Section: Kazakhstan
Ukraine’s new government to revoke 178 bills from parliament
KIEV. KAZINFORM – Ukraine’s new government will revoke 178 bills from parliament “for inventorying,” First Deputy Prime Minister, Economic Development and Trade Minister Stepan Kubiv said after a meeting of the Cabinet’s members with President Pyotr Poroshenko, TASS informs. …read more Source:...
Netherland begin talks with EU on amendments to EU-Ukraine association agreement
THE HAGUE. KAZINFORM – The Dutch government plans to embark on talks with European countries to amend the association agreement with Ukraine, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Thursday after debates in the parliament. …read more Source:...
Ukraine Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk to resign
KIEV. KAZINFORM – The Ukrainian Prime Minister, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, has announced he will resign next week, blaming politicians’ failure to enact “real changes”. …read more Source:...
Kazakhstan amidst Four Major Transformations in Eurasia
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. Being geographically located both in Asia and Europe, Kazakhstan considers itself a Eurasian country. In this article, based on my opening remarks at the annual Singapore Forum on April 2, I share some insights on the Eurasian perspective and Kazakhstan’s...
Netherlands will not ratify Ukraine’s association agreement with EU for now
THE HAGUE. KAZINFORM – Ukraine’s agreement of association with the European Union cannot be ratified for now, the Dutch Cabinet of Ministers said in the wake of the April 6 referendum on the issue. …read more Source:...
Nuclear Security Summits Bring Positive Results, Should Continue, Nazarbayev Says
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. WASHINGTON, DC – Although four nuclear security summits held at the U.S. President Barack Obama’s initiative since 2010 have produced remarkable legacy in strengthening the security of dangerous materials around the world, much more remains to be done to...
Kazakh Steppe Once Again Calls Brave Knights to Battle
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Knights wearing ancient armour and holding heavy swords and shields walk in the centre of the city. Is it a dream? No, it is the Blade of Steppe, an event organised by Temir Tumen club where gathered knights from various nations to fight and learn who is...
Hou Yifan from China wins Women World Chess Championship
LVIV. KAZINFORM – The 22-year-old Chinese chess star Hou Yifan on Monday has been crowned the new world champion after winning the Women World Chess Championship final match, held in Ukraine’s western city of Lviv. …read more Source:...
FIFA to withdraw from sale of T-Shirts with Russian map without Crimea
MOSCOW. KAZINFORM – International football federation FIFA will withdraw from sales of T-shirts devoted to the 2018 World Football Cup showing Russia’s map without Crimea, FIFA’s press-service told TASS. …read more Source:...
Football Season Kicks off in Kazakhstan
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. In Kazakhstan, where football is played outside March-November, almost 15,000 spectators witnessed the new season open March 8 at Astana Arena. The Kazakhstan Supercup match pitted two of last year’s best clubs, Premier League champion FC Astana and...
