World News Turkey lifts longtime ban on head scarves in state offices The government on Tuesday lifted a ban on head scarves for female workers in state offices, ending a longstanding restriction that has polarized Turkish society. October 9 2013, 11:57 2 130 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Majilis oks raising excise duties on alcohol and tobacco Lower chamber of Kazakh parliament has approved a draft bill on amendments to some taxation-related legal acts of Kazakhstan in the first reading October 9 2013, 11:24 1 414 просмотрs
World News Israel condemns Council of Europe resolution on ritual circumcision Circumcision does not harm boys' health, says Israel, claiming resolution 'fosters hate and racist trends in Europe' October 9 2013, 11:15 1 945 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Kazakhs to vacate 3 days on Feast of Sacrifice October 13-14-15: days off in Kazakhstan. October 9 2013, 10:27 1 601 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Global oil production will peak in 2030s: Minister Energy consumption is expected to grow 30-40 percent by 203, oil minister Karabalin said. October 9 2013, 10:13 1 486 просмотрs
Other News Wanted governor Bergei Ryskaliyev's father dies Saulebai Ryskaliyev, the father of the former governor of Atyrau Oblast Bergei Ryskaliyev, died at the age of 78 in Aktobe. October 9 2013, 09:42 8 979 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Kazakhstan considers water canal to link Irtysh to Ishim Kazakhstan is considering constructing a water canal to link the Irtysh River to the Ishim River across Astana October 8 2013, 16:36 1 516 просмотрs
Other News TCO gives no comment over FGP approval Tengizchevroil turned down an enquiry for more details, after Kazakhstan approved its key production boost project. October 8 2013, 15:02 16 551 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Kashagan output reaches daily 60,000 barrels - KMG head "This is a historical moment for us," Sauat Mynbayev said. October 8 2013, 13:57 1 297 просмотрs
World News Bekmambetov-produced 3D Movie ‘Snow Queen’ Set for US Release Better known for movies featuring vampires and ultra-violence, Russian-Kazakh director Timur Bekmambetov has turned family friendly with his latest project “The Snow Queen” scheduled for release in the US Oct. 11 October 8 2013, 12:14 1 343 просмотрs
World News Hamid Karzai blasts Nato for Afghanistan 'suffering' As the end of his time in office approaches, the Afghan president has said Nato has brought much death and misery to his country, but little security October 8 2013, 11:37 1 569 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Government supports luxury tax initiative Kazakh government supports the ruling party Nur Otan's proposal to introduce a luxury tax in Kazakhstan, said Minister of Economy and Budget Planning Yerbolat Dossayev October 8 2013, 10:11 1 475 просмотрs
World News Switzerland to vote on $2,800 monthly ‘basic income’ for adults More than 100,000 residents in Switzerland have signed a petition demanding that the government ensure a minimum monthly income of nearly $2,800 (2,500 Swiss francs) for all adults in the country. October 7 2013, 16:29 1 107 просмотрs
World News Olympic flame goes out in wind and reborn via a security officer's cigarette lighter But when the flame was inevitably blown out, instead of going to the trouble of using a back-up also lit from the “mother flame” (as happened frequently in the build-up to London 2012), a quick-thinking security guard just jumped in to help – with his cigarette lighter. October 7 2013, 15:55 1 558 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Caspian states to consider ban on sturgeon fishing - Kazakh minister of environment Five Caspian states are currently working on a moratorium on catching sturgeon fish in the Caspian Sea October 7 2013, 15:05 3 446 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Couple hangs over postponed wedding Young man and girl hanged themselves in Almaty after their wedding was postponed, police reported October 7 2013, 14:48 1 210 просмотрs
World News US credits Syria's Assad over chemical weapons destruction Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime deserves credit for complying with a chemical weapons deal, US Secretary of State John Kerry has said. October 7 2013, 11:57 1 195 просмотрs
Society 70 departed from Atyrau for the Hajj Chief imam of the oblast central mosque Amantai Sadiyev says nearly 70 pilgrims have departed for the Hajj to Mecca from Atyrau this year. October 7 2013, 11:15 1 431 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Kashagan: production resumes After repair works, oil production at Kashagan field resumed October 6 October 7 2013, 09:57 1 375 просмотрs
Other News Atyrau to mark 373rd anniversary Atyrau is preparing for its 373rd birthday on October 5. City authorities say arrangements are being made with the greatest possible accuracy. October 4 2013, 16:57 4 845 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Aktau tablet plant plays off Chinese devices as Kazakhstan-made Kazakhstan's tablets-producing plant based in Aktau city in the country's west has been buying Chinese devices and passing them off as its own October 4 2013, 15:28 1 452 просмотрs
World News Reset with Iran: Obama, Netanyahu in new squabble Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s stern warning on Iran, made from the rostrum of the UN General Assembly, comes on the heels of the recent charm offensive by new Iranian leader Hassan Rouhani in New York. October 4 2013, 14:56 1 589 просмотрs
World News Why NATO remembers the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan Russian and Western experts make their guesses as to what lies behind NATO’s keen interest in the Soviet experience in Afghanistan and what impact it may have on the Russia-NATO dialogue. October 4 2013, 11:10 2 770 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News French court leaves Ablyazov in jail, eyes extradition hearings in December French court has for the second time denied release on bail to the ex-chairman of Kazakhstan’s BTA Bank Mukhtar Ablyazov October 4 2013, 10:25 1 275 просмотрs
World News Italy: Scores killed as African migrants' boat capsizes A ship carrying African migrants toward Italy caught fire and capsized off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa Thursday, spilling hundreds of passengers into the sea, officials said. Ninety-four bodies were recovered and more than 200 people were unaccounted for. October 3 2013, 17:38 1 235 просмотрs