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Women who have returned to Uzbekistan from war zones in the Middle East say the hardships they face in the country are nothing compared to what they experienced during the war. (more…)
Often, these are women in difficult life situations. In most cases, they do not seek help because of the fear of condemnation.
This autumn, Kazakhstan is going to hold early presidential election. According to Kazakhstanis, thus Tokayev is turning back to Nazarbayev’s old methods.
Since the end of July, the number of coronavirus cases in Kazakhstan was increasing exponentially. In early August, health officers registered three thousand coronavirus cases every day. Although now the number of cases has decreased, health officers still expect excess incidence in August. The new wave of Covid-19 will decline in September only.
In Kazakhstan, the annual liquidation of spontaneous dumps does not reduce their number. According to official data, the processed portion of waste in 2022 may reach 24 per cent only. According to experts, waste control should start with waste reduction and sorting in every household.
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Trials of participants of January protests have ended in some cities of Kazakhstan, and have not even started in other cities. They are united mainly by tortures during the investigation and unfair legal proceedings. The most high-profile proceedings are likely to take place on the quiet. (more…)
Central Asian states have experienced a record abnormal heat wave as thermometers hit record-high temperatures. According to experts, such weather becomes a new normal in the region.
By 2025, the authorities of Kazakhstan are planning to provide 100 per cent of people with quality drinking water. However, experts doubt these plans. Currently, 1,543 villages have no access to quality drinking water. Some villages have outdated water pipes, some of which were built 50 years ago. (more…)
Despite geopolitical disturbances in the last four months, and the disruption of logistical chains all over the world, trading ties inside the Eurasian region have remained strong. According to statistics, the trade turnover between Central Asian states and Russia has increased by 14 per cent on the average since the start of the year, yet the economy development rates in the region decelerate. (more…)
Kazakhstan has made amendments to the legislation and tightened responsibility for shooting of and cruelty to animals. However, animal rights defenders believe that they will not have a major impact on the issue without the systemic approach. (more…)