Kyrgyzstan eyes uranium mining and nuclear power revival
Kyrgyzstan is contemplating a significant shift in its energy and economic strategy by seeking to restart uranium mining and construct a Russian-built nuclear power plant.
Uzbekistan sentences 23 in deadly cough syrup scandal
A court in Uzbekistan sentenced 23 people to prison on Monday for their roles in a scandal that killed 68 children and exposed the country’s lax regulation of imported medicine.
Journalists detained in Kyrgyz media crackdown
The raids began on Monday, when officers from the State Committee for National Security, the country’s main intelligence agency, stormed the newsroom of 24.KG, one of the oldest and most respected online news outlets in Kyrgyzstan.
Land Agreement Expected in Kyrgyz-Tajik Conflict
A long-standing border dispute between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which has sparked deadly clashes in recent years, may soon be resolved with a landmark agreement expected...
Kazakhstan removes Taliban from list of prohibited groups
Kazakhstan has removed the Taliban, the militant Islamic movement that seized power in Afghanistan in 2021, from its list of banned organizations, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
HUMO Air: new low-cost airline takes off in Uzbekistan
HUMO Air, a new low-cost airline based in Uzbekistan, launched its first scheduled flight on Wednesday, connecting the capital city of Tashkent with the historic city of Samarkand.
Debate rages in Kyrgyzstan over contentious flag redesign
The initiative has drawn criticism from opposition parties, civil society groups and ordinary citizens, who accuse the president and his allies of trying to impose their personal preferences on the nation and distract from more pressing issues.
Kazakhstan and EU begin visa facilitation talks
Kazakhstan and the European Union have agreed to officially launch talks on facilitating the visa regime for Kazakh citizens who wish to travel to the Schengen Area.
State regulator loosens grip on Tajikistan’s internet
The decision, which was made public last weekend, is expected to improve the quality and speed of the internet service in the country, which has been severely compromised by the monopoly of EKTs, operated by the joint-stock company Tojiktelecom.
National Bank of Kazakhstan introduces digital currency
Kazakhstan has become the latest country to launch a digital version of its national currency, the tenge, in a bid to modernize its payment system and reduce corruption.