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PIO, 9, is youngest MS certified techie

Nine-year-old Pranav Kaly­an of the US has become the world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) in ASP and .NET.   January 17 2013, 12:42 1 936 views

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Films in English to be shown in Atyrau

Guests of Atyrau and local folks who love watching Hollywood films now have a great opportunity to enjoy films at cinema in English January 16 2013, 15:38 4 859 views

World News

First Kazakh school opened in U.S.

The school was opened in Houston, Texas, under the aegis of Shanyraq Foundation January 16 2013, 14:19 2 255 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan Healthcare Ministry blacklists U.S., UK and China

Kazakhstan Healthcare Ministry has blacklisted the U.S., Great Britain and China, Tengrinews.kz reports citing chairman of the State Sanitary-Epidemiological Control Commission of Kazakhstan Healthcare Ministry Zhandarbek Bekshin. January 16 2013, 10:54 1 640 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan’s major investor countries and investments destinations announced

Based on the data provided by the National Bank of Kazakhstan, Kapital.kz presented information on major investor countries and Kazakh investments destinations. January 16 2013, 10:05 1 733 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakh Yulia Putintseva makes striking debut at Australian Open-2013

Kazakhstan's tennis player Yulia Putintseva has advanced to the Round 2 of the Australian Open-2013 in Melbourne, reports Kazinform. January 15 2013, 12:55 9 944 views

Kazakhstan News

S Kazakhstan's storm damage estimated at KZT 2.5bn

More than 30 persons suffered from hurricane in Zhambyl Oblast.  Storm damage, according to preliminary data, is estimated at KZT 2.5bn, reports the press service of the Department of Emergency Situation of Zhambyl Oblast. January 15 2013, 12:32 1 732 views

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Tengiz: fading diamond of Chevron

Three TCO facilities -- KTL, SGP and SGI -- stopped at once on January 3 after power outage at Tengiz field. January 15 2013, 10:42 9 049 views

Politics

Two days at the factories, two days in the villages

Today, on January 14, Vice Speaker-Chairman of Majilis of  RoK Parliament Sergey Dyachenko (on a photo) paid a working trip to Atyrau Oblast. The trip is scheduled for 4 days. January 15 2013, 10:19 3 574 views

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TCO fined for blackout

GosTekhNadzor [State Energy Supervision and Control Committee] under Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, on its website posted the results of the unscheduled audit of Tengizchevroil LLP that followed power outage at company's facilities on January 3. January 15 2013, 09:42 4 113 views

Kazakhstan News

Karatau and Zhanatas get first light

Power supply was partly restored in Karatau and Zhanatas at around 4 a.m. on January 14, KazTAG reports. January 14 2013, 20:34 2 846 views

Kazakhstan News

Man Jailed for Flipping the Bird at Official

Officials in northern Kazakhstan have taken President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s zero-tolerance policy toward anti-social behavior to heart, jailing a man for making a rude gesture at an official motorcade. January 14 2013, 18:05 2 068 views

Kazakhstan News

2012 crude and coal production figures announced

In 2012 Kazakhstan produced a total of 79.211 million tons of crude, including condensed gas: 1.1% down as compared to 2011, Newskaz.ru reports, citing the State Agency for Statistics. January 14 2013, 16:09 1 609 views

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Georgia Releases 190 Political Prisoners Under New Amnesty Law

Georgia set free 190 political prisoners who were incarcerated under the previous government after a law pushed through by the country’s new parliament came into effect. January 14 2013, 12:14 1 936 views

Kazakhstan News

Republican emergency response center for elimination of hurricane consequences in KZ's Zhambyl region

The Republican emergency response center for elimination of hurricane consequences had been established in Kazakhstan's Zhambyl Oblast, headed by the deputy Prime Minister Krymbek Kusherbayev, at the request of the Head of State due to emergency situation in Zhambyl Oblast, RoK Prime Minister’s press service reports. January 14 2013, 11:01 1 790 views

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Cameron accused of putting Britain at risk of terror attack after agreeing to help French fight Al-Qaeda militants in Mali

David Cameron was last night accused of putting Britain at risk of a terror strike after helping France fight Al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali. January 14 2013, 09:57 1 749 views

World News

Could this man be the next Czech president?

He’s tattooed from head to toe, a warrior-like mix of blue, green and red. He’s also running in a surprising third place ahead of this week’s Czech presidential elections. Vladimir Franz, an opera composer and painter, seems the most unlikely of candidates for a prestigious post previously held by beloved playwright-dissident Vaclav Havel and Vaclav Klaus, a professor credited with plotting the economic transition from communism to a free market. January 12 2013, 09:49 3 671 views

Kazakhstan News

Sheraton to open its chain hotel in Aktobe

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide said it has signed an agreement with Akcept Contraction to open Sheraton Aktobe, the first internationally-branded hotel in the rapidly emerging province of Aktobe in Kazakhstan next year. January 12 2013, 10:29 5 283 views

Crime

False telephone terrorist sentenced to 2 years in prison (updated)

Atyrau city court sentenced a 29-year-old false telephone terrorist who three times called police about the alleged explosive devices deployed in public places. January 11 2013, 16:45 3 798 views

Economy

Atyraubalyk JSC declared bankrupt

The decision has been issued by Atyrau oblast specialized economic court on the statement of claim of Atyrau tax administration. January 11 2013, 13:00 2 418 views

Kazakhstan News

Direct Flight to Vietnam

Air Astana has launched a new flight service to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), said the air carrier. January 11 2013, 12:08 1 698 views

Kazakhstan News

India urges Kazakhstan to consider OVL buy

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister M Veerappa Moily on Wednesday urged Kazakhstan to support ONGC Videsh Ltd’s move to buy equity in Kashagan oil field. January 11 2013, 13:19 1 661 views

World News

U.S., Afghanistan discuss "last chapter" in war

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Afghan President Hamid Karzai discussed on Thursday the "last chapter" in building a sovereignAfghanistan that can provide its own security, including the nature of U.S. involvement after combat troops withdraw in 2014. January 11 2013, 11:45 1 633 views

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2013 Oscar Nominatinos - ‘Lincoln’ Leads the Pack with 12 Nomonations

Daniel Day-Lewis leads British acting hopes at the Oscars after he was nominated today for best actor in US historical drama Lincoln. January 11 2013, 11:00 1 778 views

Politics

Parliamentary Visit

Today, January 10, the group of RoK Parliament Senate and Majilis deputies paid a working trip to Atyrau Oblast. The purpose of the trip is explanation of Nursultan Nazarbayev’s Address to the People of Kazakhstan. January 10 2013, 19:47 4 013 views