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KPJV foreign labour work permits withdrawal, repartition of spheres of influence in oil industry and other issues

Interesting developments take place recently around Tengizchevroil's Future Growth Project. Ak Zhaik newspaper learnt about disagreements that arose between Akimat (Governor's office) of Atyrau Oblast and two foreign shareholders of KPJV design company, and one of its domestic shareholders has been sold by the state to the private company. July 13 2015, 18:29 8 605 просмотрs

World News

At Least 23 Russians Killed After Barracks Collapse (+Video)

Twenty-three Russian soldiers have been killed after their military barracks collapsed in the Siberian city of Omsk, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said on July 13. July 13 2015, 15:55 1 529 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Mystery of Kazakhstan's 'Sleepy Hollow' disease tracked to uranium mine

A closed uranium mine was pinpointed as the culprit behind the outbreaks of a mysterious sleep-inducing disease that has plagued the residents of two villages in Kazakhstan since 2013. July 13 2015, 15:44 2 129 просмотрs

World News

Tsipras Moves From Predator to Prey at Euro Summit

The latest save-the-euro summit turned into open season on Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. July 13 2015, 15:02 1 399 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Indian steel magnate Mittal may sell his assets in Kazakhstan, Ukraine and South Africa

The billionaire Lakshmi Mittal can sell the assets in Kazakhstan, Ukraine and South Africa, azh.kz reports citing kaztag. July 13 2015, 15:00 1 635 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Ex-PM Serik Akhmetov, corrupted Karaganda officials to be put on trial

Prosecutor's Office of Karaganda region has completed studying materials related to the criminal cases of former Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Serik Akhmetov, former akim (governor) of Karaganda region B. Abdishev, former akim (mayor) of Karaganda city M. Smagulov, and other officials suspected of embezzling extremely large sums of money. July 13 2015, 11:09 2 434 просмотрs

World News

Far right group challenges Ukraine’s government after gun battle

A Ukrainian far right group has demanded the resignation of the county's interior minister. July 13 2015, 10:30 1 332 просмотрs

World News

Enigmatic British native likely to become the new chairman of Ukrnafta

The mysterious elected candidate for the new chairman of the board position of Ukrnafta, an oil and gas company, is still not fully revealed to public. However, a major hint – his British citizenship – boils it down to the name Mark Rollins. July 13 2015, 10:15 1 447 просмотрs

Society

​One-person picket against water tariff increase

On July 12, on the river embankment under the central bridge between regional and city government buildings one-person picket was organized by Talgat Ayan, the resident of Atyrau. Talgat organized this picket in protest of future increase of tariffs for water that the government promised to launch as of August 1 this year (see “Water bills will jump 50% as of August 1"). July 13 2015, 10:00 2 804 просмотрs

World News

US military leaders call Russia ‘greatest threat’, demand more funding

The Marine Corps commandant thought to be taking over the Joint Chiefs of Staff told lawmakers Russia was the “greatest threat" to US national security, echoing claims made by Air Force's civilian chief and the recently published US military strategy. July 10 2015, 15:57 1 533 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Cause of bizarre sleeping illness in Kazakh village revealed

High concentration of carbon monoxide is to blame for mysterious sleeping dropsy that torments residents of Kalachi village in Akmola region for the past couple of years, Vice Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Berdybek Saparbayev declared on Friday. July 10 2015, 15:37 2 024 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Vice PM of Kazakhstan named as Kazatomprom chairman

First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintayev is the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kazatomprom JSC. July 10 2015, 13:18 2 374 просмотрs

World News

‘Communist crucifix’ gift to pope in Bolivia raises eyebrows

Pope Francis in Bolivia on his South American tour looked somewhat bemused when his host President Evo Morales handed him an unusual gift : a wooden hammer and sickle crucifix. July 10 2015, 12:56 1 390 просмотрs

Crime

UK citizen fined for no work permit

The specialized administrative court of Atyrau passed the decision concerning Gray Craig David- the citizen of Great Britain, who worked at Kashagan project without permit documents. July 10 2015, 11:11 5 460 просмотрs

World News

Greece offers tax hikes and pension reform in new bailout plan

Greece has submitted new bailout proposals to its eurozone creditors in a last ditch effort to unlock more funding and avoid economic collapse. The measures are more in line with lenders' demands than previous offers. July 10 2015, 10:33 1 306 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

SCO heads of state to hold summit in Ufa

The meeting will also be attended by leaders of five observer states - Afghanistan, India, Iran, Mongolia, and Pakistan. July 10 2015, 10:00 1 313 просмотрs

World News

Russia cuts off power supplies to Kremlin-backed rebels: Kiev

Kiev said Tuesday that Russia had cut off electricity to Ukraine's rebel-run regions in what appears to be another sign that Moscow is losing interest in plans to splinter its neighbour. July 9 2015, 17:29 1 276 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakhstan abolishes visas for citizens of 19 countries

19 countries have joined the list of countries which citizens do not need a visa when entering Kazakhstan, this has been announced at today's press conference in Central Communications Service by first Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs - Commissioner of Expo 2017 Rapil Zhoshybayev. July 9 2015, 17:28 1 663 просмотрs

World News

Thai PM defends decision to send Uighurs back to China

Thailand's prime minister defended a decision to forcibly return nearly 100 Uighur Muslim migrants to China despite rights groups concerns they could face ill-treatment upon their return, saying if they encountered any problems it was not Bangkok's fault. July 9 2015, 17:10 1 630 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

New Kazakhstani low-cost airline presented

Presentation of the newly launched Kazakhstani airline Qazaq Air in Astana showcased the first aircraft of the company. July 9 2015, 16:58 1 924 просмотрs

Economy

​Water bills will jump 50% as of August 1

As of August 1, 2015 tap water in Atyrau will rise in price: for the population - for 48,4%, for other consumers - for 67%. This was informed by the regional department on regulation of natural monopolies and protection of the competition. July 9 2015, 16:41 2 756 просмотрs

World News

Russia unveils ‘straight’ flag, internet responds

Vladimir Putin's United Russia Party has unveiled a 'straight flag' in an effort to counteract the rainbow flag used worldwide as symbol of gay pride and LGBT rights. July 9 2015, 15:25 7 832 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Davis Cup tennis: Nick Kyrgios tanking row will not affect upcoming clash, Kazakhstan captain says

Tanking allegations against Nick Kyrgios may have consumed the tennis media spotlight in recent days, but Kazakhstan's captain says the on-court controversy will not affect the upcoming Davis Cup clash. July 9 2015, 15:18 1 483 просмотрs

World News

South Carolina legislature passes bill to remove Confederate flag

The South Carolina legislature passed a bill early Thursday to remove the Confederate battle flag from the state capitol grounds after an emotional 13-hour debate over the controversial banner. July 9 2015, 13:12 1 247 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​At least 30 injured in 'free-for-all' fight between Kazakh and Chinese workers of Aktogay mine in East Kazakhstan

More than 30 people, including Chinese citizens, were injured in a 'free-for-all' fight that occurred on the territory of the Aktogay mine in East Kazakhstan region, the authorities said. July 9 2015, 13:09 2 867 просмотрs