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​Ex-Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Nurlan Balgimbayev Passed Away (+UPDATE)

Today, 14 October, in Atyrau at the age of 68, after a long battle with cancer ex-Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Nurlan Balgimbayev passed away. October 14 2015, 16:46 15 615 просмотрs

World News

Putin chides officials for delays in cosmodrome construction

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday chided officials for a four-month delay in building a sprawling space center in the remote Far East, which has been dogged by corruption scandals. October 14 2015, 18:12 1 303 просмотрs

Society

​Death of operator in Tengiz

Fatal accident took place in Tengiz at the company “Speedy Zholdas". October 14 2015, 17:57 5 817 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakh cosmonaut A. Aimbetov awarded “People's Hero” title

By the Decree of President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, spaceman Aidyn Aimbetov is awarded the title of "Khalyk Kakharmany" (People's Hero) and the Order of Otan. The Decree enters into force when signed, the press service of the President informs. October 14 2015, 15:56 2 969 просмотрs

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MH17 Ukraine disaster: Dutch report blames missile

Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 crashed as a result of a Russian-made 9M38 Buk missile, the Dutch Safety Board says. October 13 2015, 17:07 1 615 просмотрs

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Russian embassy attacked in Damascus

Two rockets have struck the Russian embassy in Damascus. Meanwhile, al-Qaeda affiliate al-Nusra Front has called on jihadists in the Caucasus to attack Russian civilians and soldiers. October 13 2015, 16:53 1 484 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Jean-Claude Van Damme to speak at Global Business Forum 2015 in Almaty

Hollywood actor Jean-Claude Van Damme and other well-known persons will speak at the international innovation "Global Business Forum 2015" which will take place in November 13-14 in Almaty city. October 13 2015, 16:49 2 175 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​American rappers dedicate God of War to Gennady Golovkin (VIDEO)

American rappers Mario Ruiz and Omar Cruz have collaborated on a new song dedicated to Kazakhstani boxer Gennady Golovkin. October 13 2015, 16:44 1 473 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakhstan and UAE plan to abolish visas

The international renewable energy agency (IRENA) officially confirmed its participation in the EXPO-2017, Director General of the IRENA Adnan Amin told at the meeting with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and EXPO-2017 commissioner Rapil Zhoshybayev, which was held in Abu Dhabi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan informs. October 13 2015, 11:52 1 486 просмотрs

World News

Islamic State is prime suspect in Turkey bombing, as protests erupt

Turkey's government said on Monday Islamic State was the prime suspect in suicide bombings that killed at least 97 people in Ankara, but opponents vented anger at President Tayyip Erdogan at funerals, universities and courthouses. October 13 2015, 11:41 1 328 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Putin to talk about Russian operation in Syria during CIS Summit in Kazakhstan

Russian President Vladimir Putin will inform his CIS colleagues about Russia's military operation in Syria at a summit in Kazakhstan, Russian president's aide Yuri Ushakov told journalists, reports TASS news agency. October 13 2015, 11:16 1 518 просмотрs

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MH17 investigation team to reveal final report into Ukraine plane crash

A Dutch-led international team is due to issue its long-awaited findings into what brought down flight MH17. The Malaysia Airlines passenger jet crashed over eastern Ukraine in July 2014. October 13 2015, 09:57 1 372 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Vatican gave Kazakhstan copy maps of Central Asia XVII-XVIII centuries

In terms of the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Kazakhstan People's Assembly (APK), the Vatican hosted a scientific-practical conference and exhibition "Interethnic and interreligious harmony in the modern world", organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan, together with the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, the Foreign Ministry informed. October 13 2015, 09:52 1 476 просмотрs

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Angus Deaton wins Nobel prize in economics

Edinburgh-born microeconomist Angus Deaton of Princeton has been recognised for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare. October 12 2015, 18:07 1 511 просмотрs

Society

​Police patrols going at wedding corteges

From Friday through Sunday the traffic police of Atyrau Municipal Department of Internal Affairs performed raids on identification of violators among drivers and passengers of wedding corteges. October 12 2015, 18:03 3 432 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Putin to visit Kazakhstan this week

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Kazakhstan on October 15-16 to take part in meetings of the Council of Heads of the CIS and the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council. October 12 2015, 15:27 1 193 просмотрs

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Volkswagen recalls Chinese cars

Volkswagen has said it is recalling almost 2,000 cars in China as the fallout from the diesel emissions scandal continues. October 12 2015, 15:21 1 428 просмотрs

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Belarus election: Alexander Lukashenko wins fifth term with election landslide

The president, who has ruled for 20 years, retained power after winning 83.5% of the vote and could now see EU sanctions lifted for four months. October 12 2015, 15:14 1 301 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Fugitive Kazakh banker Mukhtar Ablyazov to be extradited to Russia

France agreed to extradite Kazakh fugitive banker Mukhtar Ablyazov to the Russian Federation, RIA Novosti reports. October 12 2015, 15:01 1 264 просмотрs

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Syria opposition to boycott UN talks, cites Russia strikes

The Coalition also criticised de Mistura's plan, saying the formation of a national governing body was being "sidelined" in his proposed working groups. October 12 2015, 14:45 1 341 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​G. Golovkin: I'm afraid of Lemieux, a little (+video)

Kazakhstani Gennady Golovkin emphasized recently that he was ready for any scenario and outcome of the fight against David Lemieux. The fight is scheduled to be held in New York on October 17," Sports.kz informs. October 12 2015, 11:49 1 198 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Nazarbayev condoles with Erdogan over deadly blasts in Ankara

Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has sent a telegram of condolences to his Turkish counterpart President Tayyip Erdogan following deadly blasts in the city of Ankara, the Akorda's press service reports. October 12 2015, 10:10 1 242 просмотрs

World News

Ankara: ‘one male, one female bomber’, sources tell euronews

Funerals have begun to take place for the identified victims of the Ankara bombings. October 12 2015, 10:03 1 218 просмотрs

World News

​Indian maid's hand 'chopped off' by Saudi employers

New Delhi has lodged a formal protest with Saudi Arabia after an Indian maid had her hand chopped off by her employer. The woman reportedly had complained about work conditions and is now recovering in a Saudi hospital. October 9 2015, 18:44 1 465 просмотрs

Ecology

​Upcoming week will be cold

"Kazhydromet" weather forecasting agency informed that warm weather will only come at the end of next week. October 9 2015, 16:12 10 248 просмотрs