Borat’s “funeral” In Kazakhstan
www.unian.info -Kazakhs protest against the film which they believe denigrates the country.
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Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan, officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a transcontinental country largely located in Central Asia with the most western parts of it being located in Eastern Europe. — Wikipedia
Kazakhstan Abolishes Death Penalty
www.voanews.com -Kazakhstan abolished the death penalty, making permanent a nearly two-decade freeze on capital punishment in the authoritarian Central Asian country, a notice on the presidential website said…
Ex-Ambassador Calls for Closer Ties With Kazakhstan
www.tehrantimes.com -TEHRAN — Former Iranian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Ramin Mehmanparast has called for closer relations between Tehran and Nur-Sultan, describing Kazakhstan as the most important country in Central Asia.
Deliveryman Helps Keep Kazakhstan Supplied
www.chinadaily.com.cn -Editor’s note: This news column showcases stories from around the world that bring a touch of positivity to the fight against the deadly coronavirus.
A Ghost Story From Kazakhstan
www.rferl.org -They say she roams the lonely dark roads outside a village in western Kazakhstan, knocking on car windows, trying to cause drivers to get into accidents. She is the ghost of Khankol.
Kazakhstan Allows Transit of Uzbek, Kyrgyz Workers Stranded in Russia
www.rferl.org -Kazakhstan has allowed the transit of thousands of Uzbek and Kyrgyz migrant workers who’ve been stranded in Russia for months along the border with Kazakhstan due to coronavirus travel restrictions.
Onion Price Plunges by Almost 60% in Ukraine
www.unian.info -Now, onions in Ukraine are cheaper than in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan.
Zelensky Reshuffles Ukrainian Envoys to Several Countries
www.unian.info -The changes involved the diplomatic corps in South Korea, Israel, and Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan Denies Chinese Government Report That Country Has ‘unknown Pneumonia’ Outbreak More Deadly Than Covid-19 - KVIA
kvia.com -ALMATY, Kazakhstan — Authorities in Kazakhstan have denied a report published by Chinese officials that the country is experiencing an outbreak of “unknown pneumonia” potentially deadlier…
Kazakhstan Tourism Video Nods to Borat
news.sky.com -Kazakhstan has adopted the “very nice!” catchphrase used by Sacha Baron Cohen’s fictional character Borat in its new tourism campaign.
Hundreds Attend Rare Protest in Kazakhstan
www.rferl.org -Around 300 people took part in the sanctioned rally on October 31 in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s second largest city, demanding political reforms and an end to politically motivated persecutions.…
Kazakhstan Embraces Borat to Lure Tourists
www.thetimes.co.uk -In a twist worthy of a Hollywood spoof, Kazakhstan has adopted the catchphrase “It’s very nice” from the Borat films to promote tourism.Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm, which stars Sacha Baron Cohen, was
Business and Investment Opportunities in Kazakhstan
www.helsinkitimes.fi -Over the last two decades, Kazakhstan has been one of the fastest-growing transition economies. It has taken steps towards institutional integration in the global economy, joining the World…