World News Blasts in the sky shake Russia's Urals (+Video) An explosion above Chelyabinsk [Russia] broke windows in many households, reports ITAR TASS. February 15 2013, 10:36 1 960 просмотрs
Other News St. Valentine's Day Today is Valentine's Day, a day set aside for romance and expressions of love and affection. The traditional western holiday has grown to be observed in many countries around the globe, despite some efforts to fight its adoption by religious and cultural groups. As couples exchange traditional gifts of flowers and chocolate, they fuel a robust industry in some of the counties where Valentine's Day spending may reach as much $20 billion. Gathered here are images of this Valentine's Day from all around the world. Happy St. Valentines’s Day! February 14 2013, 17:57 1 942 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Russia, Kazakhstan may manage space base together A Russian space official says lease agreements for some launch facilities in Kazakhstan could be suspended, opening the way for their joint administration by the two countries. February 14 2013, 17:37 1 644 просмотрs
World News Media accuse Pentagon's to-be head over links to Chevron and Kazakhstan Membership of Chuck Hagel, a potential head of Pentagon, in the board of an oil company that invests Kazakhstan's oil sector caused hot disputes during discussion of his candidacy in Congress. February 14 2013, 17:09 1 866 просмотрs
World News Nuclear talks with Iran fail again The chief UN atomic inspector said Thursday that talks with Iran had failed again to reach a deal on enhanced inspections of Tehran's nuclear programme, two weeks before a major meeting with world powers. February 14 2013, 17:06 1 628 просмотрs
Other News Big oil and gas forum opens in Astana Starting February 14, Astana hosts a forum of oil and gas companies and KazNefteGasService-2013 conference under its auspices. February 14 2013, 16:58 2 241 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Polish MPs Denied Access To Jailed Kazakh Opposition Leader Two Polish politicians have been denied permission to visit jailed Kazakhstani opposition leader Vladimir Kozlov at a labor camp in northern city of Petropavlovsk. February 14 2013, 16:24 1 403 просмотрs
Other News Makhash Rakhmetov: FGP will ruin Tengiz! Future Growth Project of Tengizchevroil will lead to loss of Tengiz, thinks Makhash Rakhmetov, the honoured oilman and a member of the RoK Academy of Natural Sciences. The scientist calculated that once this project is put into operation, the drop of resevoir pressure will lead to sharp decrease of oil production in 8-10 years. February 14 2013, 16:17 2 827 просмотрs
Culture The Hymn of Love and Freedom Today, Mukagali ‘s books are on display on the front shelves of Golden Fund of the Kazakh poetry, but, unfortunately, glory found him long after his death. Rabindranath Tagore, the great Indian poet, once said: “A nation that has in its possession something that it treasures most, is obligated to make it the world’s heritage.” To the full extent these words could be applied to Mukagali Makataev (Feb 9, 1931 – 26 Mar, 1976), the Kazakh lyrical poet of ‘70s. February 14 2013, 15:54 15 256 просмотрs
World News Volunteer Squads Chase Illegal Migrants In Russia Moscow authorities have announced the creation of a volunteer squad to help track down illegal migrants, a move human rights advocates say opens the door to abuse and violence. February 14 2013, 15:52 1 688 просмотрs
World News Dual policy toward Iran, nonsensical, futile - Iranian envoy Iranian Ambassador to the UN Mohammad Khazaei has denounced as "nonsensical and futile" the dual policies pursued by certain countries about Iran's nuclear energy program, stressing that sanctions and threats will hamper diplomatic efforts, Press TV reported. February 14 2013, 13:11 1 315 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Kazakhstan’s Vice PM: decisions over Baikonur to uphold national interests Kazakhstan’s Vice PM Kairat Kelimbetov, co-chairman of the intergovernmental committee for Baikonur issues, stated that the Government will make sure any decisions over Baikonur will serve the national interests, Newskaz.ru reports. February 14 2013, 12:36 1 266 просмотрs
Other News Explosives rumor rumbles neighborhood in Atyrau February 13, 19.00, Atyrau. Police, fire brigades and internal troops blocked the road between Atyrau international airport and a newly built Bolashak residential quarter. February 14 2013, 11:53 2 048 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Unknowns arson prosecutor's car in Karaganda A man had parked his car in the street only to find his $100,000 'iron horse' burnt down. February 13 2013, 14:32 1 446 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Kazakhstan opposes drop of wrestling as Olympic sport Kazakhstan's National Wrestling Federation will seek retaining wrestling among the Olympic sports, said Zhanabergen Karmandayev, General Secretary of Kazakhstan's Greco-Roman, Freestyle and Women's Wrestling Federation. February 13 2013, 12:23 2 186 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News School in Kazakhstan Aims to Groom the Perfect Bride A new school has opened in Almaty to prepare perfect brides for discerning Kazakh husbands-to-be. February 13 2013, 11:57 2 869 просмотрs
Other News Atyrau akimat binds Agip and contractors to hire 3500 Atyrau Oblast Akimat has signed a memorandum with Agip KCO and its contractors on provision of jobs to 3,500 people February 12 2013, 17:08 2 997 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Toyota to start car production in Kazakhstan in spring 2014 The Toyota cars will be produced at the facilities of LLP "Sary-Arka Autoprom" in Kostanay. It is planned to produce up to 3000 cars every year. February 12 2013, 15:56 1 727 просмотрs
Other News Sturgeon farm to open in Aktau The first product is expected for 2014. The fish will be delivered alive, right from the pools to the shops in the city and outskirts. February 12 2013, 15:05 2 893 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Astana to host annual Kazneftegazservice 2013 conference The annual conference Kazneftegazservice-2013 and a forum “Oil and Gas: Kazakh Content 2013″ which aims to become the premier inform and dialogue platform for all oil and gas service industries will be held in Astana on February 14, reads the press service of Kazakh Chamber of Commerce. February 12 2013, 13:27 2 465 просмотрs
World News North Korea confirms 'miniaturised' nuclear test North Korea confirmed it has successfully carried out an underground nuclear test of a new, "miniaturised" device in what it called a targeted response to US "hostility". February 12 2013, 13:02 1 555 просмотрs
Economy FGP gets nod. ANPZ upgrade to end this year Oil ministry has approved the future growth project proposed by TCO aiming to increase crude production at Tengiz, announced Berik TOLUMBAYEV, Kazakhstan's vice minister of oil and gas, at a meeting with the oblast's core group during his trip to Atyrau Oblast in a campaign to promote presidential address to the nation. February 12 2013, 09:44 4 062 просмотрs
World News US starts equipment withdrawal via Pakistan The United States has started the withdrawal of military equipment from Afghanistan as at least 25 containers crossed the Torkham border point heading to Karachi for shipment, reports said on Sunday. February 11 2013, 17:47 1 490 просмотрs
World News $1 million reward offered for fugitive LA ex-cop Amid a massive manhunt for the fugitive LA ex-cop suspected of having killed three people, authorities announced a reward of $1 million for information leading to his arrest. February 11 2013, 17:32 1 374 просмотрs
World News Pope Benedict XVI to quit Vatican Roman Pontiff Benedict XVI intends to resign, reports Italian ANSA agency. February 11 2013, 16:15 1 546 просмотрs