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15:36, december 4

Kyrgyzstan faces growing energy crisis, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan step in to help

As winter approaches, concerns over potential heating and electricity shortages in Kyrgyzstan are intensifying, with neighboring Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan stepping in to prevent a full-scale crisis.

10:20, december 4

Kazakhstan approves penalty for wearing niqab in public places

Kazinform reports that the lower house of Kazakhstan's parliament has approved, in the second reading, a bill titled "On Preventing Offenses," which introduces penalties for wearing

10:26, december 3

Uzbekistan reopens border with Afghanistan for the first time since 2021

Uzbekistan has reopened its border crossing with Afghanistan at the Termez–Hairatan Bridge for the first time since August 2021, allowing citizens of both countries to travel directly and

15:00, december 2

Uzbekistan developing Samarkand-2028 satellite with AI for environmental, agricultural, and forestry monitoring

Uzbekistan has launched the development of the Samarkand-2028 satellite, which will be equipped with an artificial intelligence (AI) module.

17:38, december 1

Kyrgyzstan holds early parliamentary elections with 37% voter turnout

On November 30, Kyrgyzstan held early elections to its national parliament, the Jogorku Kenesh. Around 4.3 million citizens were on the voter rolls, but only slightly over 1.

09:53, november 26

Kyrgyz deputy prime minister orders dismissal of up to 20% of school teachers

Kyrgyzstan’s Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov has instructed the Ministry of Education to conduct a large-scale evaluation of school teachers and dismiss up to 20% of those deemed

12:59, november 25

Electricity for water: three Central A sia’s nations agree on mutual support amid hydrological crisis

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan have reached a mutual agreement to support each other in managing water and energy resources, as the region faces worsening hydrological conditions.

09:00, november 25

Kazakhstan temporarily restricts rail freight transportation to Central Asian countries

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (Kazakh Railways, or KTZ), the national railway company, has imposed a ban on the transportation of all types of cargo to stations in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,

14:09, november 21

Kyrgyzstan launches world’s first government-issued gold-backed stablecoin

Kyrgyzstan has become the first country in the world to officially issue a government-backed stablecoin fully backed by physical gold.

13:54, november 20

Uzbek president appoints his daughter to oversee employment of people with disabilities

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has appointed his youngest daughter, Shahnoza Mirziyoyeva, to oversee the coordination of employment issues for people with disabilities.

10:11, november 20

Russia removes 160,000 Uzbek citizens from migration watchlist

Around 160,000 Uzbek nationals have been removed from Russia’s registry of controlled persons, a list of foreign nationals subject to potential deportation and legal restrictions.

15:02, november 19

Hong Kong flu strain detected in Kazakhstan, schools shift to remote learning

Kazakhstan has reported a rise in cases of the Hong Kong flu, a strain of the A H3N2 virus, which poses a particular risk to children and pregnant women. Tengrinews.

13:20, november 19

Surge in mercenary-related cases in Uzbekistan. What about Tajikistan?

Uzbekistan has seen a dramatic increase in criminal cases related to mercenary activities over the past three years.

10:50, november 18

Uzbek leader calls for transformation of consultative format of regional dialogue into the 'Central Asian Community'

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has proposed the formation of a “Central Asian Community,” a new regional economic organization aimed at deepening cooperation among the countries of

14:53, november 17

Kazakh leader signs landmark AI law and expands digital asset regulations in Kazakhstan

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed two significant laws aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) and advancing digital processes in the country, the Akorda press service

10:34, november 14

Central Asian countries to launch "Made in Central Asia" brand and boost trade to $20 Billion

Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan have agreed to launch a unified regional brand, "Made in Central Asia", and to increase mutual trade volume to $20 billion, according to gazeta.uz .

10:20, november 14

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan exchange homes and land plots along border as dozens of families relocate

Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Chairman Kamchybek Tashiyev has revealed key details of a recent land and housing exchange with Tajikistan, part of the ongoing process

09:36, november 13

140 trillion Uzbek soums for business: how Uzbekistan will Support entrepreneurs in 2026

In 2026, the government of Uzbekistan plans to continue its efforts to reduce poverty and promote entrepreneurship by expanding access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises.

14:30, november 12

No heavy weaponry to be deployed on Kyrgyzstan's borders, says Kyrgyz security chief

Kyrgyzstan will no longer deploy heavy weaponry along its borders with neighboring countries, Kamchybek Tashiyev, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan, announced

10:46, november 12

Uzbekistan to appoint business professionals to lead hospitals as part of major healthcare reform

Starting in 2026, Uzbekistan will introduce sweeping changes to its healthcare leadership structure by appointing business-savvy professionals with management experience to key positions in hospitals

15:52, november 10

Uzbekistan launches major grassland restoration initiative to strengthen food security and ecosystem protection

Uzbekistan has announced the launch of a large-scale project to restore grassland areas across the country.

16:21, november 5

Uzbekistan introduces preferential loans for businesses hiring university graduates

In a move aimed at boosting youth employment, the government of Uzbekistan has announced that businesses hiring graduates from local universities will be eligible for preferential loans.

09:33, november 5

Uzbek president proposes Global Justice Fund at World Summit in Doha

Uzbek media reports say President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan has called for the establishment of a Global Justice Fund to tackle poverty and reduce inequality during his speech at the World

13:36, november 4

Uzbekistan introduces visa-free regime for U.S. citizens

Starting January 1, 2026, U.S. citizens will be able to visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days.

15:41, november 3

Uzbekistan to penalize abuse of artificial intelligence technologies

The Senate (Uzbekistan’s upper chamber of parliament) has approved legislative amendments introducing administrative liability for the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies,

17:02, october 30

Kyrgyzstan launches national stablecoin pegged to som, while Tajikistan remains cautious

Kyrgyzstan has officially launched its first national stablecoin, becoming one of the first countries in the region to do so.

14:28, october 29

US diplomats lay groundwork for upcoming US-Central Asia summit in Washington

Top US officials have concluded a diplomatic tour of Central Asia aimed at shaping the agenda for the upcoming US-Central Asia summit, set to take place in Washington on November 6.

15:23, october 28

Independent media Temirov Live, Kloop.kg, and Ayt Ayt Dese recognized as extremist in Kyrgyzstan

A court in Bishkek's Octeabrsky district has granted the prosecutor’s request to label the media projects Temirov Live , Kloop.

11:28, october 23

Uzbekistan launches governance reform to empower regions

Starting January 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will roll out a pilot program to decentralize government by transferring key functions of several national ministries to local authorities.

15:29, october 20

Central Asia “buying” Trump’s attention: region finds a new approach to U.S. administration

The current U.S. administration is the easiest one so far for Central Asia to work with.

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