Venera Abisheva

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Journalist's supporters accuse the authorities of pursuing a conviction at all costs.

22 Feb 05

Opposition feels it is being punished for refusing to negotiate with the authorities.

22 Feb 05

Astana and Moscow want to make money from foreign radioactive waste by building a new atomic plant in an earthquake zone.

22 Feb 05

The fate of opposition activists such as Sergei Duvanov seems to have frightened many journalists into toeing the government line.

21 Feb 05

Critics of Nazarbaev regime say recent media forum was merely an attempt to improve the country’s international image.

21 Feb 05

Soviet style incentives to start families draws scorn from impoverished Kazaks

21 Feb 05

A new strategy for boosting Kazakstan's oil industry reflects concern that foreign interest will wane as Iraq comes on stream.

21 Feb 05

Fewer are leaving for Germany, and some are coming back after finding life there too tough.

21 Feb 05

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