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​Kazakhstan, United States discuss combating extremism and terrorism

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov met June 29 with Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection under the Department of Homeland Security Mr. Gil Kerlikowske. June 30 2015, 15:37 1 336 просмотрs

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​Investors can attract foreign labor force without quotas and permits in Kazakhstan – N.Nazarbayev

Investors have an opportunity to attract foreign labor force without quotas and permits in Kazakhstan, said President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev at the Italian-Kazakh business forum in Milan. June 30 2015, 11:34 1 737 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan teen pianist wins Van Cliburn Competition in USA (+video)

A 17-year-old pianist from Kazakhstan took home the first-place prize on Sunday at the inaugural Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival, in Fort Worth. Alim Beisembayev was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and moved to Great Britain in 2010 to attend the Purcell School for Young Musicians. June 30 2015, 10:52 1 822 просмотрs

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Meteorologists warn extreme heat to torment Kazakhstan

Weather without precipitation is expected in most regions of Kazakhstan today, June 30. However, according to Kazhydromet, occasional rains and stiff winds may hit western, northern and eastern parts of the country. June 30 2015, 10:45 1 164 просмотрs

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Eni strengthens grip in Kazakhstan

Italian company takes half of subsoil use rights from state partner. June 30 2015, 10:17 1 430 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan and Italy Sign $500 Million in Deals

Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev visited Italy over the weekend, signing a number of agreements worth $500 million at the Kazakh-Italian business forum and announcing the extension and expansion of Kazakhstan's trial visa-free regime. Nazarbayev's visit centered on attending the Kazakhstan National Day at EXPO Milan 2015, and in addition to the business forum, included bilateral talks with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. June 30 2015, 10:16 1 339 просмотрs

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Fire in Petropavlovsk pizza house spreads to 5-storey apartment building

A big fire has claimed a cafe, spread to the neighboring apartment house and left hundreds of people homeless, Tengrinews reports. June 29 2015, 10:04 1 612 просмотрs

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In Milan, Nazarbayev Announces Extension of Visa Free Regime for 20 Countries

President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev announced that his country will extend and expand the trial visa-free regime announced last year and due to end this July. Now, citizens from 20 countries will not need visas for short trips to Kazakhstan, he announced at a Kazakh-Italian business forum in Milan on June 27. About 20 agreements for a total amount of $500 million were also signed at the forum. January 11 , 00:00 1 855 просмотрs

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World-renowned architect Jon Gehl advices to Kazakhstan

Famous Dutch architect and urban design consultant Jan Gehl has presented a project aimed at improving Kazakhstan&rsquos largest city Almaty, Tengrinews reports. June 26 2015, 10:45 6 924 просмотрs

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Boston Bomber Accomplices Could Face Prison in Kazakhstan With US Consent

Two Kazakh friends of Boston marathon bombers, who helped to hide evidence of attack, may be extradited to their homeland to be jailed. June 26 2015, 09:45 1 323 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan defined the border with Turkmenistan on the Caspian Sea

The Senate approved the decision to establish the demarcation line of sections of the Caspian Sea between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. June 25 2015, 15:41 1 661 просмотрs

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Steven Seagal arrived in Astana

American actor, director and producer Steven Seagal arrived in Astana to participate in the 1st International Festival of Martial Arts, which is held in the frames of the events dedicated to Astana Day. June 25 2015, 15:03 1 652 просмотрs

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Ruling parties of Kazakhstan and Russia sign coop deal in Moscow

23 June a delegation of Nur Otan party headed by the first deputy chairman Bauyrzhan Baibek visited Moscow at the invitation of "Yedinaya Rossiya" party. June 24 2015, 16:12 1 437 просмотрs

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​Kazakhstan is looking to crack down on greenhouse gas emissions

Kazakhstan is looking to crack down on greenhouse gas emissions. That will affect all industrial enterprises, but mostly, the oil and gas, metallurgy, and electricity sectors. June 24 2015, 11:32 1 310 просмотрs

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Edward Snowden won the Award of Kazakhstan Journalists' Union

Former CIA employee Edward Snowden became the winner of Kazakhstan Journalists' Union award under “Journalistic investigation" nomination. June 23 2015, 16:09 1 703 просмотрs

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US Ambassador G. Krol plans to master Kazakh language

Being a diplomat I have to master the Kazakh language to better understand the people of Kazakhstan, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the USA to Kazakhstan George Krol told journalists prior to the meeting with Secretary of State Gulshara Abdykalikova in the Akorda. June 23 2015, 15:31 1 474 просмотрs

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​Kazakhstan's 3d Cosmonaut to Replace Pop Star Sara Brightman on ISS Mission

Kazakhstan's third ever cosmonaut is set to replace would-be space tourist Sarah Brightman, a British singer who recently backed out of a $52 million seat aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft blasting off in September. June 23 2015, 10:33 2 613 просмотрs

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Kazakh president touts new opportunities after accord with WTO

President Nursultan Nazarbayev on Monday emphasized the "opening of new horizons" for Kazakhstan after the Central Asian nation reached an accord to become the 162nd member of the World Trade Organization. June 23 2015, 09:40 2 088 просмотрs

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Nearly 270bn tenge budgeted for road projects in 2015

In general, on Nurly Zhol state program for infrastructure development in 2015-2019, 11 road projects are slated. June 22 2015, 17:34 1 282 просмотрs

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National Bank reports on situation in Kazakhstan financial market

The National Bank of Kazakhstan has published the report on the situation in the financial market of the country as of May 2015. June 22 2015, 16:31 1 856 просмотрs

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Astana Arlans team won in WSB final vs Cuba Domadores

Astana Arlans Kazakhstan claimed their second World Series of Boxing (WSB) Championship with a 6-4 aggregate win against Cuba Domadores in the Season V Finals, Inside The Games reports. June 22 2015, 16:18 1 724 просмотрs

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​Spiegel: Schröder anonymously received money from the government of Kazakhstan

Germany's former political leaders grace the cover of this week's edition of the German news magazine Der Spiegel. But this isn't a tribute. June 22 2015, 12:07 1 623 просмотрs

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Compass Group subsidiary 'paid bribes to Kazakhstan customs officials'

An international subsidiary of Compass Group, the British catering giant that supplies more than 1,500 UK primary schools and 30 NHS Trusts, paid bribes to government officials in Kazakhstan, documents seen by the Guardian reveal. June 22 2015, 10:00 2 495 просмотрs

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​Almaty among top 100 most expensive cities for expatriates

Mercer, the American global human resources and related financial services consulting firm, released its 2015 Cost of Living City Rankings. The company compiles the list of the most expensive cities for employees working abroad. June 19 2015, 16:42 2 127 просмотрs

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​Three-year budget of Kazakhstan to base on low energy resource prices: PM

Prime Minister Karim Massimov at the joint session of the parliament said the low energy resource prices will be in mind while working out the state budget of Kazakhstan for the next three years. June 19 2015, 15:52 1 368 просмотрs