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Society

Independence Day

It’s been over 20 years since we celebrate Independence Day on December 16. But since December 16, 2011 this day in our memory is strongly associated with the bloody events in Zhanaozen.   December 12 2013, 12:45 3 149 views

Economy

Kazakhstan and Italy to build plant for production of flanges in Atyrau

AtyrauNefteMash LLP has inked a memorandum of cooperation with the Italy's Continental flanges and fittings Italia, inform.kz reports. December 9 2013, 16:18 4 769 views

Sport

A racecourse to be built in Atyrau

On December 4, at the meeting of the regional government administration, the Deputy Governor of Atyrau Oblast Timurzhan Shakimov informed that in 2014 the government is planning to start the construction of a racecourse near Talkaian village (15 km north of Atyrau) . December 9 2013, 11:27 6 194 views

Ecology

Kashagan Pipeline Inspections Continue

NCOC press service informed “AkZhaik” today that inspection of Kashagan pipeline is in progress. The results of laboratory analyses showed that pipeline cracking was caused by SSC - sulphide stress corrosion cracking. December 6 2013, 15:24 5 161 views

Economy

Foreign employers 'reluctant' to hire locals – Deputy head of education

Atyrau city department of employment and social programs sent to foreign companies 44 candidates for vacant positions from the pool of local unemployed people and none of them got the job. What is the reason for that? Low level of qualification of our workers, overstated requirements of foreign employers or poor quality of training of our training centers? December 6 2013, 12:32 3 527 views

Crime

In 10 days Bergey Ryskaliev's criminal case will be taken to court

Yesterday the Agency for combating economic and corruption crimes sent ex-governor Bergey Ryskaliev’s case about organized criminal group to the Prosecutor’s office of Atyrau Oblast. December 5 2013, 08:00 5 114 views

Economy

Atyrau to host Kazak-British business forum

Atyrau will host a Kazakh-British Business Forum which will discuss cooperation between companies of the two countries in the oil and gas sector of Kazakhstan, bnews.kz reports citing the press service of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of Kazakhstan. December 5 2013, 10:00 3 887 views

Ecology

Storm Warning for the West and South Regions of Kazakhstan

Storm warning due to possible weather deterioration on Wednesday and Thursday in the West and South regions of our Republic has been announced by Kazhydromet forecasters, azh.kz reports. December 4 2013, 16:01 3 152 views

Crime

Ex-Head of City Construction Department Sentenced to 10 years

On December 3, the specialized inter-district criminal court of Atyrau Oblast passed the sentence upon the former head of city construction department -Serik Saduakasov. He is sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment. December 4 2013, 11:57 2 724 views

Crime

Head of fish inspection and crime investigator nailed for bribes

Financial police released information about initiation of criminal cases against the head of fish protection department of Zhyloy region and crime investigator from Atyrau Internal Affairs Department. December 2 2013, 14:50 2 605 views

Economy

Confrontation between Chinese and Kazakhstan workers

Confrontation between Chinese and Kazakhstan workers took place at 9 o’clock in the morning on Nov 27 at the central checkpoint of Atyrau Refinery. November 29 2013, 11:12 3 188 views

Society

Chagala Group kicks off Saraishyk apartments project in Atyrau

Chagala Group Ltd. said Nov. 26 that it kicked off construction on the first of four towers of its Saraishyk apartment project located at the Group’s site in Atyrau. November 28 2013, 10:47 5 101 views

Other News

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Ak Zhaik's "Place Ad" receives advertisements from individuals. The service is free of charge. November 27 2013, 10:04 11 157 views

Economy

What is it TCO avoided to discuss openly?

At the recent 1st international business forum “Atyrau Invest – 2013” the most interesting events took place in the section “Kazakh Content Development and State-Private Partnership”.   November 26 2013, 16:40 4 579 views

Society

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread violations of human rights. According to a 2013 WHO global study, one in three women around the world will experience some form of gender-based violence in her lifetime. In some countries that number is as high as 70 percent.  November 25 2013, 11:32 2 467 views

Economy

Contracts for 50 bn tenge signed at the Atyrau Invest-2013 Forum

Over 40 memorandums and contracts were signed for 50 billion tenge on November 21 within the framework of the 1st international business forum “Atyrau Invest – 2013”. Over 600 people from 12 countries participated in the forum. November 22 2013, 16:10 4 388 views

Crime

Kidnapper jailed for 7 years

The citizen of Ukraine has been jailed for 7 years for the attempt to kidnap 5-year- old girl in Atyrau this summer. November 22 2013, 10:56 2 695 views

Crime

Kazakhstan citizens detained in UAE might face capital punishment

Kazakhstan’s citizens detained by the UAE police might face capital punishment. Residents of Kazakhstan’s Uralsk have been indicted on charges of committing murder, frauds and running an organized crime group. November 22 2013, 11:28 5 659 views

Society

Sound of Siren and Drill Announcement

Today, November 21, about 8 o'clock in the morning the city was woken up by the sound of the siren that rose the concern of the public. The rumors in the city were about an emergency release of polluting substances into the atmosphere and even about the siren warning the city population about the terrorists’ attack … November 21 2013, 15:53 2 787 views

Economy

Memorandum On TCO Future Growth Project Signed

The Republic of Kazakhstan and Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that sets out mutual commitments to progress TCO’s plans to increase production at Tengiz field. November 21 2013, 14:59 7 859 views

Ecology

“Intelligent pig” for Kashagan

The situation in Kashagan remains uncertain. Probably, the arrival of the robot inspector (“intelligent pig” -pipeline inspection gauge) for inspection of the offshore section of the pipeline will help to identify the causes of leaks. November 21 2013, 13:13 8 454 views

Other News

Extremist gets 20 years

A court in Atyrau sentenced Orynbassar Munatov, 26, a follower of an extremist religious movement, to 20 years of imprisonment in a maximum security penal colony. November 20 2013, 15:11 11 493 views

Other News

Geolog flyover 'nearly' open

Closed for reconstruction in July, the Geolog railway bridge over the motorway to Karabatan has almost been finished. November 20 2013, 09:52 12 295 views

Other News

Museum marked tenge birthday: Back to 1USD=4.75KZT times

The regional museum of local lore hosted a money exhibition devoted to the 20th anniversary of the Kazakh currency. November 19 2013, 11:23 12 202 views

Other News

November 17 - Road toll mourning day

A pair of Kamaz long vehicles carrying car debris cruised on the main streets of Atyrau on the day. November 18 2013, 15:49 10 827 views