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Withdrawal of investors from Kazakhstan tagged alarming syndrome

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Withdrawal of investors from Kazakhstan tagged alarming syndrome

By leaving and behind-the-scene games around selling stake ConocoPhillips is trying to discredit Kazakhstan as an area of advantageous investment - a thought that comes to mind when you hear an investor leaves just before startup of "the millenium project", one of the nicknames given to Kashagan. February 25 2013, 11:13 2 628 просмотрs

Igilik becomes triennial

Igilik becomes triennial

During last year's visit of Deputy Prime Minister Krymbek Kusherbaev to Kulsary, TCO was reproached on irrational planning of Igilik program. In particular, for pending yearly disbursements “burn down”, instead of being carried over to following year. February 25 2013, 09:59 2 236 просмотрs

Iranian negotiators team arrives in Almaty

Iranian negotiators team arrives in Almaty

Iran's team of negotiators headed by Secretary of the country's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) arrived in Almaty, Kazakhstan on Sunday evening, IRNA reported. February 25 2013, 09:59 1 462 просмотрs

Rompetrol buys back its stakes from KazMunayGas

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Rompetrol buys back its stakes from KazMunayGas

Rompetrol Group, owned by oil and gas company KazMunayGas, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Romanian state to buy back a part of the state-owned stake in Rompetrol Rafinare. February 22 2013, 17:38 1 518 просмотрs

2013 Oscar Predictions

2013 Oscar Predictions

The 2013 Academy Awards nominations have been announced in LA, and Lincoln leads the pack with 12 nominations. Emma Stone and Seth McFarlane, this year's Oscar host, made an atypically funny and entertaining announcement this morning in LA, ahead of the ceremony on February 24 this year. February 22 2013, 17:27 1 668 просмотрs

Kazakhstan collects information on influential bloggers

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Kazakhstan collects information on influential bloggers

Secretary of State Marat Tazhin set a task to collect information about the most popular independent analysts, bloggers, and moderators of social networks who have a say in Kazakhstan. February 22 2013, 16:39 1 680 просмотрs

After explosion a fire broke out at Arselor Mittal Aktau pipe plant

After explosion a fire broke out at Arselor Mittal Aktau pipe plant

After explosion a fire broke out at Arselor Mittal Aktau pipe plant today, lada.kz reports. February 22 2013, 15:33 1 851 просмотрs

‘Made in China’ Titanic to repeat 1912 journey

‘Made in China’ Titanic to repeat 1912 journey

After copying everything from a paper pin to Paris’ Eiffel Tower, China is set to build a full-size exact replica of the doomed ocean liner Titanic, which went down in the Atlantic during its maiden journey from Southampton in UK to New York in 1912. February 22 2013, 15:12 1 741 просмотрs

A new country "Kyrzakhstan" opened by the US Secretary of State John Kerry

A new country "Kyrzakhstan" opened by the US Secretary of State John Kerry

John Kerry lays out his world vision and defends foreign spending ahead of his first tour as secretary of state, Global Post reports. During his speech when Mr. Kerry opened a new country "Kyrzakhstan", he noted an importance of development of intenational diplomatic relations for enhancing the positions of the Amrical business in the world. February 22 2013, 12:32 1 981 просмотрs

Former German Interior Minister calls for Rakhat Aliyev's arrest

Former German Interior Minister calls for Rakhat Aliyev's arrest

Former German Minister of Internal Affairs Otto Schily is requesting that an arrest warrant is issued for ex-ambassador of Kazakhstan to Austria Rakhat Aliyev accused of embezzlement, tortures and murder of two bank managers in Kazakhstan, Kurier writes. February 22 2013, 12:08 1 987 просмотрs

Kazakhstan to sue Austria over sick cattle

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Kazakhstan to sue Austria over sick cattle

Kazakhstanis going to sue Austria over the sick cattle imported to Kazakhstan,Tengrinews.kz reports citing Kazakhstan Agriculture Minister Assylzhan Mamytbekov as saying at the annual expanded meeting of Kazakhstan Farmers Union national public union. February 22 2013, 11:57 1 424 просмотрs

One month military courses to open in March

One month military courses to open in March

One-month military training courses will be available in Atyrau for 22-27 year-old men who never had military service. February 22 2013, 11:25 1 957 просмотрs

Over T200mln withdrawn in tax debt collection raid

Over T200mln withdrawn in tax debt collection raid

A local enterpreneur was disboarded from a flight in the Atyrau airport for his tax indebtedness. He was allowed to catch the next plane only after he paid all outstanding taxes amassed in the past 3 years - over 1 million tenge. February 22 2013, 10:58 1 839 просмотрs

Kazzinc, Verny Capital buy two Kazakh gold deposits

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Kazzinc, Verny Capital buy two Kazakh gold deposits

Glencore-controlled zinc producer Kazzinc and Kazakh investment company Verny Capital have purchased two gold deposits in northern Kazakhstan with combined reserves of some 70 tonnes for about $200 million, Verny Capital said on Tuesday. February 22 2013, 10:47 2 103 просмотрs

13 killed, 83 injured as twin blasts rock Hyderabad

13 killed, 83 injured as twin blasts rock Hyderabad

Two powerful explosions ripped through crowded areas at Dilsukhnagar in the eastern part of the State capital on Thursday evening, killing 13 persons and injuring more than 83. February 22 2013, 10:37 1 427 просмотрs

Honeywell Technology Selected to Modernize Kazakhstan Refinery

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Honeywell Technology Selected to Modernize Kazakhstan Refinery

Technology from Honeywell’s UOP business has been selected by KazMunayGas’ (KMG) Pavlodar Oil Chemical Refinery (POCR), the largest refiner in Kazakhstan, to help it upgrade its facility and boost the production of gasoline and diesel while meeting Euro-5 standards aimed at reducing motor vehicle pollution, reads the company press release.. Expected to start-up in 2015, the modernized refinery will process 7.5 million metric tons per year of crude feedstock into gasoline blending components and high-quality diesel. February 22 2013, 10:05 5 991 просмотрs

Import Fee Causes Jam At Kyrgyz-Kazakh Border

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Import Fee Causes Jam At Kyrgyz-Kazakh Border

About 100 trucks transporting fruit and vegetables have been stuck at Kyrgyz-Kazakh border since February 20. February 21 2013, 17:45 1 550 просмотрs

Kazakhstan to become full-fledged IRENA member

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Kazakhstan to become full-fledged IRENA member

Kazakh Senate passed the bill "On ratification of the Charter of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)" on Thursday. February 21 2013, 17:09 1 362 просмотрs

“I want to give birth” protest campaign took place in Almaty

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“I want to give birth” protest campaign took place in Almaty

Yesterday a protest campaign “I want to give birth” took place in Almaty against cuts of maternity benefit that were recently enforced by the decree in Kazakhstan, newskaz.ru reported. February 21 2013, 16:47 1 491 просмотрs

Bulgarian government resigns after protests

Bulgarian government resigns after protests

Bulgaria’s government has resigned amid a wave of violent protests over economic conditions despite the prime minister vowing on Tuesday to fight on and see out his term in office. February 21 2013, 15:29 1 558 просмотрs

What is shpargalka? Adventures of a Kazakh student in America

What is shpargalka? Adventures of a Kazakh student in America

“….On my first days in a campus I was sick for Atyrau. Sitting on a bench under a big American tree I dreamed of going back home soon. All Japanese, Chinese and Thai students passing by glanced at me, apparently taking me for their fellow citizen. Whoever I told I was from Kazakhstan, in return smiled and asked if it was true that young Kazakh girls get married at the age of six and in Kazakhstan cars are hauled by horses…” February 21 2013, 15:00 6 423 просмотрs

24 radical Salafi organizations present in Kazakhstan

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24 radical Salafi organizations present in Kazakhstan

The National Security Committee counted 24 radical Salafi organizations in Kazakhstan, according to the Central Communications Service under President of Kazakhstan with reference to the committee. February 21 2013, 12:58 1 628 просмотрs

Kazakhstan Reveals ‘Allah Vodka’ Terror Plot

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Kazakhstan Reveals ‘Allah Vodka’ Terror Plot

Vodka named after Allah was always sure to create a storm of controversy in mainly Muslim Kazakhstan – as it did last year, when bottles bearing Allah’s name went on sale in the eastern city of Semey. February 21 2013, 12:51 1 849 просмотрs

Professor, five students to spend spring break in Kazakhstan studying culture

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Professor, five students to spend spring break in Kazakhstan studying culture

Payne said that without large-scale international dialogue and relations, our education of a country like Kazakhstan is limited, leading to cultural misconceptions that are perpetuated by media and what Payne referred to as “infotainment.” Payne said he hopes the students on the trip will be able to see past those misconceptions. February 21 2013, 12:49 1 546 просмотрs

A shisha an hour makes 100 cigarettes

A shisha an hour makes 100 cigarettes

Svetlana Stramoussova, narcologist, says most of shisha smokers believe its smoke is harmless unlike cigarettes. However, shisha tobacco contains much more nicotine, carbon monoxide and tars than in cigarettes. February 21 2013, 11:17 4 310 просмотрs