Presidential elections are being held in the country on Sunday and the Vice-President of the University Board Narikbayev KAZGUU described elections as the 'most effective tool of democracy'

Five major initiatives with a total investment of around $19.5 billion in the metallurgical and petrochemical sectors are being implemented, expected to create over 8.000 permanent jobs; the news was reported during a May 21 government meeting

New rules for investor visas have been implemented to support long-term business partnerships; foreign nationals who invest $300.000 or more in the charter capital of Kazakh companies or publicly traded local securities can apply for permit up to 10 years

The Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft made a parachute-assisted landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan, southeast of the town of Dzhezkazgan, at 6:20 a.m. yesterday 20 April, after 220 days in space

From 24 March Kazakhstan will introduce white, gray and black lists for registering subscriber devices of cellular communications; control over the registration of devices after repair will be strengthened; import for personal use declared