Other News Agip land plots returned to state The akimat of Atyrau (city hall) won back two 'tasty' land parcels located near the 'old airport', which Agip had once bought for construction of administrative facilities. January 4 2013, 10:19 2 453 просмотрs
Culture Dreamcatcher “… When I will be an old man, – he said, – I will wear shabby stretched trousers, waist-low gray-haired dreadlocks and a bag with opened cans of spray paint … I am only 23 now, and I paint the world in my favourite colours”. January 4 2013, 13:43 2 607 просмотрs
Society Child made a wish, You made it come true How Ak Zhaik readers made children’s wishes come true on New Year’s eve. At the beginning of December we, the reporters of AkZhaik newspaper, visited the orphanage # 1 and told the children that it was Santa Claus who sent us and requested to find out what each child wants to get for a New Year present. Kids immediately surrounded us and wishes poured from different directions: girls asked dolls, bar pins and hair-slides from the magical granddad and boys wanted toy cars, Batman and helicopters. We promised that we will pass all their wishes personally to Santa Claus. Children smiled in return. The doubt was in their eyes, as well as little hope. January 3 2013, 18:17 2 660 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News TeliaSonera paid $200mln to Kazakhstan’s Ex-Premier’s people TeliaSonera acquired telecom-assets from two Kazakh businesswomen Aigul Nuriyeva and Raushan Sagdiyeva for $205 mln. Both ladies earlier worked with Karim Massimov, ex-premier of Kazakhstan. Nuriyeva is also a local partner of Tele2 – the main TeliaSonera competitor. January 3 2013, 17:21 9 565 просмотрs
World News Obama signs "fiscal cliff" bill into law U.S. President Barack Obama has signed a "fiscal cliff" bill into law that raises tax rates for the wealthiest Americans and extends tax cuts for most of the U.S. households, the White House said early Thursday. January 3 2013, 16:56 1 514 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Kazakhstan's external debt nears $135bn As of September 30, Kazakhstan's external debt amounted $134.9bn against $125.2bn in early 2012, reports country's national bank. January 3 2013, 16:49 1 351 просмотрs
World News Putin grants Russian passport to Depardieu Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree granting Russian citizenship to the famous French actor Gerard Depardieu, according to Kremlin's website. January 3 2013, 16:15 1 488 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Construction of new GPP in W Kazakhstan to start in 2013 Kazakh state oil and gas company “KazMunayGas” has received state expertise's positive conclusion on the feasibility study of Gas Processing Plant in West Kazakhstan Oblast, said the Directorate of KMG Enterprises under Construction. January 3 2013, 15:47 2 070 просмотрs
World News Azerbaijani President Aliyev Named Corruption's 'Person Of The Year' In 2012, corruption watchdog Transparency International reported that two-thirds of the world's countries may be considered "highly corrupt." It would seem tough to choose someone for the dubious honor of corruption's "person of the year." One investigative-journalism NGO has done just that. January 3 2013, 12:58 1 806 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Kazakh police officers to see a pay raise in 2013 Starting from January 1, 2013, police officers will have their monthly wages raised by 30%. January 3 2013, 12:32 1 475 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News Max Discovers Oil at Eskene North Max Petroleum Plc, UK-based oil and gas exploration and production company focused on Kazakhstan, announces that the ESKN-1 exploration well in the Eskene North prospect has reached a depth of 1,507 metres with electric logs indicating 20 metres of net pay over an 90 metregross interval in the Triassic Formation at measured depths between 1,272 and 1,362 metres. Reservoir quality is fair with porosities ranging from 15% to 20%, reads the company press release. January 3 2013, 11:54 1 630 просмотрs
Other News Locals should be a priority - Vice Minister of Oil Tolumbayev At a meeting of the oblast's core group, Deputy Oil and Gas Minister Berik TOLUMBAYEV voiced his attitude to hiring local specialists as a priority. January 3 2013, 10:44 2 384 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News 20 'New Year babies' born in Astana 20 children were born on New Year's eve in Astana. January 2 2013, 14:29 1 450 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News BTA Bank completes second restructuring Specialized Financial Court of Almaty has confirmed completion of BTA Bank’s restructuring, the bank says in its press release. January 1 2013, 20:05 1 501 просмотрs
Kazakhstan News CNPC-AktobeMunaiGas to acquire a controlling stake in KMK Munai JSC CNPC-AktobeMunaiGas is going to buy 50% plus one share in JSC KMK Munai, Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) says in a statement referring to a letter from KMK Munai. January 1 2013, 20:02 4 696 просмотрs
World News Four Die in Plane Crash at Vnukovo Airport in Moscow Tu-204 of Red Wings was crashed in Vnukovo Airport, en route flight from the Czech city of Pardubice to Moscow on Saturday Dec 29. Four people were killed. According to preliminary data, the cause of the accident could be pilot error. The plane caught fire after crashing through a runway barrier. December 31 2012, 15:00 5 435 просмотрs
Society Season's Greetings Dear readers, our team is taking a few days off and will be back in office on January 03, 2013. We would like to use this opportunity to convey our season's greetings. December 31 2012, 14:38 1 732 просмотрs
Economy Foreign Capital to Revive Fishing Industry On Dec 26 during the government delegation to Atyrau, Кadyrzhan Тeylyanov, Fisheries Committee Chair, announced that KZ may attract foreign investment to sea fishing. December 29 2012, 17:47 1 917 просмотрs
Other News Swans arrived in Aktau (updated) One of the spectacular sights of Aktau: hundreds of black and white swans bathing in the Caspian and playing on the snow-covered beaches. December 29 2012, 16:02 3 902 просмотрs
Other News Launch fireworks wisely According to chief expert of state fire department of Atyrau Oblast Vitali UMNOV, fire rate during New Year celebrations has increased in the past three years. December 29 2012, 15:24 1 725 просмотрs
Other News Weather forecasters inform about weather on N Year’s eve In most parts of Kazakhstan on Monday, December 31, the weather will be unsteady. Snow showers, blizzard and increase of wind are expected. December 29 2012, 14:36 1 845 просмотрs
World News U.S. teachers take up arms to prevent mass shootings Several US states are considering allowing school teachers to carry weapons, and educators, determined not to allow a repeat of the Newtown massacre, are flocking to training sessions. December 29 2012, 11:50 1 423 просмотрs
Other News Flight delayed due to a 'menace' passenger On December 27, Flight KC 890 departed late from Atyrau to Almaty because of a drunken passenger on board. December 29 2012, 10:51 1 658 просмотрs
World News Wahhabis launch anti-New Year propaganda in Russia Radical Islamists in the Russian republic of Tatarstan are urging Muslims to refrain from celebrating the ‘pagan festival’ of New Year claiming it is ‘shirk’ – an unforgivable sin. December 29 2012, 10:44 1 534 просмотрs
World News Astana passed technical qualification at Africa Race Kazakhstan’s Astana team has passed the technical qualification before the Sonangol Africa Eco Race held in Saint-Cyprien, France. December 29 2012, 09:52 2 464 просмотрs