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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 2 453 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 2 254 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 1 869 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 2 347 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 2 202 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 2 594 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 3 110 views

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​“Made in Kazakhstan” pavilion proposed to be opened at EXPO-2017

A "Made in Kazakhstan" pavilion with the products made in Kazakhstan is proposed to be opened in the EXPO town during the international specialized exhibition in Astana in 2017, head of the project "Made in Kazakhstan" Rimma Tazhibayeva told at the CCS press conference. November 3 2015, 15:48 4 939 views

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​Nursultan Nazarbayev arrives in London on official visit

President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has arrived in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on official visit, the president's press service said. November 3 2015, 09:40 2 541 views

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​Orphanages are closed in Kazakhstan, family-type homes preferred

Seven orphanages have been closed across Kazakhstan in 2015. Member of the National Commission for Women's Affairs, Family and Demographic Policy, Director of 'Bauyrzhan' Charity Fund Zhuldyz Omarbekova told a press conference in Astana today. November 2 2015, 17:45 2 201 views

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​It snowed in Almaty

Having found the snow-covered city behind windows residents of Almaty were charmed and took these beautiful photos. November 2 2015, 17:19 2 023 views

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NASA Captures Satellite Images of Mysterious Geoglyphs in Kazakhstan

In the remote plains of northern Kazakhstan, colossal and ancient earthworks may have been used to track the rising and setting of the sun. November 2 2015, 15:48 5 452 views

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Daniyar Akishev appointed as National Bank Chief

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed the Senate (upper house) of the Parliament to support Daniyar Akishev's post to the chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan. November 2 2015, 11:55 2 368 views

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FC Atlético players arrive in Astana

FC Atlético players have arrived in Astana to clash with FC Astana in the UEFA Champions League Group C match. November 2 2015, 10:40 2 460 views

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Milan passed Expo baton to Kazakhstan

The Expo Milano 2015 figuratively passed the baton at the closing ceremony yesterday to the representatives from Kazakhstan. As is known, Astana is going to host the international exhibition in 2017 whose theme will be "Future Energy." November 2 2015, 01:14 2 600 views

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U.S. Sec of State John Kerry arrived in Kazakhstan

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Kazakhstan. This is his first visit to the Central Asian region, which is expected to last till November 3. November 2 2015, 00:30 2 816 views

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30 memorandums signed at Astana Invest Forum 2015

The Astana Invest Forum 2015resulted in signed of 30 investment memorandums, the press service of the Kazakh government said. October 30 2015, 10:57 3 563 views

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​Senate approved bill on mandatory health insurance

Today at a plenary session the deputies of the Senate of the Kazakh Parliament approved the bill "On mandatory health insurance", Kazinform correspondent reports. October 29 2015, 15:00 2 276 views

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Billionaire Jim Rogers flirting with an idea of investing in Kazakhstan

Famous American billionaire and investor Jim Rogers is flirting with an idea of investing in Kazakhstan. He said it today while moderating the general session of the 6th Astana Invest-2015 international investment forum in Kazakhstan's capital city. October 29 2015, 12:27 2 245 views

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​Cold snap coming to Kazakhstan

Kazhydromet, Kazakhstan's national forecaster, warns that bad weather is just around the corner. October 28 2015, 17:27 2 007 views

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​Kazakhstan Kagazy update on High Court action

Kazakhstan Kagazy says the High Court has refused to applications to set aside the worldwide freezing order granted over the assets of former shareholders and directors, Maksat Arip and Baglan Zhunus. October 28 2015, 17:15 2 454 views

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​Mass media: Kazakhstan will fine Karachaganak developers

The authorities of Kazakhstan can impose penalty on Karachaganak Petroleum Operating international consortium for the sum as much as $2 billion. October 28 2015, 10:17 3 083 views

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Kazakhs Said to Weigh $2 Billion Penalty on BG, Eni Project

Kazakhstan's government is considering levying a penalty on a venture led by BG Group Plc and Eni SpA that operates the nation's second-biggest producing oil and gas field as the state seeks extra revenue to bolster its finances, according to two people familiar with the plan. October 28 2015, 09:48 2 972 views

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U.S. Secretary of State to visit Kazakhstan in historic first

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Kazakhstan within his Central Asia tour set for October 28-November 3. October 28 2015, 09:42 1 754 views

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Japan to construct nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reiterated his country's readiness to construct a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. October 27 2015, 15:57 2 356 views