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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 3 371 views

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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 2 628 views

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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 3 274 views

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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 3 244 views

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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 3 101 views

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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 4 042 views

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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 3 405 views

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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 2 744 views

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​Expert proposed to improve petrol quality in Kazakhstan through introduction of differentiated tax

Christin Bitner, fuel quality expert, proposed to improve petrol quality at Kazakhstani refueling stations through introduction of differentiated tax. June 19 2015, 12:49 2 378 views

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US visa issuance halts in Kazakhstan

The US Embassy in Kazakhstan has suspended visa issuance, Tengrinews reports citing the official website of the United States DiplThe US Embassy in Kazakhstan has suspended visa issuance, June 19 2015, 09:43 3 740 views

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​Kazakhstan ranked 3rd among CIS gold producers

Kazakhstan is ranked 3rd among the CIS gold producers, this has been announced by Deputy Chairman of the Committee for industrial development and industrial safety under the Ministry for Investment and Development Kanat Baitov. June 18 2015, 13:02 2 648 views

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86 teens committ suicide in 5 month in Kazakhstan

Prosecutor General's Office has reported 86 suicide cases among teenagers in Kazakhstan. June 18 2015, 02:30 3 858 views

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India rejects Kazakhstan's offer for Abai oil field

Nearly two years after Kazakhstan blocked India's $5 billion deal to buy stake in the Kashagan oilfield, ONGC Videsh Ltd has said the offer of an alternative mid-sized Abai oil block in Caspian Sea is not attractive enough. June 17 2015, 16:00 2 855 views

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Kazakhstan will not be compensating for expenses to replace pipes at Kashagan: Prime Minister

Kazakhstan's Government will not be compensating the international consortium of companies developing the giant Kashagan oilfield for expenses related to replacement of faulty pipes, the country's Prime Minister Karim Massimov announced today. June 17 2015, 14:58 2 867 views

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​Kazakhstan to amend legislation to implement ambitious Plan of Nation

Government has addressed the parliament with a request to adopt amendments to the legislation for the implementation of "100 steps of the Head of State" before the end of 2015, this was informed by Prime Minister Karim Massimov at a joint session of the both chambers of the parliament. June 17 2015, 12:05 2 822 views

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Mister Kazakhstan selected in Almaty

The most beautiful young man of Kazakhstan has been selected in Almaty, Tengrinews reports. 19-year-old Bairam Ismailov outstripped other participants and clinched the first place in the contest, becoming Mister Kazakhstan-2015. June 17 2015, 11:21 3 930 views

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Prosecutor's office started investigation of SCAT plane fire in Aktau

Mangistau transport prosecutor's office began pre-judicial investigation of SCAT airline plane ignition case that took place in the evening on June 16 at Aktau airport. June 17 2015, 10:15 4 737 views

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Two banks complete simultaneous transfer of assets in Kazakhstan

JSC Kazkommertsbank (“KKB" or “the Bank") (LSE: KKB; KASE: KKGB), one of the largest banks in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, and JSC BTA Bank (“BTA") today announce they have signed an Agreement on the simultaneous transfer of assets and liabilities (“the Agreement") between the two banks. June 16 2015, 18:10 3 149 views

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​Kazakhstan and Italy plan to make movie about Marco Polo's travels to Central Asia

Minister of Culture and Sport of Kazakhstan Arystanbek Mukhamediuly and Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Italy to Kazakhstan Stefano Ravagnan held a meeting in Astana. The representatives of the two countries discussed the issues of cooperation in the sphere of culture, art and archeology. June 16 2015, 16:11 3 423 views

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Hard Rock Cafe comes forward in Almaty; will Astana be next?

Hard Rock Cafe has finally flung open its doors in Almaty this weekend. After making a soft entrance in November and becoming the only location of the international brand in Kazakhstan and the entire Central Asia, the iconic American restaurant was finally ready to announce: “We are officially in the city and everyone should know about us." June 16 2015, 12:22 3 136 views

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Almaty gaining in bid for 2022 Winter Games

Almaty, the former Kazakhstan capital that has been cast as a huge underdog to Beijing in the two-horse race for the 2022 Winter Games, apparently gained considerable ground with its presentation at last week's International Olympic Committee executive board meeting in Switzerland, where approximately four-fifths of the full membership was present. June 16 2015, 10:46 2 840 views

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Kazakh Oil Consortium Accused of “Mass Poisoning” of Village School Children

A Kazakh oil consortium has been accused of “mass poisoning" after 25 school children and four teachers passed out almost simultaneously at a school in Berezovka village in northwest Kazakhstan. The incident is the latest in a decade of allegations of pollution caused by the neighboring Karachaganak oil field. June 16 2015, 09:59 3 208 views

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Nazarbayev and Mittal discussed Arcelor Mittal’s part in Kazakhstan's economy development

The company's part in the development of Kazakhstan's economy and prospects of its activities given the ongoing state programs were discussed during President Nursultan Nazarbayev's meeting with the CEO of Arcelor Mittal company Lakshmi Mittal, Kazpravda.kz refers to Akorda reporting. June 15 2015, 17:30 2 761 views

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Caspian littoral states will be given quotas for sturgeon fishing

Kazakhstan's Majilis ratified agreement on conservation and rational use of Caspian bio- resources. June 15 2015, 15:33 2 541 views

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IAEA approves 'fuel bank' agreement with Kazakhstan

The IAEA Board of Governors approved an agreement with Kazakhstan to establish and operate in Kazakhstan the IAEA Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) Bank, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan said June 15. June 15 2015, 15:00 3 092 views