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What’s Behind Pashinyan’s Government Purge?
This reshuffle came on the heels of a government meeting where Pashinyan reportedly chastised law enforcement and judicial authorities, citing unresolved issues in the justice system despite years of effort.
Kazakhstan Ranks 28th in 2024 Global Pension Index, Surpassing US and Saudi Arabia
According to the press service of Kazakhstan’s Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF), the MCGPI assessed systems based on three sub-indices – adequacy, sustainability, and integrity – which include over 50 indicators.
Astana and Belgrade Mark 28 Years of Strategic Partnership
Diplomatic relations between the two nations were established on Dec. 10, 1996. Over the years, these ties have flourished with milestones such as the opening of Serbia’s embassy in Astana in 2011 and Kazakhstan’s embassy in Belgrade in 2019.
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Uzbekistan, Russia Discuss Cultural Cooperation and Cinematic Partnerships
Following the event, the protocol of the 4th meeting of the Subcommission on Culture of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Russian Federation was signed.
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President: Hungarian Investments in Kazakhstan Reach $370 Million
President Tokayev informed Hungarian businessmen that there is great potential for deepening investment cooperation in priority areas such as energy, production of rare materials, transport and logistics, agriculture, pharmaceutical industry, digitalization and finance.
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Georgia Launch Digital Trade Corridor for Railway Systems
The Kazakh deputy minister shared plans to facilitate data exchange between the terminal operating systems at the ports of Aktau, Kuryk, and Baku by the end of this year.
COP29 in Baku Focuses on Rail as Key to Sustainable Transport and Climate Goals
Rovshan Rustamov, Chairman of Azerbaijan Railways, shared insights on Azerbaijan’s role in achieving regional and global climate goals.
Saiga Steaks: Kazakhstan to Cull Thousands of Once-Endangered Antelope as Numbers Rebound
Due to the once-endangered saiga antelope population increasing tenfold, the Kazakh government plans to cull 337,000 to protect farmers from agricultural damage caused by the animal’s grazing habits.
Uzbekistan’s Tourism Villages
Uzbekistan’s tourism village scheme is highlighting best practice in community-based tourism by supporting the rural tourism industry, with one village, Sentob, winning the 2023 UNWTO award for Best Tourism Village.
Are Glamping Yurts Yet Another Cultural Appropriation in The West?
Traditional housing used among many Central Asian nations today is utilized as an eco-friendly glamping option in the Western world. This is not the first instance when the heritage of the oppressed and underrepresented ethnic groups is used for profit. Yet who is to say what makes it cultural appropriation?
Caspian Region Gets New UNESCO Listings
On September 18, Unesco unveiled 27 new World Heritage features including three in the Caspian Region countries, plus the extension of another in Azerbaijan.
How Kazakhstan Is Reviving the Aral Sea that the Soviet Union Destroyed
Kazakhstan is leading the charge in reviving the Aral Sea, which while once a vital ecosystem, now remains a stark reminder of environmental consequences.
In Kazakhstan, the Fight Against Animal Cruelty is Far from Over
Despite new laws regarding animal abuse, incidents continue to make headlines in Kazakhstan, but what more is being done to prevent these horrific acts of cruelty?
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Majid Shangali: Iraq Calls for International Support in Addressing Climate Change
"Iraq is keen to learn from the experiences of other countries, both in terms of legislative measures and the practical steps needed to counter the impacts of climate change across various sectors."
COP29: A Key Platform for Addressing Climate Change Challenges
"COP29 fosters discussions on collaborative approaches among nations, which are essential for implementing effective strategies on international, regional, and domestic levels."
Russia and China in Central Asia
This paper argues that while the Central Asian states will seek to balance against the growing cooperation and combined influence of Russia and China in their region, Moscow and Beijing are likely to sustain cooperation in service of their shared objectives.
