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Significant temperature drop is expected in Kazakhstan in the next few days

The northwest cyclone has an impact on the weather on the most parts of the territory of the country causing precipitation, blizzard and strong wind and fog, "Kazhydromet" informs. November 6 2015, 12:33 2 549 views

Kazakhstan News

​KASE morning session: USDKZT_TOD = 307.53 (+8.61)

The morning trading session in US dollar with T+0 in tenge (USDKZT_TOD), euro with T+0 in tenge (EURKZT_TOD) and US dollars (EURUSD_TOD), Chinese yuan with T+0 in tenge (CNYKZT_TOD) ended on Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE). For the mentioned instruments this session is the main. 26 members of KASE currencies market traded in the session. November 6 2015, 12:31 2 286 views

World News

Charlie Hebdo published the caricatures on the Russian passenger plane crash in Egypt

The French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo published the caricatures on the Russian passenger plane crash in Egypt. On one of the pictures fragments of bodies and parts of A321 plane falling from the sky were compared to bombings in Syria. November 6 2015, 10:39 3 642 views

Kazakhstan News

​Better roads for Kazakhstan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the government of Kazakhstan have agreed to boost cooperation on road sector reform and investment. November 6 2015, 10:25 2 623 views

Kazakhstan News

​UEFA to finance construction of indoor sports complex in Astana

A sitting of the committee of the UEFA Hat-Trick programme took place in Swiss Nyon on November 5, where the requests of federations for financing of development of infrastructure by the UEFA were considered, Vesti.kz reports referring to the Football Federation of Kazakhstan. November 6 2015, 10:18 2 323 views

World News

NY AG Investigating ExxonMobil For Alleged Climate Cover-Up

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is investigating ExxonMobil for claims the company made about climate change, The New York Times and CNBC reported Thursday. November 6 2015, 02:40 2 676 views

World News

Vladimir Putin tops Forbes' 2015 world's most powerful people list for the third year in a row

Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump both made their debut on this year's list. November 5 2015, 18:34 2 261 views

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakh, French businessmen to sign USD 5 bln worth deals

Kazakh Leader Nursultan Nazarbayev has met today with business communities of France, the so called "leaders of French industrialization". November 5 2015, 18:28 2 506 views

Kazakhstan News

P.Pouyanne told N.Nazarbayev about the development of Kashagan field

A meeting of the Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev with Total Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanné was held in Paris. During the meeting the sides discussed the main directions of cooperation in the field of hydrocarbon production, the press service of Akorda reports. November 5 2015, 18:20 2 503 views

Kazakhstan News

​President Nazarbayev arrives in Paris to start official visit to France

Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has arrived in Paris for an official visit, the president's press service reports. November 5 2015, 16:12 2 579 views

World News

2015 Million Mask March: Anonymous readies for global day of action in over 650 cities

Tens of thousands of activists disguised as Guy Fawkes are expected to the flood streets of over 671 cities as the Anonymous-led Million Mask March sweeps the globe. The hacktivist group and its followers will protest censorship, corruption, war and poverty. November 5 2015, 15:30 3 383 views

World News

After Catalans, Basques Launch Process for Independence From Spain

Separatists in the Basque region of Spain have started formally laying the groundwork for their push for independence from the government in Madrid. November 5 2015, 12:05 2 848 views

Kazakhstan News

​National currency rate repeats historic low in Kazakhstan

The exchange rate the national currency tenge hit a new historic low in Kazakhstan these days. November 5 2015, 11:58 3 220 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhtelecom and Tele2 unify mobile operators in Kazakhstan

Kazakhtelecom and Tele 2 will unify the mobile operators in Kazakhstan, reports the national communications operator. November 5 2015, 10:55 5 252 views

Crime

​Murder near betting office

In Atyrau near betting office located at the crossing of Dosmukhamedov and Moldagulova streets a group of people had a fight during which 26-y.o. security guard of betting office died on the spot from knife wounds. November 4 2015, 17:15 6 343 views

Kazakhstan News

EBRD advances 13.5 billion tenge to Bank CenterCredit for Kazakh SMEs

The EBRD continues to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kazakhstan with a new loan to Bank CenterCredit (BCC), a local partner bank for the purpose of on-lending to SMEs. November 4 2015, 16:40 2 413 views

World News

Maldives declares state of emergency

The president of Maldives has called for a 30-day state of emergency after a second alleged assassination attempt since September. The decision comes in front of a planned anti-government demonstration. November 4 2015, 16:34 2 827 views

World News

​At least 25 people killed in Russian cargo plane crash in South Sudan

At least 25 people were killed in the crash of an An-12 cargo plane in South Sudan, media reported Wednesday. November 4 2015, 15:18 2 323 views

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Romania PM Ponta resigns over Bucharest nightclub fire

Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta has said he is resigning, a day after some 20,000 people took to the streets to protest against a nightclub fire that left 32 people dead. November 4 2015, 15:14 2 600 views

Kazakhstan News

​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 2 563 views

World News

Russia in Syria: Assad loyalists paraded in cages through Damascus by rebels trying to stop air strikes

Syrian rebels have put hundreds of Assad loyalists in cages in a besieged Damascus suburb and are believed to be using them as propaganda to end the air strikes. November 4 2015, 12:39 2 439 views

Kazakhstan News

​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 2 486 views

World News

Massive fire, explosions in Bracknell industrial estate west of London

Giant flames lit up the skies of the town of Bracknell about 30 miles (48 kilometers) west of central London late on Tuesday, reportedly consuming an industrial estate building. Witnesses reported multiple loud blasts and train services were disrupted. November 4 2015, 11:32 2 709 views

Kazakhstan News

​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 2 092 views

Kazakhstan News

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 2 623 views