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Kazakhstan president fires defence minister following protests

As the defense minister is ousted, the Russian-led alliance of soldiers has also left Kazakhstan after providing support during the unrest.

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Kazakhstan protest death toll rises to 225, up from 164

Demonstrations began over a sharp rise in fuel prices and spread nationwide into a general protest against the country's authoritarian government.

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Russian-led forces begin withdrawing from Kazakhstan

The military alliance had deployed over 2,000 soldiers in Kazakhstan to support the government during unprecedented protests last week.

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Nearly 1,700 more people arrested over recent protests in Kazakhstan

The violence that rocked the former Soviet country was the worst since Kazakhstan gained independence in 1991.

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Kazakhstan: President appoints new PM as Russia-led troops to withdraw

President Tokayev named ex-finance minister Alikhan Smailov as PM and also promised to conduct reforms, rein in inflation, and boost wages after a week of deadly unrest.

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Life in Kazakhstan's largest city slowly returns to normal.

Public transport has started operating for the first time since the violence, which left government buildings burned and gutted, and many businesses looted.

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Protest violence 'was a bid to overthrow Kazakhstan's president'

That's the view of exiled opposition leader Akezhan Kazhegeldin, who spoke to Euronews on Sunday.

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Kazakhstan says 164 killed in week of protests

Most of the deaths — 103 — were in Almaty, the country's largest city, where demonstrators seized government buildings and set some afire, according to the ministry.

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Blogger in Kazakhstan helps people connect after internet turned off

A blogger in Kazakhstan is helping people to connect with loved ones after authorities cut internet access.

Money

Why is Kazakhstan’s political upheaval affecting Bitcoin?

The Central Asian nation is the second-biggest Bitcoin mining home after the United States.

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Former anti-terror chief arrested over Kazakhstan protests

Dissatisfaction over gas prices snowballed into Kazakhstan's biggest demonstrations since it declared independence from the Soviet Union.

Money

What has the Federal Reserve said to make cryptos slump?

Expectations of less monetary policy support and higher interest rates have sent stocks sent cryptocurrencies plunging.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan: What's behind the unrest and is a revolution brewing?

The scale of the protests is unprecedented. Why and what next for the Central Asian country?

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Astana Peace process: 17th round of talks on Syria begin in Kazakhstan

Delegations from Turkey, Russia, and Iran meet in Nur Sultan for the 17th meeting of the Astana Peace process that aims to find a solution to the decade-long crisis in Syria.

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Kazakhstan holds investment forum to win over multinationals

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Senior government figures and major investors were among those who attended the fourth Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR), which this year celebrated the 30th anniversary of the country’s independence.

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Kazakhstan celebrates 30 years of independence

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Kazakhstan is marking 30 years of independence. In celebration, politicians and international experts gathered in the capital Nursultan for the "Leadership. Stability. Progress" conference - which focused on the experience of state building in independent Kazakhstan.

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Kazakhstan builds on recent success to attract further foreign investment

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This year, Kazakhstan is marking the 30th anniversary of its independence. Since 1991, the country has risen from relative obscurity and placed itself firmly on the world stage, with a steady economy and – according to the IMF – GDP predicted to climb further over the next few years.

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Two police officers among five people killed in shooting in Kazakhstan

Authorities in Kazakhstan say that five people, including two police officers, were killed in a shooting incident in the country's largest city, Almaty.

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At least 9 killed after explosion at ammunition depot in Kazakhstan

According to the Kazakh Defence Ministry, a fire at the Soviet-era depot spread quickly to the ammunition, causing several detonations.

Italy

First European female astronaut to command International Space Station

Samantha Cristoforetti was the first Italian woman in space and only the third woman in the world to have spent time on the station.