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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan to change its parliamentary system

The Kazakhstan president proposed to eliminate one of the two chambers. The country will hold a referendum on it in 2027.

Destinations

Silk Road Samarkand: Uzbekistan’s International Tourist Centre

Silk Road Samarkand International Tourist Centre provides new experiences for culture, wellness, and world-class events.

Kazakhstan

UN launches regional sustainable development centre in Kazakhstan

The UN secretary-general and the president of Kazakhstan held talks in Almaty and signed an agreement on the UN regional hub, which is meant to strengthen cooperation in Central Asia and support Afghanistan’s sustainable development.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan reinforce ties ahead of ECO Summit

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits Azerbaijan, discussing trade, energy, and regional connectivity with President Ilham Aliyev. They also laid the foundation stone for a new park.

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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan bans face coverings in public places

The Kazakhstan president signed a law banning face coverings in public places as a security measure.

Business

Spain's Roca Group to invest €70 million in Kazakh factory

Leading bathroom hardware manufacturer, Roca Group to invest in Kazakhstan production sites in a bid to expand central Asian business. Roca CEO explains the decision in an exclusive interview with Euronews.

Green News

The solutions shaping Central Asia’s unexpected green revolution

As climate pressures mount, Eco Expo Central Asia highlighted a shift from pledges to partnerships, with countries across the region aligning on green action.

Kazakhstan

China outpaces rivals in Central Asia with new deals

At the second China-Central Asia Summit, leaders of six states came together to reaffirm their commitment to working closely on all sectors of economy, as Beijing pledged 1.5 billion yuan (€182 million) for the region’s development.

Health news

Why deceased donation is struggling to catch on in Central Asia

Organ transplantation in Kazakhstan relies heavily on living donors due to distrust in the system and religious beliefs. Only 10 out of 86 families consented to donation after death in 2024.

Kazakhstan

Is Afghanistan's future canal the final nail in Aral Sea's coffin?

Afghanistan is building a 285-kilometre waterway at an accelerated pace to irrigate its drought-ridden northern regions. Central Asian states maintain that decisions regarding transboundary water use should be made collectively.

Uzbekistan

Euroviews. Termez Dialogue seeks new model for Central and South Asian relations

Strengthening connectivity will create a true win-win scenario. Most importantly, it will provide a powerful impetus for building a unified regional space, laying the foundation for lasting peace, sustainable development, and long-term stability across the region, Dr Eldor Aripov writes.

Uzbekistan

Central Asian nations push for regional development at Termez Dialogue

The Termez Dialogue in Uzbekistan aims to create a permanent platform for Central and South Asian cooperation, emphasising connectivity and economic integration.

Economy

EBRD cuts regional economic outlook as geopolitical tensions linger

Recent US tariffs and worldwide economic tensions are likely to contribute to subdued economic growth in several key European economies and regions.

Kazakhstan

Who will dominate Central Asia's transport routes?

With Europe searching for trade routes that bypass Russia, eyes have turned to the region.

Europe News

Kazakhstan’s top judge courts closer EU ties amid push for legal reforms

The Constitutional Court is one of Kazakhstan’s legal institutions supporting a modernising agenda through which the central Asian state is seeking to deepen ties with the EU, the chair of the court told Euronews on a recent visit to Strasbourg.

Kazakhstan

Journalism and deepfakes: Insights from the Central Asian Media Forum

How can media houses deliver trustworthy news in the age of fake news and deepfakes? Government and industry experts gathered at the Central Asian Media Forum in Astana to discuss how AI is changing the media sphere.

Climate

Experts at forum warn central Asia is getting warmer year after year

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Fertile lands are rapidly decreasing while the Central Asian region’s population is growing, and in 25 years from now, it can surpass 100 million people, Uzbekistan's president warned at the Samarkand Climate Forum.

Uzbekistan

Central Asia eager to cooperate with the EU ‘as a bloc’

The leaders of five Central Asian countries were all eager to show the importance of strengthening relations with the European Union but also the importance of their economies and potentials for Europe at the first EU-CA summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Europe News

EU seals new Central Asia partnership deal as Samarkand summit ends

Amid global tensions following Trump's tariff announcements, the EU marked 30 years of diplomatic ties by declaring a new strategic partnership with Central Asia.

Europe News

Kyrgyz deputy leader touts rising cooperation between EU and Central Asian 'tigers'

Edil Baisalov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, spoke to Euronews about trade, energy, youth mobility and democratic resilience, urging stronger investment and joint responses to global upheavals and the challenges of the digital age.