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Kazakhstan

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

Kazakhstan is the ninth-largest country in the world. A former Soviet republic, it gained independence in 1991. The capital moved from its largest city, Almaty, to Astana in 1997. The country is home to the Kazakh people. Kazakhstan is the economically dominant country in Central Asia, with vast mineral, oil and gas resources. Here is a collection of all of DW’s content on Kazakhstan.

Kasachstan Almaty | Protest der Opposition | Polizeigewahrsam

Kazakhstan: Dozens detained at opposition rallies 28.02.2021

Around 50 protesters have been arrested in Almaty, the largest city. Opposition supporters have cited political repression in the oil-rich Central Asian country.
Kasachstan Präsident Tokajew

Kazakhstan abolishes death penalty 02.01.2021

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has spared convicts sentenced to death in the authoritarian central Asian nation. The former Soviet state has ratified a UN treaty against capital punishment.
Kasachstan Almaty Coronavirus Teststation

Mystery pneumonia outbreak in Kazakhstan likely to be coronavirus: WHO 11.07.2020

China's embassy has warned its citizens of a strange pneumonia more deadly than coronavirus spreading in the former Soviet republic. A leading health chief thinks there could be issues around testing for COVID-19.
Coronavirus-Krise | Covid-19 in Kasachstan

Coronavirus: Chinese report of 'more lethal' pneumonia in Kazakhstan dismissed 10.07.2020

A new strain of pneumonia has a "much higher" mortality rate than the one caused by COVID-19 and is spreading in several Kazakh cities, Chinese officials have warned. The central Asian country has ridiculed the report.
Coronavirus | Flugzeuge | Flughafen Frankfurt am Main

Late repatriates en route to Germany in limbo due to coronavirus pandemic 30.05.2020

Dozens of families of ethnic Germans from post-Soviet countries are in distress. Unable to travel to Germany due to the coronavirus pandemic, they have no fixed home and own little else apart from packed suitcases.

Kasachstan Unruhen im Gebiet Schambyl

Several killed in 'brawl' in Kazakhstan 08.02.2020

At least eight people have been killed in clashes that erupted in southern Kazakhstan on Saturday. The fighting broke out in towns with a significant Dungan population, a Muslim minority group of Chinese ethnic origin.

Kasachstan USA wollen in Uiguren-Konflikt Unterstützung

US challenges China in Pompeo's Central Asia tour 02.02.2020

During a visit to Kazakhstan, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has blasted China over its treatment of Uighur Muslims, Kazakhs and other minorities. He also urged countries to see the US as a reliable business partner.
Flugzeugabsturz in Kasachstan

Kazakh carrier Bek Air says crash could have been caused by wake turbulence 30.12.2019

The Kazakh airline says that the plane could have taken off too soon. The state-owned air traffic control company has firmly denied the claims.
Flugzeugabsturz in Kasachstan

Kazakhstan: Plane with nearly 100 people on board crashes 27.12.2019

A plane carrying 93 passengers and five crew members has crashed near Almaty in southeastern Kazakhstan. Dozens of people have survived the crash with injuries.
Junge blonde Frau mit einem grünen Apfel

Spectrum: Just imagine it 21.08.2019

A new study shows you can "imagine" your way toward liking a place more than you do right now, how to improve your mental health through targeted exercise, and the very big animals that ate apples before we did.
Kazakhstan Arsenal Fire

Kazakhstan munitions depot blows up 24.06.2019

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated after a military depot blew up in Kazakhstan. A series of blasts rocked the Soviet-era facility.
Kasachstan Präsidentschaftswahlen Qassym-Schomart Toqajew

Kazakhstan elects Tokayev as Nazarbayev successor as hundreds protest 09.06.2019

The designated successor of former leader Nursultan Nazarbayev has won the presidency in a vote overshadowed by the arrests of more than 500 protesters. Nazarbayev stepped down in March after decades in power.
Kasachstan Tuzdybastau - Präsidentschaftswahl

Police detain hundreds as Kazakhstan votes for new president 09.06.2019

The presence of long-time leader Nursultan Nazarbayev looms large over elections in Kazakhstan, as his handpicked successor admitted Nazarbayev still exerted power. Some 500 people were detained for protesting.
Kasachstan Wahlen Kassym-Jomart Tokayev und Nursultan Nasarbajew

Historic Kazakhstan election sparks hope for a taste of democracy 08.06.2019

There is a sense of excitement about the presidential election — the first without longtime President Nursultan Nazarbayev. But the opposition fears nothing will change just yet. Emily Sherwin reports from Kazakhstan.
Kasachstan Dariga Nazarbayeva zum Vorsitzenden des Senats gewählt

Kazakhstan's interim president calls snap elections for June 09.04.2019

A month after he stepped into the post of president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called elections for June in the oil-rich Asian state. The power behind the presidency, Nursultan Nazarbayev, is involved in developments.

Kaspischer Gipfel in Kasachstan

Could Kazakhstan be a model for a power transfer in Russia? 24.03.2019

The resignation of Kazakhstan's president has given rise to speculation over the future transfer of power in Russia. Will Vladimir Putin follow Nursultan Nazarbayev's lead? Juri Rescheto reports from Moscow.
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