Appointment of new Defense Minister in Kazakhstan - reaction to crisis in Ukraine: expertsHigh-profile transfer of Imangali Tasmagambetov from his job as Mayor of Astana to the Defense Ministry has made people wonder. Experts have shared their opinions with respect to geopolitical changes around Kazakhstan, internal dynamics within the Kazakh elite and personalities of the newly appointed officials.
Deflated Bulgarian strongman vows to form governmentBulgarian strongman Boyko Borisov said he would try to form a government and avoid national "bankruptcy" after his right-wing party came first in elections.
Kazakhstan to tramp on quasi-public sectorVice-Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan said the government was intending to reduce state involvement in the business sector.
Nazarbayev commissions Government to fulfill all social obligationsAll the Government’s obligations related to pension allowances, salaries in the public sector, welfare allowances should be respected. However challenging the task may be, it has to be accomplished, he said.