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Govt established foreign workforce quota for 2013

Govt established foreign workforce quota for 2013

The government established a quota of attraction of foreign labor to the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2013, the relevant government resolution has been published on Saturday in the official mass media sources. February 25 2013, 14:50 3 371 views

Over 50 fit in Gazelle minibus in Uralsk - flash mob

Over 50 fit in Gazelle minibus in Uralsk - flash mob

Activists of t-art movement and bystanders took part in a flash mob called People's Record. The target was to box up as much people as possible into a Gazelle mid-sized van. February 25 2013, 12:54 2 861 views

Governor’s performance report

Governor’s performance report

On February 22, Atyrau Oblast Governor Baktykozha Izmukhambetov made a report on the results of socioeconomic development in 2012 and tasks for 2013. February 25 2013, 11:44 11 219 views

Igilik becomes triennial

Igilik becomes triennial

During last year's visit of Deputy Prime Minister Krymbek Kusherbaev to Kulsary, TCO was reproached on irrational planning of Igilik program. In particular, for pending yearly disbursements “burn down”, instead of being carried over to following year. February 25 2013, 09:59 3 448 views

After explosion a fire broke out at Arselor Mittal Aktau pipe plant

After explosion a fire broke out at Arselor Mittal Aktau pipe plant

After explosion a fire broke out at Arselor Mittal Aktau pipe plant today, lada.kz reports. February 22 2013, 15:33 3 025 views

One month military courses to open in March

One month military courses to open in March

One-month military training courses will be available in Atyrau for 22-27 year-old men who never had military service. February 22 2013, 11:25 3 000 views

Over T200mln withdrawn in tax debt collection raid

Over T200mln withdrawn in tax debt collection raid

A local enterpreneur was disboarded from a flight in the Atyrau airport for his tax indebtedness. He was allowed to catch the next plane only after he paid all outstanding taxes amassed in the past 3 years - over 1 million tenge. February 22 2013, 10:58 2 861 views

What is shpargalka? Adventures of a Kazakh student in America

What is shpargalka? Adventures of a Kazakh student in America

“….On my first days in a campus I was sick for Atyrau. Sitting on a bench under a big American tree I dreamed of going back home soon. All Japanese, Chinese and Thai students passing by glanced at me, apparently taking me for their fellow citizen. Whoever I told I was from Kazakhstan, in return smiled and asked if it was true that young Kazakh girls get married at the age of six and in Kazakhstan cars are hauled by horses…” February 21 2013, 15:00 8 045 views

A shisha an hour makes 100 cigarettes

A shisha an hour makes 100 cigarettes

Svetlana Stramoussova, narcologist, says most of shisha smokers believe its smoke is harmless unlike cigarettes. However, shisha tobacco contains much more nicotine, carbon monoxide and tars than in cigarettes. February 21 2013, 11:17 5 481 views

First Deputy Prime Minister Arrived

First Deputy Prime Minister Arrived

Today, Feb 20, Bakytzhan Sagintaev, the First Deputy Prime Minster and the Minister of Regional Development arrived in Atyrau. February 20 2013, 12:52 11 723 views

Workers Strike at Keppel Kazakhstan Aktau

Workers Strike at Keppel Kazakhstan Aktau

On Feb 19, workers of ship-building Keppel Kazakhstan in Aktau went on strike. The workers gathered at the plant’s main entrance in a hope that company administration will talk to them, but nobody from the management came to speak to the workers, reports lada.kz. February 20 2013, 11:36 4 047 views

Nakpayev assigned deputy governor of Atyrau again (UPDATE)

Nakpayev assigned deputy governor of Atyrau again (UPDATE)

Convicted in April 2012 for 'arbitrariness', reportedly upon a direct order from ex-governor Bergei Ryskaliyev, Nakpayev played a key role in the dismissal of his 'bully' boss. February 15 2013, 12:09 3 183 views

TCO: our minimum local content duties exceed entire volume of modules ever made in Kazakhstan

TCO: our minimum local content duties exceed entire volume of modules ever made in Kazakhstan

Tengizchevroil's future growth project [FGP] was the main topic of discussion at the forum of oil and gas companies in Astana, February 14. February 18 2013, 12:46 6 335 views

Atyrau region, Istanbul Province eye business cooperation

Atyrau region, Istanbul Province eye business cooperation

A delegation from Atyrau region headed by its governor Baktykozha Izmukhambetov paid a visit to Turkey, reports Kazinform on Saturday. February 18 2013, 01:20 4 698 views

TCO pretends to be developing LC - KSP Steel

TCO pretends to be developing LC - KSP Steel

General Director of KSP Steel LLP Edward Kramer claimed Tengizchevroil only pretends to be working hard to develop Kazakh content. February 16 2013, 20:16 6 675 views

Gulliver and Thumbelina

Gulliver and Thumbelina

February 15 2013, 15:59 4 131 views

Doctors to pay “pregnant” boy T50,000 moral compensation

Doctors to pay “pregnant” boy T50,000 moral compensation

Doctors of emergency medical service hospital (BSMP) in Aktobe will pay to fifteen-year old male student Baizhan Aldashev 50,000 tenge of moral compensation for diagnosing pregnancy,- reported IA Novosti Kazakhstan citing KTK TV channel. February 15 2013, 12:23 3 630 views

St. Valentine's Day

St. Valentine's Day

Today is Valentine's Day, a day set aside for romance and expressions of love and affection. The traditional western holiday has grown to be observed in many countries around the globe, despite some efforts to fight its adoption by religious and cultural groups. As couples exchange traditional gifts of flowers and chocolate, they fuel a robust industry in some of the counties where Valentine's Day spending may reach as much $20 billion. Gathered here are images of this Valentine's Day from all around the world. Happy St. Valentines’s Day! February 14 2013, 17:57 2 951 views

Big oil and gas forum opens in Astana

Big oil and gas forum opens in Astana

Starting February 14, Astana hosts a forum of oil and gas companies and KazNefteGasService-2013 conference under its auspices. February 14 2013, 16:58 3 501 views

Makhash Rakhmetov: FGP will ruin Tengiz!

Makhash Rakhmetov: FGP will ruin Tengiz!

Future Growth Project of Tengizchevroil will lead to loss of Tengiz, thinks Makhash Rakhmetov, the honoured oilman and a member of the RoK Academy of Natural Sciences. The scientist calculated that once this project is put into operation, the drop of resevoir pressure will lead to sharp decrease of oil production in 8-10 years. February 14 2013, 16:17 3 941 views

The Hymn of Love and Freedom

The Hymn of Love and Freedom

Today, Mukagali ‘s books are on display on the front shelves of Golden Fund of the Kazakh poetry, but, unfortunately, glory found him long after his death. Rabindranath Tagore, the great Indian poet, once said: “A nation that has in its possession something that it treasures most, is obligated to make it the world’s heritage.” To the full extent these words could be applied to Mukagali Makataev (Feb 9, 1931 – 26 Mar, 1976), the Kazakh lyrical poet of ‘70s. February 14 2013, 15:54 19 127 views

Explosives rumor rumbles neighborhood in Atyrau

Explosives rumor rumbles neighborhood in Atyrau

February 13, 19.00, Atyrau. Police, fire brigades and internal troops blocked the road between Atyrau international airport and a newly built Bolashak residential quarter. February 14 2013, 11:53 3 085 views

Atyrau akimat binds Agip and contractors to hire 3500

Atyrau akimat binds Agip and contractors to hire 3500

Atyrau Oblast Akimat has signed a memorandum with Agip KCO and its contractors on provision of jobs to 3,500 people February 12 2013, 17:08 4 126 views

Sturgeon farm to open in Aktau

Sturgeon farm to open in Aktau

The first product is expected for 2014. The fish will be delivered alive, right from the pools to the shops in the city and outskirts. February 12 2013, 15:05 4 248 views

FGP gets nod. ANPZ upgrade to end this year

FGP gets nod. ANPZ upgrade to end this year

Oil ministry has approved the future growth project proposed by TCO aiming to increase crude production at Tengiz, announced Berik TOLUMBAYEV, Kazakhstan's vice minister of oil and gas, at a meeting with the oblast's core group during his trip to Atyrau Oblast in a campaign to promote presidential address to the nation. February 12 2013, 09:44 5 260 views