Kazakhstan: Ablyazov associate gets rap on knuckles after turning witness Aueskanov had been on the run for eight years. Almaz Kumenov Jul 9, 2020
Kazakhstan: Nur-Sultan revelry sparks ire as coronavirus crisis escalates City authorities said they hoped the feast would cheer up frontline medical workers. Almaz Kumenov Jul 7, 2020
Here’s looking at EAEU #2: Trading places China is evidently the market on which the EAEU is pinning its hopes of export diversification. Here’s looking at EAEU Jul 2, 2020
Kazakhstan imposes lockdown-lite to stem coronavirus surge The number of overall confirmed cases has risen to 42,500. Almaz Kumenov Jul 2, 2020
Kazakh activist faces three years for insulting police She will stand before the same judge who recently found another activist guilty of insulting the ruling party. Aliya Uteuova Jul 1, 2020
Kazakhstan pivoting back to robust lockdown Infections have increased sevenfold since lockdowns were eased. Almaz Kumenov Jun 29, 2020
The modern-day struggle sessions of Central Asia The apology or recantation is uploaded to social media. Often, there is a pretense of the repentance being voluntary. But that is not always the case. Jun 25, 2020
Moscow’s delayed Victory Day in photos Most foreign leaders stayed away, but Putin’s Central Asian crew is a dependable lot. Jun 24, 2020
Kazakhstan: Activist punished for being rude about ruling party Prosecutors said Ilyashev threatened public order by insulting Nur Otan. Almaz Kumenov Jun 22, 2020
Kazakhstan: Mandatory vaccination plans dropped Prosecuting doctors for malpractice, meanwhile, will become more complicated. Almaz Kumenov Jun 18, 2020
Kazakhstan grapples uneasily with its second coronavirus wave The country is experiencing a turnaround after apparent early successes. Almaz Kumenov Jun 18, 2020
Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev diagnosed with coronavirus His spokesman said the former president is still working remotely. Jun 18, 2020
Kazakhstan changes methodology, lowers COVID count The government has altered how it tallies infections and deaths to favor rosier statistics. Zholdas Orisbayev Jun 12, 2020
Kazakhstan: New study uses COVID-19 lockdown to isolate causes of air pollution Pollution fell along with traffic during quarantine, but airborne levels of several toxic chemicals rose far above WHO limits. Aliya Uteuova Jun 11, 2020
Kazakhstan: Parliament decriminalizes slander, but leaves penalties in place Libel will still land offenders in jail for up to 25 days. Almaz Kumenov Jun 11, 2020
Kazakhstan accuses Kyrgyzstan of fiddling customs data These claims are casting fresh doubt over viability of EAEU Jun 10, 2020
Turkey’s classical fusion master recalls childhood influences in Central Asia Today celebrated for blending classical music with Turkish folk tunes, Anjelika Akbar’s education was strictly Soviet, intolerant to non-classical styles. Matt Hanson Jun 10, 2020
Uzbekistan: Heartbreak and despair for expat laborers trapped by COVID Tens of thousands of Uzbek workers are trying to get home. In Uzbekistan itself, however, not everybody is eager to see them. Jun 5, 2020
Chinese business briefing: Working overtime Many Chinese workers have been stuck in Central Asia during the coronavirus lockdown, forced to work overtime to meet production quotas. Niva Yau Jun 4, 2020
Here’s looking at EAEU #1: Blowing hot and cold As Uzbekistan sniffs around the bloc from the outside, there is evidence of cooling enthusiasms inside. Peter Leonard Jun 4, 2020
Post-Soviet immigration strengthens Kazakhstan’s Jewish community A tight connection to Brooklyn is helping spur a revival. Khaya Himmelman Jun 1, 2020
Kazakhstan: President signs off on contentious rally law Legal experts say the new rules are not up to scratch. Almaz Kumenov May 26, 2020
Kazakhstan: Controversial law portends struggle over coronavirus vaccine Without credible media, a lack of trust in government seems to be fueling anti-vaccination campaigns, pandemic be damned. Zholdas Orisbayev May 20, 2020
Kazakhstan to allow free export of food products Restrictions had been put in place to prevent deficits during the coronavirus outbreak. Almaz Kumenov May 20, 2020
Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Uzbeks cautiously, anxiously, eye return to familiar patterns Newly restored freedoms in the three countries have not come without problems and worries. Almaz Kumenov, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 18, 2020
