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Kyrgyzstan Proposes Fine for Citizens Who Wear Burqa, Niqab, Cover Their Face and Grow a Long Beard in Public Places
A bill has been submitted to the Kyrgyz parliament that would impose a fine on citizens who wear a burqa,…
- Life
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Forge Ahead with Aral Sea Restoration Project
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are making significant progress in their joint project to restore the ecosystem of the once-thriving Aral Sea,…
- Politics
Bishkek Prepares for the Fall Session of CIS Member States’ Interparliamentary Assembly
Bishkek is set to host the autumn session of the Interparliamentary Assembly of the Member States of the Commonwealth of…
- Economy
EBRD Invests 507 Million Euros in Tajikistan’s Development
As of September 30, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has channeled 507 million euros into Tajikistan, supporting…
- Technology
Turkmenistan Internet Usage Surges, Exceeding 3.1 Million Users
Hajimurat Hudaygulyev, the Chairman of the “Turkmensvyaz” Agency (Türkmenaragatnaşyk), announced that Turkmenistan has reached a notable milestone with 3,149,178 users…
- Economy
Uzbekistan Imports Goods and Services from 172 Countries
According to the Statistics Agency of Uzbekistan, the country imported goods and services from 172 countries in January-September 2023, with…
- Economy
Kazakhstan and Hungary: Expanding Partnership in Energy Sector
The EU aims to strengthen sustainable ties with Central Asian countries, particularly in the energy sector, TuraNews.kz reports citing Jibek…
- World
Kyrgyzstan’s Constitutional Court Revisits Decision on Naming Rights, Reverses Allowance of Match Choice
The Constitutional Court of Kyrgyzstan has recently revisited and overturned its prior decision that granted citizens the right to choose…
- World
French Voltalia Signs Deals with Uzbekistan Government for Hybrid Solar-Wind Power Plants
The French company Voltalia has inked agreements with the Uzbekistan government for the establishment of two hybrid solar-wind power plants,…
- World
Uzbek President Addresses Palestinian-Israeli Conflict at ECO Summit, Urges Peaceful Resolution
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, speaking at the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit, expressed his concern about the ongoing armed…
