Common Market to Transform Kazakstan
Agreeing customs arrangements with Russia and Belarus just the first step towards greater economic viability.
Agreeing customs arrangements with Russia and Belarus just the first step towards greater economic viability.
Joining customs union with Russia and Belarus means good as well as bad changes for Kazak businesses, economic expert argues.
Strike action prevented after concerted protests, as income levels fall in oil industry.
More and more groups voicing concerns through public protests.
Moves seems to set stage for transition if and when President Nursultan Nazarbaev steps aside.
Uzbeks and Kazaks keep doors closed and watch for signs of stability in Kyrgyzstan.
New rules intended to stem flow of rural poor to urban areas.
Umbrella group serves as channel for range of public concerns.
New watchdog designed to monitor “destructive” website content, but could that include political debate as well as extremist literature? By Milana Orazbekova in Almaty