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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world. It is located in Central Asia.

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A group of light brown horses runs through a gray-green, barren landscape.

Kazakhstan sees return of wild horses

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.
OffbeatJune 11, 20247 images
An aerial view of a flooded area in Ishim, Tyumen region

Flood waters in Russia, Kazakhstan could cause toxic leak

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.
CatastropheMay 2, 202402:19 min
A man takes pictures of a flooded residential area in Petropavl, Kazakhstan April 13, 2024.

Kazakh officials declare state of emergency as floods worsen

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.
CatastropheApril 16, 202401:31 min
A view of a man towing an inflatable boat with his belongings along a flooded street in the settlement of Ivanovskoye, Orenburg region

Floods force evacuations in Russia, Kazakhstan

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.
CatastropheApril 12, 202401:41 min
Local resident Taisia is evacuated amid flooding in the city of Orenburg

Tens of thousands of Kazakhs, Russians flee floods

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.
CatastropheApril 12, 202401:41 min
Rescuers evacuate a woman from her home

Russian dam bursts after days of unrelenting rain

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.
CatastropheApril 6, 202401:31 min
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A view of Kazakhstan's capital Astana

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.
BusinessMarch 28, 2023
Druzhba pipeline

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.
BusinessMarch 1, 2023
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