Kazakhstan
100,000 forced from homes in Kazakhstan by “biblical” flooding linked to climate change
Rapid snowmelt amid sudden weather change, combined with heavy rains and already waterlogged ground prove a disastrous combination.
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China expanding security footprint in Central Asia
Uzbekistan strives to improve ability to combat extremism, drug trafficking and cybercrime.
EBRD announces profit of €2.1bn in 2023
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a significant rebound in its financial performance, recording a robust profit of €2.1bn for the year 2023, up from losses of €1.1bn in 2022.
Azerbaijan doubles down by expanding gas exports to Europe
Azerbaijan is exporting more gas to Europe and Europe is keen to buy it. And as its own production of oil falls slowly it is repositioning itself as a major transit route for Kazakh oil, to allow it to reach the international markets.
Russia asks Kazakhstan for emergency fuel supply
Russia has requested that Kazakhstan be ready to provide it with 100,000 tonnes of gasoline in the event of shortages.
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Kazakhstan’s services sector sees renewed rise in activity in March, PMI shows
Anecdotal evidence points to stronger demand conditions that helped revive growth in new orders and activity.
Ukraine recruiting war mercenaries from Tajikistan, Russia’s security council chief reported as saying
Nikolai Patrushev said to have claimed Kyiv is running the recruitment via an operation at its embassy in Dushanbe.
Unexplained spill fuels concern about Afghan canal project
Is Uzbekistan engaging in quiet water diplomacy?
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Manufacturing in Kazakhstan made return to growth in March, PMI shows
Companies respond to rise in new orders by ramping up production, employment and purchasing activity.
Colossal floods stun Kazakhstan
The irony is that while Kazakhstan routinely struggles with floods in spring, the months that follow often deliver drought.
Chinese companies have become a locomotive for change in Central Asia, says EDB
Chinese companies are actively investing in the Eurasian countries and have become a locomotive for change as the world becomes smaller. Now they are building ties with the multilateral development banks in the region.
Tajik media pick up on Russian Duma deputy’s call for migrant visa regime following terrorist attack
Central Asians in Russia, meanwhile, endure beatings, vandalism and racism in backlash.
Putin afraid of causing labour shortages by pointing finger at Central Asia for terrorist attack, says analyst
Kyrgyzstan warning citizens to stay away from Russia and Turkmenistan trying to bring students home.
Tajik diaspora in Russia living in terror following Crocus City massacre
Since the terrorist attack on Crocus City concert hall near Moscow, blameless Tajik migrants across Russia have experienced threats, verbal abuse and increased law enforcement harassment.
Ahead of Moscow attack UN report warned of growing Islamic State recruitment in Central Asia
Terrorist group’s Afghanistan-based ISIS-K branch has built to size and sophistication that give “ability to project a threat into the region and beyond”, Security Council was told.
Where water stress will be highest by 2050
Water is not only the basis of life for animals and plants but is also likely to become a contested resource in parts of the world in the coming decades, reports Statista.
Kazakhstan: Light punishment for ex-president’s nephew sparks anger
Trial of Samat Abish held behind closed doors, denying public chance to learn details of case.
Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party
There was a large turnout for a public assembly in Almaty held to register opposition to Putin's rule.
Uzbekistan, China eye joint uranium exploration
Tashkent is looking to an array of international partners to hit its ambitious output targets.
Kazakh ex-president Nazarbayev’s foundation paid $5mn fee for fawning Oliver Stone miniseries, investigation finds
Former leader of Kazakhstan said to have constantly edited footage of scenes that critics said boosted his cult of personality.