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Ecology

NCOC presents environmental action plan - 2

On September 21, NCOC, the operator of North Caspian Project of the Kashagan field development, conducted public hearings within the 2013 environmental action plan. Exactly in 2013 Kashagan will start producing its first oil.  September 25 2012, 18:08 3 996 просмотрs

Other News

Atyrau ex-mayor placed in cell instead of new office

Yesterday, on September 24, the former akim of Atyrau Askar KERIMOV, who headed the city for six months precisely, was arrested and placed in detention center. September 25 2012, 15:36 4 872 просмотрs

World News

US Army announces greatest inventions of 2011

US Army officials selected the most significant military hardware inventions of 2011. September 25 2012, 10:31 2 434 просмотрs

Politics

Kazakhstan President explained PM's resignation

The President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, addressing to journalists after Majilis meeting (lower chamber of Kazakhstan Parliament) explained Karim Massimov's resignation, BNews.kz correspondent reports. September 25 2012, 09:34 3 290 просмотрs

Crime

Suspect survived in the Kulsary operation was arrested

The only terrorism suspect to survive in the special operation in the city of Kulsary has been arrested. September 24 2012, 17:53 2 984 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Serik Akhmetov assigned Prime Minister of Kazakhstan

On September 24, Serik Akhmetov has been appointed prime minister. His candidacy was proposed by the President Nazarbayev and unanimously supported by the members of Majilis of the RoK Parliament, according to Novosti-Kazakhstan citing an informed source. September 24 2012, 16:56 4 315 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Massimov appointed head of presidential administration

Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev has appointed ex-PM Karim Massimov head of the Presidential Administration, according to the presidential media service. September 24 2012, 12:13 2 054 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

PM Massimov resigns

September 24, 2012. Karim Massimov was released from his position as Prime-Minister, according to the presidential media service. September 24 2012, 11:27 2 912 просмотрs

Politics

Three more under arrest

Atyrau City Court No. 2 issued the sanction for the house arrest of Turlanbek DZHIENBAYEV, the Director of “GosEkspertiza” branch, Alexander KUZEM, the Director of “Arkaim-2005” LLP and Azamat KURMANTAYEV, the Director of “StroyContractGroup” LLP. September 24 2012, 17:27 3 235 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Astana mayor's son-in-law puts $20mln into Israeli project

Kenes Rakishev, a famous Kazakh businessman, invested $20mln in Mobli from Israel, becoming its major investor. The other participants of the start up are actors Tobey Maguire and Leonardo Di Caprio, as well as sport stars Lance Armstrong and Serena Williams. September 24 2012, 10:23 2 499 просмотрs

Economy

Kazakhstan to produce all kinds of aluminum products

September 23 2012, 12:11 3 009 просмотрs

Sport

Scott Henry won a dramatic KZ Open

The 25-year-old from Clydebank, Scotland, Scott Henry parred the second playoff hole Sunday to defeat HP Bacher and win the Kazakhstan Open on the European Challenge Tour. September 22 2012, 12:03 5 198 просмотрs

Other News

TCO announced SGP turnaround over

TCO announced successful completion of turnaround of its second generation plant (SGP) located at the Tengiz field. September 21 2012, 12:26 5 472 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Mussin to chair accounts committee

Last Friday, Aslan Mussin was assigned the chairman of accounts committee for control over the republican budget, according to the presidential media service. September 21 2012, 16:11 2 964 просмотрs

Crime

The Koktem operation in photos

September 21 2012, 15:42 2 578 просмотрs

Politics

Central Asia on the verge of big war

The conflict between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan over the construction of Rogun Hydro Power Station by Dushanbe is taking a more threatening character. September 21 2012, 14:19 2 873 просмотрs

Crime

Four killed in operation to captivate the police HQ attack suspects (update: +official statement and press release)

5 strong blasts echoed at around 8.30am in the new suburbian district of Koktem, a dacha quarter located at the left bank of the Ural river, few kilometers to the north of Atyrau. September 21 2012, 11:24 3 196 просмотрs

Ecology

NCOC presents environmental action plan

On September 17, NCOC, the operator of the Kashagan Project, conducted public hearings within the 2012 environmental action plan. September 20 2012, 17:01 4 403 просмотрs

Culture

CREATIVE QUARTET

On September 14 the opening ceremony of the painting exhibition of husband and wife Manarbek Davletyarov and Elmira Zhumabayeva and their two kids –Amin,7, and Elif,3, was held at the Arts Museum named after Sh. Sariyev. The exhibition will be open through the mid October.  September 20 2012, 11:21 4 282 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Russia and Kazakhstan to preserve the Ural River

The IX Interregional Cooperation Forum between Russia and Kazakhstan, organized by the Development Bank of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, opened in Pavlodar on September 19. September 20 2012, 14:55 3 428 просмотрs

World News

USAID shuts down Russia operation

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced it will close its offices in Russia following an order from the authorities there to cease operations. September 20 2012, 14:52 2 083 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

October weather in Kazakhstan

According to the preliminary forecast of KazGidroMet, October is expected to be dry and warm in Kazakhstan. September 20 2012, 15:30 3 899 просмотрs

Culture

Kazakh blockbuster ‘Zhau Zhurek Myn Bala’ may join Golden Globe race

Kazakhstan motion picture ‘Zhau Zhurek Myn Bala’ may be nominated for one of the most prestigious awards in the U.S. film industry - Golden Globes. September 20 2012, 15:00 6 818 просмотрs

World News

Anti-Japan protests across China on war anniversary

Thousands of anti-Japan protesters rallied across China over a territorial row on Tuesday, a key historical anniversary, as Japanese firms including car giant Toyota shut or scaled back production, AFP reports September 19 2012, 10:18 4 677 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry condemns scandalous Innocence of Muslims

Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry condemns the scandalous film called Innocence of Muslims that triggered the attacks on U.S. embassies in Muslim countries, Tengrinews.kz reports citing official representative of Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry Altay Abibullayev. September 18 2012, 16:55 2 067 просмотрs