Zhanna Nurmaganbetova

13.04.2011 08:20

Ukraine says may form grain pool involving Russia, Kazakhstan

LONDON. April 12. KAZINFORM Ukraine, Russia and Kazakhstan may join together in a so-called grain pool this year to coordinate crop sales and share export facilities, Ukraine's Deputy Economy Minister Valeriy Muntiyan said.

12.04.2011 14:25

Wedding industry expo kicked off in Astana

ASTANA. April 12. KAZINFORM /Gulnara Zhandagulova/ The second specialized exhibition "Weddings. Celebrations.2011" has opened at the Rixos President Astana Hotel.

12.04.2011 12:00

Experience and political wisdom of N. Nazarbayev strongly sought for in the society, view

BAKU. April 12. KAZINFORM /Arnur Mukhametkarim/ On the eve the Palace of Independence held a solemn inauguration ceremony of President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev.

12.04.2011 11:15

Reconstruction: Cultural heritage and the making of contemporary fashion, Fashion Expo

ALMATY. April 12. KAZINFORM 'Reconstruction' celebrates the work of seven of the UK's leading fashion designers - Hussein Chalayan, Peter Jensen, Sophia Kokosalaki, Paul Smith, Marios Schwab, Vivienne Westwood and Osman Yousefzada. Their approaches differ markedly, but their work in this exhibition demonstrates a shared philosophy: a skilful distillation of elements of their respective pasts - either personal moments or a collective cultural heritage - to create contemporary garments with narrative.

12.04.2011 10:07

A boat overturned, two rescued, one missing

ASTANA. April 12. KAZINFORM Three men fell into the water on Monday evening when rowing in a boat across the River Kargala, Aktobe town, the Emergencies Ministry's press service informs.

12.04.2011 09:21

China now world's third-biggest tourist attraction

BEIJING. April 12. KAZINFORM China has overtaken Spain on the list of the world's top tourism destinations, becoming the third-largest attraction, a senior tourism official said at the weekend.

12.04.2011 08:50

KMG EP announces acquisition of four contracts for exploration of hydrocarbons

ASTANA. April 12. KAZINFORM JSC Kazmunaigas EP" (the "Company", "KMG EP") on Monday announced agreements reached with the JSC National Company KazMunayGas ("NC KMG") to acquire four hydrocarbon exploration contracts.

12.04.2011 08:20

Intel launches Oak Trail tablet processor

LONDON. April 12. KAZINFORM Intel has formally launched its Oak Trail processor, designed for use in tablet computers. The new microchip is smaller and uses less power than other models in its Atom range.

12.04.2011 07:52

Almaty Committee of the Red Crescent Society of Kazakhstan to organize a charity event

ALMATY. April 12. KAZINFORM A charity event dedicated to the Nauryz holiday and the 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence will take place in Almaty on April 14.

11.04.2011 14:50

Kyrgyzstan to join Customs Union

BISHKEK. April 11. KAZINFORM The Kyrgyz government on Monday approved a plan to join a post-Soviet Customs Union and common economic space.

11.04.2011 14:36

Kazakhstan, Hungary have common historic, cultural roots, Ambassador Imre Laszlóczki

ASTANA. April 11. KAZINFORM /Zhanna Korkitova/ Today in Astana at the Gumilyov Eurasian National University Ambassador of Hungary to Kazakhstan Imre Laszlóczki told the students about the country's foreign policy and relations with Kazakhstan.

11.04.2011 13:41

RDGE eyes new routes to bridge Europe and South-East Asia

ASTANA. April 11. KAZINFORM /Murat Zhakeyev/ Kazakh-German meeting of the RDGE for development of new air routes in the eastern part of the European region of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is taking place in Astana.

11.04.2011 13:04

EurAsEC Anti-Crisis Fund considering funding projects applications for US $4.7 billion

ASTANA. April 11. KAZINFORM The EurAsEC Anti-crisis Fund is considering funding projects applications for US $4.7 billion, Deputy Secretary General of the EurAsEC Murat Mussataev announced at the MINEX Central Asia Forum held in Astana on Wed.

11.04.2011 12:50

2 children of tender years fell out of window, one of them to death

KARAGANDA. April 11. KAZINFORM /Valentina Yelizarova/ Last week-end two accidents occurred in Karaganda city. Two boys of tender years fell out of the window, one of them to death, the press service of the Karaganda region interior department reports.

11.04.2011 12:28

World Bank in Kazakhstan announces a grant competition for NGOs under CSF for 2011

ASTANA. April 11. KAZINFORM The World Bank Country Office in Kazakhstan is pleased to announce launch of the grant competition under the Civil Society Social Development Fund (further on - CSF) for the total amount of US$ 45,000 for nonprofit, nongovernmental, nonacademic organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

11.04.2011 11:46

Kazakh Leader congratulates Russian President on 50th anniversary of Garagin's flight into space

ASTANA. April 11. KAZINFORM Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev sent a congratulatory telegram to President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev on 50th anniversary of Garagin's flight into space, the Presidential press service reports.

11.04.2011 10:38

Drinking over recommended limit 'raises cancer risk'

LONDON. April 11. KAZINFORM Drinking more than a pint of beer a day can substantially increase the risk of some cancers, research suggests.

11.04.2011 09:48

World military spending slows in 2010: Swedish researchers

STOCKHOLM. April 11. KAZINFORM World military expenditure in 2010 is estimated to have been 1,630 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of 1.3 percent in real terms, due to the effects of the global economic recession two years ago, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said on Monday.

11.04.2011 08:17

Almaty to host "25 years after the Chernobyl disaster" roundtable

ALMATY. April 11. KAZINFORM /Berik Bekmurzayev/ An international roundtable themed "25 years after the Chernobyl disaster", organized by the Kazakh National Library, will take place on April 12 in Almaty.

11.04.2011 07:53

Kazakhstan,Vietnam discussed int'l and regional issues of common concern

ASTANA. Aprill 11. KAZINFORM Deputy Foreign Minister Yerzhan Kazykhanov paid an official visit to Vietnam on April 6-7. During the visit, Kazykhanov met Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Le Dan Vin, and Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.