Kazakhstan Lawmakers Adopt “LGBT Propaganda” Ban The measure will negatively affect human rights, watchdogs say Vlast English
“Dangerous and Colonialist” - Activists Condemn New ‘LGBT Propaganda’ Bill in Kazakhstan The proposed new law could establish draconian measures against “non-traditional” values Vlast English
Almaty to Convert Its Coal-Fired Power Plant to Gas by 2026 Kazakhstan’s largest city planned to transition years ago Vlast English
VTB Kazakhstan Falls Under EU Sanctions The latest European Union sanctions package hits the local subsidiary of the Russian bank Vlast English
Kazakhstan's Gas Production Drops After Drone Attack in Russia The Orenburg processing plant uses gas from the Karachaganak field Vlast English
Lukoil’s Kazakhstan Operations Exempted by New UK Sanctions The Russian oil producer was hit by sanctions against its domestic operations only Vlast English
One Chamber, Possibly Digital: Tokayev’s New Parliament A new working group kick-started Kazakhstan’s parliamentary reform Vlast English
Putin Admits Russia Caused the AZAL Plane Crash in Kazakhstan Missiles tracking Ukrainian drones exploded next to the Azerbaijan Airlines’ aircraft Vlast English
Kazakhstan’s Banking Sector To Undergo Makeover A new draft law could reshape the way lenders operate and are regulated Vlast English
Tokayev Envisions AI Turn, Parliamentary Reform, and More Nuclear Plants in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan’s President addressed the nation with forward-looking statements Vlast English
Kazakhstan Judge Issues Light Sentence Against Anti-Nuclear Activists Five had been detained 11 months ago ahead of a referendum Vlast English
RFE/RL Journalists Lose Accreditation Lawsuit in Kazakhstan Media accreditation has become increasingly difficult for independent media Vlast English
Kazakhstani Human Rights Lawyer Found Guilty of Spreading Disinformation Bakhytzhan Toregozhina has been outspoken in her support of political prisoners Vlast English
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Plans Austerity Measures Spending cuts and utility tariff increases are on the agenda Vlast English
Tokayev Ready To Negotiate the US-Kazakhstan “Trade Issue” Tokayev responded to Trump’s tariff announcement Vlast English
Trump Announces Tariffs on Kazakhstan Exports Kazakhstan’s government said their effect on bilateral trade will be marginal Vlast English
Kazakhstan’s First Nuclear Power Plant to Cost $14 Billion Negotiations with Chinese partners for a second NPP have yet to be held Vlast English
China Strengthens Ties in Central Asia Xi Jinping met with regional heads of state in Astana Vlast English
Rosatom To Build Kazakhstan’s First Nuclear Power Plant The Russian giant will lead a consortium of companies Vlast English
Methane Leaks Again From a Mangistau Oil Field The leak was promptly contained but environmental safety issues remain Vlast English
Kazakhstan Oilman Buys Stake in Insurance Company Safin’s company, Buzachi Neft, was sentenced to pay millions for a massive methane leak in 2023 Vlast English
Kazakhstan Freezes Gas Processing Project as Dispute With Oil Majors Sours Eni and Shell were reportedly told to suspend construction work Vlast English
Kazakhstan Mulls Increased Trade Cooperation With Italy Prime Minister Bektenov opened a bilateral business forum ahead of Meloni’s official visit Vlast English