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Uralsk hosts NGO congress

The congress of non-governmental organizations “NGO’s role in social modernization of society” was held in Uralsk today, BNews.kz correspondent reports. November 23 2012, 01:00 2 641 views

World News

Scandal-hit BBC appoints new director general

Tony Hall, the chief executive of the Royal Opera House and the BBC's former director of news, has been appointed the corporation's new director-general, the BBC announced Thursday. November 23 2012, 00:43 2 521 views

World News

Astana to host EXPO 2017

Paris: On 22 November 2012, the Bureau International des Expositions voted to select Astana as the host of Expo 2017. It will be Kazakhstan's first world's fair as well as the first in Central Asia. November 22 2012, 23:54 3 912 views

Culture

The Old Man and the Steppe

The new film called “The Old Man” (originally titled “Shal”) done by a Kazakh producer and screenwriter Ermek Tursunov has been released. This is his second film. His scandalous first film “Kelin” (The Daughter-in-Law) caused such a difference of opinions, primarily negative, that I thought Borat saga was continuing. Critics were indignant by saying that it diminishes Kazakhs. November 22 2012, 19:26 8 233 views

Kazakhstan News

Chelakh tells about conflict with colleagues on video shown in the court

In court in Taldykorgan the video of dialogue of Vladislav Chelakh with the cellmate in a pre-trial detention center was showed, BNews.kz correspondent reports. November 22 2012, 19:20 2 844 views

Politics

PM had a look at Kashagan

On November 22 RoK Prime Minister Serik AKHMETOV paid a working visit to Atyrau.  Among the persons who accompanied PM were the Minister of Oil and Gas Sauat MYNBAEV, Chairman of Samruk-Kazyna NWF Umirzak SHUKEEV and Senator Sarsenbai ENSENGENOV. November 22 2012, 19:02 6 320 views

World News

The world won't end next month, Maya experts insist

Relax doomsayers, the Maya people did not really mark their calendar for the end of the world on December 21, 2012, AFP reports. November 22 2012, 14:56 2 922 views

World News

Sarkozy summoned by French judges in election corruption enquiry

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was summoned Thursday by investigating magistrates as part of a probe into illegal financing of his successful election campaign in 2007, judicial and media sources said. November 22 2012, 14:49 4 551 views

Other News

Tengizchevroil recognized global leader for 94% reduction in gas flaring

In 10 years, TCO has reduced gas flaring by 94%, the oil production company announced in the press release. November 22 2012, 14:06 4 502 views

Kazakhstan News

Extremism On The Rise in Kazakhstan – Deputy Prosecutor

Kazakhstan is experiencing a steady trend of radicalization, with growing numbers of people attracted to “non-traditional” Islam, the country’s Deputy Prosecutor General said on Thursday. November 22 2012, 14:00 2 863 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan to facilitate withdrawal of French troops from Afghanistan

Kazakhstan will be facilitating withdrawal of French troops from Afghanistan, a Tengrinews.kz journalist reports from Paris. November 22 2012, 12:34 2 674 views

Kazakhstan News

MP proposed to be stricter for drunken driving

Senator Zhumabek Toregeldinov suggests to severe punishment for violation of traffic rules and introduce criminal prosecution for drunken driving: “For exceeding speed by 40km/h and more above set limits driver’s license should be confiscated for 2-5 years” he said addressing inquiry to PMSerik Akhmetov.  November 21 2012, 20:37 2 324 views

Economy

Atyrau Refinery Unveils New General Director

Atyrau Refinery external relations and information service circulated the press release about appointment of Arman KAIRDENOV, the new general director of the plant. Ex-director Talgat BAITAZIEV was released from the position according to his letter of resignation. November 21 2012, 20:28 5 571 views

World News

Tajikistan set acceptable beard length

Council of Ulemas of Tajikistan established standards for wearing beards for males and style of clothes for females, reports Islamnews.tj. November 21 2012, 09:48 3 469 views

Politics

Prime Minister to visit Atyrau on Nov 21 (Update)

On November 21, Serik Akhmetov, the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan is arriving to Atyrau.  November 20 2012, 18:32 5 242 views

Kazakhstan News

Chelakh’s lawyer: at the border post there were found 18 bodies, not 15

Taldy-Korgan. November 20. Serik Sarsenov, the lawyer of the border guard Vladislav Chelakh accused of killing 15 fellow militarymen at Arkankergen border post, states that at the site of an occurrence there were found 18 bodies and not 15. November 20 2012, 18:20 2 759 views

World News

21st ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh - “One Community, One Destiny”

The 21st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit "One Community, One Destiny".opened in Phnom Penh Sunday, bringing together leaders from 10 ASEAN member countries, as well as the leaders from the United States, China, Japan, Russia, India, Australia and New Zealand, chinadayli.com reports. November 20 2012, 15:52 2 871 views

Other News

Court reviews fish products company case

On November 14, Specialized Economic Court of Atyrau Oblast started reviewing the claim of the city tax department to recognize bankruptcy of AtyrauBalyk JSC, the only company allowed to legally produce caviar in Kazakhstan. November 20 2012, 14:53 3 478 views

Kazakhstan News

4.9 Earthquake hits Taraz

An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale was recorded in southern Kazakhstan on Monday afternoon, the Kazakh National Data center reported. November 19 2012, 17:23 4 784 views

Kazakhstan News

PM to visit Caspian oblasts

Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Serik Akhmetov will visit Mangystau and Atyrau Oblasts on 21-22 November, said the official representative of central communications service Altai Abibullayev. November 19 2012, 16:04 2 898 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan resumes attempts to save Aral Sea

Kazakhstan Prime-Minister Serik Akhmetov has instructed Minister of Agriculture Asylzhan Mamytbekov and the administration of Kyzylorda oblast to work on saving the Aral Sea and, in particular, to come up with the final plan of restoration of North Aral and adopt a step-by-step plan for implementation of the project, Prime-Minister's official website writes. November 19 2012, 16:01 2 703 views

World News

Israel Sends Hamas 36-Hour Ultimatum

Diplomatic message to Egypt: Hamas terrorism must cease by Tuesday evening or we step up attack. November 19 2012, 15:34 2 539 views

Other News

FGP is still a project of disputes

We asked Oil and Gas Minister Sauat Mynbayev about the real situation around FGP during his visit to Atyrau last week to take part in KAZENERGY meeting. November 19 2012, 14:27 3 583 views

Kazakhstan News

Sri Lanka President arrives in Astana today

Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka, is expected in Astana today with a state visit. He was invited to visit the Kazakh capital by President Nazarbayev. November 19 2012, 12:31 2 920 views

Other News

Foreign national found unconscious in the city center (UPDATED)

On November 17, at 4 in the morning, a UK citizen was found unconscious at roadway near Ak Zhaik Hotel located in the city center. November 18 2012, 16:03 4 271 views