Author Shahsanem Murray releases long-awaited third novel ‘Naked Nimbus’
Hertfordshire Press is proud to announce the release of Naked Nimbus, the third novel by acclaimed author Shahsanem Murray. This highly anticipated work
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Kazakhstan to hold VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
On 17-18 September 2025, the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, will host the VIII Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions under
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Afghanistan and Uzbekistan sign four power projects
To meet Afghanistan’s growing energy needs, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) has signed contracts for four major electricity transmission and distribution projects with
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EDB to support railway construction in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will provide a grant to the Kyrgyz Temir Zholu National Company under the Ministry of Transport and Communications
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Kazakhstan: Motor fuel prices rising despite growing production volumes
In the first half of 2025, the production of gasoline and diesel fuel in Kazakhstan reached record high levels: 3.1 million and 3
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China’s Sinotruk to manufacture heavy trucks in Kazakhstan
China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (Sinotruk), a Chinese state-owned truck manufacturer, and Kazakhstan’s Saran Machinery have established a joint venture for the
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Uzbekistan set to improve waste processing and recycling
On August 14, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on measures to expand waste processing in the country. Over the past three
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Kyrgyzstan and Russia reaffirm commitment to deepening cooperation
On August 14, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin met with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov as part of his official visit to Kyrgyzstan. Japarov
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Kazakhstanis migrate from regions to big cities for a better life
The southern and western regions of Kazakhstan are “champions” in terms of birth rate. But instead of staying to live in their home
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Uzbekistan sets new tasks for textile industry
On August 13, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting to discuss leveraging the export potential and reserves in the textile industry. Textiles is
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Kazakhstan and Israel’s ValueLBH Fund explore projects worth $1.5 billion
Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Gabidulla Ospankulov, met in Astana on August 13 with Shimon
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Starlink launches in Kazakhstan
The Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry has announced that starting from August 13, 2025, Starlink satellite internet is officially
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Turkish company to build two hydropower plant cascades in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan and Central Asian Investment Holding, a subsidiary of Turkey’s İhlas Holding, have signed investment agreements on the construction of the Kazarman and
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Uzbekistan adopts program for water resources management and irrigation sector development
On August 12, Uzbekistan adopted the Water Resources Management and Irrigation Sector Development Program for 2025-2028. Given the water scarcity in the region,
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Digital Transformation Group established in Kazakhstan
On August 12, Kazakhstan Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting on the implementation of the President’s instructions regarding the development of artificial
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Turkmenistan hosts conference on the Caspian Sea
On August 11-12, celebratory events dedicated to the Day of the Caspian Sea were held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone in Turkmenistan.
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British publishing house’s almanac features two great enlighteners of Central Asia
This year, the Voices of Friends: Poetry & Art almanac takes on a special resonance. Its pages are dedicated to the anniversaries of
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Shadow economy in Uzbekistan has reduced to 35%
On August 11, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev listened to proposals for combating the shadow economy. It was noted that in the past, high
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Kazakhstan and Serbia strengthen political and investment cooperation
The third round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Serbia took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
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Trade between Afghanistan and China totals $541 million in seven months
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce reports a significant increase in trade between Afghanistan and China. According to the ministry, trade between the
