Section: Kazakhstan
Online Service Benefits From Being First on the Market
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – In a recent interview with The Astana Times, Aviata.kz co-founder and development director Alexey Li talked about the evolution of the Almaty-based online service for airplane tickets, customers’ travel preferences, popular destinations and flight...
Kazakh Filmmakers to Produce Movie Dedicated to WWII Soldiers’ Courage
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The creators of the British – Kazakh feature film with the working title “Flags over Berlin” announced a teaser will be released in September. The three-minute trailer, entirely shot in London, will feature scenes from the upcoming film. Photo credit:...
New Astana’s Mayor Becomes Closer to Capital’s Residents
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Asset Issekeshev, named mayor of the Kazakh capital June 21, has been well accepted by its residents due to his work and decisions that show how far he is willing to go to bring the city to a new level. The newly-appointed mayor communicates with people...
Gold and currency reserves of Ukraine increase by 5.3%
According the data of the National Bank, gold and foreign currency reserves of Ukraine have increased by 5.3%. …read more Source: Kazakh...
Polish Village in Kazakhstan – Unique Place of Ethnic Friendship
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Yasnaya Polyana is a unique centre of strengthening friendship between Kazakhstan peoples, as the village is distinguished by the fact that 80 percent of its habitants are ethnic Poles. The locals, who recently celebrated the village’s 80th...
Lithuania refuses to extradite Kazakh conman
ASTANA. KAZINFORM – The Court of Appeal of Lithuania has refused to extradite Syrym Shalabayev, Kazakh conman and brother-in-law of Kazakhstani fugitive banker Mukhtar Ablyazov, to Kazakhstan and Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Kazakhstan Offers Affordable High Education Prices, Says Akare Agency
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. The international Akare agency recently announced its survey on higher education. According to the analysed data, Kazakhstan was recognised as a country to offer education opportunities for the most affordable prices. It was stated that one year of studies in a...
Team Kazakhstan to Play Russia in Davis Cup World Group Play-offs
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Davis Cup World Group play-off draw took place in London. The Kazakh men’s national team learned it will play its Russian counterparts Sept. 16-18 in an away match. Russian Tennis Federation President Shamil Tarpishchev noted earlier if the...
Belgium parliament to consider resolution on lifting EU sanctions against Russia — MP
BRUSSELS. KAZINFORM – Belgium’s parliament has registered for further consideration a resolution on lifting of the European Union’s sanctions against Russia, author of the draft resolution MP Aldo Carcaci told TASS on Sunday. …read more Source:...
Well-known journalist killed in a car explosion in Kiev
ASTANA. KAZINFORM – A renowned Russian journalist Pavel Sheremet has died in downtown Kiev when the car he was driving blew up minutes after the engine started. …read more Source:...
