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Kazakhstan: Nursultan Nazarbayev to follow the way of German Fuhrer?

19.01.2011 14:48 msk Kazakhstan Politics

At the end of last week the parliament of Kazakhstan unanimously approved the decision to amend Constitution and the number of constitutional laws. The goal of amendments was to offer Nursultan Nazarbayev the opportunity to stay as president until 2020 without running presidential elections. The dep

Copper wealth of Nazarbayev. Global Witness claims against Kazakhmys

02.08.2010 10:10 msk Business Kazakhstan

Global Witness, the international anti-corruption organization, published the report, named "Risky business. Who controls Kazakhmys plc?" Based on independent investigation information, Global Witness affirms that Kazakhmys, the biggest Kazakhstani copper miner, did not share vital and financially i

Marijuana in Kazakhstan. Not to Be Destroyed but Used

14.09.2009 10:00 msk Kazakhstan

All drug users and dealers in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and other neighboring countries know that marijuana grows in the Chuy valley. There is no way this narcotic herb can be destroyed: dig over the land just to see more of it growing there in the next year, pull out seven meter long roots to bring sa

Stalin’s monument in Kazakh village found its place

27.06.2009 12:07 msk Kazakhstan

While there are some serious disputes over the monuments, representing various eras in the history of the post-Soviet states, people in Kazakhstan are quite tolerant to such endeavors. For instance, Stalin’s monument is still located in Ikan area, close to the city of Turkestan in Southern Kazakhsta

Kazakhstan: The prohibited book of Rakhat Aliyev does not pose as much hazard

26.05.2009 14:51 msk Analytics Kazakhstan

The Russian version of "The God Father-in-Law", the book of Rakhat Aliyev , published in Germany, is distributed via internet in PDF format to everyone, willing to read it. Supernormal readers’ interest to "The God Father-in-Law" is fueled by the prohibition of Prosecutor-General’s Office of Kazakhs

Kazakhstan: Cyber terrorists attack the independent press

13.04.2009 12:17 msk Interview Kazakhstan

Since the first days of April several web-based news agencies of Kazakhstan have been attacked by hackers. Today, at least two internet-editions ( Respublika.kz and ZonaKZ.net ) are constantly facing network attacks. These resources either totally disappear from web-browsers or become accessible for

Kazakhstan: Construction sector still reeling despite government's bail-out package

06.04.2009 00:04 msk Business Kazakhstan

Kazakh government’s efforts to bail the country’s once booming construction sector are facing serious obstacles as cash-strapped banks and hard-pressed construction companies are at loggerheads over the government's rescue plan. Frustrated with the lack of progress, the government is pushing for mor

Kazakhstan: Nazarbaev Announced his Anti-Corruption Plan

08.11.2008 15:58 msk Kazakhstan Politics

On November 6 the ruling Nur Otan party held an anti-corruption forum in Astana. As corruption poses serious challenges to this post-Soviet state, its officials are likely to be concerned with it rather on personal level than formal one. Making what it appeared like a policy speech addressed to all

Drought Forces Kazak Farmers Slaughter Cattle by Lump

01.08.2008 19:01 msk Analytics Kazakhstan

Kazakh farmers will have to slaughter most of their cattle, as continuously dry weather poses serious threat of losing the entire livestock, the July 31 meeting of the farmers in South Kazakhstan region concluded.

Kazakhstan: Tougher Laws Needed To Prevent Labour Abuse, Slavery

17.07.2008 23:36 msk Kazakhstan Migration

As more foreign labourers in Kazakhstan are subject to abuse and virtual slavery, tougher laws are needed for employers using foreign labour, human rights groups in South Kazakhstan say.

Kazakhstan: Wanderer Centre Brings Hope, Healing to Homeless

17.07.2008 07:26 msk Kazakhstan

Musicians, doctors, soldiers and painters who, in common, became homeless, have turned to a rehabilitation centre, the Wanderer, in southern Kazakhstan to heal the wounds to their bodies, minds and souls.

Koksaray Water Reservoir Project Continues To Attract Heated Debate

08.07.2008 21:13 msk Analytics Kazakhstan

Even as ceremonies launched the Koksaray water reservoir construction on June 25, controversy continues about the possible environmental impact of the project. The reservoir, to be built in southern Kazakhstan, will offer control over the flow of the Syrdarya River. Opponents fear that the major riv

Faltering Kazakhstan Cotton Industry

05.07.2008 15:37 msk Cotton Kazakhstan

As soil in the Kazakh southern region continues to deteriorate due to the widespread uncontrolled growth of cotton and the effect of the region’s hot weather in reducing available water, Kazakh cotton farmers face a serious dilemma as they must choose to either find new methods to grown cotton, a cr

The Capital of Kazakhstan Prepares to its Birthday

30.06.2008 12:39 msk Kazakhstan

As Ferghana.ru previously reported, on July 6, 2008 the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, will present an international gala to celebrate its birthday. Authorities began preparations in the beginning of the year by inviting foreign guests, including important personalities and statesmen including Mosco

Kazakhstan: Review or chance to get out of the political crisis?

20.05.2008 13:37 msk Analytics Kazakhstan

Aidos Sarimov (the Altynbek Sarssenbayev Foundation)

Weekly review of political developments in Kazakhstan

15.05.2008 12:27 msk Analytics Kazakhstan

Traditional May festivities notwithstanding, last week was replete with political developments and staff changes in Kazakhstan. Akims, or governors, of two Kazakh regions were replaced, those implicated in the Rahat-gate scandal were stripped of their personal possessions and state decorations, and

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