Central Asia

17:10, february 18

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan plans to transform the Aral Sea’s dead zone into a forest

Citing Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Justice, Russia’s RIA Novosti reports Uzbekistan plans to plant some 500,000 hectares of the Aral Sea’s dead zone with trees in an effort to

15:54, february 15

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz elementary school kids present a book they wrote

On February 12, Baitik elementary school kids presented a book they wrote, which will be available for use in the National Library for Children and Youth in Bishkek, according to Kyrgyz news agency

10:37, february 4

CENTRAL ASIA

EU’s new strategy for Central Asia expected to be presented in mid-May

A new Strategy of the European Union (EU) for Central Asia will be presented on May 15, according to Kazinform .

14:42, january 24

CENTRAL ASIA

Germany wants to be Uzbekistan’s reliable partner, says German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Uzbek president’s visit to Germany has resulted in signing of nine intergovernmental and interagency documents related to the economy, trade, finances, education, science, and innovations.

11:01, january 24

CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asia's largest solar park introduced into operation in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan on Wednesday brought online the "SES Saran" solar park, a 100-megawatt (MW) capacity facility that is the largest of its kind in Central Asia.

17:18, january 23

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz border guards shoot trespasser dead on Kyrgyz-Kazakh border

Kyrgyz border guards have reportedly shot a trespasser dead in Manas district of Talas region in north-western Kyrgyzstan.

15:53, january 23

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakh MP suggests renaming Kazakhstan ‘Kazakh Republic’

Member of Kazakhstan’s lower house (Mazhilis) of parliament, Azat Peruashev, has suggested changing the country’s name from Kazakhstan to “Kazakh Republic,” according to

15:23, january 21

CENTRAL ASIA

Treasure worth about US$1 million discovered in basement of one of old building in downtown Tashkent

Uzbek media reports say a treasure worth approximately 1 million U.S. dollars has been discovered in the basement of one of old buildings in downtown Tashkent.

11:01, december 26, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan introduces single 12-percent tax

Uzbek media reports say that Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on December 24 signed the law on making changes and addenda to the country’s tax code.

09:42, december 25, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

Islam Karimov's former security aide Muidjon Tohiriy arrested

Citing Uzbekistan’s Prosecutor-General’s Office, Turon24 news website reports that former State Advisor to the President and chief of the Customs Committee Muidjon Tohiriy has been

09:27, december 18, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

Air Astana unveils leased Embraer ‘Snow Leopard’ E190-E2

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has done it again with an amazing paint job for one of its new E190-E2 planes.

14:36, december 17, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

Additional train launched on Tashkent-Moscow rail route

An additional train has been launched on the Tashkent-Moscow-Tashkent rail route, according to Podrobno.uz .

17:03, december 14, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan toughens measures against mendicancy

Uzbekistan has reportedly toughened measures against mendicancy.

10:27, december 12, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmen president pardons 796 prisoners on the eve of Neutrality Day

Turkmen president pardoned 796 prisoners on the eve of Neutrality Day. In Turkmenistan, pardon is a frequent practice, while it has not yet settled down in Tajikistan.

14:54, november 28, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

UN launches new fund to advance sustainable development in Aral Sea region

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to fund a new initiative designed to reduce vulnerability, advance sustainable development and create decent living conditions for

10:48, november 28, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

IOM welcomes Uzbekistan as 173rd member state

The 109th Session of the UN Migration Agency’s Council, which opened in Geneva on November 27, voted to support the application of the Republic of Uzbekistan to join he International

09:57, november 27, 2018

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EU reportedly confirms its readiness to promote the provision of customs preferences to Uzbekistan

The European Union (EU) has reportedly confirmed its readiness to promote the provision of customs preferences to Uzbekistan that will allow Uzbekistan to supply its textile products to Europe free

13:31, november 20, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

Prince Aly Muhammad visits the Naryn Campus of the University of Central Asia

Earlier this month, Prince Aly Muhammad, the youngest son of Has Highness the Aga Khan, completed a five-day, private visit to Kyrgyzstan, during which he visited the Naryn campus of the University

15:52, november 16, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan raises prices for natural gas and electricity

The Uzbek government issued a resolution on the gradual increase of the prices for fuel and energy resources on November 16, according to kun.uz news agency.

16:21, november 15, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

Internet speed expected to increase tenfold in Uzbekistan by the end of this year

Citing Uzbektelecom (Uzbek joint stock company providing telecommunication services), Uzbek media outlets report that beginning on December 1 internet speed in Uzbekistan will increase 10 times.

12:07, november 15, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

EBRD president optimistic about Central Asia’s future

The Central Asia Investment Forum took place in Beijing on November 14.

14:35, november 8, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan may be granted status of observer at the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly

Uzbekistan may be given an opportunity to participate in sessions of the Parliamentary Assembly (PA) of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) as an observer.

15:12, november 7, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan’s national air carrier launches a low cost airline, FlyArystan

Kazakhstan’s Air Astana plans to begin operating its own low-cost airline named FlyArystan in mid-2019 with four of its Airbus A320s in an all-economy, 180-seat configuration, according to

16:12, october 30, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbek vice-premier fired for serious shortcomings in his work

Deputy Prime Minister, Zoyyir Mirzayev, has been fired for failing to properly organize work on sowing and irrigation of winter crops, according to Uzbek president’s website President.uz .

14:20, october 19, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan reportedly toughens regulations for duty-free import of goods

Uzbekistan has reportedly toughened regulations for duty-free import of goods.

13:41, october 18, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

Russian president to pay state visit to Uzbekistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin/s two-day state visit to Uzbekistan begins on October 18.

15:11, september 21, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

In Kulyab, electricity is cut off. There is not enough water in Nurek due to Rogun

However, in the Tajik energy holding, they assure that switching off the light is a temporary phenomenon associated with prevention before the winter.

18:01, august 31, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

President of France invites Shavkat Mirziyoyev to pay visit to Paris

President of France Emmanuel Macron said he would welcome the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Paris for the first working meeting, according to Nuz.uz .

15:23, august 23, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakh-Chinese JV turns recycled plastic bottles into yarn and fabric

Kazakh-Chinese joint venture to recycle thermoplastic into staple fiber, which is used for manufacturing yearn and nonwoven fabric, has been launched in Kazakhstan’s Turkestan oblast.

13:39, august 17, 2018

CENTRAL ASIA

New archaeological finds on UCA’s Campus in Naryn

The University of Central Asia’s (UCA) Naryn Campus was buzzing with activity as a team from Indiana University (IU) in the USA and the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) highlighted