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Kazakhstan works out anti-crisis plan in oil sector

Kazakhstan has worked out an anti-crisis action plan in case if the world oil prices drop to $20-$30 per barrel, the country's President Nursultan Nazarbayev said in his message to the people. December 4 2015, 10:27 1 779 просмотрs

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Russian, Turkish FMs meet for first time since Su-24 shootdown

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu met for the first time here on Thursday after the downing of the Russian fighter jet by the Turkish air force on Nov. 24. December 4 2015, 10:05 1 619 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Online voting for Miss Kazakhstan 2015 now open

The online voting for MISS KAZAKHSTAN 2015 beauty pageant is now open. December 4 2015, 10:00 2 249 просмотрs

World News

Chechen leader promises revenge to IS militants for executing alleged Russian citizen

A video showing the execution allegedly of a Russian national by IS militants who accused him of working for the Russian security services appeared in the Internet a bit earlier. December 3 2015, 17:59 1 754 просмотрs

World News

Putin: Turkey won’t get away with "tomato bans"

The Russian president has accused Ankara of supporting terrorists but said he considered the Turkish people friendly. December 3 2015, 17:10 1 625 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakh 'aitys' - art of improvisation added to UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

The Committee for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage meeting in Namibia until 4 December, Wednesday afternoon inscribed 15 new elements on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. December 3 2015, 16:44 2 804 просмотрs

World News

Oil prices down 3%; volatility seen before OPEC

Oil prices fell about 3 percent on Wednesday after US government data showed a 10th straight week in crude builds, but traders cautioned of volatility ahead of this week's OPEC meeting from suggestions of any production cuts. December 3 2015, 16:39 1 641 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Resort and recreation complex to open doors in Mangystau region

New "Resort & SPA hotel" will open its doors 2 km from the city of Aktau on the Caspian Sea coast. December 3 2015, 16:37 1 752 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Public prosecution asks to sentence Serik Akhmetov to 12 years in prison

Public prosecution asks to sentence former Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Serik Akhmetov to 12 years in a penal colony with confiscation of property. December 3 2015, 16:34 2 314 просмотрs

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UK RAF Strikes On Syria Oilfield 'Successful'

RAF Tornado jets have carried out their first air strikes against so-called Islamic State in Syria, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. December 3 2015, 15:28 1 735 просмотрs

World News

Russia presents proof of Turkey’s role in ISIS oil trade

The Russian Defense Ministry has released evidence which it says unmasks vast illegal oil trade by Islamic State and points to Turkey as the main destination for the smuggled petrol, implicating its leadership in aiding the terrorists. December 3 2015, 02:00 1 848 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

£150million 300ft super-yacht is owned by Mashkevich - mining tycoon from Kazakhstan

A £150milliion yacht thought to be the biggest in the world has taken shelter from Storm Clodagh in Devon before heading out to the Bahamas. December 3 2015, 01:32 13 409 просмотрs

Crime

​Stopped the train

On November 26 on the railroad in the Zhyloi Distrct cargo train with fuel oil has been stopped on an emergency basis. December 2 2015, 18:12 4 899 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

These new Kazakhstan flats are getting an insane ski slope on the roof

We'd be happy with a small garden, but maybe we should dream bigger. December 2 2015, 17:47 1 826 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​KMG EP adds new members to its Board of Directors

KazMunaiGas Exploration & Production (KMG EP) held an extraordinary general meeting of its shareholders last week in order to elect new members to the Board of Directors. December 2 2015, 17:35 1 780 просмотрs

World News

NATO invites Montenegro to join alliance

NATO formally invited the tiny Adriatic nation of Montenegro on Wednesday to become the 29th member of the military alliance in a move that could draw rebuke from Russia. December 2 2015, 16:34 1 511 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

M. Rutte: Transfer of advanced technologies is critical for development of Kashagan

Senate Speaker Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte, who is in Astana for an official visit, the press service of the Senate informs. December 2 2015, 16:32 1 674 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Netherlands ready for effective cooperation with Kazakhstan - M. Rutte

Majilis Speaker Kabibulla Dzhakupov met with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte today. December 2 2015, 16:29 1 784 просмотрs

World News

U.S. Plans to Counter Arms Breach by Russia

Frustrated by Russia's refusal to address the Obama administration's concerns that it has violated a landmark arms control accord, the Pentagon is moving ahead with plans to strengthen defenses in Europe against Moscow's military programs, including the threat posed by cruise missiles, a senior Defense Department official told Congress on Tuesday. December 2 2015, 16:14 1 411 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan-China pipeline starts operating at full capacity

KazTransGas company of Kazakhstan has commissioned the third branch of Kazakhstan-China gas pipeline, which became the final stage of the project's implementation, said the company. December 2 2015, 04:34 1 677 просмотрs

World News

Could Erdogan Close the Straits to Hit Back at Russia Sanctions?

On Saturday, Russia unveiled a raft of economic sanctions against Turkey in retaliation for Ankara's brazen move to shoot down an Su-24 warplane near the Syrian border. Charter flights to Turkey are now banned, Turkish imports will be curbed, visa-free travel is no more, Russian tourism companies are forbidden from selling travel packages that include a stay in Turkey, and Turkish firms will face restrictions on their economic activity. December 2 2015, 02:14 2 462 просмотрs

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Russian oil tanker grounded in north Pacific: 3.5 km of shoreline contaminated

Russian emergency services say cleanup operations are underway after an oil tanker was grounded, damaging one of its fuel tanks. November 30 2015, 18:10 2 002 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​20000 banknote issued in Kazakhstan

The National Bank of Kazakhstan issued 20000 banknotes. November 30 2015, 18:03 2 268 просмотрs

Economy

​"As for oil prices, there is still a safety margin"

Pipelines major repair activities at Kashagan project are ongoing ahead of schedule. Production re-start is expected tentatively at the end of next year. November 30 2015, 17:58 4 691 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Erdogan and Nazarbayev discuss downing of Russian Su-24 jet

Turkish President Tayyip Rejep Erdogan during the phone talk with Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev expressed willingness to meet with President of Russia Vladimir Putin at any time, the press service of the President of Kazakhstan said. November 30 2015, 09:23 1 683 просмотрs