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Kazakh Defense Minister pays visit to special purpose troop units with surprise check

Minister of Defense of Kazakhstan Imangali Tasmagambetov made a surprise check of the combat readiness of the special purpose troop units on February 3. February 3 2016, 16:54 1 820 просмотрs

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Ban imposed in Kazakhstan on indicating prices in foreign currency

Under the new rules, an intermediary company is obliged to indicate prices solely in tenge. February 3 2016, 15:45 1 803 просмотрs

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​Kazakhstan borrows $88 million from IBRD

Nursultan Nazarbayev, the president of Kazakhstan, signed a document about a loan $88 million from International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. February 3 2016, 12:32 1 892 просмотрs

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Air Astana, Air France-KLM ink codeshare deal

Kazakhstan's national carrier Air Astana signed a codeshare agreement with Air France-KLM, the Kazakh airline said Feb. 2. February 3 2016, 10:14 2 014 просмотрs

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China is ready to build oil refinery in Kazakhstan

During the crisis, only Chinese companies are interested in building the fourth oil refinery in the territory of Mangystau, Kazakhstan. Nowadays, Kazakhstan has a nourish idea with China. February 3 2016, 10:02 2 439 просмотрs

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Kashagan oil not to be transported via Kuryk Port yet – Aidarbayev

Today at the Q&A conference in Astana, Governor of Mangystau region Alik Aidarbayev answered the question regarding transportation of Kashagan oil via Kuryk port. February 2 2016, 16:02 1 814 просмотрs

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Mangistau Governor: Tengizchevroil must sell gas in tenge

«Gas produced by Tengizchevroil in Kazakhstan must be sold in tenge - our national currency,» said Alik Aidarbaev, Mangystau Oblast Governor, during the briefing at the Central Communication Service. February 2 2016, 15:41 2 068 просмотрs

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Anomalous warming came to Kazakhstan

From February 2 to 4 , abnormal warming is predicted in Kazakhstan, according to Kazhydromet forecasts. February 2 2016, 10:36 1 662 просмотрs

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Afraid to speak out, Kazakhs let numbers talk for them

In Kazakhstan, where people worry they may lose their jobs or be jailed for criticising the authorities, some have found a new way to express the economic pain they are feeling: a web site whose name roughly translates as "Oh My God!" February 2 2016, 09:40 1 664 просмотрs

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Kazakh Activist Released After 'Repentance' Letter

A Kazakh civil rights activist convicted and jailed for inciting social hatred has been released after "repenting." February 1 2016, 17:38 2 001 просмотрs

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Kazakh citizen among 33 detained in Saudi Arabia on terrorism charges

A Kazakhstani citizen is among 33 suspects detained on terrorism charges in Saudi Arabia over the past week, the English-language daily Saudi Gazette reports citing an unnamed source on Sunday. February 1 2016, 16:42 1 929 просмотрs

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​Plan of Kashagan development to be presented by contractor during 2016

The plan of Kashagan development will be presented by the contractor of the project during 2016, said Murat Zhurebekov, managing director on economy and finance of PSA Ltd. February 1 2016, 15:30 1 842 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan's bid for seat on UN Security Council

In September 2013, Kazakhstan announced its bid to secure a seat as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in the years 2017/18. February 1 2016, 12:03 1 864 просмотрs

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Kazakh police in special operation detain businessman with close ties to Russia

Kazakhstan's police have detained a wealthy businessman with close ties with Russia. February 1 2016, 10:10 2 385 просмотрs

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Helicopter crashes in Kazakhstan, pilot walks 5km despite severe burns

A Mi-2 medial helicopter has crashed in Zhambyl Oblast in Kazakhstan's south,Tengrinews reports, citing the official representative of the Emergencies Committee of the Interior Ministry of Kazakhstan Ruslan Imankulov. January 28 2016, 14:53 1 864 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan Testing Scenarios for National Budget With Oil at $16-$30

The government of Kazakhstan is testing various scenarios for its national budget with oil prices between $16 and $30 per barrel, Kazakh Prime Minister Karim Massimov told Sputnik. January 22 2016, 14:30 2 456 просмотрs

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Kazakh central bank governor shares de-dollarization plans

Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan Daniyar Akishev has commented on the regulator's plans to de-dollarize the Kazakh economy, Tengrinews reports citing the Kazakhstani TV channel KTK. January 21 2016, 16:57 2 118 просмотрs

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Early election in Kazakhstan to ensure budget savings

Early parliamentary election in Kazakhstan will make it possible to save budgetary funds, according to the message of the Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan Jan. 21, Trend.az reports. January 21 2016, 16:55 1 901 просмотрs

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Campaigners Urge Legal Reform To Protect Free Speech

Human rights campaigners in Kazakhstan are calling for the abolition of two pieces of legislation frequently used against critics of President Nursultan Nazarbayev, Eurasianet.org reports. January 20 2016, 15:59 1 762 просмотрs

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Kazakh Banks Face Double Bind on Deposit Rule as Tenge Falls

Kazakhstan's Kaspi Bank, which counts Goldman Sachs Group Inc. among its shareholders, may be too popular with savers for its own good, Bloomberg.com reports. January 20 2016, 15:56 3 352 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan on the verge of dissolving Parliament

Kazakhstan expects dissolution of the Majilis, the lower chamber of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, almost a year before the end of their term, Tengrinews reports. January 20 2016, 15:54 1 940 просмотрs

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New Auction On Subsoil Use In Kazakhstan

In June 2016, Kazakhstan will witness another auction for the right of subsoil use at 100 sites located in the territory of the republic. Deputy Minister for Investment and Development of the country Albert Rau announced the news during the press conference in January. January 20 2016, 15:22 1 742 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan Launches Production Of Chinese Cars

Plans are afoot in Kazakhstan to put into operation a facility for manufacture of JAC vehicles (a Chinese brand) on the basis of the car assembly plant in the city of Kostanai. Deputy Minister of Investment and Development of the Republic, Albert Rau said at the press conference in January. January 20 2016, 15:24 1 923 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan to open direct flight to Iran

Kazakhstan plans to open direct flights to Iran in June of 2016, said the message of the Ministry of Investments and Development of Kazakhstan. January 19 2016, 12:54 1 713 просмотрs

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March 1 will be Day of gratitude in Kazakhstan

On this day, Kazakhstan People's Assembly was established. January 18 2016, 10:21 2 424 просмотрs