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Roskomnadzor sends notices to Kazakhstan media demanding to remove content related to the war in Ukraine. Does Roskomnadzor have the right to send demands to the media other than Russian, and can these demands be called the attempt upon the digital sovereignty of Kazakhstan? (more…)
Usually, Kazakhstanis “inherit” religious beliefs. If parents are Muslim, their children will also practice Islam. If adults are Catholics, their children will follow their path, too. But there are those who choose religion “not by inheritance.” (more…)
Tajik consumers speak of reduced shortages of Russian imports and shortages of a number of goods. According to experts’ calculations, prices of a few goods surged several-fold. Experts believe that Tajikistan needs to diversify imports to escape from excessive dependence on Russian commodity supplies.
Kazakhstan has returned the option to nationals to be elected in single-member districts. 15 candidates, on average, will compete for one mandate. This high competition can “disperse” the votes, according to experts. They also expect the disappointment of voters after the election and do not exclude the possibility of new protests. (more…)
Where is the money from? The authorities of Kazakhstan are going to ask this question to very few people. If these people fail to confirm their income is honest, their assets would be transferred to the state. A special law is about to be developed for the procedure. It can be another stage of nationalisation of assets that belong to representatives of the so-called old Kazakhstan. (more…)
On February 18, the head of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, gathered all his predecessors at one table in Dubai. According to him, the meeting was held for the sake of unity in the country. However, according to political analysts, the president’s motives are not that high.
In recent years, the capital of Kyrgyzstan has been on the top of global air pollution rankings every winter. Despite numerous promises by the authorities and working groups against smog, the city still suffocates, and the number of people having respiratory diseases is increasing.
Religious preachers of Kazakhstan use social media actively to expand their audience. (more…)
Relatives of sentenced Tajik nationals in Russia are concerned that their loved ones may be taken to war in Ukraine. (more…)
Over the past few months, police in Tajikistan have detained three bloggers on charges of immorality. Experts suggest this is a way for the authorities to tighten their grip on public opinion. (more…)