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Syrian militants may come to Kazakhstan

Kazakh authorities have to focus on the internal security during the military conflict in Syria, says Kazakh political analyst Aidos Sarym. September 25 2013, 14:55 1 366 просмотрs

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Businessman spends T45m on new office for ruling Nur Otan party

A brand new building has been fastly erected at Pushkin street in Atyrau recently, opposite to the Kazakhtelecom main office. September 25 2013, 14:06 3 639 просмотрs

Crime

Nine stand trial in Atyrau over terrorism charges

Evidence is based on sawed-off rifles and makeshift bomb components found in suspects' homes, prosecutors say. September 24 2013, 14:30 1 840 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan mulls introducing visa-free entry for EU countries

Kazakhstan is planing to introduce visa-free regime for several European Union countries for summer periods starting from 2014 to boost tourism September 24 2013, 11:53 1 199 просмотрs

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KMG offshoot gets Kashagan's oil spill response base

A Kazmunaygas subsidiary KMG-TransCaspian LLP has become the new owner of North Caspian Oil Spill Response Base, not emergency ministry as was previously expected. September 23 2013, 16:41 4 382 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan calls US to repeal Jackson-Vanik amendment

The Jackson-Vanik amendment has already been repealed for 6 ex-Soviet countries: Kyrgyzstan (after it joined the American initiative on restoration of the Silk Way in 2000), Georgia (in line with its “promotion to democratization” and joining the Silk Way project in 2000), Armenia (in 2004), Ukraine (after the victory of the “orange revolution” in 2005), Russia (in exchange for Magnitsky bill in 2012) and Moldova (in 2012). September 23 2013, 14:45 1 272 просмотрs

World News

Nairobi Westgate attack: Gunfire heard inside complex

Heavy gunfire and explosions have been heard at the shopping centre in Nairobi where militants are believed to be holding a number of hostages. September 23 2013, 11:06 1 111 просмотрs

World News

Triumphant Angela Merkel begins search for new coalition ally after historic German election win

The day after her stunning election triumph, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was on Monday set to start the process of haggling with potential partners over how to rule Europe's biggest economy. September 23 2013, 10:13 1 206 просмотрs

World News

Assad ready for peace talks - Russia

The Russian foreign minister, Sergey V. Lavrov, said on Monday that the government of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria was ready to engage in peace negotiations without preconditions and he urged the United States and other Western nations to bring Syrian opposition groups to the table for a new round of talks Assad September 21 2013, 14:56 1 117 просмотрs

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Hundred Kazakhs fallen at WWII battles get names back

One hundred Kazakh soldiers buried in common graves of the Second World War near Kharkov have eventually been identified. After 70 years, descendants found their 'missing in action' grandfathers. September 20 2013, 16:01 3 447 просмотрs

World News

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offers to broker Syria talks

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said his government is ready to "help facilitate dialogue" between the Syrian government and the opposition. September 20 2013, 14:22 1 308 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Bolat Abilov, prominent Kazakh opposition figure leaves politics

A prominent opposition figure in Kazakhstan has announced his decision to quit politics. September 20 2013, 09:14 1 266 просмотрs

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Agip will merge into Nomad?

Did you hear of forthcoming merger of NCOC's two agents - Agip KCO B.V. and NCPOC into a united company titled Nomad? September 19 2013, 15:37 12 319 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakh member of Syrian militant group arrested in Kyrgyzstan and testifies

A Kazakh citizen was arrested in the south of Kyrgyzstan who belonged to a group of militants fighting in Syria against government troops. September 19 2013, 12:05 1 331 просмотрs

World News

Chevron wins partial victory in Ecuador pollution case

An arbitration panel in the Hague has given US oil firm Chevron an important procedural victory in its battle against a $19 billion fine by Ecuador for polluting the Amazon basin region. September 19 2013, 12:03 1 401 просмотрs

World News

Ukraine government presses Europe ambitions, ignores Russia

Ukraine formally gave the go-ahead on Wednesday for landmark trade deals to be signed with the European Union, disregarding pressure from Moscow for Kiev to halt its westward course. September 18 2013, 18:12 1 333 просмотрs

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Embamunaygas CEO changes

Makhambet Dosmukhambetov has been included into the EmbaMunayGas board of directors so to be elected the next CEO, the press release reads. September 18 2013, 17:37 2 830 просмотрs

Culture

Auezov theater on tour in Atyrau soon

Makhambet Utemissov Theater of Drama in Atyrau will host a guest performance by Academic Drama Theatre named after Mukhtar Auezov from Almaty. September 18 2013, 17:14 3 917 просмотрs

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Atyrau to see first ever dog show Sep 29

September 29, sports center at the Victory Park hosts a dog exhibition, first in Atyrau's history. September 18 2013, 16:12 1 933 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Crude production at Kashagan expected at 8 million tons in 2014: Oil and Gas Minister

About 8 million tons of crude are expected to be produced at the giant Kashagan oilfield in 2014 September 18 2013, 14:57 1 490 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Tower crane crashes on car in Almaty

A tower crane crashed on a traffic lane at the crossing of streets in Almaty September 18 2013, 14:07 1 415 просмотрs

World News

UN’s big five open talks on Syrian chemical arms resolution

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council have been meeting to discuss a resolution aimed at eradicating Syria's chemical weapons arsenal. UN chief Ban Ki-moon has urged powers to unite to resolve the crisis. September 18 2013, 10:23 1 145 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan tops global non-performing loan rating

Stunning 31% has raised Kazakhstan to absolute 'leaders' September 18 2013, 09:47 2 126 просмотрs

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Atyrau oil refinery ready to process 1M tons of Kashagan oil annually

Atyrau oil refinery is ready to process up to 1 million tons of oil from Kashagan oil field annually.  September 18 2013, 09:34 5 087 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

It is best that Ablyazov is tried in Britain or France: chief banker says

Governor of the Kazakhstan National Bank Gregory Marchenko believes it best that the ex-chairman of Kazakhstan’s BTA bank Mukhtar Ablyazov is tried in Britain or France. September 17 2013, 17:15 1 827 просмотрs