99.6% of electricity in Paraguay generated by hydroelectric power plants29 July 2017Paraguay is the world's largest producer and exporter of clean and renewable energy. 99.6% of the entire country's electricity is generated by Itaipu, Yacyreta and Acaray hydroelectric power plants. This was told by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay Oscar Cabello during the celebration of the National Day of the Republic of Paraguay on the territory of EXPO.
Kazakh-French relations reached strategic partnership level - S.Gromov28 July 2017Deputy Chairman of the Senate of Parliament of Kazakhstan Sergey Gromov held a meeting with the French delegation led by Senate deputy, head of the Senate Friendship Group "France-Central Asia" Yves Pozzo di Borgo.
K. Abdrakhmanov invited to visit Romania (PHOTO)28 July 2017The Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan and Romania agreed to diversify and intensify bilateral cooperation in various spheres, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan reported.
Mazhilis Deputy arrived in EK with working trip28 July 2017During the visit to the region, Deputy of the Mazhilis, member of fraction of PDK “Ak zhol” Berik Dusembinov visited several enterprises in Ust-Kamenogorsk, the press-service of the chamber informed.
Development of AIC to be discussed within Discussion club 28 July 2017In July 28, at 17:00 at the platform of the Discussion club of the informational and analytical portal Strategy2050.kz, experts will discuss a realization process of the program of development of agro-industrial complex for 2015-2019.
Investments to fixed capital increase in Kazakhstan 28 July 2017According to the results of 2016, investments to the fixed capital in Kazakhstan comprised 7762,3 billion tenge, up by 2% from the previous year.
Volume of cargo transportation by rail increased by 13%28 July 2017In the first half of this year, cargo transportation volumes have increased by 13% compared to the same period in 2016, amounting to more than 128 million tons. This was reported by "NC "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy" JSC.
More than 1800 tons of products produced by Karaganda bakery plant28 July 2017During a working trip to Karaganda region, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintayev visited the enterprise "Saryarka Nan Karaganda" LLP, where he got acquainted with innovative solutions and technological features of the bakery production, primeminister.kz reported.
III Forum of domestic commodity producers opened in Astana28 July 2017III Forum of domestic producers "Uly Dala Eli" has begun its work in the "Korme" exhibition center. Over 350 enterprises of small and medium-sized businesses are taking part in this event.
Smart dock with auto-unloading of ships to be appeared in Kazakhstan (PHOTO) 28 July 2017The technology of “smart dock” of the Chinese Qingdao port where unloading of containers, allocation and their storage and loading to dispatch via sea and land routes are held in an automated mode will be introduced to sea and land ports of Kazakhstan. It was announced by deputy director general of the Qingdao port Yang Zemin during the meeting with Kazakh journalists during the visit of the port in Qingdao (China).
B.Sagintaev to visit industrial and production establishments in Karaganda rgn 28 July 2017According to the errand of the Head of State, Prime-Minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintaev arrived in Kazarganda region with a working trip, where got familiarized with an implementation process of the tasks of the Address “Third modernization of Kazakhstan: global competitiveness” and the program article of the President of State “Course towards future: modernization of public conscience”.
Akmola region reconstructs sewer networks28 July 2017Derzhavinsk city in Zharkaiyn district has begun the reconstruction of sewer networks with treatment facilities, Governor’s Office of Akmola region reported.
UN highly appreciate role of Kazakhstan in development of RE28 July 2017The representative of the UN highly appreciated a role of Kazakhstan in the development of renewable energy, it was known during a working visit of first deputy minister of foreign affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi in New-York to participate in public debates of the UN Security Council and to hold bilateral meetings with leaders of the UN.
100 new persons: Goldberg Moisey27 July 2017Owner of 25 medals Goldberg Moisey Mikhailovich actively participates in the life of the city Assembly of People of Kazakhstan.
Export center of AIC to operate in Kazakhstan27 July 2017The Vice-minister of agriculture of Kazakhstan Gulmira Isaeva told about establishing of an export center of AIC financing by JSC “NC “Prodcorporation” during the press-conference in the Central communication service.
Senate: Kazakhstan has reliable partner as Bucharest 27 July 2017Deputy Chairman of the Senate of Parliament of Kazakhstan Sergei Gromov received the Romanian delegation headed by Minister of foreign affairs Teodor Malescanu.
Parliamentary vice-minister of defense of Japan visited Mazhilis 27 July 2017Deputy of the Mazhilis Abai Tasbulatov and parliamentary vice-minister of defense of Japan Takayuki Kobayashi have discussed matters on importance of expanding of cooperation between the two countries in military and scientific, cultural and humanitarian spheres, the press-service of the Chamber informed.
Belarussian investors visited Akmola rgn27 July 2017Within the inter-state cooperation Akmola region was visited by the delegation from the Republic of Belarus.
I plan to travel around Kazakhstan - J.Malkovich27 July 2017In the framework of the 12th Eurasia International Film Festival, another Hollywood actor of theater and cinema, producer and film director, two-time Oscar nominee John Gavin Malkovich arrived in Astana. He said that he wants to visit the whole of Kazakhstan and study the national culture.
Construction volume in Kazakhstan increased in 201627 July 2017In 2016, the volume of construction works (services) amounted to 3258.0 billion tenge and increased by 7.4% compared to 2015. This was reported in the Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan.
Over 1.9 mln people arrived in Astana since opening of EXPO-2017 exhibition27 July 2017More than 1.9 million people have arrived in Astana since the opening of the International Specialized Exhibition EXPO-2017, of which 680,195 people came by trains, 331,584 people – by planes, 846,692 people – by cars. Of them there are about 1.2 million tourists, director of "Astana Convention Bureau" LLP Saniyar Aitekenov said.
Romanian Foreign Minister to visit Kazakhstan on July 27-2827 July 2017Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Meleşkanu will pay a visit to Kazakhstan on July 27-28. It became known during a briefing of Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Romania Daulet Batrashev on the prospects of development of the Kazakh-Romanian cooperation.
Proportion of RE in Cuba is around 20%26 July 2017Celebration of the National Day of the Republic of Cuba was held at EXPO-2017. During the event, President of the Cuban Chamber of Commerce Nicolas Ernandes Guillen, the deputy Minister of foreign affairs of Kazakhstan and other officials took part.
What foreigners say about EXPO-201726 July 2017When we interviewed foreign passersby, we met a tourist from America who visited 15 EXPO exhibitions around the world and a representative of an African country who speaks Kazakh fluently and other interesting guests. The correspondent of Strategy2050.kz learned what foreign tourists say and think about the international specialized exhibition EXPO-2017.
Kazakhstani could trace cargo online from China (PHOTO)26 July 2017Kazakh exporters and trading companies could trace their cargo containers online by the use of the Internet, owing to a system designed in China, especially for the sea harbor Lianyungang. It was announced by the General Director of “Chinese-Kazakh international logistic company” Lu Bin in the meeting with the Kazakh media during the visit of the sea harbor in Lianyungang (China).
First energy efficient kindergartens opened in Aktau26 July 2017Three kindergartens were opened in Aktau, which were undergone modernization to increase energy efficiency. Now, more than 1500 children and personnel of these social establishments will have comfortable rooms with improved heating, water supply and lightning.
Up to 500 classes of schools to be educated in English in Kazakhstan 26 July 2017From the beginning of the academic year, more than 500 classes of schools in Kazakhstan in a voluntarily basis will switch to education in English within an experiment. It was announced by Minister of education and science of Kazakhstan Yerlan Sagadiev during the press-conference in the Government.
Minister told about process of transition to 12-year education26 July 2017Minister of Education and Science of Kazakhstan Yerlan Sagadiyev said that the essence of the 12-year training consists in the introduction of a single standard educational program for the preschool class during a press conference in the Government.
E.Sgintaev about switching to Latin alphabet: single alphabet should be accepted 26 July 2017In this year, a single alphabet should be accepted, Minister of education and science Erlan Sagadiev said, during answering questions of journalists in the press-conference in the Government, dedicated to the implementation of the National Plan “100 concrete steps”.
Whom targeted social assistance in new format can be received 26 July 2017About by whom can targeted-social assistance be received, being introducing in a new format, Minister of labor and social protection of population of Kazakhstan Tamara Duisenova told during the press-conference, dedicated to the National Plan “100 concrete steps”.
Number of individual labor agreements increased by 60k in 201626 July 2017According to the results of 2016, the number of individual labor agreements signed with employers increases by 60 thousand. As well, 93% of major enterprises of the country have collective agreements. It was announced by the Minister of labor and social protection of population of Kazakhstan during the press-conference, dedicated to the realization of the National Plan “100 concrete steps”.
Nurses from Kazakhstan to be trained in Poland 26 July 201735 nurses from Kazakhstan will get education in the Lublin province of Poland during 3,5 years, it was announced during the visit of the delegation of Almaty region headed by Deputy Governor Zhaksylyk Omar to the Lublin province under support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan to Poland.
Kyzylorda rgn to export meat to Russia26 July 2017Kyzylorda region plans to export meat to Russia, it was announced in the Governor’s Office of the region.
Astana and Chelyabinsk plan to open direct air flight 25 July 2017Astana and Chelyabinsk region plan to open a direct air flight, it was announced during the meeting of the Mayor of Astana with the Governor of Chelyabinsk region, the official site of the Mayor’s Office informed.
Y.Khairov: many reforms in Kazakhstan base on successful experience of Singapore 25 July 2017Singapore experiments and tests new ideas to achieve goals in energy safety, economic competitiveness and ecological stability. It was announced by the Minister of trade, industry and national development Dr. Koh Poh Koon during celebration of the National day of the Republic of Singapore within the EXPO-2017.
Agro-processing map project presented in Government 25 July 2017Deputy Prime-minister, Minister of agriculture of Kazakhstan Askar Myrzakhmetov talked about plans of implementation of the processing map of agricultural products during the session of the Government.
Astana strengthens strategic cooperation with Singapore 25 July 2017Mayor of Astana Aset Isekeshev presented to the Singapore delegation the development program of the capital till 2020 designed by the errand of the Head of State
Roads Astana-Temirtau and Almaty-Kapshagai to be fee-paying on December 25 July 2017On December 2017 the roads Astana-Temirtau and Almaty-Kapshagai, as well as Almaty-Horgos will operate in a payment regime. It was known from the Minister for investment and development of Kazakhstan Zhenis Kassymbek during the session of the Government.
55,5bln tenge handled within “Nurly zhol” (PHOTO)25 July 2017Minister of national economy of the RK Timur Suleimenov delivered reports about the results of development of transport and logistic and industrial infrastructure within the program “Nurly zhol”.
EXPO-2017: Day of Chinese province Yunnan 25 July 2017Kazakhstan and China increase regional cooperation at the platform EXPO-2017, the Mayor’s Office of the capital informed.
1,5mln people visited EXPO24 July 2017A million-and-a-half visitor was registered at EXPO-2017, the media center of the exhibition informed.
Uganda presented new group of power stations at EXPO24 July 2017The construction of two hydroelectric power stations is carrying on in Uganda, in two cities. It was known during celebration of the National Day of Uganda within the International specialized exhibition EXPO-2017 ambassador of Uganda to the Russian Federation Rutazindva Gideon Mvebaze said.
EU financed 500 mln euros to develop RE24 July 2017The European investment bank and the Bank for reconstruction and development financed 500 million euros to develop projects in the sphere of energy and renewable energy. It was announced by deputy director general of the European Union on energy issues Gerasimos Thomas within the forum “Future energy”.
Up to 3k freight wagons to be constructed within “Nurly zhol”24 July 2017Potential of the plants of the railway cluster in Pavlodar region is high. It was announced by head of JSC “NC “Kazakhstan Temir Zholy” Kanat Alpysbaev during presentation of the projects of the railway cluster within a working trip of the Prime-minister of Kazakhstan to Pavlodar region.
“Future energy” forum started in Astana 24 July 2017Clean solutions in terms of ecology to future buildings are discussed at the forum “Future energy” within EXPO-2017, at the Congress center.
Current issues of people discussed with mazhelisman in EK22 July 2017Chairman of the Committee of the Mazhilis on economic reforms and regional development, deputy head of parliamentary fraction of the party “Nur Otan” Nurtai Sabilyanov during the period from July 10 to 19 conducted 33 meetings with the voters in East Kazakhstan region.
“Nurly zher”: 5,5 bln tenge allocated in Kyzylorda rgn21 July 2017In the present year, within the housing program “Nurly zher”, 5,5 billion tenge was allocated from the state budget for the development of construction of houses and engineering and communication infrastructure in Kyzylorda region.
Since 2018 payment of special state benefits to be ceased 21 July 2017From January 1, 2018, payment of special state benefits to families with 4 or more children will be ceased and the matter of appointing them address support of a new format with consideration of incomes will be concerned. It was announced by head of management of coordination of employment and social programs of the Governor’s Office of Zhambyl region Zhorabek Baubekov during the briefing in the Regional communication service.
More detailed info on work of JSC21 July 2017The IA “Strategy2050.kz” has recently mentioned, that the Justice services center was opened in the building of the General Procurator’s Office of Kazakhstan. The center was opened within the implementation of the National plan “100 concrete steps”. The interior of the center and provided services are presented in more detailed format in our photo-report.
B.Sagintaev familiarized with modernization of MCC in Pavlodar rgn21 July 2017Within the working visit to Pavlodar region Prime minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintaev visited the Bazshakol mining-concentrating combine, which was built within the state program of industrial and innovative development of the RK for 2015-1019, the primeminister.kz. informed.
SEC “AKTOBE” income comprised 135 mln tenge 21 July 2017To maximize the use of all capabilities of SEK “AKTOBE”. It was announced by Governor of Aktobe region Berdybek Saparbaev during the meeting within the territory of the industrial zone with participation of representatives of state bodies and companies realizing their investment projects.
Law enforcement services center opened in GPO 21 July 2017The center of law enforcement services center was opened in the building of the General procurator’s office of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The center will operate within the principle used in a public service center.
Night bus launched to station "Nurly Zhol"21 July 2017Since July 22, in Astana will be launched an additional express route №201, which will connect the railway station "Nurly Zhol" and the transport center "Alai-Astra".
B.Sagintaev familiarized with infrastructure expansion in Petropavlovsk 21 July 2017Within a working trip to North Kazakhstan region, Prime Minister Bakytzhan Sagintayev familiarized with construction of houses, social and cultural and sports facilities, infrastructure and engineering communications in Petropavlovsk.
Business informational requirements to reduce by 30%21 July 2017Prime-minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintaev discussed with the members of the regional council of the NCE “Atameken” the matters on development of small- and medium-sized business and realization of the measures to improve business-environment, the primeminister.kz informed.
K.Kusherbaev: assurance on pro bono basis provides to microcredits 21 July 2017Active measures to involve in productive employment of unemployed of self-employed people by development of entrepreneurship, training and use of state, sectoral and regional programs, as well as other active forms of promotion of employment are being carrying on in Kyzylorda region.
Passenger air carriage increased within country21 July 2017During six months of the present year, there was seen an increase in use of services of air transport by 18,7%, or by 500 thousand people, comparing to January-June of the past year.
New culvert to be built in Karaganda rgn 20 July 2017In Umutker village of the Buhar-Zhyrau district a new culvert will be built within the program “Development of regions-2020”. It was announced in the Governor’s Office of the region.
GDP of agriculture increases by 3,1% in first half year20 July 2017Prime-minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintaev discussed with agricultural producers of Akmola, North-Kazakhstan, Kostanay, Karaganda, Pavlodar regions the process of implementation of a new state program of development of AIC.
International expert: State service to correspond world standards 20 July 2017The state service of Kazakhstan will correspond to the best world standards by the end of implementation of the National plan. It was announced by international expert William Aston during the press-conference dedicated to the implementation of the first direction of “Formation of professional state personnel” in the National plan “100 concrete steps” in the Government.
MFA RK: Kazakhstan, UK strengthen coop 20 July 2017Minister for investment and development of the RK Zhenis Kasymbek met with Minister of state trade and investment of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the Northern Ireland Greg Hands in Astana.
RIC “Ontustik” financed about 2000 projects in half year20 July 2017It is eight years since the regional investment center “Ontustik” provides finance support to entrepreneurs of South Kazakhstan region. Up to date, 16 240 projects with a total sum of 48,8 billion tenge were financed.
N.Nazarbayev expressed gratitude for congratulations and warm words and wishes20 July 2017On the eve of celebration of the Day of the capital and birthday of the President of Kazakhstan, numerous correspondence from Heads of foreign countries and governments, deputies of representative bodies, heads of foreign and Kazakhstani state, public and business organizations, representatives of clergy and intelligentsia, heads of diplomatic missions, as well as from labor collectives and individual residences addressed to Nursultan Nazarbayev was received.
GRP increased by 11,2% in Astana 19 July 2017The amount of investments in the capital in January-June increases by 11,3%, the Elorda.info informed.
Senators visited building areas in WK19 July 2017Deputies of the Senate Erbulat Mukaev and Nariman Turegaliev continues the working trip around West-Kazakhstan region.
South Korea to increase RE production by 20% by 203019 July 2017South Korea keeps the propaganda of ecologically clean energy at the state level. The state plans to increases the production of renewable resources of energy by 20% by 2030. It was announced by permanent commissar of the Ministry of trade, industry and energy of Korea Kim Yong Sam during celebration of the National day of the Republic of Korea at EXPO-2017.
First sample of Kazakhstan’s sacral map to be presented in September19 July 2017The Ministry of culture and sport of Kazakhstan is carrying an active work on creation of “Sacral map of Kazakhstan”. It is suggested that the first samples of the map will be presented in September of the present year, Minister Arystanbek Mukhamediuly said during the press-conference in the Government.
28 films to be produced with plan “Mangili yel”19 July 2017Within the comprehensive plan “Mangilik yel” 26 films were presented. Also 28 films and documentary films are being made. It was announced by Minister of culture and sport Arystanbek Mukhamediuly during the press-conference in the Government.
A. Mukhamediuly: about museums and cultural centers within National plan19 July 2017Nowadays, the Ministry of culture and sport of the Republic of Kazakhstan has actively been working on the 87th step of the National plan “Implementation of the national project on strengthening of civil identity “Menyn elym”. To date, 15 Republican museums and museum-sanctuaries were reconstructed, Minister of culture and sport Arystanbek Makhamediuly said during the press-conference in the Government.
“Nurly zhol”: 26 projects to 16,2 bln tenge realizes in Aktobe rgn19 July 2017In the present year within the program “Nurly Zhol” 16,2 billion tenge was allocated from the National fund of Aktobe region, which will facilitate to the implementation of 26 investment projects.
B.Saparbayev appealed to participate in “Tugan zher” program’s realization18 July 2017Governor of the Aktobe region Berdybek Saparbayev appealed to contribute to the realization of the program of the President “Tugan Zher. It was announced by him during the meeting with the workers of mass media on the results of the first half year of the present year.
Growth in all economy spheres in Almaty 18 July 2017In 2016, the growth of gross regional product of Almaty comprised 2,6% or 10,3 trillion tenge. According to the results of 6 months of the present year, the growth in all key spheres of economy is seen.
D.Akhmetov reported on first half year work 18 July 2017According to the preliminary data, economy of the East Kazakhstan region remains on the trajectory of sustainable development. There is a growth in regional gross product, In the first half year its amount comprised 1,3 trillion tenge. It was informed by Head of the region Danial Akhmetov during the regular session of the regional maslikhat.
New waste utilization method proposed by Kyzylorda scientists 18 July 2017New methods of utilization of plant wastes and the use of solar energy in the production of reinforced concrete products are proposed by the scientists of the Kyzylorda State University named after Korkyt ata.
More 1 bln tenge saved on government purchases in Kyzylorda rgn18 July 2017During the first half year of the present year, 84 contests accounting to a total sum of 22 billion 786 million tenge were organized by the management of state purchases of the Kyzylorda region as an organizer of the government purchases. In the report period, the saving in budget comprised 1 billion 2 million 039 thousand 897 tenge.
Farm machinery production at world-class prototypes level establishes in EK18 July 2017The biggest number of farm machinery is imported in Kazakhstan. The demand in the renovation of the park of sowing complexes comprises around 500 units per year. It was announced in the Governor’s Office of the East Kazakhstan.
MNE RK: average salary rate increased by 140,4k tenge 18 July 2017During the period from January to June the average salary in the nominal terms increases by 1,9% to 140,8 thousand tenge. In general, the stable situation in the finance sector of the country remains, minister of national economy of the RK Timur Suleimenov said during the session of the Government.
Kazakhstan’s GDP increased by 4,2% in 6 months18 July 2017GDP of Kazakhstan increased by 4,2% in January-June of the present year. It was announced by the minister of national economy of the RK Timur Suleimenov during the session of the Government.
237 services available in electronic government 18 July 2017In the first half year of 2017 more than 18 million services were provided to people. The Ministry of information and communication of the RK informed.
Railways lengths extended in Kyzylorda region17 July 2017To date, 18 pairs of trains go through the territory of Kyzylorda region, 6 out of which are inter-state communications (Andizhan, Uzbekistan and the RF).
N.Nazarbayev met chairman of Spain’s Deputies Congress 17 July 2017Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev met with chairman of the Congress of Deputies of the Kingdom of Spain Ana Pastor. It was announced by the Press service of the Akorda.
Kazakh President honored with Spain's Order of Isabella the Catholic17 July 2017President of the Congress of Deputies of Spain Ana Pastor awarded the Order to Kazakh leader Nursultan Nazarbayev on behalf of King Felipe VI of Spain, it was announced by the Press service of the Akorda.
President of Kazakhstan to be granted with “Order Isabella the Catholic” 17 July 2017Today, President of the RK Nursultan Nazarbayev will be granted with “the Order of Isabella the Catholic”. It was known from the message of chairman of the Congress of Deputies of Spain Ana Pastor during the opening ceremony of the National day of the Kingdom of Spain within the EXPO-2017.
Treaty and legal basis formed between RK and UAE17 July 2017Minister of labor and social protection of people of Kazakhstan Tamara Duisenova met with Ministry of healthcare and social protection of the UAE Abdul Rahman al Owais.
K.Tokaev appraised Czech experience in “green economy” (PHOTO)17 July 2017The proposed by President N. Nazarbayev topic of the exhibition EXPO-2017 “Future energy” is very current in the circumstances of the active demographic growth of the Planet and its limit of mineral resources, chairman of the Senate of Parliament Kasym-Zhomart Tokaev said during the opening of the National day of Czech within the International specialized exhibition EXPO-2017.
Italian investors to invest in WK15 July 2017The Italian businessmen became interested in the investment opportunities of the West Kazakhstan region.
B.Sagintaev talked about state bodies’ work digitization 15 July 2017Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintaev held the meeting on the issues of digitization of the work of the state bodies within the project of the program “Digital Kazakhstan”, the primeminister.kz. informed.
Kazakhstan established relations with all Arab countries15 July 2017Kazakhstan established friendly relations with all Arab countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. It was announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs of RK Kairat Abdrakhmanov during the meeting with Minister of healthcare and social protection of the United Arab Emirates Hamad Abdul Al Madfa.
Productive employment and entrepreneurship development seminar holds in EK14 July 2017During the information and explanation seminar on the program on the development of productive employment and massive entrepreneurship for 2017-2021 “New tools and ways of the realization of the program” in Oskemen, the matters on the training of the basis of entrepreneurship according to the project “Bastau Business”, the services on the accompanying of business projects, on the development of the labor market through the measures of state support and assistance in safety provision (mobility of labor resources, voluntarily settling of citizens) will be discussed.
“Nurly Zher”: to be discussed by experts in Discussion club14 July 2017Today, the experts plan to discuss the process of the realization of the program “Nurly Zhol” for 2015-2019 during the Discussion club of the informational and analytical portal Startegy2050.kz.
EXPO: ticket program corrected14 July 2017The ticket system of the EXPO-2017 will go through the correction from July 15. It was announced by director of the department of commercialization NC “Astana EXPO-2017” JSC Daulet Yerkimbaev during the press conference in the media center EXPO-2017.
German delegation highly appraised innovative project in Kosshy village14 July 2017The delegation of the Federal Ministry of economy and energy of Germany under the government of parliamentary secretary of state of the Ministry Mr. Uwe Beckmeyer visited the plant “Sapa Su” LLP in Akmola region within the official visit to Astana.
K.Tokaev: Czech Republic our important partner in EU 14 July 2017Representative of the Senate of Parliament of Kazakhstan Kasym-Zhomart Tokaev had a meeting with representative of the Senate of Parliament of the Czech Republic Milan Stech.
T.Syzdykov met population of NK14 July 2017Deputy of the Mazhilis, the member of the fraction of “National communists” Turgun Syzdykov had meetings with the voters in the North Kazakhstan region, the press service of the chamber informed.
Deputies discussed matters on education in EK14 July 2017Deputies of the Mazhilis Of Parliament of Kazakhstan Beybit Mamraev and Muhtar Erman, who are on a working trip in the East Kazakhstan, met with the representatives of the Universities in Oskemen.
Unemployment decreased by 50% in Kazakhstan 14 July 2017The OECD presented its analysis of the labor market of Kazakhstan in Astana, the Ministry of labor and social protection of population of the RK informed.
6375 flats to be put into service by end of 2017 in SK14 July 2017121 establishments out of 196, the construction of which was planned in 2017, are planned to put into service in the South Kazakhstan and the construction of others will continue in the next year.
Mazhilis deputies met with Kortyt ata station’s workers14 July 2017During the visit to the Kyzylorda region, deputies of the Mazhilis of Parliament of Kazakhstan Bakhytbek Smagul, Bakhytgul Khamenova, Zauresh Amanzholova met with the railwaymen at the station “Korkyt ata” in the Karmakshy district.
Fruit agroparks to be created in SK14 July 2017The fruit agroparks will be created in the South Kazakhstan, the press service of “Kazagro” national management holding informed.
“Nurly Zher”: to be discussed by experts in Discussion club14 July 2017In July 14, at 17:00, the experts plan to discuss the process of the realization of the program “Nurly Zhol” for 2015-2019 during the Discussion club of the informational and analytical portal Startegy2050.kz.
Secretary of State had working visit to Belarus14 July 2017The Secretary of State of Kazakhstan Gilshara Abdykalikova had a working visit in the Republic of Belarus, the press service of the Akorda informed.
13-14 schools to open a year in Astana14 July 2017By the beginning of a 2017-18 academic year the opening of 5 annexes to the schools for 2 600 sits is planned. Besides, at least ten new schools will be built in a year in the capital, the Mayor’s Office informed.
Business forum to be held in Ghana with investors from Kazakhstan14 July 2017Deputy minister of trade and industry of the Republic of Ghana Mr. Kingsley Ahenkorah proposed to hold a business forum with the participation of Kazakhstan investors. It was known during the meeting of the minister with vice minister for investment and development of RK Yerlan Khairov in Astana.
Applications to get grands by NGO increased by 3 times14 July 2017The number of applications presented by the non-governmental organizations to get the state grand increased by 3 times. It was known during the press-conference in the central communication service.
Special edition to be dedicated to OSHI in EK14 July 2017The information, to be spread to each family, is being preparing in the East Kazakhstan region, which explains the system of obligatory social health insurance.
Digitization of economy’s main spheres discussed in Government 14 July 2017Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintaev had a meeting on the matters of the digitization of the main spheres of the economy within the framework of the project of the state program “Digital Kazakhstan”, the primminister.kz informed.
Heads of MFA and OIC welcome 1st summit on science and technology in Astana 13 July 2017During the work of the 44th session of the Council of the ministers of foreign affairs as well as the Organization of Islamic cooperation in Abidjan (the Republic of Cote d’lvoire) the delegation from Kazakhstan held the special presentation of the forthcoming summit on science and technology in Astana and the “EXPO-2017”.
Kazakhstan ambassador presented credentials to president of Estonia 13 July 2017Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Finland with concurrent accreditation in Estonia Murat Nurtleuov presented credentials to President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid in Tallinn.
Up to 3300 people take part in productive employment development program13 July 20173,7 billion tenge is planned to allocate to the program for “Development of productive employment and mass entrepreneurship for 2017-2021” in the next year, in Kyzylorda. From the beginning of the year, more than 3300 people have become the members of the program, the Governor’s Office informed.
“Nurly Zher”: 60-unit residence is built in mono-city in EK13 July 2017The construction of the new 60-unit residence has been started in June of the present year within the program “Nurly Zher” in Zyryanovsk in the East Kazakhstan. The cost of the project comprised 460 million tenge, the Governor’s Office informed.
5th stage of “Silk way” finished on route “Astana-Semey” (PHOTO)13 July 2017The fifth stage of the marathon “Silk way” finished on the route “Astana-Semey”. According to the results, the team from Kazakhstan is on the fifth place in the race’s general classification.
B.Sagintaev had meeting on economy digitization issues13 July 2017The meeting on the issues of digitization of the work of the state bodies within the project of state program “Digital Kazakhstan” under the chairmanship of prime minster of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintaev was held in the government house, the primeminister.kz. informed.
48 schools and kindergarten to repair in Karaganda13 July 20171,3 billion tenge was allocated from city’s budget for 48 state organizations of education to carry on capital and current repairs in Karaganda.
356 hectares planted with apple gardens in Tulkubas 13 July 2017The main sectors are being developing in terms of social and economic point of view in the Tulkubas district, as the Governor’s Office of the South Kazakhstan informed.
Kyzylorda rgn to purchase 8 pumping equipment12 July 20178 pumping equipment will be bought in order to ensure the irrigation water and improve the water availability of settlements in Kyzylorda region.
German President praised Kazakhstan's foreign policy role in region (PHOTO)12 July 2017During a briefing following the official visit of President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the Head of State noted the symbolism of the visit, which is taking place in the year of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between two states, Akorda’s press-service reported.
N.Sabilyanov meets voters in EK12 July 2017Chairman of the Committee of the Mazhilis of economic reforms and regional development, deputy head of the fraction of the party “Nur Otan” Nurtai Sabilyanov had working visits to the East Kazakhstan, the press service of the Chamber of Parliament informed.
29 projects to 18,7 bln. tenge approved in Kyzylorda rgn12 July 2017In Kyzylorda region, 72 projects accounting to 68,4 billion tenge were presented to the list of the priority investment projects financed from the republican budget of 2018-2020.
How foreigners to be treated within OSHI system12 July 2017Foreign citizens who permanently reside in Kazakhstan will pay contributions to the Obligatory Social Health Insurance system on an equal basis with Kazakhstanis. This is reported by the Social Insurance Fund in an official message.
Index of industrial production amounted to 107.8%12 July 2017In January-June 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, the production of crude oil, natural gas, metal ores and coal has increased. This was reported in the press service of the Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan.
Veteran of NSC Abiltay Shaikhov hitchhiked at EXPO-201712 July 2017Veteran of the National Security Committee Abiltay Shaykhov hitchhiked to Astana to see the EXPO-2017 exhibition. This hitchhiking is dedicated not only to the international exhibition but also to the 25th anniversary of the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan, Abiltay Shaykhov said during a press conference with journalists.
I’m impressed by scope and beauty of Kazakhstan’s pavilion - U.Maurer (PHOTO)12 July 2017In connection with the 25th anniversary of the branch office of the "Helvetistan" of the International Monetary Fund (which includes countries such as Switzerland, Poland, Montenegro and the countries of Central Asia and Kazakhstan), member of the Federal Council of Switzerland from the Federal Ministry of Finance Mr. Ueli Maurer arrived in Kazakhstan during his visit to the countries of Central Asia.
In what way develop tourism – F.Sommaruga (VIDEO)12 July 2017Head of the National Tourism Agency of Switzerland Federico Sommarugma shared the experience and talked about how to develop the tourism in Kazakhstan during the interview with the correspondent of the “Stratrgy2050.kz” IA.
Mazhilismen were in plants of NK12 July 2017Deputies of the Mazhilis Karibay Musyrman, Artur Platonov, Petr Sharapaev and Olga Shishigina during the work in the North Kazakhstan region have visited the plant of technologically varied equipment in Petropavl as well as have had a meeting with plant’s staff.
EXPO’s one millionth visitor registered 11 July 2017The one millionth visitor of the EXPO-2017 was registered at 18.06 Astana time at the northern entrance group on the part of the Monument to the 25 years of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
16 enterprises have energy assets in Kyzylorda11 July 2017In Karaganda region, the works to increase safety of energy provision, as well as to decrease loss during distributing energy to the regions and to decrease cost of energy by means of cutting administrative and economic expenses are going on.
K.Abdrakhmanov met governing body of International structures 11 July 2017During the meeting of the Ministries of the Organization for security and co-operation in Europe, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Kairat Abdrakhmanov had bilateral meetings with the governing body of the international structures in Vienna.
Head of State signed a number of laws11 July 2017The Head of State signed the Law of Kazakhstan "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Electricity", Akorda’s press-service reported.
7 documents for $160 mln signed at Kazakh-Chinese forum11 July 2017The Kazakh-Chinese agrarian investment forum was held in Astana. During the forum, 7 documents for a total of 160 million dollars were signed in the field of cooperation in trade and attracting investments in the agro-industrial complex.
Prices for socially important food products increased by 7%11 July 2017According to the official statistics of the Ministry of National Economy, prices for socially important food products increased by 7% at the end of June. This was stated by Minister Timur Suleimenov at the meeting of the Government.
Kazakh-Chinese agrarian forum opened in Astana11 July 2017Astana hosts the Kazakh-Chinese agrarian investment forum. More than 100 representatives of business, education and science of two countries will take part in the forum.
OECD and Kazakhstan: example of good cooperation (PHOTO)11 July 2017Joint work of both the OECD and Kazakhstan is an example of good cooperation to other countries. It was said by head of the Department for Eurasia, Secretariat of the OECD for international relations William Thompson during the Day of the OECD within the EXPO-2017.
State will set limit prices for medicines - Ye.Birtanov11 July 2017At the meeting of the Government Minister of Healthcare of Kazakhstan Yelzhan Birtanov told how the prices of medicines will be regulated in the country.
It’s planned to launch 16 objects along transport corridor11 July 201737 points have been identified for the construction of roadside service facilities along the "Western Europe - Western China" highway on the segment of Kyzylorda region.
Kazakhstan’s medical organizations: paperless format work by 201911 July 2017The medical organizations of Kazakhstan will be completely provided with the medical informational systems by the end of 2018. Thus, from January 2019 patients will get stationary records of illnesses and prescriptions only in electronic format. Minister of Healthcare Eljan Birtanov said during the sitting of the Government.
Deputies of Mazhilis met with voters in Akmola region11 July 2017The meetings with voters with the participation of deputies of the Mazhilis Maira Aisina, Saparkhan Omarov, Mikhail Chirkov, Yuri Timoshenko, Janat Omarbekova, Murat Temirzhanov and Sergei Zvolski are going on.
Astana hosts OECD Day at EXPO-201711 July 2017Within the framework of the exhibition EXPO-2017 in Astana, the day of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is taking place. This event will present the OECD work on the environmental protection and ensuring the well-being of the population, linking it with other activities of the OECD in Kazakhstan.
20k Kazakhstan tourists visited Switzerland in 2016 (VIDEO)11 July 2017Switzerland was visited by 20 thousand tourists from Kazakhstan during the last year. It was announced by managing director of the Swiss agency Swiss Health Andrej Reljic, he also added that, not only the thermal resorts, SPA treatments as a main trend of a winter tourism attract Kazakhstanis, but also the medicine.
Turkestan’s 60 families to move in NK 11 July 2017According to the message of the Head of State, more than 60 families in Turkestan showed their interest to move in the northern regions of the country within the framework of the program of labour market development, the Governor’s Office of SK informed.
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan agreed to strengthen relations in transport sphere10 July 2017Head of NC “Kazakhstan Temir Zholy” JSC Kanat Alpysbaev had negotiations with deputy prime minister of Uzbekistan – chairman of the board “Uzbekiston temir yollari” JSC Achilbay Ramatov on the matters of further partnership development in the railways transport sphere.
22,5 % Malaysia’s energy generates from renewable energy10 July 201722,5 % of energy in Malaysia is generated via water power, energy from the sun, biogas and biomasses. Deputy of the minister of energy, green technology and water resources of Malaysia Datuk Seri Devamani said during the celebration of the National Day of Malaysia on the sidelines of the International specialized exhibition EXPO-2017.
Most popular foreign pavilions at EXPO-2017 named10 July 2017Nowadays the pavilions of Russia, Uzbekistan, Germany, India and South Korea are the most popular among visitors at the EXPO exhibition. In addition, the African sites are also becoming the most visited. This was stated by Ilya Urazakov, the Director of the Department for Work with International Participants of "Astana-EXPO-2017" JSC, during a press conference on the results of the month of the exhibition.
More than 920K people visited EXPO-2017 for 1 month10 July 2017From June 10 to July 10, the International Specialized Exhibition EXPO-2017 was visited by 921 thousand 293 people. This was announced by managing director of "NC "Astana-EXPO-2017" JSC Beybit Karymsakov at a press conference on the results of the month of the exhibition.
Kazakhstani athletes lead in Silk Way Rally marathon10 July 2017The second stage of the "Silk Way" on the Cheboksary-Ufa route has come to the end. "Astana" is in the top three, Mayor’s Office of the capital reported.
Kazakhstani startup to compete for $1 mln in Switzerland10 July 2017Kazakhstan’s stage of the Seedstars World contest was held in Astana. The competition was attended by 7 startups which presented their ideas to the local jury. It was won by the Constant-lab company, which received the right to represent Kazakhstan at the Seedstars summit in Switzerland and participate in the competition for 1 million dollars to invest in its project.
First Kazakh-Palestinian political consultations took place in Ramallah10 July 2017In the framework of the Middle East tour Special Envoy of the President of Kazakhstan on the issues of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Akylbek Kamaldinov held talks with the leadership of Palestine in the city of Ramallah.
Deputy of Mazhilis had 20 meetings in work collectives 10 July 2017Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan Roman Kim had around 20 meetings with the work collectives in Almaty and Almaty region from July 1 to 10, the Press Service of the Chamber informed.
Parliamentarian presented computers to school 10 July 2017Deputies of the Mazhilis of Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Meyram Pshembaev and Nurlan Abdirov got familiarized with a social and economic development of the May district in Pavlodar region, the primeminister.kz informed.
"Beyneu-Akzhigit-border of Uzbekistan" road reconstructed (PHOTO)10 July 2017As part of the implementation of the instruction of Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev Beyneu village has started the reconstruction of the "Beineu-Akzhigit-Uzbekistan’s border" road.
Mangistau rgn to build water treatment facility (PHOTO)10 July 2017Sarga village in Beyneu district (Mangistau region) has started the construction of a water treatment plant and an in-village water pipeline. The aim of the project is to provide the population with purified drinking water.
Mazhilis deputies paid working visit to Zhanaozen10 July 2017Deputies of the Mazhilis, members of the faction of "Nur Otan" party Taras Khituov, Balaiym Kessebayeva and Serik Kussainov paid a working visit to Zhanaozen. The parliamentarians met with the staff of the joint-stock company "Ozenmunaigas", the press service of the chamber reported.
Production of dry horse milk to produce in Pavlodar10 July 2017The farm in Pavlodar has been producing medicinal drink using horse milk for more than 10 years, and now has a plan to produce powder of dry horse milk, Palata.kz informed.
First urban forum took place in Astana (PHOTO)10 July 2017Mayor’s Office of Astana city hosted the first urban forum "City’s DNA: Communities. Business. Power", the website of the Mayor of the capital reported.
King of Jordan to participate in Summit of OIC 10 July 2017Jordan confirmed the participation in the Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on science and technology at the highest level in Astana, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan said.
City of nomads appeared in Astana (PHOTO ESSAY)06 July 2017The historical and ethnographic, cultural and entertainment complex "The City of the Nomads" was opened on the territory of the "Khan Shatyr" shopping center on the Day of the Capital and within the framework of EXPO-2017.
Greece and Kazakhstan have much in common05 July 2017Greece has a lot in common with Kazakhstan. This was stated by Speaker of the Greek Parliament Nikos Vucis during an official meeting with Ambassador of Kazakhstan Aleksey Volkov dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between two countries in Athens.
Apartment to be presented to 18-million inhabitant of country05 July 2017Governor of Almaty region Amandyk Batalov congratulated a family living in Taldykorgan on the birth of an 18-million inhabitant of Kazakhstan and announced that the young family will be presented with a three-room apartment.
Kazakhstan has 50 enterprises producing energy from renewable sources05 July 2017The transition to the "green economy" is becoming a global course of the anti-crisis development throughout the world. This was announced by the Speaker of the Mazhilis Nurlan Nigmatulin during the opening of the National Day of the People's Republic of China at the International Exhibition EXPO-2017.
Kazakh Ambassador met with President of Switzerland05 July 2017Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Switzerland Zhanar Aytzhanova met with Swiss President Doris Leuthard, the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.
President inspected sights of Astana05 July 2017During a working visit, Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev visited the restored monument "Baiterek", which is a symbol of the capital, Akorda’s press service reported.
80% of fish products exported by Shardara04 July 2017Since the beginning of the year, 1,300 tons of fish products totaling 1.3 billion tenge have been produced in Shardara. Of these, 80% are exported to Russia, Germany, Israel, Georgia and Uzbekistan, and 20% are sold on the domestic market.
Main part of objects of Comprehensive Plan to be realized this year04 July 2017Since 2016, the Comprehensive Privatization Plan has implemented 221 facilities, 189 facilities are in the process of reorganization or liquidation. This was announced by Minister of Finance of Kazakhstan Bakhyt Sultanov during the meeting of the Government.
Responsibility for non-compliance with quality standards of goods to increase04 July 2017At the meeting of the Government, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintayev, the issues of improving and harmonizing Kazakhstan's legislation in the sphere of consumer rights protection with foreign norms and rules were discussed, primeminister.kz reported.
M.Aysina spoke about amendments to legislation in sphere of rendering state services04 July 2017Deputy of the Mazhilis, member of the faction of the Nur Otan party Mayra Aysina met with the staff of the Children's Home No. 1 of the city of Akkol during a working visit to Akmola region. As the press service of the Mazhilis informed, talking about her legislative work in Parliament, the parliamentarian touched upon, in particular, amendments to the legislation in the sphere of rendering state services.
Egypt to increase RES volume by 20%04 July 2017By 2020, 20% of Egypt's total electricity will be produced through renewable energy sources. Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Kazakhstan Haitham Salah Kamel Ibrahim stated about it during the celebration of the National Day of Egypt within the framework of the International exhibition EXPO-2017.
Chinese company SANY Group to participate in EXPO-2017 (PHOTO)04 July 2017Kazakhstan's Ambassador to China Shakhrat Nuryshev visited SANY Group's production base and headquarters, and met with Liang Wengen, the Chairman of the Board of the Corporation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan reported.
Astana holds competitions in robotics03 July 2017Astana holds robotics competitions under the auspices of the World Robot Olympiad. The Olympiad includes competitions of LEGO robots in four categories: basic, creative, football of robots and students, Mayor’s Office of the city of Astana informed.
Cereals prices fell by 2.1% in Kazakhstan03 July 2017Prices for food products in June 2017 compared with the corresponding period last year increased by 9.7%. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan.
Governor of South Kazakhstan rgn met with Executive Secretary of MID03 July 2017Governor of South Kazakhstan region Zhanseit Tuymebayev spoke about the state of roads at various levels during a meeting with Executive Secretary of the Ministry for Investment and Development of Kazakhstan Zamir Saginov.
Buildings within state programs visited by Deputies of Mazhilis03 July 2017Deputies of the Mazhilis, members of the fraction of party “Nur Otan” Sapar Akhmetov, Maulen Ashimbayev, Dzhamilya Nurmanbetova and Irina Unzhakova had a meeting with voters in the capital, the Press Service of the Chamber said.
$1 mln to be given to startups in Kazakhstan03 July 2017The top ten startups in Kazakhstan that need financing will compete to represent the country at the Seedstars summit, where the prize pool is about 1 million dollars in equity investments.
Capital schoolchildren visited Ministry of Foreign Affairs (PHOTO)03 July 2017On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the diplomatic service of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted an Open Day for schoolchildren of the capital, including those from low-income and large families, as well as those under guardianship.