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Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, is experiencing multiple developments spanning infrastructure, culture, and environmental concerns. A freight corridor to China is driving economic growth, while air quality issues and geological instability present local challenges.
what's happening
·China-Europe freight train route between Xi'an and Almaty functions as a major economic artery
·FlyArystan airline launches new direct flight service from Almaty to Xi'an
·Local state of emergency declared following ground shifts in the region
·KazChess Masters tournament underway with international players competing
·Air quality degradation reported across Almaty Oblysy province
drawn from IQAir, People's Daily Online, DVIDS, Chess News | ChessBase · updated 1h ago