Kazakhstan opens Kazygurt checkpoint on border with Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan has launched the upgraded Kazygurt automobile border checkpoint on the border with Uzbekistan, the press service of the Kazakh government reported.
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Kazakhstan initiates project to ban electric scooters
The Mazhilis (Lower House of Parliament) of Kazakhstan is considering legislation to prohibit electric scooters on sidewalks.nOfficial statistics reveal concerning trends: the Ministry of Internal Affairs has documented a significant increase in accidents involving micro-mobility devices.
Kazakh authorities allocate $560,000 to study Caspian problems
The Kazakh government allocated 305 million tenge (approximately $549,000) to conduct a comprehensive study of the Caspian Sea.
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan cementing scientific connections
An agreement on the approval of a joint list of scientific publications has been signed between the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan and the Higher Attestation Commission under the President of Azerbaijan, according …
Site for nuclear power plant construction approved in Kazakhstan
The Zhambyl District of Kazakhstan's Almaty region is formally approved as the location for the first nuclear power plant in the country, …
Georgia and Kazakhstan discuss Middle Corridor development
Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with Georgian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Levan Davitashvili in Astana, the press service of the Kazakh government reported. The interlocutors discussed the interaction in …
Child poisoning in Kazakhstan: school canteens to be inspected
In Kazakhstan, where more than 450 children were poisoned, school canteens will be inspected. Inspections for compliance with sanitary standards will be conducted for a month.
Kazakhstan bans apple imports
Kazakhstan has banned apple imports from countries outside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) until the end of 2024, the Kazakh government's press service said. The decision was made at a meeting of the commission on foreign trade …
Kazakh government approves referendum on NPP construction
The Government of Kazakhstan has passed a resolution to hold a national referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant. During the …
Kazakh embassies receive right to issue passports
Kazakh diplomatic missions in various countries around the world have a new function. Now, they will be able to issue foreign passports to compatriots if they make such a request.
Kazakh authorities intend to expand borders of Atyrau region
The Atyrau region of Kazakhstan may soon become significantly larger. It may include lands up to the Caspian Sea. This will be decided after a nationwide discussion, which will last until July 15.
New Prime Minister of Kazakhstan announces priority tasks in economy
Kazakhstan will develop production, business and agriculture. The new government will also pay attention to the logistics, energy, and water sectors.
Government resigns in Kazakhstan
Kazakh President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev has accepted the government’s resignation today, on February 5, the presidential press service reported. "In accordance with Article 70 of the Constitution of the Republic …
Talikhan Smailov appointed as Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Alikhan Smailov as Kazakhstan’s prime minister on Tuesday, the presidential press service reported. "[I hereby decree] to appoint Smailov Alikhan Askhanovich as the Prime …
Kazakhstan sets limit prices for liquefied petroleum gas
The Kazakh government has set limit prices for liquefied petroleum gas. 50 tenge per liter was set in Aktobe, Atyrau, Mangistau regions (55 tenge per liter in remote areas), Sputnik Kazakhstan reports. The limit …
Russian and Kazakh PMs to meet in Moscow today
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will meet in Moscow with Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Askar Mamin on Tuesday. According to the press service of the Russian government, the prime ministers plan to discuss key issues of bilateral …
Kazakhstan implements two-week lockdown after COVID cases surge
Kazakhstan will implement a second, softer lockdown for two weeks from July 5 to help combat a surge in coronavirus cases, the government said on Thursday. Authorities will close some non-essential businesses, limit travel between …
Kazakh and Russian PMs to meet in January
Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin said that the next meeting between him and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev would be held in January 2020 in Almaty. Mamin noted that this year, there were many …
Tokayev appoints Saparbayev Deputy PM of Kazakhstan
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Berdibek Saparbayev Deputy Prime Minister of the republic, according to Akorda press service. Saparbayev replaced Gulshara Abdykalykova in this …
Georgian and Kazakh PMs meet in Nur-Sultan
Gegrgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze and Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin met in Nursultan today. The sides agreed to strengthen transport ties and increase the number of flights between the two …