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Medieval medicine bottle unearthed in SE Turkey
Archeologists discovered a medieval earthenware bottle containing medicine in Turkey's southeastern archaeological site Harran, the excavation leader said on Thursday. - Kazakhstan, EU on track to enhance and expand trade and economic coop
Kazakhstan, EU on track to enhance and expand trade and economic coop
Unleashing the full potential of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union and member states requires special attention to be paid by the Kazakh Foreign Ministry and European diplomatic missions accredited in Kazakhstan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Beibut Atamkulov told today's meeting with the EU ambassadors in Astana. - Over 45,000 Kazakhstanis engaged in Tengiz expansion project
Over 45,000 Kazakhstanis engaged in Tengiz expansion project
More than 45,000 Kazakhstanis are engaged in Tengiz project expansion. - UNESCO regional workshop on preparedness for disasters in CA to take place in Almaty
UNESCO regional workshop on preparedness for disasters in CA to take place in Almaty
The UNESCO Almaty Office organizes a regional seminar for young professionals on disaster risk reduction in Central Asia. - Oil prices up
Oil prices up
The crude oil prices went up during Thursday's trading sessions on the exchanges of London and New York. - HC Barys Astana beat Kunlun Red Star at home
HC Barys Astana beat Kunlun Red Star at home
In Astana, HC Barys outplayed Kunlun Red Star 3-1. - Air Astana records US$5.3m net profit in 2018 on higher revenues, higher costs
Air Astana records US$5.3m net profit in 2018 on higher revenues, higher costs
Air Astana has declared unaudited net profit for 2018 of US$5.3m, driven by higher revenues and higher jet fuel costs. Total airline revenue rose by 10% to US$840.8 million. - Venezuelan economy rocked by ongoing political crisis
Venezuelan economy rocked by ongoing political crisis
Venezuela is awash with natural resources, which in recent years have been significantly affected by high inflation, declining state revenue and continued political unrest. - Kazakhstan, Tanzania established diplomatic relations
Kazakhstan, Tanzania established diplomatic relations
Permanent representatives of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the United Republic of Tanzania to the UN Kairat Umarov and Modest Jonathan Mero signed a Joint Communique on establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. - Drew Barrymore moved to tears by Daneliya Tuleshova's performance at The World's Best
Drew Barrymore moved to tears by Daneliya Tuleshova's performance at The World's Best
A video of performance of Kazakh-born singer Daneliya Tuleshova at The World's Best talent competition audition has gone online. - Research work of Kazakhstani scientist among most downloaded
Research work of Kazakhstani scientist among most downloaded
According to the world's largest Publishing House "Springer Nature", the monograph by Rector of Al-Farabi KazNU, academician Galym Mutanov "Mathematical Methods and Models in Economic planning, Management and Budgeting" has become one of the most downloaded publications and it continues to be a successful.
- U.S. ambassador: N. Korea sanctions to linger until denuclearization
U.S. ambassador: N. Korea sanctions to linger until denuclearization
U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris stressed Thursday that sanctions will remain in place until North Korea denuclearizes, as Washington and Pyongyang are preparing for their second summit slated for late this month. - Freight turnover increases by 4.2% in Jan in Kazakhstan
Freight turnover increases by 4.2% in Jan in Kazakhstan
Freight turnover in Kazakhstan in January 2019 made 47.275bn tonnes/km that is 4.2% more against the same period in 2018, the Statistics Committee of the National Economy Ministry reports. - Top diplomats of N.K., Vietnam meet ahead of Trump-Kim summit
Top diplomats of N.K., Vietnam meet ahead of Trump-Kim summit
North Korea's foreign minister met his Vietnamese counterpart on Wednesday, the North's state media said, amid prospects for a possible state visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to Hanoi this month. - S. Korea will seek to export 'smart cities', says President Moon
S. Korea will seek to export 'smart cities', says President Moon
South Korea will seek to export its smart cities following the construction of two test-bed cities here, President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday, calling for all-out efforts to make the new cities a success. - Astana, New Delhi discuss trade, economic and investment coop
Astana, New Delhi discuss trade, economic and investment coop
Indian companies will join construction of a solar electro and coal power stations in Kazakhstan. NTPC Limited, India's largest power conglomerate, has signed a Memorandum with Kazakh Invest during the official visit of Kazakhstan's delegation to India. - BRI brings rare development opportunities to Panama: expert
BRI brings rare development opportunities to Panama: expert
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has brought opportunities to Latin America and contributed to the harmonious progress of human society, said Eddie Tapiero.
- Pifagor founder tells President how to fall in love with maths
Pifagor founder tells President how to fall in love with maths
Assan Zholdassov, founder of Pifagor company, revealed how to fall in love with mathematics. - President Nazarbayev meets with winners of 100 New Faces project
President Nazarbayev meets with winners of 100 New Faces project
A meeting of President Nursultan Nazarbayev with winners of the republican project "100 new faces of Kazakhstan" has just kicked off in Astana. - The world needs bridges, not ditches
The world needs bridges, not ditches
Leadership for more than 200 years was the claim of the western world, led by the United States: militarily, economically, technologically, and morally. - Belt and Road Initiative remarkable: Pakistani President
Belt and Road Initiative remarkable: Pakistani President
The most remarkable aspect of China's opening up is the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistani President Arif Alvi told a group of Chinese reporters in Islamabad recently. - WGS 2019: Astana Civil Service Hub discusses ways of improving government services
WGS 2019: Astana Civil Service Hub discusses ways of improving government services
The Astana Civil Service Hub (ACSH), taking place at the World Government Summit (WGS) being held in Dubai from 10-12 February, discussed ways to improve government services, increase public sector efficiency and promote exchange of expertise. - Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran ink memo on wheat trade coop
Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran ink memo on wheat trade coop
Agriculture authorities of Kazakhstan, Russia and Iran inked a Memorandum of Mutual Understanding on cooperation in wheat trade.
- Dimash Qudaibergen invited to give concerts in Canada, South Korea and Turkey
Dimash Qudaibergen invited to give concerts in Canada, South Korea and Turkey
Dimash Qudaibergen's March solo show in Moscow has almost sold out, his mother told. - Head of NBK clarifies tenge's strengthening against US dollar
Head of NBK clarifies tenge's strengthening against US dollar
The Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan, Daniyar Akishev, has clarified what caused the appreciation in the Kazakhstani tenge's exchange rate. - New Brexit deal vote unlikely until 4 weeks before planned exit: PM May
New Brexit deal vote unlikely until 4 weeks before planned exit: PM May
British lawmakers are unlikely to get a vote on a Brexit deal until just four weeks before Britain's planned exit from the European Union (EU), British Prime Minister Theresa May said Tuesday. - Olympics: Tokyo says venues for 2020 on course, unveils to media
Olympics: Tokyo says venues for 2020 on course, unveils to media
New facilities being built in the Tokyo Bay area ahead of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics were shown to the media Tuesday, with the metropolitan government saying construction was on course. - Kazakhstan GDP growth reaches 2.9% in January 2019, says Economy Minister
Kazakhstan GDP growth reaches 2.9% in January 2019, says Economy Minister
GDP growth in January 2019 was 2.9%, Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan Timur Suleimenov has told today's Government session. - Russian tourists name Astana as one of CIS' most romantic cities
Russian tourists name Astana as one of CIS' most romantic cities
On Monday, Russia's TurStat analytical agency published the results of the CIS' Most Romantic Cities online survey.
- Kazakhstan population census likely to be deferred to 2020
Kazakhstan population census likely to be deferred to 2020
It is planned to postpone Kazakhstan's national population census until 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.