#Today in Kazakhstan

New Energy Minister Appointed in Kazakhstan
A veteran in Kazmunaigas structures, Yerlan Akkenzhenov is not a friend of the press

Ex-Minister of Energy to Head New Atomic Agency
Kazakhstan establishes new government agency ahead of nuclear plant construction

Tajikistan’s President Lands in Kyrgyzstan in Historic Visit
The two countries sealed a long-contested border agreement

Kaspi.kz Board Recommends Not to Pay Dividends for 2024
The decision ends a string of quarterly dividend payments to shareholders

Two More Kazakhstan-Registered Companies Sanctioned
The EU updated its list of sanctioned companies and individuals

Drone Attack Targets Kazakhstan’s Main Oil Export Pipeline
A Caspian Pipeline Consortium pumping station in Russia was hit

Inflation in Kazakhstan Expected to Jump by Year End
Prices grew 8.9% in January, indicating a worsening economic situation

EU Special Envoy Talks Sanctions in Astana
The forthcoming sanctions package could include more companies from Kazakhstan

A Court in Kazakhstan Keeps Activists in Detention
Five anti-nuclear activist have been in detention since late September 2024

Kazakhstan’s Government Lays out New Course
Tokayev asked his fellow citizens to “tighten their belts” once again

Long Sentences for Qandy Qantar Organizers
“Wild Arman” and former officials handed harsh sentences for their role in the events of January 2022

Journalists Lose in Court Against Restrictive Media Law
A group of journalists has challenged Kazakhstan’s recent amendments to accreditation rules

Trump-Inspired MP Pushes for “LGBT Propaganda” Ban
US president executive orders could indirectly help promote repression in Kazakhstan

Constitutional, But Not Welcome
Authorities in Kazakhstan continue to arrest activists and block rallies

Kazakhstan’s Police Detains Editor of Satirical Media
Two supporters who had come out calling for his release were also arrested

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

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

Central Bank to Tighten Retail Currency Exchange Corridor
Exchange bureaus face stricter limits on cash operations

Mangistaumunaigaz Fined $60 Million for Environmental Damages
The company violated its emission limits twice in December last year
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