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​Two twin-sisters jumped off Merey Trade Centre in Almaty

Two women leaped off Merey Trade Centre located at the intersection of Rayimbek and Suyunbay streets in Almaty. November 10 2015, 10:32 1 789 views

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Results of "Shabyt" Festival

Astana hosted the awards ceremony of the VIII International Festival of creative youth “Shabyt". November 9 2015, 16:57 1 728 views

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Kazakhstan’s Federation Of Trade Unions Named Main Advantages Of New Labour Code

Within the implementation of the National Plan “100 concrete steps" proposed by the Head of State, the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Kazakhstan jointly with the Ministry of Healthcare and Social Development developed a new Labour Code. The Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions Kairat Aituganov informed about the main advantages and innovations of the new document during the press conference in Central Communications Service under the President of Kazakhstan. November 9 2015, 16:05 1 717 views

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Kazakhstan’s currency drops to new record low

Kazakhstan's national currency, tenge, dropped to a new record low of 312.65 tenges per US dollar during the morning trading session at Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) on Nov. 9, KASE announced on its website. November 9 2015, 12:05 2 607 views

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​Vice PMs of Kazakhstan, China meet in Beijing for talks

First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintayev and Vice Premier of China Zhang Gaoli met in Beijing today to discuss implementation of agreements reached during the talks between President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and President of China Xi Jinping in September in China. November 9 2015, 10:38 1 604 views

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Investment in housing construction in Kazakhstan hits record

Investment in housing construction in Kazakhstan in January-September hit the record, according to the Ranking.kz analytical service. November 9 2015, 02:37 2 112 views

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​More than 35.8 thousand labour permits issued to foreigners as of October 1

35 813 work permits to foreigners have been issued in Kazakhstan as of October 1 2015, said Birzhan Nurymbetov, Vice Minister of Health Care and Social Development. November 6 2015, 18:29 1 755 views

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Kazakhstan signs contract on uranium supply to France

The Kazakh National Atomic Company «Kazatomprom» and the French company «Électricité de France» (EDF) have executed a contract for the supply of natural uranium, the company said. November 6 2015, 15:58 2 161 views

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Significant temperature drop is expected in Kazakhstan in the next few days

The northwest cyclone has an impact on the weather on the most parts of the territory of the country causing precipitation, blizzard and strong wind and fog, "Kazhydromet" informs. November 6 2015, 12:33 1 781 views

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​KASE morning session: USDKZT_TOD = 307.53 (+8.61)

The morning trading session in US dollar with T+0 in tenge (USDKZT_TOD), euro with T+0 in tenge (EURKZT_TOD) and US dollars (EURUSD_TOD), Chinese yuan with T+0 in tenge (CNYKZT_TOD) ended on Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE). For the mentioned instruments this session is the main. 26 members of KASE currencies market traded in the session. November 6 2015, 12:31 1 540 views

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​Better roads for Kazakhstan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the government of Kazakhstan have agreed to boost cooperation on road sector reform and investment. November 6 2015, 10:25 1 765 views

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​UEFA to finance construction of indoor sports complex in Astana

A sitting of the committee of the UEFA Hat-Trick programme took place in Swiss Nyon on November 5, where the requests of federations for financing of development of infrastructure by the UEFA were considered, Vesti.kz reports referring to the Football Federation of Kazakhstan. November 6 2015, 10:18 1 595 views

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​Kazakh, French businessmen to sign USD 5 bln worth deals

Kazakh Leader Nursultan Nazarbayev has met today with business communities of France, the so called "leaders of French industrialization". November 5 2015, 18:28 1 614 views

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P.Pouyanne told N.Nazarbayev about the development of Kashagan field

A meeting of the Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev with Total Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanné was held in Paris. During the meeting the sides discussed the main directions of cooperation in the field of hydrocarbon production, the press service of Akorda reports. November 5 2015, 18:20 1 792 views

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​President Nazarbayev arrives in Paris to start official visit to France

Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has arrived in Paris for an official visit, the president's press service reports. November 5 2015, 16:12 1 576 views

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​National currency rate repeats historic low in Kazakhstan

The exchange rate the national currency tenge hit a new historic low in Kazakhstan these days. November 5 2015, 11:58 2 494 views

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Kazakhtelecom and Tele2 unify mobile operators in Kazakhstan

Kazakhtelecom and Tele 2 will unify the mobile operators in Kazakhstan, reports the national communications operator. November 5 2015, 10:55 4 333 views

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EBRD advances 13.5 billion tenge to Bank CenterCredit for Kazakh SMEs

The EBRD continues to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kazakhstan with a new loan to Bank CenterCredit (BCC), a local partner bank for the purpose of on-lending to SMEs. November 4 2015, 16:40 1 637 views

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​Kazakhstan wants to play host to International Tchaikovsky Competition

Kazakhstani violinist, the People's Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan and rector of the Kazakh National University of Arts Aiman Mussakhajayeva suggested holding the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Kazakhstan. November 4 2015, 12:58 1 772 views

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​Man dies after setting himself on fire in Kokshetau

A 20-year-old man who set himself on fire in Kokshetau on Sunday has passed away of sustained burns, Kazinform correspondent reports. November 4 2015, 12:37 1 573 views

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​Shell sees coop with Kazakhstan as one of its priorities - CEO

In the course of his official trip to the UK, Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has met with Chief Executive Officer of Shell Concern Ben van Beurden in London, Akorda press service informs. November 4 2015, 10:51 1 532 views

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Kazakhstan, UK sign $4.6 bn in trade deals

Britain and Kazakhstan signed trade deals worth £3 billion (4.2 billion euros, $4.6 billion) Tuesday as Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev is paying two-day official visit to London. November 4 2015, 10:10 1 742 views

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No scores in Astana v Atlético match

The first half of Astana-Atletico Champions League match ended in a draw, Sports.kz reports. November 4 2015, 02:11 1 567 views

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UEFA Champions League. Astana-Atletico, tonight

Today, November 3, Astana FC hosts Atletico FC from Madrid in the capital city of Kazakhstan within the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, Kazinform refers to Vesti.kz. November 3 2015, 18:24 2 121 views

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​Kazakhstan mulls selling stake in miner ERG, dozens other firms

Nov 3 Kazakhstan's government is considering selling some or all of its stakes in 60 companies, including miner Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), flagship carrier Air Astana and Kazakhtelecom, two sources close to the cabinet told Reuters. November 3 2015, 17:51 2 388 views