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14:34, today

Kyrgyzstan president signs law on digital nomads

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has signed a law amending the country’s migration legislation to establish the status of "digital nomad," Fergana reports .

10:53, november 19

Uzbek president pledges to 'revive' parliamentary opposition

The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, told lawmakers yesterday that he wants to “revive the opposition”.

10:48, november 14

Kyrgyzstan bans advertising of fortune-teller and healer services

The Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers has banned the advertising of services by fortune-tellers, clairvoyants, and healers within the country, Fergana News reported , citing Kyrgyzstan’s news

10:33, november 13

Kyrgyz interior ministry says it thwarted coup

Kyrgyzstan's Interior Ministry officers have reportedly detained suspects involved in planning mass unrest and a violent seizure of power, including foreign nationals.

15:34, november 12

Kazakhstan expected to receive around 11 billion cubic meters of water from Central Asia next spring

By April 2025, Kazakhstan is set to receive 11 billion cubic meters of water from the Syr Darya. Vlast.

10:40, november 12

Akayev reveals the cost of the "Tulip Revolution" in Kyrgyzstan

Experts estimate the cost of the 2005 "Tulip Revolution" to be between US$10 million and US$50 million, former Kyrgyz President Askar Akayev said in an interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta .

15:02, november 8

Stateless population in Central Asia reportedly reduced sevenfold

Experts from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Central Asia reported that the number of stateless individuals in the post-Soviet republics of this region has decreased

13:55, november 7

Four companies from three Central Asia’s nations added to US sanction list

One company each from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and two others from Uzbekistan have been added to the US Treasury Department’s sanctions list.

09:46, november 7

Turkiye forgives Kyrgyzstan’s foreign debt

Turkiye has forgiven Kyrgyzstan’s foreign debt amounting to $62.3 million in exchange for projects in the “green” economy sector, Fergana News reports , citing Tazabek.kg .

16:31, november 5

Uzbek citizen jailed at home for fighting in Ukraine

On November 4, a court in Qushtepa district of Uzbekistan’s Fergana region sentenced local resident A.H. to five years in prison for participating in military actions in Ukraine, UzNews.

14:21, october 30

Kyrgyzstan pastures on the edge: degradation reaches 80 percent

Experts say degradation of lands occurs in Kyrgyzstan due to growing livestock numbers, uncontrolled cattle grazing and climate change.

11:09, october 29

Uzbekistan appoints new ambassador to Afghanistan

Uzbek media outlets report that Oybek Usmanov has been appointed Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan. According to Uzbekistan Daily , Mr.

10:15, october 28

Uzbekistan holds first mixed-system parliamentary election

On October 27, Uzbekistan held elections for the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (Parliament) and local kengashes (councils) of people’s deputies, under the slogan “My Choice

15:32, october 25

Central Asian nations seek termination the application of the Jackson-Vanik amendment

Eurasianet says the Biden Administration and Kazakhstan are both eager to boost mutual trade and investment, but an antiquated vestige of the Cold War known as the Jackson-Vanik amendment remains

14:08, october 25

UN General Assembly recognizes Central Asia as a "zone of peace, trust, and cooperation"

On October 24, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution titled "Zone of Peace, Trust, and Cooperation of Central Asia," introduced by Turkmenistan on behalf of the region's

10:17, october 25

Kazakh authorities do not want the country to be used to bypass sanctions against Russia

Fergana reports that the authorities of Kazakhstan do not want the country’s territory to be used to circumvent anti-Russian sanctions.

16:36, october 21

Solar and wind power plants in Uzbekistan have generated 4 billion kWh of electricity this year so far

Uzbekistan's solar and wind power plants have generated 4 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity since the beginning of this year, Kun.

15:58, october 15

Kyrgyzstan plans to ban the erection of monuments in Muslim сcemeteries

The Kyrgyz president’s official website says the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a decree on measures to implement the law “On Burial and Funeral Services”.

14:42, october 10

Tashkent to launch metro buses, triple park areas, and expand transport networks

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev was presented with an updated the municipal redevelopment plan for Tashkent, aimed at preserving cultural heritage, historic sites, buildings, and expanding

10:39, october 8

The United States shows interest in participating in construction of nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan

Kazakh media reports say the United States has shown interest in participating in construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. InformBuro.

10:33, october 7

Exit poll shows that Kazakhstan votes in favor of nuclear power plant construction

Kazakhstan yesterday voted in a referendum on whether to build its first nuclear power plant, and an exit poll showed voters backed the idea promoted by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's cabinet

16:34, october 4

Paid prison cells: who benefits from the idea and how much will they cost?

The Current Time channel reported on October 1 that paid cells may soon be introduced in prisons in Kyrgyzstan, as proposed by the government to help boost the state budget.

10:18, september 27

UNESCO concerned over Central Asian nations’ plans to develop the territory of Western Tian Shan

UNESCO has expressed concern over the plans of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan to develop the natural territory of the Western Tien Shan.

16:02, september 25

Kyrgyz parliament denies Askar Akayev’s request to reinstate his ex-president status

Kyrgyz media reports say the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan has rejected the petition of former President Askar Akayev, who requested to reinstate his ex-president status.

14:26, september 24

Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan: How Border Villages Share Water Resources

Water resources shared between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are crucial for the agricultural sectors of both countries. This article from CABAR.

15:52, september 19

Water deficit reportedly threatens national security of Kazakhstan

An article posted on CABAR.asia’s website notes that almost every third region of Kazakhstan has water deficit.

10:22, september 17

Kazakh leader said during a meeting with German chancellor that Russia is “militarily invincible”

Kazakh media reports say President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hosted German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Akorda during an official visit to Kazakhstan on September 16, marking Scholtz’s first

09:58, september 17

German chancellor meets Uzbek president in Samarkand to discuss cooperation

German Chancellor Olaf Scholtz held bilateral meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on September 15 to discuss bilateral cooperation between Germany and Uzbekistan.

14:34, september 16

Former Kyrgyz prosecutor-general Azimbek Beknazarov arrested on suspicion of money laundering

Kyrgyz media reports cited Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security (SCNS) as saying on September 13 that the former prosecutor-general of Kyrgyzstan, Azimbek Beknazarov, was detained a

15:18, september 12

Hydrogen sulfide leak occurs in Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya region

Uzbek media reports say residents of number of villages have been evacuated in Baysun district of Surkhandarya region due to hydrogen sulfide leak.

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