The Week in Kazakhstan: Foreign Objects Tokayev wants to move forward with tax reform, inflations grows again #weekly review
Inflation in Kazakhstan Expected to Jump by Year End Prices grew 8.9% in January, indicating a worsening economic situation #economy
The Week in Kazakhstan: VAT Now? Kazakhstan to re-negotiate oil contracts; massive Qandy Qantar sentences #weekly review
EU Special Envoy Talks Sanctions in Astana The forthcoming sanctions package could include more companies from Kazakhstan #EU
The End of the Line for Bishkek Trolleybus Fleet? The supposed renovation of transit in Kyrgyzstan’s capital will result in more traffic and pollution, critics say #Kyrgyzstan
A Court in Kazakhstan Keeps Activists in Detention Five anti-nuclear activist have been in detention since late September 2024 #Nuclear Energy
Kazakhstan’s Government Lays out New Course Tokayev asked his fellow citizens to “tighten their belts” once again #economy
Long Sentences for Qandy Qantar Organizers “Wild Arman” and former officials handed harsh sentences for their role in the events of January 2022 #Today in Kazakhstan
Smog and Mirrors: Bishkek’s Half-Hearted Battle With Pollution Dirty air continues to choke Kyrgyzstan's capital #Kyrgyzstan
“I went there with a blind friend, we sat through a movie together” Reader memories of the Tselinny movie theater #cinema
The Week in Kazakhstan: Over and Under Chelsea pays record sum for Kazakhstani footballer, Tengizchevroil’s expansion pumps first oil #weekly review
Journalists Lose in Court Against Restrictive Media Law A group of journalists has challenged Kazakhstan’s recent amendments to accreditation rules #press freedom
Trump-Inspired MP Pushes for “LGBT Propaganda” Ban US president executive orders could indirectly help promote repression in Kazakhstan #Human Rights
Constitutional, But Not Welcome Authorities in Kazakhstan continue to arrest activists and block rallies #Today in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s Police Detains Editor of Satirical Media Two supporters who had come out calling for his release were also arrested #press freedom
The Week in Kazakhstan: Spillover The Central Bank to switch gears on currency policy, the ministry of energy proposed to scrap fuel price caps. #weekly review
Kazakhstan Court Makes Another January 2022 Trial Secret A military court will continue behind closed doors a trial for the murder of two Almaty residents during Qandy Qantar #Qandy Qantar
Kazakhstan To Spend Billions for Energy Infrastructure A new government working group took charge of the national plan for the modernization of utilities and electricity generation systems #green transition
Central Bank to Tighten Retail Currency Exchange Corridor Exchange bureaus face stricter limits on cash operations #Central Bank
Mangistaumunaigaz Fined $60 Million for Environmental Damages The company violated its emission limits twice in December last year #environment
The Week in Kazakhstan: On the Lookout Kashagan consortium fined, new state secrets protect Tokayev. #weekly review
Mongolia's Free Trade Deal with the Eurasian Economic Union Gets Postponed Authorities are pro, businesses are against, and consumers are silent #Eurasian Economic Union