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Strong fire in the capital of Kazakhstan. A 26-story building engulfed in flames

Eight people, including a child, had been evacuated from the blazing tower in Kazakhstan's capital Astana.

Firefighters were reported to be searching for people inside the Rixos Khan Shatyr Residences as the cladding on the high-rise was burning.

There was no initial information about casualties in the tower where luxury flats currently sell for up to £611,000.

The fire started on the top floor or roof of the residential and offices building, according to reports.

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"Molovata" pier-type customs post suspend its activity
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"Molovata" pier-type customs post suspend its activity

The "Molovata" pier-type customs post has temporarily suspended its activity due to strong winds, the Customs Service informs.

Two Ukrainians, documented by customs officers for crossing the border with undeclared money
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Two Ukrainians, documented by customs officers for crossing the border with undeclared money

Two Ukrainians are being investigated by law enforcement after they tried to cross the border with undeclared money. The case was registered at the Sculeni Customs Post.

Presidential elections in Romania // Over 12,600 people voted at polling stations opened in the Republic of Moldova
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Presidential elections in Romania // Over 12,600 people voted at polling stations opened in the Republic of Moldova

Over 79,600 Romanian citizens cast their right to vote, by this time, at polling stations opened for the first round of the presidential elections taking place over three days. At the 59 polling stations opened in the Republic of Moldova, 12,600 citizens voted today. Most Romanian citizens voted at polling stations opened in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - over 11,500, Germany - 10,300 and in Italy about 10,000 people.