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Euroviews. Central Asia – European Union: Towards a strategic partnership

The upcoming EU–Central Asia summit in Samarkand presents a unique opportunity that will undoubtedly give new impetus to the development of multifaceted cooperation between the regions, Bakhtiyor Mustafayev writes.

Europe News

EU-Central Asia cooperation expands in age of uncertainty

European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela visited Central Asian countries to advance the Global Gateway investment strategy.

Economy

EBRD cuts 2025 growth forecast as trade risks weigh on investments

The EBRD has lowered its 2025 growth forecast to 3.2%, down 0.3 points from September 2024, as slowing investment, trade uncertainty, and weaker external demand weigh on the outlook. The Bank warns that US-wide trade tariffs could further weigh on growth.

Art

Major new arts museum to open in Almaty, Kazakhstan in 2025

Slated to open in summer 2025, Almaty Museum of Arts is the first private museum of regional modern and contemporary art in Central Asia.

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Destinations

Why you should visit Kazakhstan’s capital city Astana in 2025

Foodies can feast on meat dishes and local chocolate at wallet-friendly prices.

Tajikistan

Why did Muslim-majority Tajikistan ban the hijab?

The ban on headscarves in Tajikistan is seen as a reflection of the political line that the government of president-for-life Emomali Rahmon has been pursuing since 1997.

Kazakhstan

Euroviews. Middle powers have the power to save multilateralism

Countries like Kazakhstan must step forward together with renewed vigour and assert our role not just as participants but as responsible managers in the global arena, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev writes in a Euronews exclusive.

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UN Programme for the Economies of Central Asia: Transforming Central Asia into a connectivity hub

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Central Asian countries united last week to shine the spotlight on collaborative development, sustainability and regional integration as part of their continued economic expansion.

Economy

UK facilitates corruption by Central Asian elites, says new report

The UK’s powerful financial sector “bears some responsibility for the continuation of corruption and kleptocracy by Central Asian elites”, according to a British parliamentary report, which also noted the government’s responsibility in the matter.

Destinations

Eden of the East: Why you should visit Samarkand in 2024

With high speed trains and ancient cultural sites, this beautiful Central Asian city is finally opening up to tourists.

World News

Euroviews. Here is why the EU should deepen its relations with Central Asia

While the economic and diplomatic benefits are evident, the real win for the EU would be in shaping a narrative of partnership and shared progress, Emil Avdaliani writes.

Economy

Central Asian economies are booming thanks to Russia: Here's why

Central Asia's economic good times are not blemish-free, amid accusations some countries in the region are helping Moscow dodge sanctions.

Azerbaijan

UN mission arrives in Nagorno-Karabakh for first time in 30 years

The move comes as more than 100,000 people have fled the Nagorno-Karabakh region - equivalent to almost the entire population of the ethnic Armenian enclave - since Azerbaijan seized the region last week.

Germany

Germany and Central Asian states voice support for 'Middle Corridor'

Chancellor Olaf Scholz hosted leaders from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to discuss strengthening regional and economic cooperation.

Mongolia

Pope Francis visits Mongolia, home to 1,400 Roman Catholics

The Pope will visit a cardinal and a charity run by nuns as well as meeting political leaders in Mongolia

Destinations

The trials and triumphs of exploring Uzbekistan by high-speed train

I slashed my journey times by 60% on Uzbekistan's high-speed trains.

Business

Astana International Forum: Rethinking global cooperation

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This new platform of international dialogue gathered more than 4,000 delegates and guests, including the Emir of Qatar, the President of Kyrgyzstan

World News

Euroviews. Can Central Asia be the link bringing together the East and the West?

After years of economic and diplomatic neglect, the former Soviet countries in the region are emerging as the new geopolitical hotspot in a multipolar and multilateral world, Dr Michael Rossi writes.

Kazakhstan

Ruling party leads revamped Kazakhstan election, exit poll

Critics have said the new electoral system - brought in after deadly unrest -gives the "illusion of choice".

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan votes in snap election a year after deadly unrest

More than 400 candidates, most of them self-nominated, are competing in the election along with two new political parties.