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Aktau tagged the best city in CIS

Aktau won the contest called “The city where you want to live”. The 7th contest was held in Moscow where participated over 40 capitals and administrative centers of Moldova, Ukraine, Russia, Armenia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. January 28 2015, 11:22 8 788 просмотрs

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Blowing snow to hit Kazakhstan on Wednesday

On Wednesday, Kazakhstan will enjoy weather without precipitation, however, cold temperatures will persist in some regions of the country, Kazhydromet reports. January 28 2015, 10:07 2 276 просмотрs

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Tengizchevroil invested over USD 930 mln in social projects in Atyrau region

"Tengizchevroil" LLP invested over USD 930 dollars since the moment of its establishment in social projects and different programs in Atyrau region, Director General of the Company Tim Miller said at the annual reporting meeting. January 28 2015, 01:49 2 862 просмотрs

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Preparation for «Steppe eagle» exercises began in Almaty

The preparation for holding the peacekeeping exercises called "Steppe eagle-2015" with the participation of representatives of the Armed Forces of the USA began in Almaty. Major Justin Colbert heads the US delegation. January 27 2015, 17:58 2 535 просмотрs

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Turnover of precious metals in Kazakhstan will be regulated on legislative basis

Kazakhstan Parliament’s Majilis Deputies discussed the draft law "On Precious Metals and Precious Stones" and accompanying "On amendments and additions to some legislative acts of Kazakhstan on precious metals and precious stones", presented by Vice-Minister of Investment and Development of Kazakhstan Albert Rau, bnews.kz reports. January 27 2015, 15:37 5 548 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan leads in medal standings of 2015 Winter Universiade

Following the first day of the 2015 Winter Universiade in Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia, the Kazakhstan team is leading in medal tally with 2 gold medals. January 27 2015, 11:52 3 070 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan joins world in condemning Ukraine massacre

Kazakhstan joined the rest of the world Monday in condemning the attack by pro-Russian forces in eastern Ukraine that left at least 30 civilians dead over the weekend. January 27 2015, 11:00 2 977 просмотрs

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Beset by low oil prices, the Kashagan saga continues

Kazakhstan says it will not to bear the cost for pipeline replacement at the troubled Caspian offshore project. January 26 2015, 18:35 4 558 просмотрs

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Tax payments for environmental damage exacted from oil company in Kazakhstan

The Prosecutor's Office of Kazakh Kyzylorda region exacted 17 billion KZT ($1 - 184.1 KZT) tax payments from Petro Kazakhstan Kumkol Resources for excessive emissions into the environment, Attorney General of Kazakhstan Askhat Daulbaev said Jan.23, speaking at a board meeting on the results of 2014. January 26 2015, 17:56 3 734 просмотрs

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Russia's cheap gasoline may shut down oil refineries in Kazakhstan - Minister

Cheap gasoline from Russia might result in shutdown of Kazakhstan’s oil refineries, said Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Vladimir Shkolnik during today's government hour at the lower house of the country's Parliament, azh.kz refers to kazinform. January 26 2015, 17:20 2 802 просмотрs

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Oil production at Kashagan will start in late 2016

Kashagan will start oil production in late 2016, this has been announced by Energy Minister Vladimir Shkolnik at today's meeting in Majilis. January 26 2015, 17:03 2 569 просмотрs

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Year of People's Assembly of Kazakhstan to be officially announced in Astana on February 6

A ceremony on official announcement and opening of the Year of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan will be held in the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation in Astana on February 6. Prominent public figures and figures of culture, representatives of different ethnocultural associations will take part in the event. January 26 2015, 14:58 5 329 просмотрs

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Over 700 websites declared illegal in Kazakhstan

Around 703 websites were declared illegal in Kazakhstan, Kazakh Attorney General Askhat Daulbayev said Jan. 23, azh.kz reports refering to trend.az. January 26 2015, 11:06 2 367 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan's foreign exchange reserves increase

At present, Kazakhstan's foreign exchange reserves hit $28.9 billion, the head of the National Bank Kairat Kelimbetov said. January 26 2015, 10:45 3 671 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan seeks to export electricity to China – Minister

Kazakhstan plans to export electricity to China, said Kazakh Energy Minister Vladimir Shkolnik at the governmental hour in the lower house of parliament on Monday. January 26 2015, 10:42 2 639 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan has won its first gold at 2015 Winter Universiade

Kazahkstan's Anastasia Slovona won the women's cross country skiing sprint in Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia on January 25. January 26 2015, 10:00 2 884 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan and EU cooperate despite lack of democracy

Kazakhstan will soon enjoy stronger political and economic relations with the European Union thanks to a new enhanced cooperation agreement that was initialled by the two sides on January 21. January 26 2015, 10:05 2 466 просмотрs

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Sharapova wins Kazakhstani at Australian Open 2015

World №2 Maria Sharapova has had a fairly quick win in the third round of the Australian Open 2015 against Kazakhstani Zarina Diyas today, azh.kz learnt from m.tennis.com. January 23 2015, 16:29 2 901 просмотрs

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Zarina Diyas vs Maria Sharapova – Australian Open 2015 Round 3

The fourth day of the Australian Open almost saw a colossal upset on the women’s side, but it was eventually averted as Maria Sharapova displayed her trademark resiliency to claw her way to a close three-set win. She will next meet Zarina Diyas for a spot in the fourth round of the tournament. January 23 2015, 10:58 4 661 просмотрs

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Nazarbayev discusses south-eastern Ukraine and sanctions against Russia with Obama

President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and American President Barak Obama has discussed the situation in Ukraine as well as the sanctions against Russia during a phone call initiated by the US president, Tengrinews reports citing the press office of Akorda. January 23 2015, 09:54 3 054 просмотрs

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Sole survivor undergoes surgeries as new details of plane crash in Kazakhstan emerge

Two days ago a plane crashed in Zhambyl Oblast in southern Kazakhstan, killing everyone on board except for a sole survivor – a young woman Asem Shayakhmetova. She was found unconscious among the debris of the plane.  January 23 2015, 04:02 3 094 просмотрs

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Cold front to sweep Kazakhstan this week

From January 23 through to January 27 freezing temperatures are to linger in all the regions of Kazakhstan, azh.kz refers to Kazhydromet.  January 22 2015, 07:09 3 681 просмотрs

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Low visibility may have caused AN-2 plane crash in Zhambyl region

The Kazakh Committee for Emergency Situations is blaming fog and reduced visibility during landing for the crash of AN-2 aircraft in Zhambyl region. January 21 2015, 06:08 2 521 просмотрs

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Kazakh budget revised amidst dropping oil prices

The government of Kazakhstan is revising the key parameters of its state budget because of the global oil prices drop. January 20 2015, 05:19 2 074 просмотрs

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Fierce Astana Arlans take newcomers Venezuela Caciques by the throat: 5:0

The 5th seasons of the World Series Boxing kicked off the past week. For the Kazakhstani team Astana Arlans the new seasons started with a fight against newcomers - the Venezuela Caciques from Venezuela, tengrinews reports. January 20 2015, 01:22 2 521 просмотрs