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10:44, today

UN adopts resolution to establish SDG regional hub for Central Asia and Afghanistan

The United Nations will establish a regional center dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Central Asia’s nations and Afghanistan.

11:04, march 3

Uzbek labor migrants urged to return from Russia to build New Tashkent

Media reports say Uzbekistan authorities have invited Uzbek nationals working abroad to return home to participate in the construction of New Tashkent. Podrobno.

10:08, february 27

The United States interested in widening access to Central Asia’s mineral wealth

Eurasianet reports that when it comes to Eurasia, the Trump administration has acted quickly to reverse the foreign policy of its predecessor, underscored by moves to foster a rapid thaw in

09:43, february 27

Uzbekistan and Pakistan agree to establish joint transport and logistics company

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif have agreed to establish a joint transport and logistics company aimed at increasing cargo turnover,

14:31, february 26

EU, UK include companies from Central Asia on the anti-Russian sanctions lists by the UK and the EU

On February 24, the European Union and the United Kingdom announced an expansion of anti-Russian sanctions.

11:17, february 26

EU Council appoints new EU Special Representative for Central Asia

On Monday February 24, the European Council appointed Mr. Eduards Stiprais as new EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia.

09:06, february 25

Kyrgyzstan Seeks to Control Freight Transport at Two Border Checkpoints with Tajikistan

The Ministry of Transport of Kyrgyzstan has proposed a project aimed at establishing control over freight transport at five border checkpoints with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

15:01, february 24

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan Reach Agreement on the Construction of the Hairatan–Herat Railway

On February 23, Taliban Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar announced that an agreement had been reached with Uzbekistan on the construction of the Hairatan–Herat railway.

16:35, february 20

In Uzbekistan, World War II veterans will receive US$10,000 each on the occasion of Victory Day

In Uzbekistan, for Victory Day, which is observed in the country as Day of Remembrance and Honor, each participant and disabled veteran of World War II will receive US$10,000.

10:59, february 18

Kyrgyzstan promotes 'traditional names' amid new de-russification drive

Journalist-turned-politician Nurlanbek Turgunbekovich Shakiyev has been a household name in Kyrgyzstan for more than two decades.

14:51, february 6

Up to five years in prison: Kazakhstan defines punishment for bride kidnapping

Members of the Mazhilis (Kazakhstan’s lower house of parliament) have proposed amendments to the country’s Criminal Code introducing sanctions for bride kidnapping.

14:34, february 4

Uzbekistan to refund 50% of VAT to livestock farmers

In Uzbekistan, livestock and poultry farms will receive a 50% refund on the value-added tax (VAT) from April 1, 2025, to January 1, 2028.

13:59, january 31

The number of migrants from Kyrgyzstan in Russia halved, but remittances somehow increased

The number of Kyrgyz citizens in Russia has dropped from 650,000 to 350,000 over the past year.

10:41, january 29

Uzbekistan Airways starts flying to Europe, bypassing Russia and Belarus

Uzbek media reports say that as of January 20, Uzbekistan Airways has begun operating flights to European countries while avoiding the airspace of Russia and Belarus.

16:47, january 28

Creating a nuclear cluster: Tokayev proposes building three nuclear power plants in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan needs to embark on creating a nuclear cluster and build not one but three nuclear power plants (NPPs).

14:22, january 28

Following Tajikistan’s example, Kyrgyzstan proposes regulating weddings and funerals

Kyrgyz MP Zamirbek Mamasadykov has proposed a draft law aimed at combating extravagance during funerals, weddings, and other family events.

16:34, january 21

Uzbekistan receives 474 bodies from Russia in 2024

Gazeta.uz , citing representatives of the Agency for Migration under the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan, says the bodies of 483 Uzbek citizens were returned to Uzbekistan from abroad in 2024.

11:10, january 21

Low-Income residents of Uzbekistan to be offered forest planting opportunities

Low-income residents of Uzbekistan will be encouraged to create forest and nursery lands as part of government initiatives.

10:09, january 20

Kyrgyzstan publishes president’s income declaration: how much did he earn?

In 2023, President Sadyr Japarov earned 2,760,335 som (over US$31,500 at the current exchange rate), with an average monthly income of 230,000 som ($2,600).

11:11, january 16

Uzbek government authorizes measures to diversify trade routes bypassing Russia

Eurasianet reports that a decree issued by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlines a five-year improvement plan to facilitate commerce via the Middle Corridor, an emerging network connecting

10:09, january 15

Kazakhstan limits the validity period of bank cards for non-residents

Media reports say Kazakhstan’s Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market (ARDFM) has set limits on the validity period of payment cards for non-residents of Kazakhstan, as

13:59, january 14

Kyrgyzstan introduces legislative support for women’s entrepreneurship

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has signed amendments made to the "Law on the Protection of Entrepreneurs' Rights," adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament) in December 2024.

14:20, january 13

Influential Uzbek criminal boss released from prison due to health reasons

Uzbek media reports say influential Uzbek criminal boss Salim Abduvaliyev, also known by the nicknames Salimboy and Salimboyvachcha was released from prison on January 12 due to health reasons.

14:23, january 10

Uzbekistan significantly expands the list of extremist materials and social media accounts

The Supreme Court of Uzbekistan has updated the list of social media accounts, websites, and books identified as promoting extremist, terrorist, and fanatical ideas, Fergana reports , noting that

17:37, january 9

Uzbekistan launches new bus routes to Central Asian nations

Uzbekistan's Ministry of Transport announced plans to launch new international bus routes connecting Uzbekistan with Central Asia’s countries, as well as with Russia and China.

15:44, january 8

Kazakhstan reduces quotas for foreign workers in 2025

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Labor has set quotas for attracting foreign labor in 2025. Zakon.kz says the quotas are: 0.

11:19, january 8

Two Uzbeks sentenced for fighting in Ukraine on Russia's side

Courts in the Andijan and Fergana regions of Uzbekistan have sentenced two citizens who fought in Ukraine as part of the Russian military's "Special Military Operation" (SMO).

17:05, january 7

Uzbekistan has highest number of deportees from US among Eurasian nations in 2024

Uzbekistan was the Eurasian nation with the most deportees in 2024 at 572, a more than six-fold increase over 2023’s total of 88, Eurasianet reported on January 6, citing U.S.

10:38, january 6

Traffic accidents involving 95 vehicles reportedly leaves 20 injured in Kazakhstan

Some media reports says massive pile-up of 95 vehicles in Kazakhstan has left 20 injured after drivers go too fast in treacherous conditions.

15:14, january 2

Kazakhstan introduces life imprisonment for drug production and trafficking

Kazakhstan has toughened penalties for drug production and trafficking, up to life imprisonment.

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