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.
Kazakhstan sets agenda for SCO chairmanship
Kazakhstan, a Central Asian nation with vast natural resources and strategic location, has assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a regional bloc that comprises eight countries and four observers, representing nearly half of the world’s population.
Bypassing Russia: Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan set up joint logistics company
Three former Soviet republics have agreed to establish a joint logistics company to boost trade and transit along a route that bypasses Russia and connects East Asia and Europe.
Kyrgyzstan passes controversial bill shielding children from ‘harmful information’
The Kyrgyz parliament passed a bill protecting children from online content that could undermine their moral values, critics say it is a pretext to censor dissent.
Erdoğan’s re-election: Can the Turkish economy weather another year of crisis?
Turkey’s economic crisis deepens, but Erdoğan clings to his growth plan. Can he pull off a miracle or will he be forced to backtrack?
State of emergency over Caspian Sea crisis
The government of Kazakhstan has declared a state of emergency over the critically low level of the Caspian Sea, the world’s largest enclosed body of water.
EU council president visits Kyrgyzstan for key summit
In a significant move towards fostering a strong relationship with the European Union, Kyrgyzstan, a historic Russian ally, demonstrated a readiness to work with the...
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.
First Islamic securities issued in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan enters a new financial era with its first issuance of Islamic securities, positioning the nation as an international center for Islamic finance
Kyrgyzstan introduces digital surveillance system to combat disease outbreaks
Kyrgyzstan has introduced a new integrated digital surveillance system, coined iEPID, to streamline the management of infectious disease outbreaks