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Beyond borders: How two Central Asia nations are expanding cultural connections

Central Asia is investing heavily in cultural infrastructure, from privately funded museums in Kazakhstan to state-led institutions in Uzbekistan. These contrasting approaches reveal how culture is being mobilised as strategy, legacy and soft power across the region.

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Troop and funding pledges come in for Trump's Gaza plan

After signing the Board of Peace’s founding declaration in Davos, the plan for Gaza will now move to concrete implementation. Commitments include reconstruction funding, infrastructure rebuilding and, in one case, troop deployment within the US-backed stabilisation framework for the Strip.

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Uzbekistan prepares for first homegrown satellite and astronaut mission

Uzbekistan plans to launch a 6U CubeSat in 2028 while preparing the framework for a 10–14 day astronaut mission in cooperation with international partners. The focus is on Earth observation data, scientific research and technical capacity building.

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Uzbekistan and US formalise joint investment mechanism in Washington

Ahead of the first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev travelled to Washington to launch a joint investment mechanism and new sectoral agreements in energy, critical minerals, irrigation and agro-industry.

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North Aral Sea regains a third of its water thanks to restoration efforts spearheaded by Kazakhstan

Restoration efforts including a dam and water use controls are helping Kazakhstan revive part of the shrinking Aral Sea.

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Uzbekistan targets 12 million tourists in 2026 as AI reshapes hospitality

Industry representatives say artificial intelligence is now used in pricing algorithms, occupancy monitoring and customer analytics. Discussions at the Hotel Business Forum in Tashkent focused on how data tools can support capacity growth and operational efficiency.

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Uzbekistan’s reserves climb to $75bn, gold dominates at 85%

Foreign reserves are well above IMF adequacy benchmarks, enough for 17 months of imports and four times short-term external debt. Authorities are keeping a gold-heavy mix while slowly adding US Treasuries and foreign deposits.

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Central Asia boosts green energy, infrastructure and SMEs with EBRD funds

Central Asia and Mongolia received around €1.72bn from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development last year to fund 120 projects. The investments have a focus on renewable energy, infrastructure and SMEs.

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Lazgi: Uzbekistan’s UNESCO listed dance returns to Europe with Salzburg performance

From the deserts of Khorezm in Uzbekistan to the grand stage of Salzburg, Lazgi makes its European return on Valentine's Day, a date for lovers of dance.

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Uzbekistan expands domestic capacity for complex pediatric surgery

Expanded use of advanced procedures has reduced overseas referrals for children, lowered treatment costs for families and shifted pressure onto domestic healthcare systems, raising new questions about training, funding and long term sustainability as demand grows.

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Greek language day in Uzbekistan highlights a 3,000-year linguistic legacy

The event brought together students, diplomats and academics to explore how Greek has shaped modern science, philosophy and education. With strong academic exchanges and a growing interest among students, cultural ties between Greece and Uzbekistan continue to deepen.

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

Economic activity accelerated across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in 2025. Azerbaijan, while outside Central Asia, remained closely linked through energy and trade corridors connecting the region to Europe and global markets.

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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.

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Six European countries lose measles-free status as cases surge across the continent

Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan are no longer recognised as measles-free following a spike in cases in 2024.

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Uzbekistan hosts major international sports meetings, strengthens regional role

More than 360 senior sports officials visited Tashkent as Asia’s Olympic leadership changed hands, new cooperation agreements were signed, and international federations inspected cutting-edge facilities, signalling rising confidence in Uzbekistan’s sporting infrastructure and organisation.

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Uzbek President Mirziyoyev signs Board of Peace charter and holds talks in Davos

During the World Economic Forum, Shavkat Mirziyoyev combined multilateral engagement with a series of political and economic meetings, focusing on peace initiatives, investment cooperation and Uzbekistan’s participation in international diplomatic frameworks.

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Uzbekistan sees lower shadow economy share as cashless payments rise

Official data shows that economic activities hidden from authorities accounted for 33% of GDP in 2025, down from 45–50% in 2019.

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Uzbekistan develops new rail links to strengthen Eurasian transit role

New international corridors and fleet upgrades are expanding cross-border rail connectivity, supporting trade flows between Europe, Asia and South Asia, while modernisation and electrification aim to improve passenger and freight services.

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Uzbekistan economy grows in 2025, driven by investment and exports

Uzbekistan’s GDP exceeded €133bn in 2025, supported by higher investment, rising exports, and growing domestic demand, while employment and household incomes continued to improve.

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New Tashkent: Building a sustainable city from scratch

From green corridors and solar power to cultural hubs and 15-minute mobility, New Tashkent is shaping a sustainable future for Uzbekistan’s rapidly growing capital.

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Uzbekistan GDP hits record €123 billion as Mirziyoyev hails reforms

President Mirziyoyev says GDP reached a record high in the Central Asian country's history as exports rose 23% and foreign investment reached €37 billion.

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Fresh ‘manty’ and cheap figs: a post-Soviet supermarket becomes a must-visit spot in NYC

Tashkent Supermarket’s new West Village location offers staples like plov and samsas hot and fresh – a taste of Central Asia for everyone

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Trump extends invitations to Kazakh and Uzbek presidents for Miami G20 summit

The US president is set to hold talks with Presidents Tokayev and Mirziyoyev on trade, peace and strategic initiatives.

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Uzbekistan’s Qanot Sharq receives first Airbus A321neo XLR

With the Airbus A321neo XLR, Qanot Sharq gains the ability to operate long-haul non-stop routes with narrow-body efficiency, enabling new direct connections between Central Asia, Europe and Asia-Pacific destinations.

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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.

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