Kazakhstan aims to revive Baikonur spaceport
In a bid to reassert its role in the global space industry, Kazakhstan is moving to take greater control of the historic Baikonur Cosmodrome, the legendary launch site that was once the heart of the Soviet Union’s space program.
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.
OSCE urges Turkmenistan to respect media freedom and internet access
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has urged Turkmenistan to respect its commitments on media freedom and internet access, following a visit by its representative on freedom of the media, Teresa Ribeiro, to the Central Asian country.
Gold prices on the rise in Uzbekistan
The price of Gold, a traditional safe haven asset, have soared to record highs in Uzbekistan amid economic challenges and currency devaluation.
Mexico’s presidential jet sold to Tajikistan for $92M
Mexico’s extravagant presidential jet finds a buyer in Tajikistan, as President López Obrador’s austerity campaign continues.
What President Biden could mean for Central Asia
As President-Elect Joe Biden prepares for government, his transition team looks to reclaim American foreign policy from Trump-era isolationism. President Trump had famously declared “America...