Explosions, Panic, Darkness: Kyrgyz Passenger Describes Azerbaijan Airlines Crash
"We are making an emergency landing. Hold on tight, the impact will be strong. After landing, exit the plane quickly.” Rinat Asanov, a passenger from Kyrgyzstan and one of 29 people who survived the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan on December 25, recalled the announcement by a flight attendant...
Cat Houses Installed at Tashkent Airport
Tashkent International Airport has introduced a heartwarming initiative by installing cat houses in the green space between the departure hall and the main terminal. Designed by students from the Tashkent University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, the structures provide a safe and comfortable habitat for the airport's feline residents. According...
Two Dead, One Injured in Hostage Situation in Kazakhstan
A hostage situation in the Kazakh city of Aktobe on January 13 has left two people dead and a young woman seriously injured. The events unfolded around 8pm when police received a report of a man breaking into a private residence and taking a young woman hostage. Emergency services promptly...
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Seeks Greater Control Over Commercial Banks
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) has proposed a draft law aimed at regulating tariffs and commissions for banking and payment services provided by commercial banks. The proposal has been published for public discussion on the official government portal Koomtalkuu. The NBKR argues that the regulation is necessary...
Former Kyrgyz Presidential Aide Detained in Moldova
Aidar Khalikov, a former public aide to the president of Kyrgyzstan, has been detained in Moldova under an Interpol warrant on charges of large-scale fraud. Investigative journalist Bolot Temirov was the first to report Khalikov's detention, raising the possibility of his extradition to Kyrgyzstan. The report was later confirmed by...
In Doha, Central Asian Artists Dismantle Orientalism
Completely covered by a huge textile patchwork piece, softly moved by the wind, the façade of the Mathaf Museum in Doha promises visitors something fascinating and alluring. Coming closer, attendees could read a series of statements in various languages on the fabric. The effect of familiarity and estrangement at once...
Uzbek Footballer Abdukodir Khusanov to Sign for Manchester City
When the English champions Manchester City suffered a shock run of losses recently, soccer fans began guessing what moves coach Pep Guardiola would make to stop their winter slump. No-one expected him to call for a defender from Uzbekistan. Abdukodir Khusanov, still only 20 but already with 18 appearances for...
KazMunayGaz Looking to Buy Another European Oil Refinery
Kazakhstan’s KazMunayGaz (KMG) is seeking to acquire an oil refinery in Bulgaria from Russia’s LUKoil at a bargain price. The purchase of Lukoil Neftohim Burgas, the largest oil refinery in the Balkans, would, according to some media sources, more than double [KMG’s] European refining capacity.” KMG reported a bid of...
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Repatriating Islamic State Fighters and Families: Balancing Security and Humanity
