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Non-state patronage systems continue to fill services gaps, helping to contain discontent.

The agro-sector is hemorrhaging laborers.

Many state-connected companies are losing money, hindering market development.

Activist asserts government measure to help environment actually exacerbates air pollution.

Draft agreement outlines scope of cooperation.

Uzbek FM pushes for free trade.

Hungary’s Viktor Orban attends a summit of Turkic leaders as observer.

Summit’s most significant accomplishment is admitting Belarus as full member.

Two Kazakh nationals wanted on suspicion of carrying out hit on émigré dissident in Kyiv.

Main concern is whether Russian firm will get the construction contract.

Big discrepancy identified in gas export data.

Astana to present methane emissions reduction plan at COP29.

Outreach campaign shifts into top gear.

It was the most challenging of times, it was the most fascinating of times.

Railway construction agreement doesn’t answer all the questions, especially about financing.

Social media influencer shot in head in Kyiv.

For government, the possible economic rewards outweigh the risks.

Kyrgyz entities also contained on latest list of entities targeted by US sanctions.

Russia looking south instead of west, while Azerbaijan aims to replace Russian supplies to EU.

Government acknowledges need for “radical improvement” in efficiency of water usage.

Trials do not shed details on how violence unfolded.

Would-be asylum seekers from Georgia, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are supposedly targeted.

Government willing to experiment with allowing the free flow of information.

Economic expert says quick action to develop green economy is needed.

Regional states join forces to contain Mother Nature.