Million-Tenge Bribes — Punished with a Fine Only?
The akim of the city of Khromtau, Sagyndyk Shabybayev, admitted his guilt in accepting a bribe and avoided a prison...
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“Gods of PR”: Why Akims and Other Government Officials Lie Publicly
Gauez Nurmukhambetov, Akim of North Kazakhstan Oblast, publicly lied about his official car. In an interview with Tengri TV, he...
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Why is the National Bank of Kazakhstan losing the fight against inflation?
Why are prices rising in Kazakhstan? At the end of November, inflation stood at 12.3%, above the forecast range announced...
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Dosym Satpayev: The silent majority never trusted the government
After the collapse of the USSR, did the people of Kazakhstan agree to be dependent on their elites? Why weren't...
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In Atyrau, homes built under a government housing program are falling apart
In Atyrau, homes built under a government housing program are falling apart. Residents are posting videos online showing cracks in...
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