Welcome to Kazakhstan! But not all of it, unless you want to pay a fine. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.eurasianet.org

Kazakhstan’s public administration academy has joined the OECD’s Global Network of Schools of Government, which has more than 70 members. Being part of the Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.globalgovernmentforum.com

Kazakhstan is one the 50 top exporter countries worldwide, Minister of Investment and Development, Asset Issekeshev told a press conference at the Central Communications Service in Astana, according to Kazinform. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.silkroadreporters.com

A large – some say “mysterious” – pentagram in a remote area of Kazakhstan can be seen on Google Maps. The explanation, however, is quite simple. Sourced through Scoop.it from: wafflesatnoon.com

‘Grim Reaper’ figure tries to stop drunken drownings at Kazakh beach Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.bbc.co.uk

This week our postcard is from one of the most ancient cities in Kazakhstan, Taraz, where historic sites are being restored. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.euronews.com

Government officials in Kazakhstan have released a statement about the sleeping sickness in the village of Kalachi, claiming to know the answer behind the strange phenomenon. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.medicaldaily.com

The accent is on the past in the ancient silk road city of Taraz in southern Kazakhstan, with a new drive to make sure that historic landmarks can be enjoyed for generations to come. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.euronews.com

* CEO sees “difficult” Kazakhstan market through 2015* Q2 EBITDA 1.39 bln SEK vs forecast 1.42 bln SEK* Shares drop 2.7 pct as growth in Sweden slows (Adds CEO comments on Kazakhstan, share)STOCKHOLM, July 21 (Reuters) -… Sourced through Scoop.it…

We take a look at the unusual architecture delights of Kazakhstan’s capital city, Astana. Sourced through Scoop.it from: edition.cnn.com