Business Spain's Roca Group to invest €70 million in Kazakh factory Leading bathroom hardware manufacturer, Roca Group to invest in Kazakhstan production sites in a bid to expand central Asian business. Roca CEO explains the decision in an exclusive interview with Euronews. 30/06/2025
Kazakhstan China outpaces rivals in Central Asia with new deals At the second China-Central Asia Summit, leaders of six states came together to reaffirm their commitment to working closely on all sectors of economy, as Beijing pledged 1.5 billion yuan (€182 million) for the region’s development. 19/06/2025
Kazakhstan Talking dialogue, trade and climate action at the Astana Forum Titled “Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future,” the Astana International Forum (AIF) gathered over 160 international speakers and around 7,000 participants. 06/06/2025
Health news Why deceased donation is struggling to catch on in Central Asia Organ transplantation in Kazakhstan relies heavily on living donors due to distrust in the system and religious beliefs. Only 10 out of 86 families consented to donation after death in 2024. 02/06/2025
Destinations Don't miss these must-see sights on your next trip to Astana Whether you’re a tourist visiting Astana for a few days or an expat who wants to learn more about the city, you’ll love these essential attractions in Kazakhstan’s capital city. 27/05/2025
Kazakhstan Is Afghanistan's future canal the final nail in Aral Sea's coffin? Afghanistan is building a 285-kilometre waterway at an accelerated pace to irrigate its drought-ridden northern regions. Central Asian states maintain that decisions regarding transboundary water use should be made collectively. 27/05/2025
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan to regain legendary 'Gagarin's start' space launch site The transfer of "Gagarin's Start", the launchpad for the world's first spaceflight, will be finalised by June. 09/05/2025
Kazakhstan Who will dominate Central Asia's transport routes? With Europe searching for trade routes that bypass Russia, eyes have turned to the region. 30/04/2025
Kazakhstan Journalism and deepfakes: Insights from the Central Asian Media Forum How can media houses deliver trustworthy news in the age of fake news and deepfakes? Government and industry experts gathered at the Central Asian Media Forum in Astana to discuss how AI is changing the media sphere. 18/04/2025
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan finds rare earths reserve said to be world's third-largest A significant rare earth elements deposit has been found in Kazakhstan's Karagandy, with potential reserves of 20 million tonnes. Further exploration is required. 10/04/2025
Tajikistan Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign historic border agreement Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon and Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov ratified the deal on 13 March in Bishkek. 28/03/2025
Europe News EU-Central Asia cooperation expands in age of uncertainty European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela visited Central Asian countries to advance the Global Gateway investment strategy. 25/03/2025
Kazakhstan Why are maths competitions on the rise in Central Asia? STEM subjects have long been encouraged in the region. But the recent boom in maths contests is new. 18/03/2025
Economy Direct impact of US tariffs on EBRD economies to remain limited As US President Donald Trump continues to shake up the global trading order, EBRD nations aren’t likely to feel the brunt of the disruption. Even so, diminished growth in other countries is set to have ripple effects. 14/03/2025