Central Asia

09:15, april 24, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbek farmers say the government forces them to surrender their land to Chinese firms

Radio Liberty’s Uzbek Service reports that farmers in Uzbekistan say the government is forcing them to surrender their land to Chinese businesses under the guise of state-backed development,

16:29, april 23, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Employee of the Russian House in Kyrgyzstan arrested on suspicion of recruiting mercenaries

In Kyrgyzstan, Natalia Sekerina, an employee of the Russian House in Osh, was arrested on suspicion of recruiting mercenaries, Interfax reported on April 23, citing Ms.

11:56, april 23, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan to develop new rules for weddings and mass events

A new document is being developed in Uzbekistan to regulate the conduct of weddings, family celebrations, funerals, and other mass events, Podrobno.uz reported on April 22.

15:20, april 22, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Paper made from stone begins production in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan has launched the production of stone paper for the first time. The innovative product is produced by the company Derya Yoly under the Ekoston brand, Turkmenportal.

10:11, april 15, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Prosecutor asks for 11-year sentence for ex-president of Kyrgyzstan

A prosecutor in the trial of ex-president of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev has asked a court in Bishkek to sentence Atambayev to an eleven-year prison term, 24.kg reported on April 14.

16:52, april 14, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Citizens of three Central Asian countries freed from forced labor in Myanmar

Diplomatic services of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have successfully freed their citizens, as well as Kyrgyz nationals, who had become victims of a criminal group after being lured into forced labor in

12:10, april 11, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan to become the seventh member nation of the Eurasian Development Bank

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a law approving the country’s accession to the Agreement Establishing the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

10:44, april 10, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz authorities report foiled coup attempt

Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security (GKNB) announced on Wednesday that it had thwarted a coup attempt by a group aiming to seize power violently and destabilize the socio-political

10:26, april 9, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

DUMK supports the ban on wearing "foreign" niqabs

The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (DUMK) has supported the recently introduced ban on wearing niqabs in public places, calling this item of clothing “alien to society.

09:44, april 7, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbek president initiates the regional tree-planting campaign called "Green Belt of Central Asia"

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has proposed a regional tree-planting campaign called "Green Belt of Central Asia" as part of a large-scale greening program.

10:18, april 2, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asian innovation hubs set global goals: new international offices, $10 bln in tech exports, and over 8 unicorns by 2030

This year, the largest technology parks in Central Asia—Astana Hub and IT Park Uzbekistan—will open new international hubs in China and the United Arab Emirates as part of their joint

13:57, april 1, 2025

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EU foreign policy chief’s tour of Central Asia aimed at laying groundwork for EU-Central Asia summit

The upcoming European Union-Central Asia summit, to be held in the Uzbek city of Samarkand from April 3-4, is seen by some European observers as a potential watershed moment that can establish

15:14, march 28, 2025

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Central Asian countries drained rivers at lower-than-expected levels in 2024

Eurasianet reports that water usage for irrigation and other purposes by Central Asian nations was lower than permitted allotments in 2024, despite generally adequate supplies, according to data

11:12, march 27, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Ashgabat hosts the 20th EU-Central Asia ministerial meeting

The 20th EU-Central Asia ministerial meeting is taking place in Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, today.

12:15, march 14, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz leader proposes Central Asian nations to introduce visa-free regime and single visa for guests from other countries

Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov stated that the countries of Central Asia should begin the process of introducing a visa-free regime between themselves.

10:07, march 7, 2025

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New rail routes launched in Central Asia, bypassing Russia

The Middle Corridor trade route is filling out.

10:44, march 6, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

UN adopts resolution to establish SDG regional hub for Central Asia and Afghanistan

The United Nations will establish a regional center dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Central Asia’s nations and Afghanistan.

11:04, march 3, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbek labor migrants urged to return from Russia to build New Tashkent

Media reports say Uzbekistan authorities have invited Uzbek nationals working abroad to return home to participate in the construction of New Tashkent. Podrobno.

10:08, february 27, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

The United States interested in widening access to Central Asia’s mineral wealth

Eurasianet reports that when it comes to Eurasia, the Trump administration has acted quickly to reverse the foreign policy of its predecessor, underscored by moves to foster a rapid thaw in

09:43, february 27, 2025

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Uzbekistan and Pakistan agree to establish joint transport and logistics company

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif have agreed to establish a joint transport and logistics company aimed at increasing cargo turnover,

14:31, february 26, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

EU, UK include companies from Central Asia on the anti-Russian sanctions lists by the UK and the EU

On February 24, the European Union and the United Kingdom announced an expansion of anti-Russian sanctions.

11:17, february 26, 2025

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EU Council appoints new EU Special Representative for Central Asia

On Monday February 24, the European Council appointed Mr. Eduards Stiprais as new EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia.

09:06, february 25, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan Seeks to Control Freight Transport at Two Border Checkpoints with Tajikistan

The Ministry of Transport of Kyrgyzstan has proposed a project aimed at establishing control over freight transport at five border checkpoints with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

15:01, february 24, 2025

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Uzbekistan and Afghanistan Reach Agreement on the Construction of the Hairatan–Herat Railway

On February 23, Taliban Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar announced that an agreement had been reached with Uzbekistan on the construction of the Hairatan–Herat railway.

16:35, february 20, 2025

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In Uzbekistan, World War II veterans will receive US$10,000 each on the occasion of Victory Day

In Uzbekistan, for Victory Day, which is observed in the country as Day of Remembrance and Honor, each participant and disabled veteran of World War II will receive US$10,000.

10:59, february 18, 2025

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Kyrgyzstan promotes 'traditional names' amid new de-russification drive

Journalist-turned-politician Nurlanbek Turgunbekovich Shakiyev has been a household name in Kyrgyzstan for more than two decades.

14:51, february 6, 2025

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Up to five years in prison: Kazakhstan defines punishment for bride kidnapping

Members of the Mazhilis (Kazakhstan’s lower house of parliament) have proposed amendments to the country’s Criminal Code introducing sanctions for bride kidnapping.

14:34, february 4, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan to refund 50% of VAT to livestock farmers

In Uzbekistan, livestock and poultry farms will receive a 50% refund on the value-added tax (VAT) from April 1, 2025, to January 1, 2028.

13:59, january 31, 2025

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The number of migrants from Kyrgyzstan in Russia halved, but remittances somehow increased

The number of Kyrgyz citizens in Russia has dropped from 650,000 to 350,000 over the past year.

10:41, january 29, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan Airways starts flying to Europe, bypassing Russia and Belarus

Uzbek media reports say that as of January 20, Uzbekistan Airways has begun operating flights to European countries while avoiding the airspace of Russia and Belarus.