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“Intelligent pig” for Kashagan

The situation in Kashagan remains uncertain. Probably, the arrival of the robot inspector (“intelligent pig” -pipeline inspection gauge) for inspection of the offshore section of the pipeline will help to identify the causes of leaks. November 21 2013, 13:13 8 751 views

Kazakhstan News

International airport in Taraz to open soon

The international airport called "Aulie- Ata" in Taraz is preparing to open, and so the visit of the Minister of Transport and Communications of Kazakhstan Askar Zhumagaliev is expected. November 21 2013, 12:12 4 573 views

Kazakhstan News

Flights between Yerevan and Astana to give boost to bilateral business ties

Launch of direct air flights between Yerevan and Kazakh capital city Astana will give a boost to business ties between Armenia and Kazakhstan, Kazakh prime minister Serik Akhmedov said Wednesday in Russian St. Petersburg during a meeting with his Armenian counterpart Tigran Sargsyan, bnews.kz reports. November 21 2013, 11:54 3 404 views

World News

SCO members expected to ease Asia-Europe road transport

An Asia-Europe transport corridor could be established in 2017, according to an agreement which is expected to be signed at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. The agreement would create conditions for an Asia-Europe transport corridor between Lianyungang in east China's Jiangsu Province and St. Petersburg in northwest Russia. November 21 2013, 11:43 2 566 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan to get three additional days off in December

Kazakhstan will enjoy additional three days off for December holidays, Tengrinews reports. November 20 2013, 19:40 3 014 views

World News

Sardinia hit by deadly Cyclone Cleopatra and floods

At least 18 people, including four children, have been killed in flooding on the Italian island of Sardinia after a cyclone and heavy rain. A number of people are reported missing after rivers burst their banks. Cars were swept away and bridges collapsed. November 20 2013, 19:34 2 954 views

Kazakhstan News

Ablyazov appeals demand his extradition case be dismissed

Ablyazov's lawyers believe that the evidences, proving the guilt of their client, were obtained in violation of the law November 20 2013, 16:04 2 749 views

Kazakhstan News

Most suitable rival for Gennady 'GGG' Golovkin announced

The most suitable rival for WBA middleweight World Champion Gennady 'GGG' Golovkin from Kazakhstan has been announced, Vesti.kz reports. November 20 2013, 15:43 3 363 views

World News

Gulnara Karimova: Uzbek leader's daughter wages Twitter war

Dubbed the "Princess" of Uzbekistan, Gulnara Karimova is known both for her pop star image as well as her political ambitions. November 20 2013, 15:26 3 806 views

Other News

Extremist gets 20 years

A court in Atyrau sentenced Orynbassar Munatov, 26, a follower of an extremist religious movement, to 20 years of imprisonment in a maximum security penal colony. November 20 2013, 15:11 11 826 views

World News

Turkey’s Kurdish opening

A meeting between the Turkish prime minister and the president of the autonomous Kurdish region in Northern Iraq is being seen as historic. For the first time, Prime Minister Erdogan referred to Kurdistan by name. November 20 2013, 12:06 2 713 views

World News

Obama urges against fresh Iran sanctions

US President Barack Obama has urged US senators to hold off from proposing more sanctions against Iran to allow time for world powers to complete a deal on Iran's nuclear programme. November 20 2013, 10:44 2 363 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakh embassy in Britain to move to new building

Even the fines for parking violations of Kazakh diplomats were caused by the improper location of the building. November 20 2013, 10:23 2 641 views

Other News

Geolog flyover 'nearly' open

Closed for reconstruction in July, the Geolog railway bridge over the motorway to Karabatan has almost been finished. November 20 2013, 09:52 12 622 views

Kazakhstan News

Common historical roots of our peoples should promote full cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hungary - Hungarian PM Viktor Orban

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov is on a two-day official visit to Hungary November 19 2013, 16:37 2 270 views

World News

Gadhafi's legacy leaves Libya on the brink

Libya's army is deploying on the streets of Tripoli in an effort to wrestle back control of events that spiralled out of control and into violence over the weekend. An uneasy calm has settled over the city. November 19 2013, 16:14 3 329 views

World News

Lebanon blasts hit Iran's embassy in Beirut

At least 22 people are reported to have been killed in two explosions which hit the Iranian embassy in the Lebanese capital Beirut in quick succession. November 19 2013, 15:13 3 012 views

Other News

Museum marked tenge birthday: Back to 1USD=4.75KZT times

The regional museum of local lore hosted a money exhibition devoted to the 20th anniversary of the Kazakh currency. November 19 2013, 11:23 12 593 views

World News

Indonesia leader says Australia spying damaged ties

Indonesia's president says ties with Australia have been "damaged" by reports that Canberra spied on his phone calls and those of his ministers. November 19 2013, 11:17 2 249 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan bills Russia for Proton-M crash

The compensation amount has not been disclosed "not to flurry the public November 19 2013, 09:57 2 573 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan makes changes to over 50 laws to join WTO

Changes were made to over 50 laws of Kazakhstan for the country's accession to the World Trade Organization November 19 2013, 09:39 2 985 views

Other News

November 17 - Road toll mourning day

A pair of Kamaz long vehicles carrying car debris cruised on the main streets of Atyrau on the day. November 18 2013, 15:49 11 073 views

World News

Paris gunman opens fire at French paper Liberation

A gunman has opened fire inside an office building in Paris housing the left-wing newspaper, Liberation, leaving one man seriously injured. November 18 2013, 15:47 2 579 views

Culture

New Style in Kazakh Dance Theatre?

Last night I had a new opportunity to be able to attend a new show "Kazakh Souveniers" presented by the Astana Dance Theatre "Naz" at the Makhambet Drama Theatre in Atyrau. I went half convinced to see the usual show of Kazakh music and dance, whereas, more astonished than ever I found myself in front of the dance and music company of Astana, and my critical spirit could be fed with positive things. November 18 2013, 15:42 6 051 views

World News

Top Syrian rebel commander dies

A top Syrian rebel commander has died of wounds he sustained in an air strike on a rebel-held air base in Aleppo province on Thursday, his group says. November 18 2013, 15:39 3 210 views