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Astana marks 550 years of ‘statehood’ despite economic pain

Astana: Kazakhstan is rolling out colourful pageantry to celebrate 550 years of statehood, defying an economic downturn that has battered a country viewed as a post-Soviet success story. September 14 2015, 16:06 1 681 views

Kazakhstan News

​Most regions of Kazakhstan to be gripped by cold front

First autumn frosts have been forecast for northern, central and eastern Kazakhstan in the coming days. September 14 2015, 15:59 1 550 views

Economy

CPC Completes Expansion Phase 1 in Kazakhstan

Caspian Pipeline Consortium has commissioned the upgraded Tengiz and Atyrau pump stations. An official commissioning ceremony was held in Atyrau on September 9, marking Expansion phase 1 completion in Kazakhstan. September 14 2015, 14:53 5 184 views

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​Citizen of Turkey after marrying Kazakh citizen ran away after obtaining Kazakh passport

The citizen of Turkey married a Kazakh woman. However right after obtaining Kazakh passport, he ran away. September 14 2015, 11:05 1 877 views

World News

Egyptian troops 'accidently' fire on tourists

At least 12 people - including at least two Mexican nationals - have been killed after security forces attacked a Mexican tour Group. The Interior ministry has said the deadly attack was a case of mistaken identity. September 14 2015, 09:55 1 616 views

Kazakhstan News

​Dariga Nazarbayeva appointed deputy prime minister of Kazakhstan

Dariga Nazarbayeva, the eldest daugher of President Nazarbaev, has been appointed the deputy prime minister of Kazakhstan. September 11 2015, 16:37 5 392 views

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Nazarbayev: From now on Kazakhstan – Great Steppe Nation

The name speaks for openness, hospitality and love of peace, wisdom, prudence, diligence of people and their belief in their strength, said Nazarbayev. September 11 2015, 15:44 3 122 views

World News

9/11 anniversary: How has terrorism changed in the past 14 years?

In the 14 years since the 9/11 attacks, the face of terrorism has changed out of recognition. To many experts, the threat of Islamist terror is in some ways greater and in some ways diminished. It is geographically more diverse and organizationally more divided, and leverages social media and the internet in a way impossible in 2001. September 11 2015, 14:52 1 932 views

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UN strongly approves Palestinian proposal to raise flag

The United Nations has overwhelmingly voted in favour of raising a flag of Palestine at its headquarters in New York City in a symbolic move highlighting Palestinian aspirations for statehood. September 11 2015, 12:19 1 475 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan created analytical collection to attract foreign investors

Authors and research team presented a comprehensive view of development of Asian region in the studies. September 11 2015, 11:29 1 401 views

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Kazakhstan wins big at Asian Weightlifting Championships in Thailand

Kazakhstan wins big at Asian Weightlifting Championships in Thailand September 11 2015, 10:09 1 585 views

World News

US official: 'IS making and using chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria'

There is a growing belief within the US government that the Islamic State militant group is making and using crude chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria, a US official has told the BBC. September 11 2015, 10:06 1 520 views

Politics

New honorary Consul of South Korea appointed in Atyrau

On September 8-9, the Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Kazakhstan Cho YONGCHON visited Atyrau with working visit. The main purpose of his visit was the appointment of the honourable consul of Korea in Atyrau. Famous businessman, the former head of Atyrau Oblast Sagat Tougelbaev was appointed as the council. September 11 2015, 09:42 10 846 views

World News

Azerbaijan to file lawsuit against ‘France 2’ TV channel

Azerbaijan intends to file a lawsuit against the French television channel 'France 2' due to a program titled 'Cash Investigation', aired Sept. 7, which aimed at slandering the country, the Agence France-Presse quoted the Azerbaijani side's lawyer Olivier Prado as saying Sept. 10. September 10 2015, 16:41 1 950 views

Kazakhstan News

​Turkic leaders to arrive in Astana on Sept 11

Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan will meet in Astana, Minister of Foreign Affairs Erlan Idrissov said September 8 during the meeting with the representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Astana. September 10 2015, 16:01 1 564 views

World News

Extreme flooding: Houses swept away, residents stuck on roofs in Japan

Mammoth flooding over eastern Japan washed away houses and forced residents to their rooftops, desperate for rescue by military helicopters. September 10 2015, 15:49 1 502 views

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Passenger Films British Airways Jet on Fire at Las Vegas Airport

When a plane burst into flames during takeoff at Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport Tuesday, a passenger caught the terrifying moment on video. September 10 2015, 10:51 1 545 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan still planning to resume production at Kashagan late 2016

Kazakhstan still plans to resume commercial production of oil at the suspended giant Kashagan oilfield in the Caspian offshore at the end of 2016, the country's First Vice Minister of Energy Uzakbai karabalin told a briefing today. September 10 2015, 10:43 1 822 views

Economy

Companies employing foreign labour violated the law

The prosecutor's office of the Zhyloi District revealed the facts of violation of the RoK Labour Code in the foreign limited liability partnerships working in the region. September 10 2015, 10:32 4 469 views

Economy

"​Gallery play" or Continuation of "Caspian Sulfur Company” LLP dispute

On September 8, 2015 near the buildings of the Justice Department and Prosecutor's Office of Atyrau Oblast T. Kizatova, the Chairman of the Public Association "Demos", made a public speech. She allegedly represents the interests of Caspian Sulfur Company LLP. September 9 2015, 11:07 4 065 views

Kazakhstan News

​Minister: Petrol prices in Kazakhstan to get back to normal soon

Petrol prices in Kazakhstan will normalize in a month's time, believes Minister of Energy Uzakbai Karabalin. At a press conference on Wednesday, Minsiter Karabalin admitted that the Government's decision to stop regulating prices for petrol in early September caused a jump in the prices countrywide. September 9 2015, 11:57 1 606 views

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​Russian, Ukrainian Presidents to visit Kazakhstan

President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko are expected to visit Kazakhstan, Kazinform quotes FM Yerlan Idrissov as saying at the briefing today. September 9 2015, 11:41 1 567 views

World News

France Prepares Airstrikes Against Islamic State in Syria

France is preparing to launch airstrikes against Islamic State in Syria, French President François Hollande said on Monday, expanding his nation's involvement in the Syrian conflict. September 9 2015, 11:19 1 603 views

Kazakhstan News

Astana hosts briefing dedicated to celebration of 550th anniversary of Kazakh Khanate

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov held a briefing for the representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Astana. September 9 2015, 11:17 1 983 views

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Former mayor of Kostanay held on suspicion of power abuse

Former mayor of Kostanay city Akhmetbek Akhmetzhanov detained on September 8 on suspicion of power abuse September 9 2015, 10:21 1 426 views