Doctors, legislatures alarmed that increased number of children falling from loose windows
ASTANA – In connection with the increased cases of children falling from buildings because of windows that give way, doctors recommend changing the design of plastic windows to protect children, the press service of city’s administration reports. In July, young children fell almost every day – 11 children aged 1-4 years fell over 13 days.…
More than 200 children take part in train trip adventure across country
ASTANA – More than 200 children enjoyed a train tour around the country July 2-11. The project was initiated by Fund of Social Projects supported by Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), Samruk Kazyna Trust and a Kazakh radio station. The unusual excursions and new discoveries were scheduled in the cities of Astana, Ekibastuz, Almaty and Baikonur.…
New traffic enforcement laws approved
ASTANA – President Nursultan Nazarbayev recently signed the Law On Amendments and Additions to Some Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Road Traffic, according to the press service of Akorda. Amendments seek to curb corruption, particularly p the cost for good-looking car numbers will rise next year. The duties of the police officers…
Nazarbayev announces opening date for LEU bank in Kazakhstan
ASTANA – Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev announced July 3 the opening date for low enriched uranium (LEU) bank in Kazakhstan will be Aug. 29. “August 29 marks the International Day against Nuclear Tests designated by the United Nations and we planned to hold the 60th anniversary session of the Pugwash movement of scientists aimed at…
Minister proposes extending Astana’s open skies regime
ASTANA – Kazakh Minister for Investments and Development Zhenis Kassymbek has proposed extending the open skies regime to next year to attract more foreign tourists to the capital. “The open skies regime has been launched in Astana for the period of EXPO 2017; all restrictions on flights of foreign carriers have been lifted up to…
Wind generator production plant to be built in Aktobe
The Aktobe region Akimat and United Energy Aktobe have agreed to build a wind generator production plant in the region’s industrial zone. Aktobe Akim (Governor) Berdybek Saparbayev and enterprise director Mikhail Pauls inked the corresponding memorandum. The project, with a cost of 84 million euros (US$95.3 million), is expected to create 500 jobs. The plant…
National companies of Kazakhstan boost their net profit 2.7 times
ASTANA – Kazakh national companies’ net profits increased 2.7 times in first quarter 2017 over first quarter 2016, reaching 131.6 billion tenge (US$407.8 million). A combination of increased income and the first reduction in expenses in five years accounted for the growth. Over first three months, the aggregate amount of expenses incurred by national companies…
Kazakhstan devotes record funding to attract foreign investment
ASTANA – The government has allocated a record 12.2 billion tenge (US$37.8 million) to attract foreign investment in 2017, reports Finprom.kz. The financing will develop industrial zones and parks as well as the infrastructure of special economic zones (SEZ) in the Almaty, Astana, Mangistau and Pavlodar regions. It will also be used for support services.…
Kazakhstan has huge tourism potential, says UNWTO Secretary General
ASTANA – World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Secretary-General Taleb Rifai said during the June 26-27 “Tourism and Future Energy: Unlocking low-carbon growth opportunities” conference in Astana that Kazakhstan has great tourism potential and needs to be branded globally. According to him, Kazakhstan is full of mysteries and discoveries, as well as landscapes, history of traditions and…
Astana offers audio tours
ASTANA – Free walking tours with a help of audio guide were recently launched at the Nurzhol Boulevard and the embankment of the Yessil River, according to the Astana administration’s press service. Audio tours about the main sights of the capital are available in six languages. According to the Deputy Director of Astana Convention Bureau…
New street named after Tatar Queen unveiled in Astana
ASTANA – President of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and Astana Akim (Mayor) Asset Issekeshev participated in the June 12 opening ceremony of the street named after Kazan Khanate’s Queen Sujumbike in Astana. The new street is in cottage town in Family Village and is the second street named after a representative of Tatars…
Kazakh-built high-speed electric locomotives to be exported to Belarus
ASTANA – The Kazakh Invest National Company announced plans to export 20 passenger electric locomotives to Belarus at the recent meeting of the Trade Mission of Kazakh Producers in Minsk. The event was held with the participation of Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and export contracts worth $20 million were signed. “We are currently…
Kazakhstan to reduce tax inspections
ASTANA – The Kazakh government will reduce the number of tax inspections 37.5 percent in 2017, Minister of Finance Bakhyt Sultanov said during a June 19 joint session of both houses of Parliament. “The implementation of the 2016 budget was aimed at reviving the economy through stimulating entrepreneurship and creating jobs. The economy grew 1…
Forum presents Kazakh President’s model of national unity
ASTANA – The model of public accord and nationwide unity of led by President Nursultan Nazarbayev was presented at the forum of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK) called Energy of Peace and Harmony within EXPO 2017, according to the press service of Akorda presidential residence “The Constitution of our country guarantees and…
Kazakh e-government mobile app offers 83 services
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s electronic government mobile app offers 83 services to its citizens, announced Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Kairat Balykbayev at a June 15 session of the 10th Astana Economic Forum devoted to the digitalisation of world economies. “It is necessary to note that the Global E-Government Forum named Kazakhstan’s e-government mobile app…
Number of foreign companies in Kazakhstan increases 25 percent in the past year
ASTANA – The number of foreign businesses operating in Kazakhstan increased 25 percent in the last year to 3,400, according to finprom.kz. With the number of all businesses increasing 7 percent, the share of foreign companies increased from 5.9 percent to 6.9 percent over the last year. “According to analysts, the growth of foreign companies…
Kazakhs increasingly buying more euros
ASTANA – The demand for euros has been growing in the exchange offices since the beginning of the year. Approximately 400 million euro (US$449 million) were sold, increasing 70.4 percent. Almaty and Astana are leading in buying euros. Astana and Almaty residents purchased 61.6 percent euro in April. The U.S. dollar losses its own positions…
Kazakh high school students to be taught in English
The Kazakh Ministry of Education recently approved new standards requiring a minimum of 50 to 90 minutes of homework, depending on a specified class. At the same time, assignments will not be given on holidays, weekends and after control tests. First-graders will no longer have the assigned homework. A portion of Kazakh high school students…
China honours EXPO 2017 with issuance of special bank note
ASTANA – With permission from the Astana EXPO 2017 national company, Chinese companies Wanbo and Zhangdao Wenhua have issued memorable banknotes and a postage stamp dedicated to the EXPO 2017 international specialised exhibition in Astana and the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and China. The banknotes and stamp were presented…
Tourism company offers double-decker bus sightseeing tours
ASTANA – The private company Visit Astana with the support of the city’s akimat (administration) is providing city sightseeing tours on double-decker buses, according to the akimat’s press service. The Hop-on, Hop-off double-decker buses pass the city’s main attractions, including the territory of EXPO 2017. Buses are equipped with audio guides with the six available…
Astana botanical garden to open in December
ASTANA – The construction of the botanic garden along Kabanbai Batyr Avenue will be completed in December, according to the city akimat (administration) press service. The garden will be open to the public throughout the year. “The arboretum will be spread over a hundred hectares on the left bank of the city. Visitors will find…
Kazakh banks launch housing subsidy programme
ASTANA – The country’s seven banks have begun issuing mortgage loans at 10 percent for residents as part of the Nurly Zher Housing Construction programme supported by the Kazakhstan Mortgage Company. “Subsidising mortgage loans as part of the Nurly Zher programme provides loans at 10 percent per annum to purchase housing, while the maximum pre-subsidy…
France to present cutting edge technologies and culture at EXPO 2017
ASTANA – France will present a futuristic electric Peugeot, the sculpture of Milena Hermon and Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic, at EXPO 2017, according to pavilion general commissioner Pascal Loro. “We were one of the first countries in the European Union that signed a strategic partnership agreement [with Kazakhstan] many years ago. Our…
Almaty Deputy Mayor seeks to beautify public space through removal of unused fences
Iron fences placed around facilities and establishments in Almaty disturb and spoil the appearance of the city, said Deputy Akim (Mayor) of the southern capital Yerlan Aukenov recently during an inspection of the Almaty and Bostandyk districts. Aukenov walked the districts with representatives of city utilities services and the management of architecture and town planning…
‘Abai’ opera to be performed during EXPO 2017
ASTANA – “Abai,” the original national opera production staged by a Kazakh and Italian creative team, will be performed in Astana as part of the EXPO 2017 cultural events June 11 at the Astana Opera House. The modern interpretation of the opera promises to provide the audience with maximum open stage space, 3D video installations…
