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Kyrgyzstan Invests Over $356 Million in Women’s Entrepreneurship
12/27/2024

Kyrgyzstan Invests Over $356 Million in Women’s Entrepreneurship

The development of women’s entrepreneurship in Kyrgyzstan has received significant financial backing, with more than $356 million directed to supporting

Exploring Uzbekistan’s Cultural Tapestry – Trio Fadolín’s From Near and Far in NYC
12/26/2024

Exploring Uzbekistan’s Cultural Tapestry – Trio Fadolín’s From Near and Far in NYC

Earlier this month, the Bruno Walter Auditorium at Manhattan’s Lincoln Center resonated with the vibrant sounds of From Near and Far, a new musical project by

Questions Mount Over Fatal Plane Crash Near Aktau
12/26/2024

Questions Mount Over Fatal Plane Crash Near Aktau

On December 25, an Azerbaijani Embraer 190 aircraft operating a Baku-Grozny flight made a hard emergency landing near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The aircraft

Bishkek Court Upholds Decision to Dismantle Trolleybus Lines
12/25/2024

Bishkek Court Upholds Decision to Dismantle Trolleybus Lines

The Bishkek Administrative Court has ruled in favor of a decision by the city's Mayor’s Office to dismantle trolleybus lines legally. Representatives of the

How Christmas is Celebrated in Central Asia
12/25/2024

How Christmas is Celebrated in Central Asia

In predominantly Islamic countries, celebrating Christian Christmas reflects a spirit of tolerance and peaceful coexistence. On December 25, people of all

Over Thirty Survive Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash in Kazakhstan
12/25/2024

Over Thirty Survive Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash in Kazakhstan

A passenger plane from Azerbaijan Airlines has crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, while en route from Baku to Grozny in Chechnya. Authorities and locals were

Turkmen Authorities Prevent Turkmen-Turkish Family Reunifications
12/25/2024

Turkmen Authorities Prevent Turkmen-Turkish Family Reunifications

This predicament has impacted dozens of families. Women have filed complaints with various government agencies in Turkmenistan, including the Presidential

Kazakhstan to Become a BRICS Partner on January 1, 2025
12/24/2024

Kazakhstan to Become a BRICS Partner on January 1, 2025

Kazakhstan will officially join BRICS as a partner state on January 1, 2025, according to Yuri Ushakov, an assistant to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Astana’s Long-Awaited LRT Project Set to Launch Next Year
12/24/2024

Astana’s Long-Awaited LRT Project Set to Launch Next Year

Zhenis Kassymbek, the Akim (governor) of Kazakhstan’s capital Astana, has announced that the city’s first light rail transit (LRT) line will launch by the end

Tajikistan Captures Four Suspected of Konibodom Night Murders
12/23/2024

Tajikistan Captures Four Suspected of Konibodom Night Murders

Tajikistan's Prosecutor General's Office has announced that it has detained four men in connection with a series of murders that have terrified the town of

Kyrgyzstan MP Proposes Legalization of Ma*****na
12/20/2024

Kyrgyzstan MP Proposes Legalization of Ma*****na

At a recent session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Kyrgyzstan's parliament, Kyrgyz MP Dastan Bekeshev proposed revising the country’s approach to drug policy.

Central Asia Faces Devastating $9 Billion Annual Loss from Climate Crises
12/20/2024

Central Asia Faces Devastating $9 Billion Annual Loss from Climate Crises

Central Asia faces a complex mix of development challenges, according to a study conducted by the Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA). These include global

Piece by stephenmbland.com Anti-Migrant Wave Rises in Russia Following General’s Murder
12/20/2024

Piece by stephenmbland.com Anti-Migrant Wave Rises in Russia Following General’s Murder

Anti-migrant sentiment is intensifying in Russia following the murder of a high-ranking general, with calls from populist media outlets and bloggers urging

Uzbek Suspect Charged in Moscow Assassination; Putin and Mirziyoyev Talk
12/19/2024

Uzbek Suspect Charged in Moscow Assassination; Putin and Mirziyoyev Talk

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan spoke by telephone about joint security efforts, while an Uzbek man who had

Uzbekistan Proposes 5-Day Paid Paternity Leave
12/19/2024

Uzbekistan Proposes 5-Day Paid Paternity Leave

Deputy Nodir Tilavoldiyev stated that the proposal aligns with the country’s ongoing gender reforms. Currently, Uzbekistan’s labor laws do not include

Tax Troubles Trigger Shake-Up: Kyrgyzstan Names New Prime Minister
12/19/2024

Tax Troubles Trigger Shake-Up: Kyrgyzstan Names New Prime Minister

In Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, the head of the Cabinet of Ministers, has replaced Akylbek Japarov and became the new Prime Minister of the country. The

Piece by stephenmbland.com Central Asia’s Pivotal Role in the Global Energy Transition: A Burgut Expert Talk with Americ...
12/19/2024

Piece by stephenmbland.com Central Asia’s Pivotal Role in the Global Energy Transition: A Burgut Expert Talk with American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC) and Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program

The United States and Europe are driving a global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, though progress has been slow. Central Asia’s oil, gas,

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