Προφίλ συναλλασσόμενης χώρας Καζακστάν

Political outline | Living conditions | Useful resources | Communications

Political outline

Executive Power

The President is also the Commander-in-chief of the army. He can propose constitutional amendments, appoint and revoke the government, dissolve the parliament and call for referendum when he wants. The Prime Minister is the head of the government. He and the Council of Ministers are appointed by the President.

Legislative Power

On 17 May 2007, President Nazarbaev presented the entire series of constitutional amendments in the Parliament with a view to establish a "parliamentary-presidential system" to reinforce the control of the President on the institutions a little more, resulting from these amendements approved by the Parliament (constituted from the Senate and Majilis). At present the Senate has 47 seats out of which 15 are appointed by the President and Majilis has 107 of which 98 are elected by proportional ballot and 9 appointed by the People's Assembly of Kazakshtan.

The parties should obtain at least 7% of the votes to be represented in the Majilis.

It is the responsibility of the Parliament to give its approval or non-approval of the nomination of the Prime Minister by the Head of State .

Main political parties

The opposition parties are authorised but they hardly have any chance to win the power. The main political parties of the country are:
- Otan (Homeland): Presidential party (98 seats in Majilis, which is the total number elected) ;
- National Democratic Social Party ;
- Ak Jol (Lighted Path) ;
- Aouyl Social Democratic Party ;
- Communist Party of Kazakhstan ;
- Agrarian Party of Kazakhstan - Kazakhstan Patriots Party.

Next election dates

Presidential elections planned in April 2011
Elections for deputies of the Majilis planned in 2012
Elections of Senators planned in autumn 2011

Living conditions

Health and safety

Health precautions

A certificate for vaccination against yellow fever is required for the travellers originating from the infected zones. Other recommended vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, polio, hepatitis A and B, typhoid and meningitis.

It is to be noted that Kazakhstan is one of the countries affected by the bird flue epidemic. Cases of Anthrax are regularly reported, tuberculosis is spreading and precautions are needed against ticks in the forest lands (Lyme disease).

It is strongly advisable not to drink water which is not potable from a tap.

For further information on sanitary conditions

Visit the website of OMS

For further information on safety conditions

Contact your Embassy

Embassy of Greece in Kazakhstan
216-1, Dostyk Avenue Zavodskaya ulitsa
480051 ALMATY , KAZAKHSTAN
Phone: 007 327 2503961-2
Fax: 007 327 2503938
Gr_embassy@kaznet.kz

Emergency numbers

Department of Emergencies	051
Traffic Accident	292 12 68
Gas Accidents	04
Ambulance	03
Fire station	01
Judiciary Police	112 (from mobile), 02 (from fixed line)

Time difference and climate

Time and time difference: It is %T:%M %A in Astana (GMT+4 )
Summer time period: The average temperatures vary from 16 deg.C to 17 deg.C between May and September with a peak of 23 deg.C in July in Almaty which is situated at a height. Summer temperatures exceed 30 degrees C.

Map of the time zone

Type of climate: The climate is very continental, with cold winters and hot, dry and semi-dry summers.

For further information: Gismeteo
Kazakhstan weather forecast on Yahoo Weather

Average annual temperatures and rainfall

Useful resources

To find an accommodation: Tourism and vacation in Kazakhstan
Kaztourism
List of hotels on the website of the Mayor of Almaty
List of hotels on the website of the Mayor of Astana
To find an apartment: Free-ads site
Free-ads site
To find a job: Kazakjob.com
Check Point Central Asia

Communications

Telephone codes: To make a call from Kazakhstan to Greece: dial 810 (or +) 30
To make a call to in Kazakhstan from Greece: dial 00 (or +) 7 and the city code.
Mobile telephone standards: Three mobile telephone operators are present in Kazakshtan. They are Kazakhstan Cellular, Beeline, and Altel. The GSM coverage area integrates all the cities of average or high importance. To be sure about the compatibility of your mobile phone with the Kazakh network, it is advisable to enquire from your operator.
Internet suffix: .kz

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