Kazakhstan to build two NPPs in Almaty region - Satkaliyev
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Two nuclear power plants are planned for construction in the Almaty region, Kazinform News Agency reports.
A meeting of the State Commission on the Atomic Industry was held, where a second prospective site for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan was identified. This site is also located in Zhambyl district of the Almaty region. In other words, our second plant will also be built in the south of the country, where there is currently an energy deficit. At present, electricity is supplied to the region through the International North-South Transport Corridor. The new station will ensure reliable and stable energy supply," Kazakh Atomic Energy Agency Almassadam Satkaliyev said at a briefing in the Majilis.
He added that negotiations are currently underway with all potential suppliers and bidders.
No final decision has been made regarding the Chinese company, CNNC. However, based on the proposals submitted, we consider it as the priority contractor," Satkaliyev noted.
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Kazakhstan to repatriate its nationals via Oman to Almaty
The Air Astana Group of Companies plans to bring back on March 10 the passengers of Air Astana and FlyArystan airlines whose flights from the UAE were canceled between February 28 and March 10, Qazinform News Agency reports.
The repatriation flights will be opearted through Muscat, the capital of Oman, with the following schedule (local time):
- KC2264 Muscat-Almaty, departure at 12:30 pm. arrival 05:40 pm.
- KC2258 Muscat-Almaty, departure at 02:30 pm., arrival at 07:40 pm.
- KC2254 Muscat-Almaty, departure at 04:30 pm, arrival at 09:40 pm.
Passengers will receive a free transfer from Dubai to Muscat Airport. This is part of the ongoing efforts to evacuate Kazakh citizens from areas of escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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Snow and rain set to batter Kazakhstan on March 9
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The National Weather Agency Kazhydromet issued a weather forecast for Kazakhstan for March 9, Qazinform News Agency reports.
A northwestern cyclone and associated fronts are expected to bring precipitation as rain and snow to most parts of Kazakhstan. The northwest and south are likely to see heavy rain and snow.
The country is also covered by weather advisories warning of strong wind, blizzard, black ice, and fog.
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Around 1,800 Kazakhstanis returned home from Middle East countries overnight
1,786 Kazakhstani nationals were brought home safely from the Middle East countries on 11 flights by Air Astana, Scat, FlyDubai and Air Arabia on the night of March 7-8, Qazinform News Agency cites the Transport Ministry.
Flights to return Kazakhstani nationals are also planned by domestic and foreign airlines for March 8.
A total of 37 such flights have been operated since March 3, taking 6,254 stranded citizens to their home country.
It was noted that efforts are underway to bring back Kazakhstani nationals in coordination with authorized government agencies and air companies.
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Tokayev extends International Women’s Day greetings to women of Kazakhstan
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev extended his congratulations to women of Kazakhstan on the occasion of International Women’s Day, Qazinform News Agency cites the Akorda.
In his congratulatory message, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said this wonderful holiday reflects special and heartfelt respect for the beautiful half of humanity.
Women are a source of inspiration, the muse of creativity, the standard of beauty, and an ocean of discoveries. Everything beautiful in the world is associated with the image of a woman. Many responsibilities rest on your shoulders, and not always the ones traditionally considered "women’s duties." But despite any difficulties, women invariably remain the embodiment of wisdom, charm, resilience, determination, responsibility, and reliability, said the Kazakh president.
President Tokayev highlighted women possess an amazing ability to change life for the better, to turn twilight into dawn, to make the impossible possible, and even to stop wars by establishing peace. "This is where the main secret and the natural essence of the feminine spirit lies. It would not be an exaggeration to say that a woman is the soul of the nation. It is you who lay the foundations of the worldview of the younger generation, instill a culture of behavior, and nurture patriotism, diligence, and a desire for knowledge."
History preserves legends about the glorious daughters of the Great Steppe. Their wisdom, heroism, and selflessness have lived for centuries in the memory of the people. The current generation of women continues the tradition of selfless service to the homeland in schools and universities, hospitals and laboratories, government institutions and public organizations, in art and business, as well as at enterprises, farms, military units, and many other spheres of the state’s life.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Kazakhstan has embarked on a path of large-scale modernization that will determine the fate of the nation for many years to come. At the heart of the project of the new People’s Constitution are the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the state, as well as the interests and rights of its citizens, he added.
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Foreign Ministry says over 3,300 Kazakhstanis returned home from Middle East
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Over 3,300 Kazakhstani nationals have returned home, as the country is working to repatriate its citizens who are stranded in the Middle East, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry said on Friday, Qazinform News Agency reports.
Since the launch of evacuation operations, a total of 12 flights has been conducted by resident and non-resident airlines, bringing home over 3,300 Kazakhstanis, reads a statement from the Foreign Ministry.
The ministry noted that Kazakhstani citizens are also being evacuated overland.
The country’s foreign missions in Iran set up a plan on departure of seven Kazakhstani nationals, working at the Zarkukh gold mining enterprise, to the Iran-Armenia border.
The ministry noted that earlier, 34 workers of the Zarkukh enterprise, left Iran through the border with Armenia by bus with the help of diplomats in Tehran and Yerevan. Total 52 Kazakhstani nationals have returned home from Iran, it added.
Diplomatic missions of Kazakhstan across the region will continue coordinating actions on the ground and maintain constant contact with our compatriots in the region of escalation until the evacuation is fully completed, said the ministry.
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Astana Airport warns of possible flight schedule changes
Astana International Airport has announced possible adjustments to the schedules of several international flights to and from Middle Eastern countries, Qazinform News Agency reports.
The airport explained that the changes are linked to the evolving situation in a number of Middle Eastern states.
Passengers are advised to confirm their flight status with airlines before heading to the airport.
Airport officials emphasized that they remain in constant contact with air carriers and are monitoring the situation to ensure safety and minimize possible inconvenience for travelers.
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