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
With Kazakhstan’s presidential election over, the real work begins As ongoing protests show, Kazakhstan’s political landscape is not as predictable as the regime’s tacticians have heretofore believed. Peter Leonard, Almaz Kumenov Jun 10, 2019
Kazakhstan: Voting day marred by mass detentions Eurasianet correspondent Chris Rickleton was among many journalists detained by police. Joanna Lillis, Danil Usmanov Jun 9, 2019
HBO’s Chernobyl stokes anti-nuclear mood in Kazakhstan The hit series is drawing attention to an atomic energy deal with Russia. Jun 7, 2019
Kazakhstan piles pressure on activists ahead of election The interim president, meanwhile, claims he wants public dialogue. Almaz Kumenov Jun 7, 2019
Kazakhstan and its presidential election: A new chapter or more of the same? Ahead of the election this weekend, where the winner is a foregone conclusion, we held a Q&A with our experienced team on the ground. Joanna Lillis, Almaz Kumenov, Chris Rickleton, Aliya Uteuova Jun 7, 2019
The EU’s new Central Asia strategy: What does it mean for trade? Considering the EU’s size and trade links with Central Asia, Brussels’s new strategy for the region looks strikingly unambitious. Sam Bhutia Jun 5, 2019
Kazakhstan: As election nears, authorities take measures to squelch protest mood Mothers traveled to the capital to complain about housing. Almaz Kumenov Jun 4, 2019
Kazakhstan: Xinjiang Kazakh finds haven in Europe Nur-Sultan had declined to grant Sauytbay asylum. Almaz Kumenov Jun 3, 2019
