Section: The Astana Times (Kazakhstan)
Tatishev’s family publishes statement praising justice in Tokmadi case
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The family of Yerzhan Tatishev, the chair of BTA Bank killed in 2004 by Muratkhan Tokmadi, published a statement in Forbes.kz April 5 thanking all those involved in the case for finally bringing it to justice. Yerzhan Tatishev. Photo credit: forbes.kz....
Local architects focus on solutions for more indoor comfort, create innovative design ideas
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Architects are paying greater attention to sustainability in construction and design. INK Architects & Kamitov Project is following this global trend, bringing maximum comfort to its occupants, and The Astana Times spoke with company founder Nurlan...
Kazakh boxers win four gold medals at international tournament in Warsaw
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakh boxers recorded impressive results at the recent 25th Feliks Stamm International Tournament in Poland. Ilyas Suleimenov. Photo credit: Kazakhstan Box Federation. Ilyas Suleimenov won the gold medal in the up to 56 kg category, defeating Mohammad...
Virtuoso violinist Yerzhan Kulibayev performs at Astana Opera
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – World famous Kazakh violinist Yerzhan Kulibayev was featured March 21 in the Astana Opera Chamber Orchestra’s “Masterpieces of violin music” concert under the direction of Abzal Mukhitdinov. The programme included works by eminent German composers...
Kazakh stunt people take part in internationally acclaimed films, launch training courses
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakh stunt performers are known for their top-level skills and spectacular horse scenes. They are experts in fight choreography using swords and weapons, waterfall jumps, fires and epic battle scenes. Photo credit: Nomad Stunts. The Astana Times...
New York real estate baron to return assets to Kazakh BTA Bank
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s BTA Bank will receive assets and money worth $38.3 million after reaching an amicable agreement with Joseph Chetrit, an American developer and former partner of fugitive oligarch Mukhtar Ablyazov. “During a trial initiated in 2015 by...
Tokmadi sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for murdering former BTA Bank chair
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Muratkhan Tokmadi was sentenced March 16 to 10 1/2 years in a maximum-security prison for murdering the chair of the BTA Bank Yerzhan Tatishev during a hunt in 2004. It is the second verdict in the case that had been previously qualified as manslaughter...
Fugitive banker Ablyazov’s movement banned in Kazakhstan
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Prosecutor General’s Office announced March 13 that Astana’s Yessil District Court has determined the so called “Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan” (DCK) unregistered movement as extremist and, hence, its activity illegal. The...
Zhaina International Women’s Forum discusses female entrepreneurship, empowerment
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The March 4 Zhaina International Women’s Forum in Astana attracted more than 600 participants from Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Malaysia and the U.S. to discuss female entrepreneurship and empowerment. “There is a global trend of women...
Pundits, publications predict medals for Kazakhstan at Winter Olympics
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – International media and experts expect Kazakh sportsmen to win medals in mogul and 50K Mass Start at the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea. The Associated Press (AP) and Gracenote Virtual Medal Table (VMT) predict bronze for freestyle skier Dmitry...
