Kazakhstan News Murder of 5yo boy triggers ethnic tensions in Kazakh village; Interior Minister says 'situation normalized' (VIDEO) Interior Minister of Kazakhstan Kalmukhanbet Kasymov said that the situation in the village of Buryl has normalized after the murder of a little boy sparked major ethnic tensions, Novosti-Kazakhstan reports Thursday. February 18 2016, 15:27 4 262 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Kazakhstan sharply reduces vehicle production Kazakhstan reduced the production of motor cars by 84.8 percent – 237 units in January 2016 compared to January 2015, the Statistics Committee of the Kazakh National Economy Ministry said. February 17 2016, 18:08 3 476 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Fascinating Revival Of Silk Road Train Beijing continues to push forward with its 'One belt one road' initiative as on Monday the first Chinese cargo train carrying thirty-two containers of commercial products from Easter Zhejiang Province arrived in Tehran. February 17 2016, 15:14 3 603 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Kazakhstan Introduces Floating Export Duty On Oil On March 1, 2016, Kazakhstan will introduce a floating export duty rate on oil, as announced by Minister of National Economy Erbolat Dosaev during a government meeting on February 15. He said, “There are envisaged tax exemptions on mineral extraction, as well as introduction of floating export duty rates on oil with its simultaneous linking to the world prices." February 17 2016, 15:02 4 436 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Kazakhstanis to have three days off for Women's Day in March The Kazakhstan government adopted the resolution on transfer of the day off from March 5 to March 7, 2016, reports the official website of the RoK Prime Minister. February 16 2016, 15:10 3 270 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Americans sing about Kazakhstan The Kazakh khans Kerei and Zhanibek became the heroes of the songs that are sung by the American pop performers, reports “Mir24" agency. February 15 2016, 11:51 3 761 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Ferry complex in Kuryk port to be commissioned in December 2016 Kazakhstan is building a new major ferry complex in the port of Kuryk in the Caspian Sea, reports the national company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy. February 16 2016, 11:18 4 590 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Iran And Kazakhstan May Abolish The Visa Regime Co-chairman of the Kazakh-Iranian Business Council Amir Abidi suggested that either the visa regime between the two countries should be canceled, or issuance of visas at airports should be introduced mutually. He made this statement during his recent Tehran-based meeting with Kazakh businessmen, which took place in the framework of the visit of entrepreneurs of the Chamber of Commerce organized by the Baiterek Holding. Representatives of more than 160 Kazakh companies came to Iran to participate in the event, while the Iranian side was represented by over 200 firms. February 16 2016, 11:00 3 483 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Sensation: Debutants Kazakhstan team became bronze prize-winner of UEFA Futsal EURO finals In Belgrade futsal match between Kazakhstan national team and Serbia ended with the score 5:2 in favor of Kazakhstan. February 15 2016, 10:53 3 000 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Nazarbayev to pay official visit to Iran in late April President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev will pay an official visit to Iran in late April, 2016, reports the Ministry of Investments and Development. February 15 2016, 09:58 2 528 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Tengizchevroil Achieved A Production Record In 2015 Last year, the Kazakh company “Tengizchevroil" (TCO) produced a record volume of oil in its history – 27.16 million tons. “In 2008, the company completed a project for injection of raw gas, and another one for construction of a second generation plant. This increased the daily oil production to about 75 million tons, or 600,000 barrels. The daily natural gas production reached a level of 22 million cubic meters. Last year, the volume of crude oil production was 27.16 million tons, or 217 million barrels. Its a new record for the enterprise in terms of annual production," the press service of Tengizchevroil announced. February 12 2016, 16:54 2 197 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Ambassador to launch campaign to commemorate 25 years of diplomatic relations between USA and Kazakhstan On February 11, U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan George Krol officially launched a yearlong campaign to commemorate 25 years of diplomatic relations between the USA and Kazakhstan. February 12 2016, 16:08 2 073 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News A Third Of Kazakhstan's Roads To Become Toll By 2025 By 2025, about 30 percent of roads in Kazakhstan will be toll. Deputy Minister for Investment and Development of the Republic Jenis Kasymbek announced the news on February 9, while delivering a speech at a meeting of the State Interdepartmental Commission on Emergency Prevention and Remediation. “Today, the total length of roads of national importance is about 21,000 kilometers. We intend to switch about 7,000 kilometers into the category of toll roads by 2025, which is about 30 percent of the total length," he said. February 12 2016, 11:45 2 454 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Alstom increased its stake in Kazakh EKZ to 50% Alstom and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy closed the deal of Alstom's acquisition of an additional 25% in the EKZ joint venture (JV), formed by Alstom, KTZ and Transmashholding to produce electric locomotives in Kazakhstan. February 12 2016, 11:23 2 167 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Royal Dutch Shell keen to expand footprint in Kazakhstan The UK-Dutch oil and gas company Royal Dutch Shell is interested in expanding presence in Kazakhstan. February 11 2016, 17:11 2 749 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Drilling 15 thousand meters wells still relevant within Eurasia project - S. Mynbayev International project "Eurasia" providing for drilling of wells 15 kilometers deep at the Caspian shelf is still relevant, Chairman of the Board "KazMunaiGas" National Company Sauat Mynbayev told. February 10 2016, 11:55 2 078 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Holidays in Almaty more affordable, than in Turkey - Baibek Holidays in Almaty are more affordable than in Turkey, said Bauyrzhan Baibek, Mayor of Almaty. February 10 2016, 12:08 1 997 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Visa regime must be abolished between Kazakhstan and Iran - A. Abedi Chairman of Baiterek Holding Kuandyk Bishimbayev, who's been appointed co-chairman of the Kazakh-Iranian Business Council, and Amir Abedi, the co-chairman of the Iranian side, signed the memorandum on mutual understanding in Tehran, the press service of the Holding informs February 10 2016, 11:34 2 111 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Sensation: Debutants Kazakhstan oust holders Italy, Kazakhstan 5-2 Italy UEFA Futsal EURO finals debutants Kazakhstan ended the reign of holders Italy to set up a last-four encounter with Spain, for which Cacau's side will be without inspirational, forward-running goalkeeper Higuita due to suspension. February 10 2016, 10:18 2 042 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Quota on foreign labour attraction to Kazakhstan makes more than 63 000 people in 2016 The quota on foreign labour power attraction to Kazakhstan in 2016 makes more than 63100 people, reports the Ministry of Health Care and Social Development. February 9 2016, 12:08 1 924 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Ex-banker Mukhtar Ablyazov may be returned to Kazakhstan The ex-banker Mukhtar Ablyazov may be returned to Kazakhstan. In the nearest future Kazakhstan and France are planning to sign a bilateral agreement about extradition, azh.kz reports. February 9 2016, 10:25 2 039 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Russian Warships Begin Mine Detection Drills in Caspian, Black Seas Russian warships have started searching for mines and submarines in the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea in the framework of the Southern Military District combat readiness check drills, the press service of the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday, Sputniknews.com reports. February 9 2016, 10:00 1 905 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Energy Minister briefs Kazakh President on situation in oil & gas sector Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev received Minister of Energy Vladimir Shkolnik in the Akorda presidential residence on Monday. February 8 2016, 15:32 1 847 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Kazakhstan to export meat to Iran Kazakhstan will export beat and mutton to Iran as part of a new $30-million contract. February 8 2016, 14:56 1 992 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Severe frosts are coming back to Kazakhstan After abnormally warm days the weather is coming back to its usual winter mode, “Kazhydromet" reports. February 8 2016, 11:51 1 853 просмотрs