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WEB2 days ago — Nearly 70% of Voters Support Nuclear Power Plant Construction, Exit Poll Shows. By Staff Report in Nation,Referendum 2024 on 7 October 2024. 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.
Kazakhstan’s Official Referendum Results Out: 71% Back Nuclear …
WEB3 hours ago — ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Central Referendum Commission has officially announced the results of an Oct. 6 national referendum at an Oct. 8 meeting, revealing 71.12% support the construction of a nuclear power plant. According to the commission, out of the 12.28 million eligible voters, 7.82 ...
CIS Observers Recognize Kazakhstan’s Transparent Nuclear Plant ...
WEB1 day ago — By Aiman Nakispekova in Referendum 2024 on 7 October 2024. ASTANA – The delegates from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) observer mission shared their views on the voting procedure and citizen participation in Kazakhstan’s national referendum on nuclear plant construction on Oct. 7. …
Forum in Milan Launches First Trade and Economic Mission of …
WEB1 hour ago — By Saniya Sakenova in Business on 8 October 2024. ASTANA – The first trade and economic mission of Kazakh companies to Italy was launched during the Kazakh-Italian business and investment forum, which takes place on Oct. 7-9 in Milan, reported the Kazakh Trade and Integration Ministry’s press service. Kazakhstan-Italy: Trade Investment ...
Prominent Kazakh Expert on Astana Think Tank Forum: Middle …
WEB1 day ago — ASTANA – Astana will host the inaugural Astana Think Tank Forum 2024 on Oct. 16-17. Organized by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) as part of the Astana International Forum (AIF), the forum will explore the role of middle powers. The Astana Times spoke with Sanat Kushkumbayev ...
Information and Explanatory Campaign for Referendum Concludes
WEB3 days ago — ASTANA – The information and explanatory campaign for the referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, which lasted 400 days, ended on Oct. 4, State Counselor Erlan Karin wrote in his Telegram channel. CEC meeting on Oct. 4. Photo credit: election.gov.kz. “During this campaign, for the first time, the country’s ...
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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 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.
Kazakhstan Set to Return Astana as Name of Its Capital
WEBSep 16, 2022 — NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s capital is set to soon be renamed back from Nur-Sultan to Astana after the Parliament endorsed the draft law on constitutional amendments required to rename the capital on Sept. 16. The document now awaits President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s discretion. The city lights at night. Photo credit: hdrshooter.com.