Bride kidnapping for the purpose of forcing women into marriage remains one of the least visible forms of gender-based violence in Central Asia. Although abduction and coercion into marriage are punishable under criminal law across the region, the offenses are defined differently from country to cou
A 22-year-old citizen of Kyrgyzstan sustained severe knife wounds in an attack in Northern Cyprus. The incident occurred on August 3 at a Metropol supermarket in Lefkoşa.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan supported Kyrgyzstan’s initiative to introduce a single tourist visa for foreign citizens wishing to travel to Central Asian countries.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has proposed amending the rules for providing state subsidies to petroleum product importers in an effort to curb fuel price increases and prevent shortages on the domestic market. The draft resolution has been published for public discussion.
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution proclaiming 2028 as the Year of International Law, reaffirming the role of international law in maintaining peace and security, strengthening multilateral cooperation, and developing friendly relations among states.
Kyrgyzstan ranks 145th out of 224 countries and territories in the global ranking by prison population rate. According to the study, there are 112 inmates per 100,000 people in the country.
Earthquakes accounted for more than half of all deaths linked to natural hazards worldwide between 2000 and 2023, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The agency warns that millions of people across its European Region still live or receive medical treatment in buildings that may not wi
On July 10, Tajikistan’s Energy Minister Daler Juma said the country had enough fuel to last two more months . This situation is due to Tajikistan’s dependence on Russian petroleum products, which are in short supply in Russia itself because of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries. Loca
Азербайджан и Туркменистан обсудили приоритеты экономического сотрудничества и реализацию масштабных совместных проектов. Как сообщает Report , об этом написал министр экономики Микаил Джаббаров в своем аккаунте в социальной сети X. По его словам, в рамках визита в Туркменистан для участия в 9-м з
Kyrgyzstan has ranked 78th in the latest Global Passport Index (GPI).
Kyrgyzstan has begun negotiations with several countries to expand its fuel and lubricant supplies. Authorities explain this move by the need to diversify fuel imports amid the unstable global energy market.
The first Central and North Asian Chess Championship among boys and girls will be held in Korumdu village, Issyk-Kul region, from June 30 to July 9, 2026. The tournament will be held under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in the age categories of U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, and U20.
Central Asia will require at least $251 billion in investment in energy, transport, and water resources by 2030. Ruslan Dalenov, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), announced at the annual meeting of the EDB.
Kyrgyzstan ranked 132nd in the global salary ranking. The list includes 200 countries. The ranking was compiled by CEOWORLD Magazine for 2025 based on data on average net incomes of workers in various countries.
The European Commission launched a Connectivity Agenda Platform on June 23, 2026, and concluded statements of intent with international financial institutions expected to mobilize up to €2 billion ($2.3 billion) for transport, border-crossing and trade-facilitation projects across the Black Sea regi
Kyrgyzstan has improved its position in the global ranking of safe and peaceful countries, rising to 61st place. A report by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) says.
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan ranked among the world’s top 20 countries with the highest projected inflation rates. The Telegram channel Geostatistics reports, citing forecasts by the International Monetary Fund.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that he plans to visit Central Asian countries in 2026.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has been included in the ranking of Russians’ trust in leaders of CIS countries. The data was published in a study by the VCIOM Analytical Center, TASS reports.
Tajikistan and the United Nations will co-host the 4th High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “ Water for Sustainable Development ” 2018-2028 next week, as Central Asia and other regions face increasing water scarcity because of climate change, higher consumption,