New parties, old rules in Kazakhstan’s parliament-to-be Party registration remains difficult, especially for anyone critical of the government. Here’s a look at who’s who ahead of parliamentary elections next month. Almaz Kumenov Feb 2, 2023
Kazakhstan studies domesticating endangered saiga antelopes Farmers complain that rebounding populations are encroaching on their pastures. Joanna Lillis Feb 1, 2023
EurasiaChat: Putin's propagandists lose steam Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Jan 31, 2023
Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev relatives mull reducing share in major bank While any sale may have been long planned, the family may be under pressure to reduce its presence in Kazakhstan’s financial sector. Joanna Lillis Jan 30, 2023
Aeroflot poised to return to Kazakhstan despite legal risks The airline cancelled flights to the country last year, fearing its leased aircraft could be seized. Jan 27, 2023
Why Central Asian journalists hide their names It’s not always for fear of reprisals. And it can undermine trust in journalism. Jan 26, 2023
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan ban food exports amid wild winter inflation Already battling double-digit food inflation, a deep freeze threatens to destroy winter crops across Central Asia. Artyem Sochnev Jan 25, 2023
Russia forges ahead with gas ambitions in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan Moscow is driving forward its energy ambitions in Central Asia as it seeks new markets for gas that Europe now shuns. Joanna Lillis Jan 25, 2023
Kazakhstan: President orders probe into intimidation of reporters Multiple journalists have been on the receiving end of alleged vandalistic assaults and threats. Almaz Kumenov Jan 20, 2023
Kazakhstan: Policemen convicted over Bloody January torture cases Activists say prosecutors need to do more to prove the government is serious about stamping out police abuse. Almaz Kumenov Jan 18, 2023
Kazakhstan: New migration rules to hit Russians fleeing the draft The changes make living long-term in Kazakhstan unviable for tens of thousands of Russian citizens who have fled the war. Joanna Lillis Jan 17, 2023
EurasiaChat: Healthcare is collapsing in Central Asia and doctors are being blamed Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Jan 17, 2023
Central Asia’s shorter winters are whittling away glaciers Glaciers are disappearing around the world. Here’s how it happens in Central Asia. David Trilling Jan 16, 2023
As China ends zero Covid, will Kazakh shuttle traders return to the border? Kazakhstan was caught off guard by Beijing’s decision to relax coronavirus controls at a trade hub on the border. Jan 13, 2023
Kazakhstan to send oil to Germany via Russian pipeline It plans to export 1.5 million tons of crude this way in 2023. Almaz Kumenov Jan 13, 2023
Kazakhstan slaps crypto miners with higher energy bills Miners flocked to Kazakhstan from China in 2021 after Beijing banned operations there. Joanna Lillis Jan 12, 2023
Kazakhstan: Government denies embezzlement at bailed-out bank Lawmakers are indignant that banks saved by the government are still paying out dividends. Jan 12, 2023
Harsh winter weather sweeps across Central Asia Temperatures in Kazakhstan are slipping to below -30 degrees Celsius. Jan 10, 2023
Uzbekistan kickstarts banking privatization with sale of ailing lender The bank is a minnow, but its sale allows Tashkent finally to start slashing state ownership of banking sector assets. Joanna Lillis Jan 9, 2023
Not lovin’ it: Russia’s war forces McDonald’s out of Kazakhstan McDonald’s exit offers the Kazakh beef industry food for thought. Joanna Lillis Jan 5, 2023
Russia’s war brings runaway inflation to Kazakhstan Inflation has continued to rise despite six interest rate hikes over the last year. Joanna Lillis Jan 5, 2023
Kazakhstan: One year on from Bloody January, officials stick to their story The government narrative is vague and full of holes. Almaz Kumenov Jan 5, 2023
Central Asia’s government-ordered internet blackouts costing millions Kazakhstan saw some of the priciest damage in the world. Joanna Lillis Jan 4, 2023
Kazakhstan moves uranium exports through Middle Corridor Sanctions are propelling a shift away from transit across Russia. Joanna Lillis Jan 3, 2023
Kazakhstan finally floats state oil firm, revives privatization drive The “People’s IPO” program was conceived over a decade ago to create a class of retail investors in Kazakhstan. Joanna Lillis Dec 20, 2022