Kazakhstan: With elections chore out of the way, it is time for politics No real opposition parties were permitted to run. Almaz Kumenov Jan 11, 2021
Kazakhstan: Vote unfolds against backdrop of mass detentions Tokayev has promised reforms, but he has done that before. Almaz Kumenov Jan 10, 2021
Kazakhstan: Nervous authorities keep election observers at arm’s length Even though there is no danger of independent parties getting into parliament, authorities fear renewed protests. Almaz Kumenov Jan 8, 2021
Russian nationalists again rile Kazakhstan by questioning its nationhood The Foreign Ministry warns these remarks are straining relations. Almaz Kumenov Dec 15, 2020
Kazakhstan to get $1.3Bln payout from Karachaganak consortium The company has pledged not to let annual production slip below 10-11 billion tons of liquid hydrocarbons. Almaz Kumenov Dec 14, 2020
Kazakhstan: As election beckons, authorities tighten control on internet Authorities accuse critics of the measure of being NATO stooges. Almaz Kumenov Dec 7, 2020
Kazakhstan to start Sputnik V vaccinations early next year Trials for a domestically developed QazCovid-in vaccine are not expected to be completed until March. Almaz Kumenov Dec 4, 2020
Kazakhstan sleepwalks toward choice-free parliamentary election But there is no papering over the festering disillusionment. Almaz Kumenov Dec 2, 2020
Kazakhstan to borrow $1.8Bln for COVID fight The government is eager to stress that the loan is all but interest free. Almaz Kumenov Nov 24, 2020
Kazakhstan: President wades into tree-felling controversy Tokayev's attention to this relatively trivial issue shows he wishes to be seen as a "listening president." Almaz Kumenov Nov 24, 2020
Kazakhstan’s independent media losing advertising battle with bloggers, influencers The government will help outlets that publish its propaganda. Almaz Kumenov Nov 20, 2020
Kazakhstan: Nearly half of ventilators bought for COVID-19 defective Numbers of coronavirus cases has seen a sharp surge recently. Almaz Kumenov Nov 19, 2020
Kazakhstan: IT system at China border increases corruption and lines Some appear to be using bribes to circumvent the technology. Almaz Kumenov Nov 16, 2020
Kazakhstan: Former health minister arrested The healthcare sector has been embroiled in corruption scandals for years. Almaz Kumenov Nov 3, 2020
Kazakhstan: Kaspi glitch highlights growing reliance on virtual money The taxman is annoyed by how much revenue is lost on online payments. Almaz Kumenov Oct 28, 2020
Kazakhstan: Avian flu kills nearly 1 million poultry The die-off has caused a shortage of meat and eggs in markets. Almaz Kumenov Oct 21, 2020
Kazakhstan: Parliamentary elections scheduled for January 10 The president says the vote will marking a turning point. Skeptics yawn. Almaz Kumenov Oct 21, 2020
Kazakhstan: Education-starved children sent to pick cotton This isn't just a COVID-19 problem, though. Almaz Kumenov Oct 15, 2020
Kazakhstan: Borat creators' attempts to whip up fury achieve mixed results Some social media users are angry, but officials are taking the high road, for now. Almaz Kumenov Oct 3, 2020
Kazakhstan: Is ruling party primaries season all theater? Nur Otan's sudden urge to seek legitimacy is likely motivated by what has been happening outside the government’s strict control. Almaz Kumenov Sep 30, 2020
Kazakhstan: Ever more borrowers unable to repay loans Overdue loans have increased by 10 percent since January. Almaz Kumenov Sep 25, 2020
Kazakhstan: KazakhMan brings local flavor to well-worn superhero format This latest addition to the rich constellation of animated superheroes marks a fresh attempt by Kazakh artists to offer heroic antics with a local twist. Almaz Kumenov Sep 21, 2020
Kazakhstan: Classes continue in remote format Parents are pleading for relief from their kids learning from home, however. Almaz Kumenov Sep 10, 2020
Kazakhstan headhunts Belarusian IT developers, in vain so far Astana Hub hoping political unrest could tempt some specialists into coming their way. Almaz Kumenov Sep 4, 2020
Kazakhstan: Presidential address fails to excite Pledges to let people raid their pension pots were met favorably, though. Almaz Kumenov Sep 3, 2020
