Kazak Towns Empty Following Mass Job Cuts Experts warn of widespread migration as company closures force residents to relocate. 13 Feb 09
Kazak Government Halts Controversial Teacher Tests Authorities cave in to demands from teachers and politicians to put new examination system on hold. 12 Feb 09
Army to Soak up Kazakstan's Unemployed After years of honing Kazak armed forces, they are now being asked to conscript young men just to take them off the streets. 9 Feb 09
Kazak Public Resigned to Bribe Culture Paying out money to officials has become the normal way of accessing free public services. 5 Nov 08