Society Man killed by lightning in Atyrau region On July 11, in the morning during a thunder-storm 40-y.o. resident of Tushchykudyk village in Issatai District was killed by the lightning. July 14 2015, 15:44 2 610 просмотрs
Ecology Bird flu revealed in dead gannet in Atyrau region The Italian specialists have discovered the bird flu H5 N1 in the dead gannet in Atyrau region. July 14 2015, 11:29 4 434 просмотрs
Economy KPJV foreign labour work permits withdrawal, repartition of spheres of influence in oil industry and other issues Interesting developments take place recently around Tengizchevroil's Future Growth Project. Ak Zhaik newspaper learnt about disagreements that arose between Akimat (Governor's office) of Atyrau Oblast and two foreign shareholders of KPJV design company, and one of its domestic shareholders has been sold by the state to the private company. July 13 2015, 18:29 8 599 просмотрs
Society One-person picket against water tariff increase On July 12, on the river embankment under the central bridge between regional and city government buildings one-person picket was organized by Talgat Ayan, the resident of Atyrau. Talgat organized this picket in protest of future increase of tariffs for water that the government promised to launch as of August 1 this year (see “Water bills will jump 50% as of August 1"). July 13 2015, 10:00 2 803 просмотрs
Crime UK citizen fined for no work permit The specialized administrative court of Atyrau passed the decision concerning Gray Craig David- the citizen of Great Britain, who worked at Kashagan project without permit documents. July 10 2015, 11:11 5 455 просмотрs
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 2 755 просмотрs
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 3 670 просмотрs
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 5 553 просмотрs
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 2 622 просмотрs
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 2 762 просмотрs
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 2 829 просмотрs
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 4 374 просмотрs
Ecology Temperature hits 54 degrees Celsius in Atyrau Abnormally hot weather has been tormenting Atyrau for two weeks already. June 30 2015, 16:00 4 505 просмотрs
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 6 087 просмотрs
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 2 738 просмотрs
Society Extreme heat to persist in Atyrau into next week Extreme heat to persist in Kazakhstan into next week. June 25 2015, 16:24 2 049 просмотрs
Economy TCO Projects: Train won't go any further Railroad workforce engaged in TCO projects is downsized. June 24 2015, 15:57 4 031 просмотрs
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 3 094 просмотрs
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 2 664 просмотрs
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 4 462 просмотрs
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 1 891 просмотрs
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 2 698 просмотрs
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 5 954 просмотрs
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 4 801 просмотрs
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 4 976 просмотрs