New project to enhance transparency and accountability in Uzbekistan’s cotton industry
A groundbreaking cooperative agreement seeking to improve working conditions and prevent forced labor was signed this week for workers, “at all stages of
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Kazakhstan: Hundreds of striking oil workers urge president to intervene
Hundreds of oil workers in the western region of Manghystau, who have been on strike for 29 days, issued a video statement on
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FDI in Kyrgyzstan down in 2023
The inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Kyrgyzstan from January-September 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 decreased by 31.7% and
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World Bank helps to reform Kazakhstan’s energy sector
Kazakhstan is at a crossroads in its energy sector. With a growing emphasis on sustainability and a need to align with global decarbonization
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First book of Turkmenistan president presented in Ashgabat
On January 6, a presentation of the first book of the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, entitled “Youth is the support of the
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Central Asian countries take a tough stance against their citizens’ participation in Ukraine war
A court in Kyrgyzstan has sentenced another Kyrgyz citizen to a prison term for his participation in Russia’s war against Ukraine. The Naryn
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Broadcasting of some Russian TV channels in Kazakhstan suspended due to economic reasons
The suspension of broadcasting of some Russian TV channels in Kazakhstan, including Channel One, is due to economic reasons, as the contract for
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Kyrgyzstan: Eccentric politician dies in pretrial custody
Eccentric Kyrgyz opposition politician Arstanbek Abdyldaev has died while in a pretrial detention facility. Abdyldaev’s lawyer announced the news on January 5, after
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Water tariff doubles in Turkmenistan
The tariff for water for the population has increased by 100% in Turkmenistan. Residents of the capital and regions learned about this when
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Tajikistan: Farm chief sent to prison after watching opposition media outlet
The chairman of a farm in the Tajik district of Dosti was sentenced to five years in prison for “cooperating” with Islah TV,
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Uzbekistan: Social media user sentenced to prison for posts critical of president
A 38-year-old social media user who accused Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine has been sentenced to 5 years
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Kazakh TV operator stops broadcasts of several Russian stations
Kazakh television operator TVCOM says it has stopped broadcasting several stations launched by Russian state-run Channel One in a move to reduce the
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In 2023, Kazakhstan’s municipal bus fleets received 2.5 thousand new buses
At the beginning of 2023, a preferential leasing mechanism for the renewal of city buses was launched in the regions of Kazakhstan through
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Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan will launch joint assembly of motor vehicles in 2024
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan will launch joint manufacturing of 12 models of motor vehicles in 2024, the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the
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Tajikistan declares 2024 the Year of Legal Education
The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon has issued the Decree “On declaring 2024 the Year of Legal Education”. The decree aims to increase
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Trial of 14 suspects in the murder of Tajik banker begins behind closed doors
The trial of 14 people accused in the murder of Shohrat Ismattuloev, deputy chairman of Tajikistan’s Orienbank, has started. According to information obtained
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Kazakhstan president speaks about reforms, economy, relations with China
The year 2023 was full of significant events for Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said in an interview with the Egemen Qazaqstan newspaper. The
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About 3,000 migrants detained in St. Petersburg on New Year’s eve
Around 3,000 migrants were detained in St. Petersburg on New Year’s eve as part of a series of mass detentions across Russia, RFE/RL’s
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Tajik, Uzbek nationals among those arrested after Cologne terrorist threat
Police in Germany on January 1 arrested another suspect in connection with a possible planned terrorist attack on Cologne Cathedral, saying it was
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Afghanistan and Uzbekistan agree on transit of cargo vehicles for 2024
The Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan announced the cancellation of restrictions imposed on the country’s transit vehicles in Afghanistan. The agreement was reached
