The Astana Times
The Astana Times is an English-language newspaper covering Kazakhstan and Central Asia. It reports on national politics, the economy, foreign policy and culture for an international readership. Its coverage of state affairs generally reflects official positions, and it functions as one of the country's main English-language windows for audiences abroad.
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Editorial perspective of The Astana Times
The Astana Times is positioned toward the editorial center, or its orientation is mixed or not consistently classified.
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