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Ahead of Constitutional Referendum Social Media Companies Restrict Journalist Accounts in Kazakhstan

Censorship has been on the rise as the election date, March 15, approaches.

11.03.2026 9

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Zijin Completes First Gold Mine Acquisition in Kazakhstan

Businessman Bulat Utemuratov continues his asset sell off.

17.10.2025 9

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Italy’s Charm Offensive Targets Central Asia

Prime Minister Meloni visits Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan looking for deals.

05.06.2025 8

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Central Asia Opens Diplomatic Rift With Turkiye Over Cyprus

By signing two contested U.N. resolutions on Cyprus, three Central Asian countries have distanced themselves from Turkiye, a move that could turn into...

19.04.2025 10

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Kazakhstan Buries Time Zone Issue

One year after merging two time zones, the government’s decision is final.

19.03.2025 10

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Ukrainian Drones Hit Kazakhstan’s Main Oil Export Outlet in Russia

UAVs damaged a pumping station of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.

20.02.2025 10

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