Istanbul Prosecutors Seek Lengthy Sentences for Suspects in Crocus City Attack
The Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office has demanded prison sentences ranging from 7.5 to 15 years for five Central Asians accused of involvement in last spring's terrorist attack on the Crocus City concert hall in Moscow. This information was reported by the Anadolu news agency. The detainees - identified as Hafizjon Usmanov,...
Tokayev on Kazakhstan’s Future: Reforms, Diplomacy, and Global Leadership
In an interview with the Kazakh newspaper Ana Tili, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed pressing domestic and international policy issues shaping Kazakhstan's development. Tokayev highlighted Kazakhstan’s role as a stabilizing force in the international arena during a time of heightened geopolitical tensions. “My main goal is to strengthen the economic potential,...
Central Asia Poised to Outpace Global Growth in 2025, IMF Projects (With One Exception)
The year 2025 is anticipated to bring moderate growth for the global economy, according to forecasts by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Global GDP is projected to grow by 3.2%, reaching $115.3 trillion at current prices. While global growth is expected to remain stable, it is weaker than initially forecast....
Amid Discontent Among Entrepreneurs, Kyrgyz Authorities Ease Tax Burden
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has instructed the new Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev and the head of the State Tax Service (STS) to develop a new fiscal policy that will not overburden citizens or force entrepreneurs to conceal their income. Special attention is to be paid to electronic bills of lading...
Building Bridges Across Eurasia: Kazakhstan’s Strategic Push for Transport Integration
The development of the economic systems of Europe and Asia is outpacing the level and pace of integration in the transportation systems of the countries located between them. This problem can be solved by creating an overland chain across the entire Eurasian space. As part of the development of its...
Uzbekistan Continues to Lead Central Asian Fertility Rates
Four out of the five Central Asian countries are experiencing fertility declines, with the exception being Uzbekistan, where the total fertility rate (TFR) - the average number of children born to one woman in her lifetime - continues to rise. According to analytical data from Finprom.kz, in 2023, Uzbekistan's TFR...
Celebrating Global Family Day: Honoring Uzbek and Kazakh Traditions That Unite Generations
Every year, January 1 marks Global Family Day, an idea first introduced in 1997, when the United Nations launched the International Decade for the Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World. By 1999, the had UN invited its members to dedicate the first day of the...
Gender Expectations in Kazakhstan: How Boys and Girls are Raised Differently
From childhood, boys and girls in Kazakhstan are raised with clearly defined roles based on gender stereotypes. These attitudes are instilled through the family, media, and educational system, creating pressure on children to conform to specific expectations. Boys are prepared for leadership and career success, while girls are prepared for...
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Repatriating Islamic State Fighters and Families: Balancing Security and Humanity
