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At least four people killed in Kazakhstan military plane crash

A military plane has crashed, killing four people and injuring two others in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan votes: Protesters arrested as ruling party sweeps election

Exit polls suggest a commanding victory for the governing Nour Otan party, as more than 30 demonstrators were detained in Almaty and the capital, Nur-Sultan.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan government officials test positive for coronavirus

The 79-year-old former and first president Nursultan Nazarbayev tested positive for coronavirus.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan: Over 100 detained in first protests since lockdown eased

Authorities had warned people not to join the protests, citing government regulations prohibiting gatherings during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Uzbekistan

100,000 residents evacuated after Uzbek dam burst

Around 100,000 people had to be moved from homes after a dam burst in Uzbekistan close to the border with Kazakhstan

United Kingdom

Euroviews. The Aliyev fraud case shows that financial advisors could get caught up in criminal probes ǀ View

The Aliyev case demonstrates that professional advisors may become personally caught up in the UWO issues surrounding work they have done for their high net worth clients. Those professionals would be well-advised to take great care to protect themselves from unfounded allegations.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan clashes kill 10 people and injure at least 40 others

Ten people died and at least 40 others were injured during clashes in southern Kazakhstan. The government is trying to understand what sparked the riots. It is believed they involved the local Dungans Muslim minority,

World News

Pompeo visits Kazakhstan with warning over Chinese investment

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told senior Kazakh officials that Chinese investment comes with a cost to sovereignty.

Kazakhstan

Survivor describes moment jet crashed into building in Kazakhstan

The plane hit a wall and a two-storey building shortly after take-off in Almaty, killing at least 12 people. Dozens of survivors were hospitalised.

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Nur-Sultan: Smart city pioneer

In partnership with NS Convention & Visitors Bureau

With the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) hosting it's 2019global summit in Nur-Sultan, we look at how they're using tech to become a "smart city".

Kazakhstan

Watch: ISS astronauts land safely in Kazakhstan

Nick Hague and Alexey Ovchinin spent 203 days on the ISS, orbiting Earth 3,248 times and travelling 86.1 million miles. Spaceflight participant Hazzaa Ali Almansoori was the first person from the UAE to fly in space.

Focus

The meeting of speakers of parliaments kicks off in Nursultan

In partnership with Mazhilis of Parliament of Kazakhstan

More than 60 countries are represented in Nursultan, the capital of Kazakhstan at the 5th meeting of speakers of parliament of Eurasian countries.

Kazakhstan

Kashistan? Half-a-million Kazakhs have debts paid by the government

Half-a-million Kazakhs are to have their debts paid by the government as a “one-time action” to help some of the central Asian country’s poorest, ministers announced.

World

President of Kazakhstan 'took EU advice on political transformation'

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev promised an early release for pro-democracy campaigners who’d not caused “serious damage” to public safety

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's new president says some protesters detained 'by mistake'

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Kazakhstan president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reacted to the protests that broke out as the country took to the polls on Sunday.

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Astana Economic Forum: Sharing ideas for an urban, digital future that’s focused on people

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Cities are the engines of growth. This was the conclusion when the 12th Astana Economic Forum examined the drivers of growth in the modern world, under the theme of “Inspiring growth: People, Cities, Economies”.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan election: Hundreds rounded up in protests

Exit polls by local pollster Kogamdyk Pikir Institute on Sunday evening gave interim president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev over 70% of the vote.

Kazakhstan

Change or more of the same? Kazakhstan's pivotal election explained

Critics say the election is unlikely to be free or fair. Human Rights Watch says "the transition has been carefully orchestrated and highly controlled".

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Astana Economic Forum: An uncertain world prompts renewed focus on human talent and knowledge

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We’re entering an unpredictable era where lack of certainty is the only constant - this is a key takeaway from two packed and inspiring days at the Astana Economic Forum.

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Eurasian Media Forum: is AI the renaissance of humanity?

In partnership with Eurasian Media Forum

Some people at the annual Eurasian Media Forum believe artificial intelligence will cause the next "renaissance of humanity" but others think this will come at the cost of serious inequality. Witness the debate in this feature of Focus.