Kazakhstan: Capital’s mayor moved to head presidential administration Isekeshev is seen as a competent and progressive civil servant. Almaz Kumenov Sep 11, 2018
China persecuting Uygur, Kazakh minorities in Xinjiang, watchdog says In Kazakhstan, there is intense controversy over how neighboring China treats its Turkic minorities. Joanna Lillis Sep 10, 2018
Kazakhstan: Devaluation deflates a dispirited population The tenge is sliding once again. Almaz Kumenov Sep 6, 2018
Heads roll in Kazakhstan months after child rape scandal It was only when the story reached social media that authorities began to take action. Chris Rickleton Aug 30, 2018
Messaging app goes on trial in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan’s government is targeting users of Telegram for discussing politics. Chris Rickleton Aug 29, 2018
Kazakhstan: Activist fined over menstruation picket Zhanar Sekerbayeva said she was trying to smash the taboo about menstruation. Almaz Kumenov Aug 21, 2018
Kazakhstan: Major retailer suing over website ban Authorities say they intervened to stop children from seeing pictures of sex toys online. Aug 17, 2018
Anti-Russia sanctions torpedo Kazakhstan’s currency Demand for dollars has been strong over the whole summer. Almaz Kumenov Aug 16, 2018
After high-profile murder, Kazakhstan’s police seek makeover Kazakhstan’s police are rarely seen as wanting to help people Almaz Kumenov Aug 14, 2018
Perspectives | On the importance of being Soviet The mixture of people you find in Kazakhstan testifies to one of the Soviet Union’s most enduring legacies. Alexander Morrison Aug 10, 2018
Caspian agreement may trigger cascade of energy projects After decades of wrangling, the five Caspian states appear ready to cooperate. Peter Leonard Aug 8, 2018
Kazakhstan: Will Astana’s financial gamble pay off? Kazakhstan’s glitzy new financial center is very much a work in progress. Joanna Lillis Aug 7, 2018
Kazakhstan court rules against deporting ethnic Kazakh to China Authorities appear to have been spooked by the simmering discontent fostered by the case. Aug 1, 2018
Music review | Straight outta Kazakhstan, rapping in Russian As hip-hop culture spreads in the Russian-speaking world, some of the most prominent artists to emerge are not Russians. Kevin Doyle Jul 30, 2018
Kazakhstan: In two minds about cryptocurrencies The rise and fall of a cryptocurrency-themed burger joint could be a salutary warning against overexuberance. Chris Rickleton Jul 27, 2018
The soft power of fame: A Kazakh star in China A dashing pop singer from Kazakhstan is a hit in China. Si Chen Jul 23, 2018
Kazakh owner of multimillion-dollar Paris apartment shrouded in mystery Realtor insiders had said it was a government official, a revelation that provoked indignation. Jul 19, 2018
Ethnic Kazakh's life in balance as deportation to China looms Kazakhstan is trying an ethnic Kazakh from China for illegally crossing the border. The case threatens to aggravate nationalist views of the powerful neighbor. Almaz Kumenov Jul 17, 2018
Kazakhstan’s banks to gain access to Uzbekistan Major Kazakh lenders hope to benefit as Uzbekistan opens up Almaz Kumenov Jul 11, 2018
Kazakhstan: Giant Squirrel Stirs Backlash The Almaty rodent is made from straw and is 12 meters tall. Paul Bartlett Jul 11, 2018
Kazakhstan, Russia celebrate 20 years of friendship despite the cracks There's been talk of eternal friendship, even as Russian media takes potshots at Astana. Almaz Kumenov Jul 10, 2018
Kazakhstan’s Astana turns 20: A tale of two capitals Though the party was timed for his birthday, the president insists his new capital is not all about him. Joanna Lillis Jul 9, 2018
Kazakhstan: New law limits outflow of money The president has blamed shady capital outflows for crises at a number of domestic lenders. Jul 5, 2018
Kazakhstan: Fanfare as Astana opens financial hub Detractors worry whether the fancy new center will find enough clients to justify its creation. Joanna Lillis Jul 5, 2018
Russia extends blockade on Ukraine goods headed to Central Asia The restrictions have been in place since 2016 and were in response to Kiev's trade dealings with the EU. Jul 2, 2018
