Kazakhstan: Nur-Sultan goes off the rails The capital city is in desperate need of a congestion-busting solution. Almaz Kumenov Apr 17, 2019
Kazakhstan’s toi: A feast or a fuss? Kazakhs who cannot afford the expense of a wedding often take loans. Banks even advertise special wedding-themed credit. Almaz Kumenov Apr 15, 2019
Kazakhstan supplies Tajikistan with arms to bolster border defenses Nur-Sultan is worried about the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan. Almaz Kumenov Apr 12, 2019
Kazakhstan grounds Mi-8 choppers after 13 troops die in crash Mi-8 helicopters are no stranger to crashes across the former Soviet Union. Almaz Kumenov Mar 28, 2019
Kazakhstan: Creeping anti-vaxx moods test health system An outbreak of measles has caught health officials off guard. Almaz Kumenov Mar 25, 2019
Kazakhstan: Social media reacts to resignation with shock, joy and jokes The sheer volume of joyful reactions was startling and may be worrying news for those would seek to ride off the coattails of Nazarbayev’s legacy. Almaz Kumenov Mar 20, 2019
Kazakhstan police detain, fine journalist covering Zhanaozen rallies Saniya Toiken was fined $113 for purportedly failing to submit to police orders. Almaz Kumenov Mar 12, 2019
Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev scrambling to be seen acting on growing inequality The strongman can keep firing ministers, but analysts feel he’s avoiding Kazakhstan’s bedrock economic problems. Almaz Kumenov Feb 22, 2019
Kazakhstan: Authorities to limit media access to government events Media rights advocates says the proposed rules could be used to weed out undesirable journalists. Almaz Kumenov Feb 15, 2019
Kazakhstan: Court clears woman charged of incitement to revolt Akberdi’s husband was jailed for three years on similar charges. Almaz Kumenov Feb 6, 2019
Kazakhstan and its pungent oil: A curse and a blessing Kazakhstan has lots of oil, but it’s hard to reach and doesn’t fetch the best prices. We explain. Almaz Kumenov Feb 5, 2019
Kazakhstan: ArcelorMittal Temirtau loses court case against reporter But is this a win for independent media or something else altogether? Almaz Kumenov Jan 30, 2019
Kazakhstan MP suggests changing country’s name Peruashev thinks opting for Kazakh Republic would be an act of historical justice. Almaz Kumenov Jan 24, 2019
Kazakhstan: Suspected killers of saiga protector detained Nurgaliyev was described as a kind man who devoted his life to caring for animals. Almaz Kumenov Jan 22, 2019
Chinese company helps Kazakhstan become tungsten leader Xiamen Tungsten will spend $750 million on building facilities to process the rare metal. Almaz Kumenov Jan 18, 2019
Kazakhstan: Killers of Olympic skater get 18 years in prison The murder of Denis Ten sparked angry demands for reform to the law enforcement system. Almaz Kumenov Jan 17, 2019
Kazakhstan: Terror suspects found among Syria evacuees 47 people were returned home following an operation by the security services and the army. Almaz Kumenov Jan 10, 2019
Kazakhstan: Bar brawl murder sparks inter-ethnic tensions Police detained ethnic Armenians on suspicion of involvement in the New Year's Eve brawl. Almaz Kumenov Jan 7, 2019
Report: Hackers detect online protest-sniffing software in Kazakhstan The software was allegedly developed with help from Russia's security services. Almaz Kumenov Dec 21, 2018
Kazakhstan celebrates independence with detentions Opposition figure Mukhtar Ablyazov appealed to supporters to hold public vigils. Almaz Kumenov Dec 18, 2018
Kazakhstan: National telecoms company becomes quasi-monopoly Two out of three mobile service providers are part state-controlled. Almaz Kumenov Dec 12, 2018
Kazakhstan: Minister says Facebook not blocked, just unpopular It is commonly assumed that internet censorship is intended to control access to opposition resources. Almaz Kumenov Dec 10, 2018
Kazakhstan cuts police numbers, turns to public for help The interior ministry says savings will be used to hike police salaries. Almaz Kumenov Dec 7, 2018
Kazakhstan: Take two on forcing movies to be shown in Kazakh It will be acceptable to use subtitles instead of dubbing. Almaz Kumenov Dec 5, 2018
Kazakhstan: Government’s exiled bête noire sentenced to life in jail Mukhtar Ablyazov seems unfazed, though. Almaz Kumenov Nov 28, 2018
