Kazakhstan: President gingerly addresses lingering Bloody January questions This is the clearest attempt by Tokayev to date to place the blame for those deadly events on figures close to Nazarbayev. Almaz Kumenov Jan 4, 2024
Kazakhstan: Oil workers persist with protest, government ignores Protestors say their attempts to secure a meeting with lawmakers have been in vain. Almaz Kumenov Jan 3, 2024
Kazakhstan removes Taliban from list of banned organizations Astana has been cultivating economic ties with Kabul since the group took power in 2021. Almaz Kumenov Dec 30, 2023
Kazakhstan: Oil workers persist with strike despite firings West Oil Software rejects worker complaints, says it has abided by terms of collective bargaining agreements. Almaz Kumenov Dec 18, 2023
Kazakhstan: Freezing temperatures cause infrastructure failures – again Officials have sought to downplay the problems, describing them as "technological disruptions." Almaz Kumenov Dec 14, 2023
Kazakhstan: Ambitious renewables agenda setting healthy pace A raft of deal-making at the COP-28 summit will be a boon to the wind power agenda. Almaz Kumenov Dec 4, 2023
Kazakhstan: Court hands down long sentences to Petropavlovsk separatists The severity of the penalty highlights anxieties felt by the authorities since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. Almaz Kumenov Nov 29, 2023
Kazakhstan introduces digital national currency Officials say that it will make government spending more transparent Almaz Kumenov Nov 24, 2023
Kazakhstan: Authorities to gingerly allow LPG prices to rise It was a price rise of this fuel that led to nationwide unrest in 2022. Almaz Kumenov Nov 21, 2023
Kazakhstan: Government tackles personal debt mountain, but not everyone is happy New legislation will place stronger requirements on lenders to ensure people taking out loans are able to pay back. Almaz Kumenov Nov 16, 2023
Kazakhstan: Death of ex-official’s wife sparks conversation around domestic abuse Kuandyk Bishimbayev is said to have had a long history of assaulting his wife. Almaz Kumenov Nov 14, 2023
Kazakhstan: Deadly mine disaster hastens ArcelorMittal Temirtau nationalization At least 46 workers were killed in a methane blast. Almaz Kumenov Oct 30, 2023
Kazakhstan: Fake news on "NATO facility" fans rage of Russian chauvinists Angered Russian patriots suggested northern regions of Kazakhstan should be "liberated." Almaz Kumenov Oct 25, 2023
Kazakhstan: Government does hard sell on nuclear, but public remains wary It also remains to be worked out how the authorities intend to fund a project that could end up costing $12 billion. Almaz Kumenov Oct 23, 2023
Kazakhstan: Resurgent saigas seen threatening farmer livelihoods Experts argue for a pragmatic approach to manage the saiga population, considering their current numbers and sustainable levels. Almaz Kumenov Sep 22, 2023
Kazakhstan: Investigation into ex-president’s nephew signals new turn in elite infighting Analysts believe this case indicates that President Tokayev feels more confident in his authority. Almaz Kumenov Sep 20, 2023
In Kazakhstan, comedy is no laughing matter A Russian comedy group getting concerts canceled over its support for the Ukraine war is another harbinger of where public sentiment lies. Almaz Kumenov Sep 15, 2023
Kazakhstan: Farmers plead for president’s help in overcoming grain harvest woes A hot summer and then prolonged rains have combined to ruin vast amounts of crops. Almaz Kumenov Sep 8, 2023
Kazakhstan signs $200 million in contracts with Afghanistan Astana argues that dealing with the Taliban will be an investment in stability and sustainable development. Almaz Kumenov Aug 5, 2023
Kazakhstan’s tech success shows way out of raw resources addiction Astana Hub estimates that by the end of this year, about 40 percent of the revenue will come from foreign sales. Almaz Kumenov Aug 2, 2023
Kazakhstan adopts law to regulate untamed social media scene The rules envision fines for disinformation and a tax regime for social media users making money out of their content. Almaz Kumenov Jul 12, 2023
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan harmonize efforts on route bypassing Russia While coordination will help reduce delivery times from goods coming from China, investment is also needed in new infrastructure. Almaz Kumenov Jun 28, 2023
Kazakhstan: Purchasing power cramped by inflation Peer nations in the Eurasian Economic Union, including Belarus and Russia, have performed better. Almaz Kumenov Jun 19, 2023
Kazakhstan: Silver lining for hard-up air travelers? A would-be low-cost airline has been fined for monopolist practices, which flyers hope will bring down prices. Almaz Kumenov Jun 16, 2023
Kazakhstan: Mass wildfire deaths provoke anger at corruption At least 14 people have been killed combating the blazes. Almaz Kumenov Jun 12, 2023