On May 24-28, the 6th ECG Film Festival will be held at Premier Cinemas Romford in London. This festival is proudly joining forces with the renowned Romford Film Festival for the 6th consecutive year, promising a diverse and captivating lineup of films. Founded by the Eurasian Creative Guild and serving as a cultural bridge between
The Dashoguz Velayat (Region) Library on May 11 hosted the U.S.-Turkmen Book Fair. Jointly organized by the U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan, the Government of Turkmenistan and the American Corner of Dashoguz, the event highlighted the unifying role of literature and celebrated the 300th anniversary of the birth of great Turkmen poet Magtymguly Pyragy. U.S. Ambassador
Since the beginning of this year, about 70 thousand women have used the service of traveling in “women’s carriages” in trains of Kazakhstan’s national railways company, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy. This figure has doubled compared to the same period last year — more than 34 thousand women, the company’s press service reported. Since the introduction of
U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan Manuel P. Micaller, Jr. on April 26 joined local partners and community to celebrate the restoration of the Ancient City of Panjakent, a historic Silk Road site dating to the fifth century. Ambassador Micaller noted in his remarks: “Heritage sites such as Panjakent can increase tourism, boost local economies, and improve the prosperity of
The Bayalinov Youth and Children’s Library in Bishkek on April 24 inaugurated a new elevator for persons with disabilities, ensuring equal access to the library’s resources and programming. This project was made possible through a grant of over 2 million KGS from the U.S. Department of State, in close cooperation between the U.S. Embassy, the
In celebration of the Earth Day, representatives of the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan, jointly with the Nature Protection Society of Turkmenistan, on April 22 organised a visit to local animal shelters, with the purpose of donating food and medicine. In addition, funds will be allocated towards sterilisation of selected animals, in support
At the initiative of the Embassy of Kazakhstan and the Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan in Plovdiv, the official opening of the thematic photo exhibition “Unexplored Kazakhstan” dedicated to the country’s nature and tourism potential took place on the Central Square of the city on April 18. The event was attended by the leadership of the
The Ministry of Digital Development of Kyrgyzstan said it had instructed local Internet providers to limit access to TikTok as of April 18, RFE/RL’s Kyrgyz Service reported. The ministry explained the move by citing a letter by the State Committee for National Security expressing concerns over the content on TikTok that may negatively affect children.
The French Alliance in Bishkek announced the holding of the 2024 edition of the Week of the Francophonie from 5 to 13 April. The week of events is organized jointly with the Embassies of France, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, Morocco, and the Delegation of the European Union. The program includes educational, cultural and entertainment events. This
With its ancient architectural monuments and beautiful natural landscapes, Central Asia is a magnet for travelers from around the world. The British publishing house Silk Road Media, through its publications such as Open Central Asia Magazine and travel guides to the countries of the region, has been promoting Central Asia as an attractive tourism destination,
