Kazakhstan: President signs off on contentious rally law Legal experts say the new rules are not up to scratch. Almaz Kumenov May 26, 2020
Kazakhstan to allow free export of food products Restrictions had been put in place to prevent deficits during the coronavirus outbreak. Almaz Kumenov May 20, 2020
Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Uzbeks cautiously, anxiously, eye return to familiar patterns Newly restored freedoms in the three countries have not come without problems and worries. Almaz Kumenov, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 18, 2020
Kazakhstan: Would-be opposition political parties to get leg-up There is no prospect that actual opposition groups will be allowed in parliament though. Almaz Kumenov May 7, 2020
Kazakhstan: Coronavirus prompting many to reassess priorities Post-coronavirus life will bring fewer debts and more time with the family. Maybe. Almaz Kumenov Apr 30, 2020
Kazakhstan: Government steps up hunt for critics Scrutiny of the arrests suggests a complex process at play. Almaz Kumenov Apr 21, 2020
Kazakhstan: Coronavirus tests a stuttering private sector Kazakhstan is still far from being the developed market economy its leaders pine for. And the current crisis risks shunting the country back toward a more traditional, state-directed stance. Almaz Kumenov Apr 17, 2020
Kazakhstan: Medics struggling to keep themselves safe 182 health workers have been infected at one hospital alone. Almaz Kumenov Apr 15, 2020
Kazakhstan resorts to snap military draft as coronavirus spreads Supporters of the move think it will provide a useful outlet for the momentarily unemployed. Almaz Kumenov Apr 3, 2020
Coronavirus, oil prices push Kazakhstan toward recession Economy forecast to shrink by 0.9 percent. Almaz Kumenov Apr 2, 2020
Kazakhstan: President unveils more coronavirus mitigation plans Tokayev pledges more help for health workers, the poor and businesses. Almaz Kumenov Apr 1, 2020
Kazakhstan introduces wheat, flour export quotas Producers complained they were being denied an opportunity to become competitive again. Almaz Kumenov Mar 30, 2020
Kazakhstan: New law on rallies passes first hurdle Activists say they are disappointed by the bill. Almaz Kumenov Mar 27, 2020
Kazakhstan: Diary of a city in quarantine We’re not allowed in or out. Gossiping thrives in such times as these. Almaz Kumenov Mar 25, 2020
Kazakhstan outlines plan to shelter economy from COVID-19 The anti-crisis menu includes tax breaks, fewer audits and cheaper credit. Almaz Kumenov Mar 18, 2020
Nerves jangled as COVID-19 finally detected in Kazakhstan The three cases are the first official reports of the novel coronavirus in Central Asia. Almaz Kumenov Mar 13, 2020
Will Kazakhstan’s giveaway solve debt disease or postpone it? The relief may only be temporary, since those in most trouble are never far away from another cycle of debt. Almaz Kumenov Aug 22, 2019
Kazakhstan: Children ombudsperson appointee sparks hope Through her charity work, Aruzhan Sain has paid for hundreds of kids to get urgently needed operations abroad. Almaz Kumenov Jul 19, 2019
Kazakhstan: Consensus-building council already generates grumbling Most of the people in the forum are already largely aligned with government positions. Almaz Kumenov Jul 18, 2019
How Kazakhstan fell back in love with clunkers Old cars are flooding Kazakhstan’s auto market. The smoggy air is a testimonial. Almaz Kumenov Jul 18, 2019
Kazakhstan: Latin switchover to be delayed? The completion of the transition could happen in 2035, instead of 2025. Almaz Kumenov Jul 17, 2019
Kazakhstan: Residents of blast-hit town on the march Arys residents say they want the authorities to give them new homes. Almaz Kumenov Jun 27, 2019
Kazakhstan: While president talks dialogue, activists get harassment One activist said he's received threats, another is being barred from leaving the country. Almaz Kumenov Jun 27, 2019
As Kazakhstan’s activists find their voice, next comes the message For all the excitement evinced by their followers, the newly emerging opposition movements have no power. Almaz Kumenov Jun 26, 2019
Kazakhstan: Thousands evacuated following massive arms depot blast More than 30 are injured, and one fatality has been reported. Almaz Kumenov Jun 24, 2019
