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Art & Culture KG

US donates over 12,000 English-language books to Kyrgyzstan

Thirty organizations – such as schools, libraries, and universities – in Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions of Kyrgyzstan on May 22 received a

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Business & Economy KG

EDB to finance rehabilitation of Bishkek heat and power plant

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and Kyrgyzstan’s Electric Stations have signed a technical assistance agreement for the purchase of equipment for the Bishkek

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Geo Politics KZ

Ethnic Germans in Kazakhstan a ‘living bridge’ connecting two countries

The 20th anniversary meeting of the Kazakh-German Intergovernmental Commission for the Affairs of Ethnic Germans in Kazakhstan was held on May 21 in

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan to build new solar plant and first battery energy storage system

The World Bank Group, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), and the Government of Uzbekistan have signed a financial package to fund

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Business & Economy KG

EDB to finance construction of solar power plant in Kyrgyzstan

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and Bishkek Solar have signed a cooperation agreement to finance the construction of a 300 MW photovoltaic power

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Business & Economy KG

EDB to help modernise Kyrgyz Stock Exchange

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), the Financial Credit Fund under the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic (FCF), the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund

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Eurasia Geo Politics KZ

Astana hosts meeting of SCO Foreign Ministers Council

On May 20-21, Astana hosted a regular meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers Council, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister –

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Geo Politics KZ

Kazakhstan and US continue Dialogue on Human Rights and Democratic Reforms

The third meeting of the annual High-level Dialogue on Human Rights and Democratic Reforms between Kazakhstan and the United States took place in

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Art & Culture TKM

Turkmenistan holds international conference dedicated to great poet

From May 17 to 18, an International Conference at the level of ministers of culture of foreign countries, dedicated to the 300th anniversary of

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International Affairs KG

Pakistani students leave Kyrgyzstan fearing for their safety

Following unprecedented mob violence targeting foreign students from South Asia in Kyrgyzstan, around 1,200 Pakistani students at the Bishkek-based Kyrgyzstan International University have

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Business & Economy KZ

EBRD to help Kazakhstan modernize and develop mining industry

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Kazakhstan are joining forces to support the modernization and development of the national mining sector. They

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Art & Culture Eurasia World

The 6th ECG Film Festival to bring Eurasian cinema to British audiences

On May 24-28, the 6th ECG Film Festival will be held at Premier Cinemas Romford in London. This festival is proudly joining forces

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International Affairs KZ RU UZB

Uzbeks who broke laws in Russia recommended to avoid travel to Kazakhstan

Uzbekistan’s Foreign Labor Migration Agency on May 17 called on the Central Asian nation’s citizens who may have broken laws in Russia to avoid travel

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Eurasia International Affairs KG

Kyrgyzstan: Mob violence targeting foreigners in Bishkek leaves dozens injured

The Kyrgyz government said 29 people were injured, including three foreigners, in mob violence in Bishkek on the night of May 17-18 that

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Business & Economy KZ

EBRD supports inclusive lending in Kazakhstan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is supporting inclusive lending in Kazakhstan by providing new funds to the country’s leading microfinancier, KMF.

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Geo Politics UZB

Uzbekistan: Lawmaker proposes restrictions for citizens who do not know Uzbek language

Alisher Kadyrov, the leader of the National Revival party and vice-speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Uzbek parliament, has proposed that those

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Geo Politics KZ

Kazakhstan president speaks about strengthening cooperation between Central Asian countries

On May 16 in Astana, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with secretaries of the Security Councils of the five Central Asian countries. The

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Business & Economy TJK

EBRD supports youth and women entrepreneurship in Tajikistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on May 15 said it is pledging new funds to support inclusive lending to the

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Business & Economy Eurasia KZ UZB

EBRD forecasts Central Asian economies to record strong growth

According to the latest Regional Economic Prospects (REP) report published by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Central Asian economies in 2024 are

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Business & Economy Eurasia World

IFC supports tech startups in Central Asia

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced it will invest up to $5 million in Sturgeon

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