US Commission on Religious Freedom concerned over new Tajik law
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has expressed concern over recently adopted amendments to Tajikistan’s law on the regulation of traditions and
Geo Politics
TJK
International Affairs
UZB
USAID supports Central Asian project training hearing-impaired people in IT skills
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in cooperation with IT Academy on June 25 in Tashkent held an award ceremony for 25
Geo Politics
KG
Kyrgyzstan: Construction starts on garment factory to employ relatives of 2010 protest victims
The construction of a garment factory near Bishkek to employ relatives of more than 80 Kyrgyz people killed during anti-government protests in April
Business & Economy
Eurasia
KZ
EDB Annual Meeting and Business Forum to discuss enhancing Eurasian Transport Network
Prospects for cross-border transport corridors in Eurasia, realising their economic potential, reducing costs and coordinating efforts of authorities and businesses will be key
Geo Politics
KG
EU and Kyrgyzstan sign Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
During Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov’s visit to Brussels on June 25, the European Union and the Kyrgyz Republic signed an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
Geo Politics
KZ
OSCE chair-in-office visits Kazakhstan, reiterates continued engagement with country
OSCE Chair-in-Office, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta Ian Borg on 25 June concluded his visit to Kazakhstan. The visit
Geo Politics
KG
Leader, members of banned Islamic group detained in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security said on June 25 that “a leader and nine members” of the Yaqyn Inkar Islamic group, which
Business & Economy
UZB
China remains Uzbekistan’s largest trading partner
According to the latest data released by the Statistics Agency of Uzbekistan, from January to May 2024 the country’s foreign trade amounted to
Geo Politics
UZB
President of Mongolia visits Uzbekistan
On June 24, during his first state visit to Uzbekistan, President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh held negotiations with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Geo Politics
KG
RU
Another Kyrgyz man jailed for fighting with Russian troops in Ukraine
The Osh regional court in southern Kyrgyzstan told RFE/RL on June 24 that a lower court had sentenced a local man, whose identity
Business & Economy
KG
ADB to improve wastewater management, boost sustainable tourism in Kyrgyzstan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on June 24 said it is providing $56 million funding to the Kyrgyz Republic to improve wastewater management and enhance sustainable and inclusive
Business & Economy
Eurasia
KG
KZ
TJK
EDB raises economic growth forecast for the bank’s member states
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has released its Macroeconomic Outlook for its six member states. According to the report, in 2024 Armenia’s GDP
Geo Politics
KG
Kyrgyzstan: Activist gets 10 years in prison on hostage-taking charge
A court in Bishkek has sentenced Kyrgyz activist and Social Democratic Party member Alga Kylychev to 10 years in prison on a charge of hostage-taking,
Business & Economy
UZB
Uzbekistan receives $7.5 million in carbon credits for emissions reduction
The World Bank on June 21 announced that Uzbekistan has become the first country in the world receiving a payment from the World
International Affairs
TKM
UNDP to help strengthen public education services in Turkmenistan
On June 20, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to
Business & Economy
KZ
Indian company to develop dialysis market in Kazakhstan
On June 20 in Astana, representatives of the national company Kazakh Invest met with Vikram Vuppala, CEO of the Indian company NephroPlus to discuss
Geo Politics
KZ
Kazakhstan: President signs into law bill on media
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed into law a bill on mass media that will hinder journalists from getting comments from officials and
Art & Culture
Eurasia
UZB
ECG World Championship Coaching: A celebration of creativity in Uzbekistan
The ECG World Championship Coaching and Eurasian Creative Week will be held in Uzbekistan (Tashkent, Khiva, Nukus) from June 22 to 29. The
International Affairs
KG
KZ
Kazakhstan begins delivery of molybdenum-99/technetium-99 generators to Kyrgyzstan
On June 16, the Institute of Nuclear Physics in Almaty, Kazakhstan began the first delivery of molybdenum-99/technetium-99 generators to Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of
Art & Culture
TJK
Tajikistan: Parliament’s upper chamber approves bill banning hijab
The Tajik parliament’s upper chamber, the Majlisi Milli, approved a bill on June 19 banning “alien garments” and children’s celebrations for two major
