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- Proximity to China and an abundance of arable land could see Kazakhstan well-positioned to take advantage of trade row between its neighbour and Australia
- Up-and-coming wine exporters may be less able to meet demand like France and Chile can, but could instead target China’s increasingly discerning middle class
A massive flock of pink flamingos was seen taking up temporary residence on Karakol Lake in Kazakhstan on November 17, 2020. According to local authorities, the flamingos arrived from the Kazakh Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve, where they live on Tengiz and Korgalzhyn lakes. The birds were expected to head to the Khazar Reserve in Turkmenistan or to Iran to spend the winter.
A massive flock of pink flamingos was seen taking up temporary residence on Karakol Lake in Kazakhstan on November 17, 2020. According to local authorities, the flamingos arrived from the Kazakh Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve, where they live on Tengiz and Korgalzhyn lakes. The birds were expected to head to the Khazar Reserve in Turkmenistan or to Iran to spend the winter.
Slick video released by Kazakhstan’s tourism board features spectacular mountains and lakes, an exotic food market, and futuristic-looking cityscapes.
Slick video released by Kazakhstan’s tourism board features spectacular mountains and lakes, an exotic food market, and futuristic-looking cityscapes.
The Q-pop music genre from Kazakhstan is the latest cultural phenomenon, with boy bands like Ninety One hoping to be as popular as K-pop sensations BTS and Blackpink.
The Q-pop music genre from Kazakhstan is the latest cultural phenomenon, with boy bands like Ninety One hoping to be as popular as K-pop sensations BTS and Blackpink.
Chinese ambassador reaffirms ties in phone call to Kazakh health minister.
Chinese ambassador reaffirms ties in phone call to Kazakh health minister.
Ministry says Chinese embassy misunderstood official count, which includes unspecified cases.
Ministry says Chinese embassy misunderstood official count, which includes unspecified cases.
Statement from embassy warns that death rate is ‘much higher’ than coronavirus and says local authorities have yet to identify cause.
Statement from embassy warns that death rate is ‘much higher’ than coronavirus and says local authorities have yet to identify cause.
Accounts featured articles claiming countries neighbouring China wanted to be reunited with the motherland.
Accounts featured articles claiming countries neighbouring China wanted to be reunited with the motherland.
The NCA had sought anti-graft orders against the grandson of Nazarbayev to force him to explain where he got the money to buy the US$104 million mansion.
The NCA had sought anti-graft orders against the grandson of Nazarbayev to force him to explain where he got the money to buy the US$104 million mansion.
Ali Turganbekov, who went viral playing football with Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov, is now working towards swimming competitively.
Ali Turganbekov, who went viral playing football with Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov, is now working towards swimming competitively.
The US secretary of state tours two Central Asian ‘Stans’ to bolster ties.
The US secretary of state tours two Central Asian ‘Stans’ to bolster ties.
The Bek Air aircraft hit a concrete fence and a two-storey building after take-off from Almaty International Airport.
The Bek Air aircraft hit a concrete fence and a two-storey building after take-off from Almaty International Airport.
Konstantin Syroezhkin had pleaded not guilty to spying charges but would not appeal the sentence, as he understood ‘his punishment was a command from the top’, said a Kazakh rights activist.
Konstantin Syroezhkin had pleaded not guilty to spying charges but would not appeal the sentence, as he understood ‘his punishment was a command from the top’, said a Kazakh rights activist.
New stock exchange in Kazakh capital backed by Shanghai and Nasdaq exchanges and Goldman Sachs – but analysts unconvinced it can tap international investor money.
New stock exchange in Kazakh capital backed by Shanghai and Nasdaq exchanges and Goldman Sachs – but analysts unconvinced it can tap international investor money.
Serikjan Bilash strikes plea deal in Kazakhstan, saying he ‘had to do this’ for family and children.
Serikjan Bilash strikes plea deal in Kazakhstan, saying he ‘had to do this’ for family and children.
Popular campaigner has helped put the spotlight on alleged rights abuses perpetrated against Turkic minorities in China’s far western region.
Popular campaigner has helped put the spotlight on alleged rights abuses perpetrated against Turkic minorities in China’s far western region.
They make up a fraction of the city’s 18,000 non-local students, and recent political turmoil has left some fearing for their safety
They make up a fraction of the city’s 18,000 non-local students, and recent political turmoil has left some fearing for their safety
Launch of the three astronauts in December was the first since a Soyuz rocket failed just minutes after blast-off, forcing an emergency landing.
Launch of the three astronauts in December was the first since a Soyuz rocket failed just minutes after blast-off, forcing an emergency landing.
Hundreds arrested after opposition supporters urged boycott of ‘fixed election’ at protests across the country.
Hundreds arrested after opposition supporters urged boycott of ‘fixed election’ at protests across the country.
The former president’s hand-picked successor is all but certain to win this weekend’s election. And even in retirement, his 78-year-old predecessor will continue to pull the strings.
The former president’s hand-picked successor is all but certain to win this weekend’s election. And even in retirement, his 78-year-old predecessor will continue to pull the strings.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev assumed the presidency last month in line with the constitution when Nursultan Nazarbayev resigned after running the former Soviet republic for almost three decades.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev assumed the presidency last month in line with the constitution when Nursultan Nazarbayev resigned after running the former Soviet republic for almost three decades.
Leader for nearly 30 years Nursultan Nazarbayev stepped down in March and called for vote next year, but interim president now says it will be in two months.
Leader for nearly 30 years Nursultan Nazarbayev stepped down in March and called for vote next year, but interim president now says it will be in two months.
The protests were organised by opposition politician Mukhtar Ablyazov
The protests were organised by opposition politician Mukhtar Ablyazov
There is speculation that she may succeed her father as president
There is speculation that she may succeed her father as president
The surprise resignation of Kazakhstan’s president after three decades in power appeared to be the first step in a choreographed political transition that will see him retain considerable sway.
The surprise resignation of Kazakhstan’s president after three decades in power appeared to be the first step in a choreographed political transition that will see him retain considerable sway.
In shock announcement, Nazarbayev said remainder of his presidency will be served by chairman of the senate, loyalist Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
In shock announcement, Nazarbayev said remainder of his presidency will be served by chairman of the senate, loyalist Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.