Kazakhstan population census likely to be deferred to 2020
It is planned to postpone Kazakhstan's national population census until 2020.
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- Kazakhstan population census likely to be deferred to 2020
- New images from NASA confirm Ultima Thule's flat shape
New images from NASA confirm Ultima Thule's flat shape
The New Horizons mission from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has confirmed the shape of the most distant object ever explored, Kuiper Belt object nicknamed "Ultima Thule," to be flat rather than spherical, according to latest images the spacecraft sent back to Earth. - 27 Russian children returned from Iraq to Russia
27 Russian children returned from Iraq to Russia
Twenty seven Russian children, whose mothers are serving prison terms in Iraq, have returned to Russia, a spokesman with the Emergencies Ministry told TASS. - UNICEF calls for national, int'l help for 13.5 m uprooted children in Africa
UNICEF calls for national, int'l help for 13.5 m uprooted children in Africa
At least 13.5 million uprooted children in Africa need strengthened national actions as well as regional and international cooperation to uphold their rights and help them fulfill their potential, the UN children's agency appealed Saturday. - Air Astana announces revised check-in timing for flights departing from Istanbul
Air Astana announces revised check-in timing for flights departing from Istanbul
The closing time for check-in for Air Astana flights departing Istanbul's new airport will be revised to one hour before scheduled flight departure time, with effect from 3rd March 2019 - Uzbekistan to establish Development Bank
Uzbekistan to establish Development Bank
President instructed the Central Bank to create a Development Bank with a capital of $500 million. - New Zealand to offer free mental health support to youths
New Zealand to offer free mental health support to youths
Porirua near New Zealand capital Wellington will be the first community to benefit from a trial of free mental health support, which aims to expand access options and the range of therapies, health officials said on Monday. - Kazakhstan's car production soars by almost 80%
Kazakhstan's car production soars by almost 80%
"Last year, Kazakhstan's automotive industry facilities manufactured 30,000 cars, which is 78.8 percent more than a year earlier. Cars are mainly produced in East Kazakhstan region (60.8% of all car production in Kazakhstan): 18.300 cars, 59.9% more than a year earlier". - Documentary about Iranian Kazakhs goes online
Documentary about Iranian Kazakhs goes online
Kanat Beisekeyev, Kazakh-born filmmaker, and Qazaqstan TV Channel present a new film about the Kazakhs living in Iran. - Japanese city to use AI to predict seriousness of school bullying
Japanese city to use AI to predict seriousness of school bullying
A western Japan city said Friday it plans to use artificial intelligence to predict the seriousness of suspected school bullying cases, in what will be the first such analysis by a municipality in the country. - Kazakhstan to start exporting petroleum products to Central Asia
Kazakhstan to start exporting petroleum products to Central Asia
According to the minister, reaching 16.4 million tons, the volume of oil refined increased by 8.6% as compared to 2017. This year it is planned to refine 17.2 million tons of oil, which is 5% more than in 2018. - Kazakhstan to remain uranium mining leader, says Energy Minister
Kazakhstan to remain uranium mining leader, says Energy Minister
Kazakhstan will remain the world's leader in uranium mining despite the complicated situation in the global market, said Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev.
- New head of Astana Ballet named
New head of Astana Ballet named
The Astana Opera House's Former Deputy Director for International Relations and Marketing Alexandr Sovostyanov has been appointed as Director of the Astana Ballet Theater. - Kazakh Elizabet Tursynbaeva 6th after ladies' SP at Four Continents
Kazakh Elizabet Tursynbaeva 6th after ladies' SP at Four Continents
Kazakhstani Elizabet Tursynbaeva is in the sixth place after the ladies' short program at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships. - S.Korea, U.S. to announce military exercise plant after Trump-Kim summit: source
S.Korea, U.S. to announce military exercise plant after Trump-Kim summit: source
South Korea and the United States have postponed the announcement of plans for their combined springtime military exercises until after the second summit between Washington and Pyongyang slated for late this month, a government source said Friday. - Iran oil reserves hit over 160bn barrels in 40 yrs.
Iran oil reserves hit over 160bn barrels in 40 yrs.
Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said the country's oil reserves have reached from 88 billion barrels during the Islamic Revolution in 1979 to 160 billion barrels, showing a considerable hike. - National Council for Childdren's Rights Protection under Nur Otan Party established
National Council for Childdren's Rights Protection under Nur Otan Party established
The National Council for Protection of Children's Rights under the Nur Otan Party has been established at the instruction of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. - Cuba, Eurasian Economic Commission look to enhance cooperation
Cuba, Eurasian Economic Commission look to enhance cooperation
Cuba and the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) on Wednesday tapped into bilateral cooperation potential as the first session of the Joint Commission for Collaboration between the two sides started here.
- Kazakh Ambassador speaks at The League of Angels' investment conference
Kazakh Ambassador speaks at The League of Angels' investment conference
The League of Angels, a business association which includes more than one million representatives of the business community from around the world, hosted an international investment and economic conference in London on 5 February. - Kazakhstan Youth Center unveiled in Poland
Kazakhstan Youth Center unveiled in Poland
A delegation of the Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan State University (EKSU) has opened Abai Youth Cultural and Educational Center at Linguistics-Technical University (LTU) in Swiecie, Poland. - New Vice Minister of Education and Science named
New Vice Minister of Education and Science named
Talgat Eshenkulov has been appointed as Vice Minister of Education and Science. - Dimash Qudaibergen stuns World's Best talent show
Dimash Qudaibergen stuns World's Best talent show
The video of Dimash Qudaibergen's performance at The World's Best reality talent competition has hit the web. - Princess of Thailand receives Kazakh Ambassador in Bangkok
Princess of Thailand receives Kazakh Ambassador in Bangkok
Ambassador of Kazakhstan Raushan Yesbulatova was received by Her Royal Highness Princess of Thailand Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. - Kazakhstan continues to fight deep freeze
Kazakhstan continues to fight deep freeze
Parts of the west, southwest and east of the country will see precipitation. Blizzard, stiff wind, foggy and slippery conditions will persist countrywide.
- External sources account for 75 pct of S. Korea's fine dust pollution
External sources account for 75 pct of S. Korea's fine dust pollution
External sources accounted for 75 percent of South Korea's ultrafine dust air pollution in January, a state-run environment agency said Wednesday. - 224 people evacuated from Akmola region's roads
224 people evacuated from Akmola region's roads
224 people have been evacuated from the roads of Akmola region on February 5. - 2,000 historic projects to be restored in Iran: VP
2,000 historic projects to be restored in Iran: VP
Vice President and Head of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran (CHHTO) Ali Asghar Monesan said that now 2,000 historical cultural projects are in the process of being restored. - President Nazarbayev accepts credentials from foreign ambassadors
President Nazarbayev accepts credentials from foreign ambassadors
President Nursultan Nazarbayev has received today the credentials from foreign ambassadors accredited in Kazakhstan in the Akorda presidential residence. - Kazakhstan faces coldest winter in 7 years
Kazakhstan faces coldest winter in 7 years
Abnormally cold weather has sneaked into all regions of Kazakhstan this week. - U.S.-N.Korea summit to be held in Vietnam Feb 27-28
U.S.-N.Korea summit to be held in Vietnam Feb 27-28
U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un plan to hold their second summit in Vietnam Feb. 27-28, a news report said Tuesday.
- Abe, Merkel agree to cooperate over free trade, security
Abe, Merkel agree to cooperate over free trade, security
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday championed free trade amid rising protectionist sentiment in some parts of the world and agreed to step up cooperation in tackling new security challenges. - NB presents preliminary estimate of Kazakhstan's Balance of Payments for Y2018
NB presents preliminary estimate of Kazakhstan's Balance of Payments for Y2018
According to preliminary estimates, the balance of payments of the current account turned to a surplus and amounted to US$ 0.9 billion for the first time since 2014. - Over 2,000 workers removing snow in Astana
Over 2,000 workers removing snow in Astana
Over 2,000 workers are carrying out works to remove snow from the roads of Astana. - Table tennis tables reimagined to promote Paralympic Games
Table tennis tables reimagined to promote Paralympic Games
The Japanese Paralympic table tennis federation created a range of different shaped tables to allow able-bodied people to experience what it is like to play with an impairment, as preparations ramp up for the 2020 Games in Tokyo. - Kazakh President's statement on appeal to Constitutional Council
Kazakh President's statement on appeal to Constitutional Council
The text of the statement President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev made regarding the appeal to the Constitutional Council has been published, press service of Akorda reports. - 119bn tenge invested in Kazakhstan's healthcare sector
119bn tenge invested in Kazakhstan's healthcare sector
119bn tenge has been invested in Kazakhstan's healthcare sector, Vice Minister of Healthcare Alexey Tsoy revealed at the government's meeting on Tuesday.