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In photos: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan begin lifting coronavirus restrictions
Society

2020-06-16

In photos: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan begin lifting coronavirus restrictions

'We are waiting for the time when the threat of coronavirus will be behind us,' said one Kazakh citizen.

Uzbekistan urges public to be wary of coronavirus falsehoods
Society

2020-03-25

Uzbekistan urges public to be wary of coronavirus falsehoods

The Uzbek government and religious leaders are taking drastic steps to thwart unsubstantiated rumours about the deadly virus.

Kyrgyz rights activists vow to fight 'criminal' Gazprom school transfer
Society

2020-02-17

Kyrgyz rights activists vow to fight 'criminal' Gazprom school transfer

Gazprom acquired Kyrgyzstan's largest energy company for $1. It promised to build a school for low-income children, then asked for high tuition. Now it has seized the school for itself.

US, Turkmenistan advance co-operation in security, counterterrorism
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2020-02-06

US, Turkmenistan advance co-operation in security, counterterrorism

The two countries also are seeking to work more closely on major energy-related investment projects and achieving peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Kazakh director of award-winning film 'shocked' by fine from Russian state backer
Society

2020-01-30

Kazakh director of award-winning film 'shocked' by fine from Russian state backer

The move by the state cinema agency is intentionally aimed at putting pressure on the creators of a Central Asian film that has won success on the world stage, observers say.

Kazakhs look to new year after historic 2019
Society

2019-12-31

Kazakhs look to new year after historic 2019

A historic year included the resignation of the only leader whom independent Kazakhstan had ever known.

'Anti-corruption cafe' feeds a movement in Bishkek
Society

2019-12-26

'Anti-corruption cafe' feeds a movement in Bishkek

Members of the UMUT 2020 movement want the government to take real measures to root out corruption.

Kyrgyz lawyer wins UN prize for battling statelessness
Society

2019-10-03

Kyrgyz lawyer wins UN prize for battling statelessness

Azizbek Ashurov has helped more than 10,000 stateless individuals acquire Kyrgyz citizenship.

Kyrgyzstan plans operation to repatriate families of militants from Iraq, Syria
Society

2019-09-04

Kyrgyzstan plans operation to repatriate families of militants from Iraq, Syria

There are about 850 Kyrgyz citizens in combat zones in the two countries.

Kyrgyzstan's Lake Issyk-Kul attracts more and more Central Asian tourists
Society

2019-07-18

Kyrgyzstan's Lake Issyk-Kul attracts more and more Central Asian tourists

New routes connecting Kyrgyzstan's resort region with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are boosting regional tourism.