#Editorial

Between Multi-Vectorism and Russia
A new registry of individuals and entities that receive foreign funding could become a stain in Kazakhstan’s international reputation.

Manufacturing Consent
The government creates the illusion that everyone agrees to the construction of a nuclear power plant

The End of Mobile Transactions?
A new initiative by the ministry of finance against the shadow economy could prove counterproductive

Suppressing the Truth
The "airport hijacking" court case further alienated society from truth and justice

Happy Birthday, Astana!
A city that, despite claims, was not “built from scratch” will turn 25 on June 10

The Nonlistening State
Laid-off workers from Zhanaozen went to the capital, but could not find justice

A State for the Elite
The government promises to improve everyone’s lives by supporting businesses, but the effect is the opposite

Gasoline Wanted
Soviet-era refineries and a lagging green transition continue to cause fuel shortages

Saying No to Bloodletting
Time has come for the Ministry of Health to regulate “alternative medicine” in Kazakhstan

“I had such big dreams”
The actors’ personal history, not just their characters, can have a therapeutic effect