Kazakhstan’s Burabay to host 5th Voices of Friends festival
The 5th anniversary festival Voices of Friends: Poetry & Art will take place between November 29 and December 2 in Kazakhstan’s Burabay resort.
Art & Culture
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Uzbekistan launches training program to strengthen anti-corruption practices in regions
From 26 November to 24 December, a series of training sessions is taking place across all 14 regions of Uzbekistan, including the Republic
Eurasia
Geo Politics
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New initiatives announced at 3rd EU-Central Asia Economic Forum in Uzbekistan
The 3rd EU–Central Asia Economic Forum demonstrated the growing momentum of the partnership between the European Union and the countries of Central Asia.
International Affairs
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Atlas of environmental changes of Uzbekistan presented
On the sidelines of the 20th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and
Geo Politics
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Kyrgyzstan and Russia confirm strategic partnership
Moscow and Bishkek have reaffirmed allied relations and strategic partnership during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Kyrgyzstan on November 26. Kyrgyz President Sadyr
International Affairs
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan address challenges in saiga antelope conservation
A side event titled “Saiga Antelope: New Challenges” was held in Samarkand, organized by the National Committee of Uzbekistan for Ecology and Climate
International Affairs
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Regional environmental initiative launched in Central Asia
A major new environmental initiative has been launched in response to increasing pressure on Central Asia’s water and land resources, the growing impacts
International Affairs
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Digital Media Forum in Dushanbe: new challenges for journalism in digital era
The Digital Media Forum in Dushanbe this week brought together local and international experts, journalism students, bloggers, and digital innovators. Participants discussed pressing
Geo Politics
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Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to increase trade, boost transit and transport cooperation
On November 25, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held negotiations with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who arrived in Kazakhstan on a state
Eurasia
International Affairs
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European commissioners to visit Uzbekistan to advance economic partnerships and cross-regional connectivity
Between 25 and 27 November, European Commissioners Jozef Síkela and Marta Kos will be in Uzbekistan to advance the development of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor aimed
Business & Economy
KZ
Kazakhstan’s supercomputer among the world’s top 100
The Alem.Cloud national supercomputer ranked 86th in the TOP500, the international ranking of the world’s most powerful computing systems. The ranking includes only those
Eurasia
International Affairs
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Central Asian countries join efforts for resilient landscapes and big cat conservation
Senior officials from across Central Asia gathered on November 23 in Samarkand for a high-level ministerial meeting on “Central Asia’s Commitment to Snow
Business & Economy
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EBRD €10 million loan to finance copper pipe production in Uzbekistan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is providing a loan of up to €10 million to MaxCopper, a newly
Business & Economy
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to supply electricity to Kyrgyzstan in winter
On November 22, a meeting of water and energy ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan was held in Almaty. The ministers agreed on
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Central Asian countries sign Samarkand Declaration on conservation of wildlife and flora
As part of the High-Level Dialogue on enhancing the strategic impact of the 20th Conference of the Parties to CITES, a signing ceremony
International Affairs
UZB
Uzbekistan: Samarkand hosts CITES CoP20 conference
On 24 November, the official opening ceremony of the 20th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
Business & Economy
KZ
Turkish company launches large tomato greenhouse complex in Kazakhstan
Turkey’s Alarko Holding has inaugurated a large tomato greenhouse complex, ALSERA KZ, in Shymkent in south Kazakhstan. The opening ceremony on November 20
Business & Economy
UZB
Car-free zones established in all regions of Uzbekistan
In order to create convenience for tourists, organize their meaningful recreation and free walking in each region, the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan creates
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More Chinese tourists visit Uzbekistan
In recent years, Uzbekistan has significantly expanded efforts to attract tourists from China — one of the world’s largest tourism markets. The year
Business & Economy
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ADB $17 million grant to help digitalize livestock farming in Tajikistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $17 million in grant financing to help Tajikistan digitalize and modernize livestock farming, helping people earn more and
