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WEB3 days ago · By Dana Omirgazy in International on 2 October 2024. ASTANA – Almaty hosted two dog shows of all breeds: the Aurora Cup National Dog Show and the Land of Nomads International Dog Show on Sept. 28-29. According to the Kazakh Union of Cynologists, more than 500 dogs from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Russia participated in ...
Overseas Voting in Nuclear Power Plant Referendum Completes
WEB1 day ago · By Dana Omirgazy in Referendum 2024 on 7 October 2024. ASTANA – All 74 precinct commissions of the nuclear power plant referendum abroad have completed their work. According to the Kazakh Foreign Ministry, 9,976 Kazakh citizens cast their votes in 59 countries. This marked a voter turnout of 81.06%. Approximately 69.8 percent of …
Nuclear Power Plant Gets Green Light in Kazakhstan
WEB23 hours ago · ASTANA—The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Kazakhstan has announced the preliminary results of an Oct. 6 national referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant. CEC Chairman Nurlan Abdirov. “As of 8 a.m. of Oct. 7, the votes at 10,323 polling stations in all regions of the country …
Nuclear Power Plant Referendum Begins in Kazakhstan
WEB2 days ago · ASTANA – Kazakh citizens are heading to the polls on Oct. 6 to vote in the national referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant. A total of 10,323 polling stations are open for the vote, including 74 abroad in 59 countries. More than 12 million citizens are eligible to vote. Voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time ...
Nearly 70% of Voters Support Nuclear Power Plant Construction, …
WEB1 day ago · ASTANA – Approximately 69.8 percent of people voted in favor of constructing a nuclear power plant, according to exit poll results announced at midnight on Oct. 7 by Alibek Tazhibayev, an expert at the Sotsis-A Institute for Social Research. Around 30.2 percent of people voted against the ...
Referendum Valid: Majority of Eligible Voters Turn Out for …
WEB1 day ago · ASTANA – More than half of the eligible voters participated in the national referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, reported the Central Election Commission (CEC) at an Oct. 6 press briefing. “Overall, nationwide, as of 2 p.m., 6,399,425 citizens have received ...
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WEBEAEU to Increase Agricultural Exports via Int’l Routes, Cement Kazakhstan’s Transit Potential. By Dana Omirgazy in International on 2 October 2024 in 17:40. ASTANA—The member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) explored the potential expansion of agricultural product transportation via the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) during the third Eurasian Economic...
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WEB5 days ago · By Nagima Abuova on 3 October 2024. ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of maslikhats (local administrative bodies) in strengthening local governance and urged deputies of maslikhats to take a proactive role in addressing regional challenges at the second Republican Forum on Oct. 3. “Deputies of the ...
Astana Increases Budget to Address Social Needs
WEB4 days ago · The session approved amendments to the original 2024-2026 budget plan set in December 2023. According to Kazinform, Kaysar Mankarayev, head of Astana’s Department of Economics and Budget Planning, explained that the increased plan includes 58.4 billion tenge (US$121 million) in tax revenues, 39.5 billion tenge (US$82 million) in non-tax-revenues and 10.6 billion tenge (US$22 million) from ...
Astana Marks 26 Years of Transformation and Growth
WEBJul 6, 2024 · ASTANA – This year, the Kazakh capital celebrates its 26th anniversary on July 6. This day holds deep historical and cultural significance, symbolizing the country’s achievements. Photo credit: The Astana Times. On July 6, 1994, the Supreme Council of Kazakhstan passed a resolution to relocate the capital from Almaty to Akmola.