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​National currency rate repeats historic low in Kazakhstan

The exchange rate the national currency tenge hit a new historic low in Kazakhstan these days. November 5 2015, 11:58 3 356 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhtelecom and Tele2 unify mobile operators in Kazakhstan

Kazakhtelecom and Tele 2 will unify the mobile operators in Kazakhstan, reports the national communications operator. November 5 2015, 10:55 5 340 views

Crime

​Murder near betting office

In Atyrau near betting office located at the crossing of Dosmukhamedov and Moldagulova streets a group of people had a fight during which 26-y.o. security guard of betting office died on the spot from knife wounds. November 4 2015, 17:15 6 475 views

Kazakhstan News

EBRD advances 13.5 billion tenge to Bank CenterCredit for Kazakh SMEs

The EBRD continues to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kazakhstan with a new loan to Bank CenterCredit (BCC), a local partner bank for the purpose of on-lending to SMEs. November 4 2015, 16:40 2 535 views

World News

Maldives declares state of emergency

The president of Maldives has called for a 30-day state of emergency after a second alleged assassination attempt since September. The decision comes in front of a planned anti-government demonstration. November 4 2015, 16:34 2 887 views

World News

​At least 25 people killed in Russian cargo plane crash in South Sudan

At least 25 people were killed in the crash of an An-12 cargo plane in South Sudan, media reported Wednesday. November 4 2015, 15:18 2 441 views

World News

Romania PM Ponta resigns over Bucharest nightclub fire

Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta has said he is resigning, a day after some 20,000 people took to the streets to protest against a nightclub fire that left 32 people dead. November 4 2015, 15:14 2 661 views

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakhstan wants to play host to International Tchaikovsky Competition

Kazakhstani violinist, the People's Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan and rector of the Kazakh National University of Arts Aiman Mussakhajayeva suggested holding the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Kazakhstan. November 4 2015, 12:58 2 655 views

World News

Russia in Syria: Assad loyalists paraded in cages through Damascus by rebels trying to stop air strikes

Syrian rebels have put hundreds of Assad loyalists in cages in a besieged Damascus suburb and are believed to be using them as propaganda to end the air strikes. November 4 2015, 12:39 2 546 views

Kazakhstan News

​Man dies after setting himself on fire in Kokshetau

A 20-year-old man who set himself on fire in Kokshetau on Sunday has passed away of sustained burns, Kazinform correspondent reports. November 4 2015, 12:37 2 540 views

World News

Massive fire, explosions in Bracknell industrial estate west of London

Giant flames lit up the skies of the town of Bracknell about 30 miles (48 kilometers) west of central London late on Tuesday, reportedly consuming an industrial estate building. Witnesses reported multiple loud blasts and train services were disrupted. November 4 2015, 11:32 2 802 views

Kazakhstan News

​Shell sees coop with Kazakhstan as one of its priorities - CEO

In the course of his official trip to the UK, Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has met with Chief Executive Officer of Shell Concern Ben van Beurden in London, Akorda press service informs. November 4 2015, 10:51 2 197 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan, UK sign $4.6 bn in trade deals

Britain and Kazakhstan signed trade deals worth £3 billion (4.2 billion euros, $4.6 billion) Tuesday as Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev is paying two-day official visit to London. November 4 2015, 10:10 2 670 views

World News

Taiwan and China presidents set for historic meeting

The leaders of China and Taiwan will take part in the first official meeting between the two since separating in 1949. Attitudes toward Beijing have created a hostile divide in Taiwan's political landscape. November 4 2015, 10:00 2 432 views

Kazakhstan News

No scores in Astana v Atlético match

The first half of Astana-Atletico Champions League match ended in a draw, Sports.kz reports. November 4 2015, 02:11 2 439 views

Kazakhstan News

UEFA Champions League. Astana-Atletico, tonight

Today, November 3, Astana FC hosts Atletico FC from Madrid in the capital city of Kazakhstan within the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, Kazinform refers to Vesti.kz. November 3 2015, 18:24 3 075 views

World News

Turkish Air Force bombing northern Iraq

The Turkish Air Force planes are bombing the PKK's positions in northern Iraq, the General Staff of the Turkish armed forces said Nov. 3. November 3 2015, 18:00 2 272 views

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakhstan mulls selling stake in miner ERG, dozens other firms

Nov 3 Kazakhstan's government is considering selling some or all of its stakes in 60 companies, including miner Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), flagship carrier Air Astana and Kazakhtelecom, two sources close to the cabinet told Reuters. November 3 2015, 17:51 3 397 views

Society

​"Atyrau - Almaty" train car was covered with smoke (+VIDEO)

Today, November 3, at 12:10 noon, in one of passenger cars of the train # 41 following from Atyrau to Almaty smoke was created. November 3 2015, 16:00 6 607 views

Kazakhstan News

​“Made in Kazakhstan” pavilion proposed to be opened at EXPO-2017

A "Made in Kazakhstan" pavilion with the products made in Kazakhstan is proposed to be opened in the EXPO town during the international specialized exhibition in Astana in 2017, head of the project "Made in Kazakhstan" Rimma Tazhibayeva told at the CCS press conference. November 3 2015, 15:48 5 238 views

World News

​Police 'raid German football federation offices' over World Cup graft claims

The 2006 Football World Cup trophy is pictured during its presentation to the public in Freiburg, Germany on April 11, 2006. November 3 2015, 15:46 2 472 views

World News

'External influence' caused Sinai plane crash

The Russian airline Kogalymavia has blamed "external influence" for Saturday's Sinai plane crash which killed 224 people, BBC News reports. November 3 2015, 15:09 2 426 views

World News

​U.S. Department of State announces new U.S. Assistance Programs in Central Asia

The United States of America is strongly committed to the prosperity, sovereignty, stability, and security of the five Central Asian countries as well as a vision of regional economic connectivity through its New Silk Road initiative, the U.S. Department of State said. November 3 2015, 10:15 2 306 views

Kazakhstan News

​Nursultan Nazarbayev arrives in London on official visit

President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has arrived in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on official visit, the president's press service said. November 3 2015, 09:40 2 930 views

Kazakhstan News

​Orphanages are closed in Kazakhstan, family-type homes preferred

Seven orphanages have been closed across Kazakhstan in 2015. Member of the National Commission for Women's Affairs, Family and Demographic Policy, Director of 'Bauyrzhan' Charity Fund Zhuldyz Omarbekova told a press conference in Astana today. November 2 2015, 17:45 2 449 views