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
Kazakhstan eyeing Baku grain entrepôt for Europe exports The terminal may reportedly be completed in the coming five years. Almaz Kumenov May 27, 2023
New Kazakhstan, old methods: No respite for beleaguered opposition Some analysts see the continued crackdown as a sign of President Tokayev's lack of confidence in his public standing. Almaz Kumenov May 25, 2023
Kazakhstan: Scandal-mired lawmaker holds onto seat One of the most grave allegations surrounding Dayrabayev is that his sons kept a man captive for three years. Almaz Kumenov May 24, 2023
Kazakhstan: Almaty turning into a pedestrian haven in a concrete jungle By 2040, the city's metro network is to be radically expanded and an 80-kilometer-long light rail transport network should be built. Almaz Kumenov May 18, 2023
Kazakhstan: Government recoups $1.7Bln in illegally appropriated assets The former president's family have featured among the major losers in this confiscation drive. Almaz Kumenov May 13, 2023
Kazakhstan: Former business lobby boss arrested over alleged mega-bribe Until early 2022, Myrzakhmetov helped run the lobby together with the billionaire son-in-law of the former president. Almaz Kumenov May 11, 2023
Kazakhstan: Another Nazarbayev relative gets prison time Gulmira Satybaldy was found by the court to have used her influence to wrest control over lucrative businesses. Almaz Kumenov May 5, 2023
Kazakhstan: Steep utility tariff rises to arrive in summer Prices for power, water and gas may see increases of up to 30 percent. Almaz Kumenov Apr 28, 2023
Kazakhstan: Masimov gets 18-year sentence over Bloody January events The behind-closed-doors trial has revealed nothing about the specific actions the former security services chief is said to have undertaken. Almaz Kumenov Apr 24, 2023
Kazakhstan sets 2026 target for getting drinking water to the regions Households in 1,395 villages do not have running water. Almaz Kumenov Apr 24, 2023