American and Turkmen educators discuss latest trends in teaching English
Turkmenistan’s first TESOL conference, co-organized by the U.S. Embassy and the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, was held last week in Ashgabat. 250
Art & Culture
TKM
Geo Politics
KG
Rights groups call on Kyrgyzstan to stop crackdown on independent media
Eight international human rights groups have called on the Kyrgyz government to stop its crackdown on independent media after 11 journalists were detained
Geo Politics
KZ
RU
Why is Russia’s lawmaker concerned about Russian TV channels in Kazakhstan?
Today, Russia and Kazakhstan have no problems either at the political level or in the economic dimension. But it seems that not everyone
Business & Economy
UZB
OSCE supports the launch of digital platform for self-employed women entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan
The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan organized the launch in Tashkent of a digital platform developed by the social start-up Coozin, aimed to
International Affairs
TKM
Turkmen and Russian nationals largest groups with residence permits in Türkiye
Türkiye says people from Turkmenistan and Russia are the two largest groups of foreigners living in the country as they seek better living
Geo Politics
KG
Journalists detained for questioning amid growing pressure on independent media in Kyrgyzstan
A day after searching the offices of the news website 24.kg, law enforcement officers in the Kyrgyz capital detained for questioning eight current
Eurasia
International Affairs
Western states should push for concrete reforms for human rights in Central Asia, HRW says
As Western governments are intensifying their relations with Central Asian countries against the backdrop of Russia’s war on Ukraine, this offers an opportunity
Art & Culture
KG
US Peace Corps volunteers will help promote sustainable tourism in Kyrgyzstan
On January 15, seven U.S. Peace Corps Response Eco-Tourism Volunteers arrived in Bishkek to help promote sustainable tourism in partnership with local non-profit
Geo Politics
KZ
Kazakhstan and EU seek to strengthen economic cooperation
On January 15 in Astana, the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Alikhan Smailov and Vice-President of the European Commission, Margaritis Schinas discussed further steps
World
Nomads flock together!
I love finding connections between places I know and love, wether it be an unexpected meeting with the Uzbek landlady of a local
Geo Politics
Crystal ball gazing
In 2024, Central Asian countries are poised to experience a series of significant events and global influences that will shape their political, economic,
Geo Politics
KZ
Will Kazakhstan become a new hot spot?
In 2024, new conflicts may occur in the Middle East and Central Asia, says Vladimir Prokhvatilov, a military analyst at the Russian Academy
International Affairs
KG
World Bank supporting Kyrgyzstan’s digital transformation
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on January 12 approved $7 million in additional financing to the ongoing Digital Central Asia South
International Affairs
TKM
Trade between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan reached $481 million in 2023
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan had $481 million worth of trade in 2023, the Afghan Ministry of Trade and Industry said. The acting minister of
Geo Politics
KZ
Kazakhstan ranked above other Central Asian countries in 2024 Military Strength Ranking
In the 2024 Military Strength Ranking released by the Global Firepower, Kazakhstan ranked 58th among the 145 countries listed — the best position
International Affairs
KG
‘Work in the EAEU’ app expands its services with Kyrgyz segment for labor migrants
The “Work in the EAEU” mobile app, developed by the Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) Fund for Digital Initiatives, has incorporated public and commercial
Business & Economy
KG
Creation of new jobs the main task of Kyrgyz government in 2024
In 2024, Kyrgyzstan must create at least 250 thousand jobs. This is one of the most important tasks of the Cabinet of Ministers
Business & Economy
KZ
Workers of another oil company in western Kazakhstan go on strike
Hundreds of workers at the Velikaya Stena (Great Wall) oil company, owned by a Chinese investor in Kazakhstan’s western Manghystau region, are striking
International Affairs
KZ
Kazakhstan and India to step up investment cooperation
The 12th global Summit, “Dynamic Vibrant Gujarat,” was held in Gandhinagar, India. The summit included the “Kazakhstan–India: Emerging Ties” seminar, during which the
Business & Economy
KG
Chinese company to build a waste processing plant in Bishkek
A delegation of the Bishkek municipality, led by Deputy Mayor Jyrgalbek Shamyraliev, visited the city of Changsha in China to get acquainted with
