Will Kazakhstan’s giveaway solve debt disease or postpone it? The relief may only be temporary, since those in most trouble are never far away from another cycle of debt. Almaz Kumenov Aug 22, 2019
Kazakhstan: Intimidation rules as authorities seek to control the message Press freedom campaigners say that Kazakhstan’s reporting environment has “drastically turned to the worse” since the new president came to power. Joanna Lillis Aug 11, 2019
Kazakhstan: Tokayev remarks on torture may signal new policy direction The comments were prompted by footage showing abuse of a prison inmate. Chris Rickleton Aug 1, 2019
Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan trade hiccups force questions on EAEU Officials predict $1Bln in trade in 2020, but as things stand, that looks optimistic. Jul 29, 2019
The Kazakh centenarian who escaped the Soviets twice Asiya Sardarbek fled the Red Army in Kazakhstan and then Afghanistan. Darkhan Umirbekov Jul 26, 2019
Is Kazakhstan snooping agenda that serious? Despite the alarm among tech specialists, it is unclear if the government's surveillance plans will take hold. Chris Rickleton Jul 25, 2019
Kazakhstan: Children ombudsperson appointee sparks hope Through her charity work, Aruzhan Sain has paid for hundreds of kids to get urgently needed operations abroad. Almaz Kumenov Jul 19, 2019
Kazakhstan: Consensus-building council already generates grumbling Most of the people in the forum are already largely aligned with government positions. Almaz Kumenov Jul 18, 2019
How Kazakhstan fell back in love with clunkers Old cars are flooding Kazakhstan’s auto market. The smoggy air is a testimonial. Almaz Kumenov Jul 18, 2019
Kazakhstan: Latin switchover to be delayed? The completion of the transition could happen in 2035, instead of 2025. Almaz Kumenov Jul 17, 2019
Kazakhstan: Almaty blackout suggests power options limited Residents struggled with sweltering heat as their beloved aircons were down for hours. Chris Rickleton Jul 16, 2019
Kazakh and Kyrgyz stuntmen feature in Disney’s Mulan Almaty-based Nomad Stunts is behind many of the action shots. Aliya Uteuova Jul 12, 2019
Kazakhstan: Xinjiang rights activist case crawls toward trial Bilash is viewed as a worryingly popular figure by authorities. Chris Rickleton Jul 11, 2019
Kazakhstan jails mothers to be on the safe side The women were accused of harboring leaflets advertising an upcoming protest. Chris Rickleton Jul 4, 2019
Kazakhstan: Photo sparks violent unrest at major oil field At least 30 people were injured in clashes. Jun 30, 2019
Kazakhstan: Residents of blast-hit town on the march Arys residents say they want the authorities to give them new homes. Almaz Kumenov Jun 27, 2019
Kazakhstan: While president talks dialogue, activists get harassment One activist said he's received threats, another is being barred from leaving the country. Almaz Kumenov Jun 27, 2019
As Kazakhstan’s activists find their voice, next comes the message For all the excitement evinced by their followers, the newly emerging opposition movements have no power. Almaz Kumenov Jun 26, 2019
Kazakhstan: President embarks on jumbo handout to soothe tempers Low-income families will have debts of up to $800 cleared by the government. Jun 26, 2019
Kazakhstan: Thousands evacuated following massive arms depot blast More than 30 are injured, and one fatality has been reported. Almaz Kumenov Jun 24, 2019
Kazakhstan: Police now say they detained 4,000 The official accounts of anti-government demos are proving muddled and contradictory. Jun 18, 2019
Kazakhstan: Hard-up doctors say quick fixes are not the cure Doctors often pad their income by working hand-in-hand with pharmaceutical companies. They get commissions in exchange for prescribing certain drugs. Almaz Kumenov Jun 17, 2019
Kazakhstan: Authorities mislead public on mass detentions Police and prosecutors claim both that demos were violent and that they detained nobody Jun 13, 2019
Kazakhstan's financial capital in lockdown as scores of protesters detained The Almaty demos were held hours after Tokayev was inaugurated as president. Joanna Lillis Jun 12, 2019
Kazakhstan: Waking up to reform Kazakhstan is entering a virgin territory of political confrontation. A newly formed collective of youthful activists hopes to lead the way. Joanna Lillis Jun 11, 2019
