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Three Central Asian countries jointly building 2,000 MW hydropower plant

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are set to launch a joint hydropower plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW.

Euronews

How to apply for the next series of Race Across the World

The BBC’s BAFTA-winning adventure series, Race Across the World, has opened applications for its next series. The popular show is seeking adventurous duos to embark on an epic journey across land and sea. Producers are keen to hear from a diverse range of applicants, from seasoned globetrotters to complete novices,…

The Independent UK

Take action over officials in Kyrgyzstan ‘helping Russia evade sanctions’, MPs and peers say

British foreign secretary told to impose new measures as ruble-pegged cryptocurrency A7A5 is supported in country

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Central Asian leaders back proposal for UN water agency

Leaders from across Central Asia, alongside representatives from countries including Georgia, Armenia, Mongolia and Azerbaijan, are taking part in discussions on regional environmental priorities.

Euronews

A lost ‘Silk Road’ city found beneath Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan stuns archaeologists

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a large medieval settlement on the lakebed of Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, that rewrites our understanding of trading routes in Central Asia. The settlement was discovered near the village of Toru Aygir, and was once part of an important urban centre along the Silk Road…

The Times of India

Italian arms dealer pleads guilty to selling ammunition to Russia in US court

A sales manager at a large Italian weapons distributor was arrested in the US for selling arms to Russia. He pleaded guilty in court to having created a network of companies to circumvent restrictions imposed by US law, according to US authorities.

Euronews

Authorities probe spike in Portuguese exports to Russia-tied countries

Countries with close ties to Russia have seen an increase in imports of Portuguese products that are under EU sanctions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Euronews

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Kyrgyzstan: A prime destination for nature tourism, mountain adventures and nomadic hospitality

With more than 90% of the country covered by mountain ranges, Kyrgyzstan offers visitors an impressive natural spectacle.

Euronews

EU 'won't shy away' from new sanctions on Russia if G7 allies fail to reach deal

Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said a G7 deal is not an "absolute precondition" for a full ban on maritime services for Russian tankers. Brussels wants the new sanctions approved by 24 February.

Euronews

Deputy prime minister of Kyrgyzstan outlines regional and EU relations

In this edition of Eurasia Talks and in a rare interview, Euronews is joined by Edil Baisalov, the Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan.

Euronews

Central Asia posts growth above 6% in 2025, beating advanced economies

Economic activity accelerated across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in 2025, driven by investment, exports and consumption. Azerbaijan remained closely linked, through energy and trade corridors connecting the region to Europe and global markets.

Euronews

Kobyz and the yurt: Central Asia’s living knowledge enters UNESCO’s intangible heritage lists

Central Asian cultural traditions have received international recognition as the ancient bowed instrument Kobyz and the traditional nomadic Yurt shared across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have been added to UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Euronews

I’m a travel expert. These are the seven hottest destinations to visit in 2026

These are the countries tipped to be trendy this year, from Kyrgyzstan to Mallorca

The Independent UK

The Golden Digital Experiment: How Kyrgyzstan’s State-Backed Stablecoin Could Reshape the Global Crypto Market

The launch of the USDKG and KGST stablecoins by the government of Kyrgyzstan represents an important milestone for the global crypto market. It demonstrates a mature, institutional approach to digital assets: they are no longer viewed merely as speculative instruments but as components of formal financial infrastructure. The fact that…

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Disinformation is a worldwide issue. Here is how Turkic nations are combatting it

Turkic-speaking countries explore coordinated approach to fake news as global tech platforms evade national regulations.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky hails Trump’s efforts to end war and ‘preliminary results’ in Florida peace talks

Discussions to refine the 28-point peace plan were held in Florida on Sunday

The Independent UK

Putin given impromptu music lesson on Kyrgyzstan state visit

Vladimir Putin tried to play a traditional musical instrument during his state visit to Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday (November 26).

LiveScience

Sunken city discovered in Kyrgyzstan lake was a medieval hotspot on the Silk Road — until an earthquake wiped it out

Archaeologists in Kyrgyzstan have discovered the remains of a drowned medieval city that was once a Silk Road hotspot.

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Trump and leaders of Central Asian countries meet in Washington in strategic partnership boost

Trump hosted the leaders of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan in the White House as he looks for ways to diversify Washington’s supply of critical minerals needed for the production of high-technology.

Cycling Weekly

From jaw-dropping landscapes to a 90-mile dead straight road, here are a bike-packer's ride destinations of a lifetime

These six countries changed how one rider saw both the world, and himself. Here he gives you his advice on how to follow in his wheel-tracks

The Conversation

How China spreads authoritarian practices beyond its borders

Protests erupted in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, in October 2020 following disputed parliamentary elections. Only four political parties out of 16 had passed the threshold for entry into parliament. Three of these had close ties to the country’s then-president, Sooronbay Jeenbekov.

Benzinga

Changpeng Zhao Says Kyrgyzstan Has Launched BNB Chain-Based 'National Stablecoin,' Multi-Asset Crypto Reserve

Kyrgyzstan has launched a national stablecoin based on the BNB Chain (CRYPTO: BNB), Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao confirmed on Saturday.

International Business Times

Kyrgyzstan's Bakai Bank Courts US Treasury's Scott Bessent and Wall Street Heavyweights for Investment Ties

Kyrgyzstan's Bakai Bank CEO Umut Abakirova met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and executives from major U.S. financial firms, including BlackRock, Bank of America, and KPMG, to position the Central Asian nation as a hub for American investment in emerging markets.

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Colorado college student, 20, sends challenging 5.13a route in Kyrgyzstan over summer break - "this may be the best route I’ve ever done"

The student climbed one of the world's most difficult rock faces only five months after undergoing wrist surgery

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Welcome to Kairat Almaty: the Champions League's easternmost fixture

As Central Asia prepares to be represented at the World Cup for the first time by Uzbekistan, FFT visited the region to witness a European match near the Chinese border

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