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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.

Russischer Tanker im Kaspischen Meer

Caspian Sea deal benefits Russia, troubles Iran 15.08.2018

The five countries bordering the landlocked Caspian Sea recently struck a deal to resolve their longstanding dispute over its ownership. Experts say the agreement makes Russia the "de facto naval power" in the region.
Archivbild -Kasachstan Baikonur: Sojus-Rakete

Baikonur - from Soviet space port to an international astronaut hub 01.06.2018

The space port in Kazakhstan was home to the first Sputnik satellites. Later, all cosmonauts took off from here. The space stations MIR and part of the ISS were launched, and all of today's astronauts start here.
Kasachstan Landung der ISS Astronauten

US and Russian ISS crew safely back to Earth 28.02.2018

A capsule carrying two US astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut from the International Space Station has landed in Kazakhstan. The two countries, beset by rivalries and tensions, enjoyed a rare moment of common joy.
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Extreme weather a factor in 2015 mass death of saiga antelopes 18.01.2018

"Unusually" warm weather contributed to the sudden death of 200,000 saiga antelopes in 2015 — an event that had baffled scientists — according to a new study. It could happen again, putting the species at risk.

Kasachstan Busunglück

Kazakhstan bus crash among deadliest in years 18.01.2018

Five people survived and at least 52 people were killed when a bus caught fire in Kazakhstan. The passengers were Uzbek workers on their way to Russia, according to the Kazakh Interior Ministry.
Eiffelturm

Harmless radioactive cloud spread over Europe from Russia or Kazakhstan 10.11.2017

A cloud of radioactive pollution over Europe in recent weeks was likely from a nuclear facility in Russia or Kazakhstan. The French nuclear safety institute IRSN said the leak took place in the last week of September.
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New York attack: Is Central Asia a terrorism breeding ground? 02.11.2017

The attack by an Uzbek man seems to indicate a growing terrorist threat from Central Asia. But Kyrgyzstan-based security expert Deirdre Tynan says the incident raises just as many questions for the US as for the region.
Kasachstan Rixos Hotel in Astana

Syria: Diplomatic skills required 31.10.2017

Representatives of numerous countries are meeting in Astana to try to reach a ceasefire in Syria. The diplomats are confronted with huge challenges, and will struggle to achieve even small successes.
Kasachstan | Kasachstan wechselt zum lateinischen Alphabet

Kazakhstan to change from Cyrillic to Latin alphabet 27.10.2017

The Kazakh language will change from Cyrillic to Latin script as part of a modernization and development effort. The move is also viewed as an attempt to distance the language from Russian and promote nationalism.
US-Astronautin Peggy Whitson vor Rückkehr zur Erde

ISS crew touches down, woman astronaut sets record 03.09.2017

Record-breaking US astronaut Peggy Whitson and two Russian and American International Space Station crewmates have landed safely in Kazakhstan. Whitson, a biochemist, had spent nine months on board.
Kasachstan Baikonur Astronauten vor dem Abflug

Three new crew members arrive at the International Space Station 29.07.2017

The International Space Station (ISS) is at full capacity again after a spacecraft arrived there with new crew members on board. The new team reached the ISS a mere six hours after blasting off from Kazakhstan.

Kyrillisch Schreibmaschine Tasten

Kazakhstan spells out plans for alphabet swap 12.04.2017

President Nazarbayev has laid out a timeline to switch the country's writing system over from the Cyrillic to the Latin alphabet. The change should be fully effective by 2025.

Kasachstan Syrien Friedensgespräche in Astana

Syrian opposition pulls out ahead of Astana peace talks 14.03.2017

Representatives of anti-regime forces in Syria have decided to boycott the new round of peace talks in Kazakhstan, accusing Russia and Damascus of breaking the truce. After the move, Damascus pointed a finger at Turkey.
Syrien Damaskus Stadtansicht

As Syria negotiations falter, Assad backs Trump travel ban 16.02.2017

An Iranian delegate to Syrian peace talks in Kazakhstan has blamed rebels for the delay in reaching a deal. At the same time, Syrian President Assad gave his support to US President Trump's attempted travel ban.
Kazakhstan Präsident Nursultan Nazarbayev

Kazakh President Nazarbayev plans to give certain powers to parliament 25.01.2017

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev announced during a televised speech that he would give some of his powers to parliament. This is seen as a move towards eventual political transition.
Kasachstan Syrien Friedensgespräche in Astana Opposition

Syrian government, opposition enter first day of Astana talks 23.01.2017

Talks between Syria's warring sides got off to a rocky start with rebels confirming they would not negotiate face-to-face with the Syrian government. The new push to end the six-year conflict is expected to end Tuesday.
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