Tajikistan looks to China, Russia for internet services and security The telecoms regular admitted in November that a staggering 95 percent of the country’s territory is covered by only outdated 2G mobile connections. Jan 10, 2024
Kazakhstan: Police making effort on domestic violence From July to December, police initiated administrative cases in connection with 64 percent of allegations of domestic violence, while that figure has generally not tended to exceed 30 percent. Almaz Kumenov Jan 9, 2024
Kazakhstan: Alleged Deripaska plane purchase raises sanctions bypass questions Kazakh officials have scotched the report, stating that the aircraft in question was never registered in Kazakhstan's civil aircraft registry. Almaz Kumenov Jan 8, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Eccentric politician behind “no winter” meme dies in jail Officials say Arstan “Alai” Abdyldayev hanged himself and had been suffering from chronic delusions. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 8, 2024
Norway's Equinor to leave Azerbaijan Norway's state oil company has sold its stakes in Azerbaijani oil fields and pipelines to Azerbaijan's SOCAR. David O'Byrne Jan 8, 2024
China probes new higher education contacts An update on cultural developments in Central Asia. China-Central Asia Monitor Jan 6, 2024
Kyrgyzstan’s new flag raised to a chorus of anger, confusion, threats Officials have said that anybody spreading what they deem to be false information about the flag will be thrown behind bars. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 5, 2024
Uzbekistan: Tax break on gas allowed to expire, pushing up prices Officials say the relief has cost the government up to $100 million in revenues. Jan 3, 2024
Armenian Public TV snubs Church leader's New Year address amid political rift Church-state tensions have further worsened since the displacement of Armenians from Karabakh in September. Lilit Shahverdyan Jan 3, 2024
Kazakhstan: Oil workers persist with protest, government ignores Protestors say their attempts to secure a meeting with lawmakers have been in vain. Almaz Kumenov Jan 3, 2024