Tag #Kazakhstan

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Ex-Boxer Disarms Airport Hostage-Taker in Kazakhstan

At Almaty Airport, Kazakhstan, a 67-year-old man took a 21-year-old female security officer hostage at knifepoint, threatening to detonate a bomb; former boxer Musa Abdraim, 52, intervened, disarming the attacker, and the attacker faces up to 12 years in prison.

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Kosjkin Wins 500m in Heerenveen; De Boo Takes Third

Yevgenij Kosjkin of Kazakhstan won the second 500-meter race at the World Cup in Heerenveen, Netherlands, beating Jenning de Boo who finished third; the Dutch team won bronze in the team pursuit.

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Kazakhstan Tourism Booms with 15 Million Visitors in 2024

Kazakhstan's tourism sector experienced a surge in 2024, with an estimated 15 million foreign visitors drawn to its economic progress, improved infrastructure, and unique attractions, ranging from national parks to modern architecture and cultural experiences.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Aktau Plane Crash: Preliminary Report Reveals Holes, Foreign Objects

An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed on December 25 near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 of 67 people aboard; a preliminary report found holes and foreign metal objects on the plane, prompting a multinational investigation.

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Azerbaijan Airlines Crash: Kazakh Report Cites 'External Objects'

A Russia-bound Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed on December 25, 2024, near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 people. A Kazakh report attributes the crash to damage from "external objects," leading to hydraulic failure and loss of control, while Azerbaijani officials suspect a Russian missile strike.

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Mishustin's Kazakhstan Visit Aims for $30 Billion Trade Boost

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's three-day visit to Kazakhstan focused on strengthening economic ties, aiming to increase bilateral trade to $30 billion annually, with projects encompassing energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing, including a nuclear power plant.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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OPEC+ to Increase Oil Production in April, but Ready to Cut if Needed

OPEC+ will increase oil production in April due to rising seasonal demand; however, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that they are prepared to cut production if market disruptions occur. This follows a period of voluntary production cuts by eight OPEC+ members, including Russia ...

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De Boo Takes Bronze; Dutch Team Pursuit Wins Bronze

Jenning de Boo finished third in the men's 500-meter race at the Heerenveen World Cup, won by Yevgeniy Koshkin, while the Dutch team pursuit team took bronze with Jorrit Bergsma competing for the first time in six years; American rival Jordan Stolz withdrew due to illness.

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USAID's Closure in Kazakhstan Sparks Debate Over Foreign Funding and LGBTQ+ Issues

After 33 years in Kazakhstan, the USAID office in Almaty closed following a parliamentary inquiry questioning a $2 million grant to a European LGBTQ+ association. A subsequent fake video report falsely accusing USAID of funding opposition groups fueled concerns and calls for stricter regulations on ...

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Kazakhstan strengthens laws against bride kidnapping

Kazakhstan's parliament is amending laws to criminalize bride kidnapping, with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment depending on the severity and victim's age; this follows decades of activism and a presidential intervention to address the widespread practice.

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Gender Equality
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Kazakhstan Tightens Bank Card Rules, Curbing Sanctions Circumvention

New regulations in Kazakhstan limit non-resident access to bank cards to 12 months, impacting over 233,000 Russians who obtained IINs in 2024 to bypass sanctions, while also aiming to combat money laundering and protect the Kazakhstani financial system.

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Sarytogan Graphite Opens High-Margin Ductile Cast Iron Market

Sarytogan Graphite, operating in Kazakhstan, has created a premium ductile cast iron using its Micro80C graphite, opening access to high-volume markets and targeting the Temirtau steel mill for sales following a recent US\$161 million investment in ductile iron pipe production there.

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