. It is believed that this water gives health and possesses healing properties. January 20 2014, 09:08 3 623 views

Crime

Chief rescuer detained on suspicion of taking bribe

The department on combat against economic and corruption crime (financial police) on Atyrau Oblast circulated press release about detaining the Head of the Western Regional Airmobile Rapid Response  and Rescue Group under the RoK Ministry of Emergency Situations January 17 2014, 09:58 3 067 views

Society

Moldovan investor wins $1 million in court against Kazakhstan

The story with seizure of the oil business belonging to the Moldavian billionaire Anatol Stati ended up with loss for Kazakhstan at the Stockholm arbitration court. The oligarch managed towin by court action 506 million dollars (but together with penalties  -  about 1 billion), having proved that in 2010 the Kazakhstan authorities illegally took his oil and gas business. “Ak Zhaik” wrote about this conflict where politics, oil and corruption were mixed, that ended with intricate scenario of Moldovan national escaping from Atyrau prison. January 14 2014, 11:11 6 706 views

Crime

Thief from Kulsary tried to make money out of stolen peacocks

According to Gulnazira Mukhtarova, the head of press service of Atyrau Oblast Internal Affairs Department, an unusual theft took place in Kulsary. The owner of rare peacock birds filed a police report. January 14 2014, 09:41 5 078 views

Crime

Kulsary: Prosecutor’s assistant in custody for running over pedestrian

Marat Yermekov, the assistant to prosecutor of Zhyloy District, has been arrested for running over the pedestrian. The pedestrian succumbed to injuries. The incident took place in Kulsary during the night on January 5, azh.kz reports. January 13 2014, 16:45 3 217 views

Sport

Senegalese quarter-back Abdoulaye Diallo signed 3-year contract with Atyrau football club

Abdoulaye Diallo, the quarter-back of Casa sports (Senegalese elite) signed a three-year contract with Atyrau football club (elite Kazakh) and says that this is  “a new challenge” in his career, azh.kz reports citing aps.sn. January 10 2014, 17:57 8 047 views

Crime

Financial Police: $1mln Tax Evasion Case Initiated

Financial Police of Atyrau Oblast circulated press release about initiation of legal proceedings against SnabOilStroy LLP for tax evasion amounting to nearly 160 million tenge. January 10 2014, 12:49 4 139 views

Politics

Zhanaozen Activist To Be Sent To Minimum-Security Kazakh Colony

The only female activist jailed on charges of organizing violent protests in Kazakhstan's southwestern town of Zhanaozen is due to be transferred to a minimum-security penal colony. January 10 2014, 11:31 11 361 views

Society

A few large shopping malls expected to be opened in Atyrau in near future

The Turkish shopping center development and investment industry leader ‘Turkmall” has published on its website the information about implementation of two shopping mall projects in Kazakhstan under the brand names “Forum Atyrau” and ”Forum Almaty” (http://en.turkmalls.com/news.asp?tag=News).  January 9 2014, 17:40 9 006 views

Ecology

Pipe scanned, secret not revealed

Gas pipeline inspection with the use of so called “Intelligent PIG” has been completed. Analysis and interpretation of received data are ongoing. They are expecting to get the results at the beginning of 2014. This was reported by NCOC press service today, January 8. January 8 2014, 12:16 4 790 views

Culture

Roald Topchevsky - Composer from Atyrau

One can hardly find a person in Atyrau who doesn’t know Roald Topchevsky (on a photo). Born and bred in Atyrau, Roald is a well-known musician and composer. This year he is going to celebrate his 75th anniversary and, therefore, preparing a big concert for this event, as well as publishing a collection of his own music pieces and songs. January 6 2014, 17:00 4 186 views

Ecology

Department of Ecology: We have powers to suspend operations

In 2013 according to the audit results of the Ecology Department of Atyrau Oblast 352 violations were identified and 137 improvement notices were issued for the amount of 16.6bn tenge. The vast majority of these fines were not paid yet. January 4 2014, 11:58 4 246 views

Ecology

Severe air pollution chokes Atyrau - Kuanov, head of ecology department

At the end of the year the head of ecology department of Atyrau Oblast Yerbol Kuanov (on a photo) made a sensational public statement. The chief ecologist named all companies that “poison” the air in our city and choke people with a smell of rotten eggs. Kuanov outlined preliminary results of a complex research (called “Impact of Atyrau Refinery and other companies located within the city limits on environment and health of urban population”) in his letter addressed to the Governor of Atyrau Oblast Baktykozha Izmukhambetov. December 30 2013, 15:19 7 805 views

Crime

Wedding guest wounded in Kulsary

On the night of Dec 26, a 21-year-old man was wounded in Kulsary near “Bes Agaiyn” restaurant. December 28 2013, 18:38 4 238 views

Economy

Retired foreign business experts provide training in Atyrau

George Vonas, the Canadian of Greek descent, became “the first robin” among the foreign businessmen who decided to share his experience with Atyrau colleagues. December 28 2013, 12:27 4 262 views