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Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world. It is located in Central Asia.
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Two lost medieval Silk Road cities mapped in Central Asia
Two medieval cities in the mountains of Uzbekistan were bustling centers of Silk Road trade, new LiDAR maps indicate.
Kazakhstan votes on first nuclear plant construction
Kazakhstan is the world's top producer of uranium but has no nuclear plant of its own. Sunday's vote could change that.
Kazakhstan maintains strong ties with Russia
Despite the war in Ukraine, people in Mamlyutka in northern Kazakhstan maintain good relations with Russia.
Germany's Scholz heads to Central Asia in bid to expand ties
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in Uzbekistan for the start of his three-day trip to Central Asia.
Kazakhstan: Spectacular World Nomad Games close in Astana
Kazakhstan has hosted this year's World Nomad Games, for sports in the tradition of Central Asian nomadic peoples.
Kazakhstan sees return of wild horses
Przewalski's horses were almost extinct. Now, animals from European zoos are being released into the wild in Kazakhstan.
Flood waters in Russia, Kazakhstan could cause toxic leak
As water levels recede, experts warn of a new crisis. Old uranium mines are feared to be leaking radioactive material.
Kazakh officials declare state of emergency as floods worsen
Lack of sufficient rescue efforts and preventive measures by authorities has upset many Kazakhs and left them homeless.
Devastating floods ravage Kazakhstan and Russia
Tens of thousands of people were displaced following devastating floods in northern Kazakhstan and Russia.
Russia floods: Water level reaches new high in Orenburg
Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated in Russia and Kazakhstan as the worst flooding in decades continues.
Floods force evacuations in Russia, Kazakhstan
After melting snow caused the Ural river to burst its banks, water levels are expected to rise even further.
Russia floods: 'Critical' mass evacuations ordered
Hundreds of thousands of people in Russia and Kazakhstan have been told to leave their homes amid unprecedented fooding.
Tens of thousands of Kazakhs, Russians flee floods
Icy floodwaters continue to burst the banks of the Ural River, rushing through homes in parts of Kazakhstan and Russia.
Russian dam bursts after days of unrelenting rain
Russian authorities say more than 4,000 people have been evacuated in the Orenburg region near Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan: Wild horses to be reintroduced by European zoos
A German and a Czech zoo are joining forces to reintroduce endangered Przewalski's horses to the steppes of Kazakhstan.
Kazakh government quits amid attempt to pass reforms
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has recently been calling for reforms to attract foreign investment.
Kazakhstan: Hostel fire in Almaty kills 13
The blaze started in the basement of a three-story building housing 72 hostel guests.
Kazakhstan: Dozens dead in coal mine fire
Over 30 people killed in a blaze caused by a methane gas leak at a mine operated by the local unit of ArcelorMittal.
Kazakhstan announces ban on hijabs in schools
The Kazakh government has banned hijab headscarves for students and teachers at schools to preserve secularism.
Russia: Why people are returning, despite the war in Ukraine
Hundreds of thousands fled Russia after it invaded Ukraine and announced mobilization. But some have since returned.
Russian soldiers in search of country that will take them in
DW speaks with Russian deserters who fled abroad to avoid having to fight in Ukraine.
Kazakhstan says ready to increase oil supplies to Germany
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Kazakhstan is "by far" Germany's most important Central Asian trading partner.
The main routes migrants take to reach Europe
Migrants and refugees from Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia use these four main routes to reach the EU by sea.
Why young Russians are fleeing from war
Estimates say thousands of Russians are hiding abroad from Putin's war in Ukraine.
Germany and Kazakhstan aim to deepen partnership
Both countries want to cooperate more closely, especially when it comes to business and the economy.
Xi Jinping: China, Central Asia must 'unleash potential'
The Chinese president has promised to bolster economic and infrastructure projects in the region
Central Asian leaders meet in China for 'milestone' summit
The Central Asian summit is being held in China's Xian city at the same time as the rival G7 summit in Japan.
Kazakhstan: Small businesses profit from Russia sanctions
The sanctions against Russia mean good business for small companies in neighboring Kazakhstan.
What is China's strategy for Central Asia?
With Russia hit by sanctions, Central Asia is becoming more prominent in international affairs and trade.
Is Kazakhstan misleading world on firms fleeing Russia?
Astana has said more than 20 firms that fled Russia have relocated to Kazakhstan. DW investigates those claims.
Kazakhstan's ruling party poised to win early election
Kazakhstan holds parliamentary elections, which are widely expected to cement President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's power.
Germany: How does its Kazakh oil deal benefit Russia?
Germany has shunned Russian crude, but an oil deal with Kazakhstan means Moscow would continue to hold sway over Berlin.
Top US diplomat visits Central Asia with eye on Russia
Blinken met with foreign ministers from the five former Soviet republics of Central Asia amid the war in Ukraine.
Kazakhstan to host chess world championship match, FIDE says
The world chess federation has finally announced a venue for the match with less than three months to spare.
Kazakhstan marks a year since deadly fuel protests
In response to the unrest in early 2022, President Tokayev promised political reform. What has happened since?
A new era for Kazakhstan's reelected president?
After distancing himself from his predecessor and promising reforms, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is set to hold on to power.
Kazakhstan election: Tokayev wins big, early results say
Preliminary results show that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev won more than four votes in five in Kazakhstan.
Inside Europe 27.10.2022
The UK gets its third Prime Minister in three months, Kazakhstan becomes a safe haven for companies fleeing sanctions, and France finds new use for its agricultural waste. Also: Ilya Matveev dares to imagine Russia without Putin, a double homicide spotlights homophobia in Slovakia, the Vatican has questions to answer, and Halloween comes to Germany.
Kazakhstan's balancing act between the EU and Russia
Kazakhstan is actively seeking closer European Union ties and the ambition is reciprocated by Brussels.
Xi and Putin meet in Uzbekistan for security talks
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Ukraine as well as security issues.
Xi Jinping meets Kazakh leader on first trip since pandemic
Chinese President Xi Jinping wants to deepen cooperation with Kazakhstan in security issues amid economical turmoil.
Pope Francis urges end to Ukraine war during Kazakhstan trip
At the start of a three-day visit, Francis appealed for peace and an end to the "senseless and tragic war" in Ukraine.
China's Xi seeks influence in Russia's backyard
Beijing and Moscow want to increase their own ties with Central Asia while presenting a common front against the West.
Europe and Central Asia — a mutually beneficial partnership
Oliver Rolofs
Europe must strengthen its engagement with Central Asia to counter Russia's expansionist ambitions.
Russia targets EU, cutting off Kazakhstan's oil exports
This week, Moscow halted crude oil exports from Kazakhstan, reducing supplies to the EU. Alternatives are being sought.
Uzbekistan: Fatalities reported after Karakalpakstan unrest
People in Karakalpakstan were outraged by an attempt to revoke the region's sovereignty and right to secession.
Kazakhstan: Voters back reforms to reject founder's legacy
A referendum in Kazakhstan looks set to change the constitution and end the era of former leader Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Protecting walnuts and pasture in Kyrgyzstan
How smartphone tech is helping shepherds make the most of grazing lands, and in turn protect a unique walnut forest.
Amnesty: Executions rise after COVID restrictions end
The use of the death penalty rose in 2021, but there were signs many countries were moving away from capital punishment.
British YouTuber rebukes Russian arrest claim in Kazakhstan
A British travel blogger shot back at Russia's claim of being detained at the Baikonur Cosmodrome spaceport.
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