From 7 to 9 November in Tashkent and on 12 November in Termez, the 10th European Film Festival will take place—an event that brings Europe and Uzbekistan together through the language of cinema. This year, the festival marks the 10th anniversary of cultural dialogue between Europe and Uzbekistan, according to the Delegation of the European
On October 30, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the opening ceremony of the 43rd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), held in the city of Samarkand. Mirziyoyev expressed deep gratitude to President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić, President of Slovakia Peter Pellegrini, UNESCO
In the United Kingdom, Israeli writer Boris Guberman has released a new book titled SOCIO-ECONOMIC FORMATIONS AND ASSOCIATED MARKETS / КОНЦЕПЦИЯ: ОБЩЕСТВЕННО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИЕ ФОРМАЦИИ И СОПУТСТВУЮЩИЕ ИМ РЫНКИ. The book was published in a bilingual format, with both Russian and English versions under one cover. At the core of the work lies the author’s original perspective
Only One Night in London: a truly special event of the theatrical season, presented in a unique cast and stage version that will not be repeated. The Arts Stage theatre presents the play “The Black Cloak”, based on the parable of the same name by renowned Ossetian playwright Georgy Khugaev. The production combines the mystical
On October 21-23, the largest event in Uzbekistan’s hospitality industry — “HoReCa Expo Uzbekistan 2025” — is taking place in Tashkent. The event is organized by the Tourism Committee and the Hoteliers Association of Uzbekistan. This specialized international exhibition brings together representatives from the hotel and restaurant sectors, equipment suppliers, technology providers, designers, architects, investors,
The 5th Korkut Ata Film Festival of the Turkic World was held early in October in the Kazakh city of Aktau, the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World 2025. Organized under the coordination of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) and hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan, the festival was
On October 8, the National Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek hosted the opening of the exhibition “The Priceless Heritage of the Kyrgyz People” — a major cultural event that brought together experts from Kyrgyzstan, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Korea. The honored guest of the conference and exhibition was Marat Akhmedjanov, British
On October 3–4, Kazakhstan’s Mangystau region was the venue of a commemorative event dedicated to the 275th anniversary of the renowned religious figure and Sufi, Beket Myrzagululy. Beket Myrzagululy (approximately 1750-1813), also known as Beket Ata, was a great figure who paved the way for the spiritual revival of the Kazakh people and the dissemination
The Arts Stage Theatre invites everyone to the unique premiere of the play “The Black Cloak”, where legendary animals come to life on the British stage, revealing the secrets of human nature. Expect incredible acting transformations, a story filled with passion and pain — about devotion and honour — and a magical journey through past
From November 29 to December 2, 2025, the Borovoe resort (Burabay, Kazakhstan) will shine with the spirit of a Christmas fairy tale as it will host the 5th festival Voices of Friends, a place where art meets magic. The Voices of Friends V will feature author’s concerts, film festivals, art exhibitions, and master classes that
On September 19, a monument was unveiled at the Baigetobe Mound in the village of Shilikty in the Zaysan District of the East Kazakhstan Region, marking the grave of a Great Saka Warrior, whose remains have been reburied, Adyrna.kz reported. This event was a significant milestone, reflecting the country’s deep-rooted history and its contribution to
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan has announced the winners of the 10th anniversary contest “Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of Foreign Media,” which is traditionally held for international journalists. The jury has selected the following winners: Digitalization – Mohammed Ali Pasha (Pakistan) – “Role of Astana Hub and Digital Transformation of Kazakhstan”; Economy – Derya
The Ilkhom Theatre has opened the exhibition “The Body I Live In,” dedicated to its 50th anniversary. Supported financially by the European Union, the project presents Ilkhom as a living organism — one that feels, changes, and remembers, the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan reports. “The European Union is proud to be the
Kazakhstan’s Turkistan region has become the starting point for the filming of an international music show “Voice Beyond Horizon,” with world-renowned singer Dimash Qudaibergen serving as executive producer. The project brings together performers from China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Italy, Malaysia, and Serbia. Participants arrived in the city of Turkistan by train and will visit several of
Relations between Tajikistan and India have long gone beyond the boundaries of formal diplomacy, evolving into a deep and multifaceted partnership built on mutual respect, shared values, and a common vision for development. Today, cooperation spans multiple areas — from politics and the economy to education, science, and culture. The Embassy of India in Dushanbe
Late in August, a presentation of a new book of children’s author from Uzbekistan Elena Makarova took place in London as part of the Eurasian Literature Day. The event gathered authors and other creative persons from Europe and Asia thanks to the coordination of the Eurasian Creative Guild (London). Makarova, the winner of the Open
On September 2, in Beijing, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the opening ceremony of the Cultural Center of Kazakhstan in China. In his speech, Tokayev noted that this is a historic event reflecting the genuine respect of the Kazakh people for the Chinese people. This is also a sign of China’s friendly attitude
The American University of Technology (AUT) and the U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan announced the grand opening of the American Center Tashkent, a cutting-edge hub for public engagement, innovation, and educational excellence, open to all members of the public. Strategically located on the AUT campus, the 150-square-meter space is designed to showcase American excellence and innovation
On August 27, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev laid the foundation stone for the construction of the National Museum of Uzbekistan. The museum was designed by the Japanese architectural firm Tadao Ando Architect & Associates in collaboration with the German company Atelier Brückner. The architectural design combines circles, squares and triangles, symbolizing the harmony between Eastern and
Hertfordshire Press is proud to announce the release of Naked Nimbus, the third novel by acclaimed author Shahsanem Murray. This highly anticipated work follows her earlier successes “Cold Shadows” and “Finding the Holy Path”, both available on Amazon and discovery-bookshop.com. In Naked Nimbus, Murray tells the story of Arthur, a young and ambitious artist haunted
