Ministry of Energy Considering Tariff Adjustment in Regions

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy is considering the possibility of introducing a uniform energy tariff for all regions, director of the department of electric power Baurzhan Sarsenov announced....


Specialised Court for Investment Disputes under Development

A new civil procedure law to establish specialised courts to handle investment disputes is being developed in Kazakhstan. Supreme Court Judge Nurzhan Kaiypzhan at a recent briefing...


Anthology about Kazakh War Heroes Presented by Nur Otan

In honour of the 70th anniversary of the victory in World War II, the Nur Otan Party  presented “The people of Kazakhstan, Heroes of the Soviet Union,”...


Military Parade Commemorates Fatherland Defenders’ Day, 70th WWII Victory Anniversary

ASTANA – Kazakhstan recently celebrated two military holidays in a row, Defender of the Fatherland Day on May 7 and Victory Day on May 9. This year,...


Kyrgyzstan Joins Eurasian Economic Union

Kyrgyzstan officially became the fifth member the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) May 8, joining Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus and Armenia. The meeting of the five leaders, Nursultan Nazarbayev,...


Kazakhstan Overhauls Industrial Development Plan

The first five-year phase of the State Programme for Accelerated Industrial and Innovative Development (SPAIID) has ended. Olzhas Khudaibergenov, a prominent economics analyst and head of the...


Kazakh-Built School in Bishkek Brings New Technologies, Opportunities to Kyrgyz Students

BISHKEK – Bishkek’s new public school No. 82, which was funded by Kazakhstan, has been in full swing for a little more than a month, and the...


Monument to Panfilov, WWII Soldiers Unveiled in Astana

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev unveiled a monument to legendary Hero of the Soviet Union Major General Ivan Panfilov in Astana’s Zheruyik Park on May 7....


Kazakh-Aussie Duo Wins Madrid Open Doubles Title

Kazakhstan’s Yaroslava Shvedova (Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) ranking 59) and Australian Casey Dellacqua (WTA ranking 42) upset Spanish pairing Garbiñe Muguruza and Carla Suárez 6-3, 6-7(5) in...


Kazakhstan Allocates $45 Million for EBRD Programme Supporting Small Business

ASTANA – The Kazakh government has allocated 41 million euros ($45.7 million) to expand European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) programmes in the country that support...


New Astana Bus Stops to Include Heating and Wi-Fi

Astana plans to modernise its old bus stops to better relay accurate transportation information and keep passengers comfortable during the city’s harsh winters and hot summers, representatives...


Kazakhstan Marks Defender of Fatherland Day and 70th Anniversary of World War II Victory

ASTANA – Numerous festivities and events were held across the country May 7 during Defender of the Fatherland Day and two days later to mark the 70th...


China, Kazakhstan Agree to Align Development Strategies

ASTANA – Chinese President China Xi Jinping and Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev agreed during Xi’s May 7 visit to Kazakhstan to align development strategies, Xinhua News reported....


Kazakh Wrestler Wins Category at Qatar Asian Wrestling Championship

Kazakh Greco-Roman wrestler Nurmakhan Tynaliyev, 27, won his category at the May 6-10 Asian Wrestling Championship (AWC) in Doha, Qatar, vesti.kz reported. The Kazakh wrestler beat Kian...


Museum of First President Exhibits Heirs of Victory

“Heirs of the Victory,” a new exhibition dedicated to the feats of World War II veterans, opened May 4 at the Museum of the First President of...


Kazakh Nationals Evacuated after Earthquake, Country Prepares to Help Nepal

According to a recent announcement made by Altay Abibullayev, ambassador-at-large and spokesman at the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kazakhstan will provide aid to Nepal in light...


Nazarbayev Attends Events in Astana, Moscow Marking 70th Anniversary of Victory in WWII

ASTANA – On May 8 and 9, Kazakhstan commemorated the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, with President Nursultan Nazarbayev attending events...


Dutch Specialist in Multiculturalism Gets Honorary ENU Professorship

ASTANA – Professor László Marácz of the Department of European Studies of the University of Amsterdam was awarded the title of Honorary Professor of Gumilyov Eurasian National...


Enlarged Government Meeting Addresses Action Plan for Five Institutional Reforms

ASTANA – During an enlarged meeting of the Kazakh government on May 6, participants discussed practical aspects of 100 concrete steps to implement five institutional reforms proposed...


Haileybury Astana Students, Teachers Make Charitable Trip to Nepal

ASTANA – A small group of staff and pupils from the British school Haileybury Astana left Astana International Airport April 16 to make the 2,855-km, 30-hour journey...


Astana Team’s Nibali to Skip Giro d’Italia to Prepare for Tour De France

Astana Pro Team top cyclist Vincenzo Nibali will skip this season’s first Grand Tour Giro d’Italia race on May 9 to focus on preparing for the Tour...


Kazakhstan Allocates 1 Million Euros for Chernobyl Shelter

ASTANA – The sum of Kazakhstan’s allocation for the Shelter project at the former Chernobyl nuclear power station will be 1 million euros, according to a Kazakh...


Team Kazakhstan Returns to World Hockey’s Elite Division

ASTANA – Team Kazakhstan followed up its confident start at the Ice Hockey World Championships, which saw them cruise past their Ukrainian and Hungarian rivals, with a...


Annual Marathon Becoming Major Sport, Charitable Event for Almaty

The International Almaty Marathon was held on April 26, the same day as the country’s presidential election. The fourth charity marathon, “The Courage to be First,” attracted...


Great Patriotic War Victory Parade to Be Largest in Country’s History

The May 7 parade dedicated to the 70th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War is expected to be the largest event among all previously conducted...


American Boxing Commentator Wants to See Golovkin-Mayweather Fight

Former American boxing trainer and outspoken TV commentator Teddy Atlas wants to see Kazakh undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Organisation (IBO) middle weight titles...


Advisory Body Addresses Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion in Kazakhstan, Accepts Recommendations from Civil Society

ASTANA – The right to non-discrimination was the theme of the regular meeting of the Platform for Dialogue on the Human Dimension, a consultative advisory body, held...


South African Embassy Celebrates Freedom Day in Astana

ASTANA – The Embassy of South Africa in Astana celebrated its country’s Freedom Day on April 27 with a reception in the Astana Marriott Hotel attended by...


Kairat Almaty Wins Its Second UEFA Futsal Cup

Almaty Akim (Mayor) Akhmetzhan Yessimov met May 4 with the Kairat Almaty club to mark their second Futsal UEFA Cup win. The club claimed the cup, one...


Kazakhstan’s Pavilion Opens Successfully at EXPO Milano 2015

Milan will be a global showcase for the next six months following the May 1 opening of EXPO Milano 2015. The universal exposition, running through Oct. 31,...