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Daily News

11.00 – Press- conference on results of national competition of methodological development for preschool institutions “Kazakh language for babies. ” National Press Club.  
 Feb 09 2010

11.00 – Press- conference on results of national competition of methodological development for preschool institutions “Kazakh language for babies. ” National Press Club.

15.00 – Youth Forum in support of Kazakh President’s Address, called “A New Decade - a New Economic Growth- New Opportunities for Kazakhstan”. “Daulet” Sport Complex.  
 Feb 09 2010

15.00 – Youth Forum in support of Kazakh President’s Address, called “A New Decade -  a New Economic Growth- New Opportunities for Kazakhstan”.  “Daulet” Sport Complex.

15.00 – Press conference on result of year. Central Branch of the National Bank  
 Feb 09 2010

15.00 – Press conference on result of year. Central Branch of the National Bank

18.30 – S. Turgynbekuly “Mukagali” /poetic drama/. Kazakh Music and Drama Theatre named after K. Kuanishbayev.  
 Feb 09 2010

18.30 –  S. Turgynbekuly “Mukagali” /poetic drama/. Kazakh Music and Drama Theatre named after K. Kuanishbayev.

19.00 - Interregional League of KVN. Congress Hall..  
 Feb 09 2010

19.00 - Interregional League of KVN. Congress Hall..

News

 Feb 03 2010

Germany Can Provide Technology in Development of Alternative Energy Sources Kazakhstan for Kazakhstan

Astana. February 3. Minister of Economy and Budget Planning of Kazakhstan Bakhyt Sultanov and State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, Bundestag Deputy Cornelia Pieper discussed a bilateral cooperation at a meeting on Wednesday.

 Feb 03 2010

President Arrives in Almaty for Working Trip

Astana. February 2. The Head of the State Nursultan Nazarbayev arrived in Almaty for working trip.

 Feb 03 2010

PACE President Confirms His Intention to Visit Kazakhstan in mid-March This Year

Brussels. February 2. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Head of Mission of Kazakhstan to the European Union and NATO Erik Utembayev held talks with the elected President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Mevlut Chavushoglu in Strasbourg (France).

 Feb 02 2010

Internet Information Portal of Committee for Financial Monitoring of Ministry of Finance is Opened

 

Astana. February 2. The official Internet portal of the Committee for Financial Monitoring of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - www.kfm.gov.kz -has been working since February 1

 Feb 02 2010

Exhibition Visitors Can Admire Unique Exhibits of Chinese Silk Museum

 

Astana. February 2.  On February 3, “The Silk Road –silk art of China” exhibition will be opened in Astana at the Palace of Independence.

 Feb 02 2010

Mayor Imangali Tasmagambetov of Astana Notes Significant Role of “Nur Otan” Party in Implementation of President's Address to Kazakhstan’s People

 

Astana. February 1. The Mayor of Astana Imangali Tasmagambetov noted the increasing role of the capital affiliate “Nur Otan” Party on Monday at the discussion of President’s address to Kazakhstan’s People “A New Decade, A New Economic Growth, New Opportunities for Kazakhstan” with assets of the city.

 Feb 02 2010

Crown Prince of Norway To Visit Kazakhstan

Astana. February 1.  Crown Prince Haakon Magnus of Norway will visit Kazakhstan from 4 to 5 of February.

 Feb 02 2010

Opening Ceremony of Germany’s Year in Kazakhstan To Be Held on February 3, Astana

Astana. February 1. The opening ceremony of the Year of Germany in Kazakhstan will be held on February 3 in Astana at the Palace of Peace and Accord.

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The State-of-the-Nation Address of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev  


A NEW DECADE -
A NEW ECONOMICAL GROWTH
NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR KAZAKHSTAN


Since the adoption of the "Kazakhstan -2030" Strategy in 1997, we have made a long-term agenda, the main objectives and priorities of the country, which then got a logical development in the Strategic Plan until 2010.
We began to live as we planned and achieved the following results.
In 2008, we doubled the GDP volume, two years earlier than it was planned and effectively meet social engagements of the state.

Theses of Report by Mayor Imangali Tasmagambetov of Astana at Meeting with Population  

02-04-2010

Dear Astana Residents!


Today, it is our regular report meeting, which is traditionally held by Mayors of all level by President's order.
Just recently, the Mayors of city's districts gave a report to Astana residents, on the results of which the original "card file" of municipal problems has been supplemented and updated. It allows not only to respond to the citizens' needs, but also to design the actual routes of the municipal economy.

Service Centers Pass into the Hands of Akimat  

02-05-2010

A transfer of Service Centers (SC) under the jurisdiction of local executive authorities will not be a problem for city residents. At the moment, the management structure is only changed: previously, the Centers are run by the Ministry of Justice, now by Mayor’s Office. The list of services and principles of its provision remains unchanged. At the same time, the reform will positively affect the quality of public services.

Power Engineering Specialists of Astana Urge All Consumers to Actively Introduce Energy-Saving Technologies  

01-25-2010

In the 21st century the energy efficiency has become a major priority for all countries in the world, from which depends on not only their competitiveness, but also the welfare of all mankind.

New Standards of Life  

01-23-2010

“The main tasks of akimat of “Almaty” District in 2010 are to improve the social well-being of citizens and the formation of high capital standards in all spheres of life,” Akim of the district Sapar Akhmetov said on Saturday, during its regular meetings with the population, held in the building of secondary school # 57.

In Country’s Center  

01-20-2010

Despite the difficulties, posed by the global economic crisis, “Yesil” district of Astana city remains positive rates of socio-economic development.
Kairat Dzhanabergenov, the head of the most crucial districts of the capital, discussed the results of 2009 year and plans for 2010 at the meeting with the population on Wednesday in the building of “NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy” JSC.

New Temple- Basis of Harmony of Human Relations  

01-17-2010

It is difficult to assess an event in Astana by secular yardstick. Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, Cyril visited the capital and made a great consecration of newly-built Assumption Cathedral.
Initially, this action should be made on Monday, but heavy fog prevented the plane on which the Patriarch has arrived in Kazakhstan, to land in Almaty.

New Monuments According to New Standards  

01-13-2010

Two new monuments will appear in Astana. They will differ from others by careful pre-designed and maximum control at the production stage.
These are the requirements for all new monuments of the capital. If we formulate them briefly, the essence is in the mandatory application of high-tech materials in the manufacture and serious scientific and artistic works in the development of monuments drafts.

Social Protection for Drivers, Promised Service for Passengers  

01-12-2010

New rules, imposed by the Belarusian authorities in the field of passenger transport, would allow getting such result. However, in the short run, the changes became the cause of unexpected problems. Timetable Route strays, citizens complain about inconvenience, and it is logical: in the cold every minute - for three. The management of passenger transport insists that it is a temporary phenomenon, and a set of measures are developed now that could soon set the situation.

New Year According To Capital's Calendar  

12-31-2009

New Year is a magic holiday. Each fills it with the innermost feelings and hopes. Each person independently decides how to meet it.
It is a simpler and, simultaneously, troublesome thing for municipal facilities. To make people's lives in the capital comfortable and safe is the script of the holiday. Thus, hundreds of representatives of various services - from ordinary Forest Fathers to magical inspectors of traffic police - will work in the New Year night in order the holiday will become memorable for Astana.