Senior Official of Military Infrastructure Detained for Corruption
The head of the capital construction department of the Main Directorate of Military Infrastructure of the Armed Forces has been apprehended for suspected corruption.
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in Corruption / Kazakhstan,
Emergency Response in Atbasar, Kazakhstan as River Exceeds Critical Level
The water level of the Zhabay River in Atbasar, Akmolinsk region, has exceeded the critical mark, leading to the activation of the alert system and the initiation of evacuation measures.
in National Security / Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan's Economy Shows Impressive Growth in First Quarter of the Year
The Kyrgyz economy grew by 8.8% in the first quarter of the year, showing the effectiveness of development policies under President Sadyr Japarov.
in Economy / Kyrgyzstan,
Court Proceedings Begin for Former Minister Accused of Brutal Murder
The trial of former Kazakh Minister Kuandyk Bishimbayev, accused of murdering his civil wife, has commenced in Astana.
in News / Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan and Armenia Lead in Footwear Export Growth to Russia
Kyrgyzstan and Armenia have seen significant growth in footwear exports to Russia, along with other countries like Kazakhstan and the USA.
in Economy / Kyrgyzstan,
Kyrgyzstan National Team Wins Friendly Match in Bangkok ahead of Asia Cup
The Kyrgyzstan national team won a friendly match against Myanmar as part of their preparation for the Asia Cup 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand.
in Sport / Kyrgyzstan,
Russian Duma Tightens Regulations on Foreigners' Stay in the Country
The Russian State Duma has passed amendments requiring foreigners to be married to a Russian citizen for at least two years before obtaining a temporary residence permit, aiming to combat cases of issuing fictitious adoption documents.
in Politics / Tajikistan,
Tajikistani Ilhom Sayrakhmonzoda Arrested in Italy on Suspicion of Terrorism
Ilhom Sayrakhmonzoda, a Tajikistani national, has been detained in Italy on suspicion of terrorist activities after being wanted by the National Interpol Bureau in Tajikistan since July 2018.
in National Security / Tajikistan,
Tougher Regulations for Foreigners Buying SIM Cards in Russia
Foreigners in Russia may soon need biometric data to buy SIM cards under a new draft law to combat illegal residency permit acquisition by migrants through fake marriages.
in National Security / Kyrgyzstan,
CPJ Urges Kyrgyzstan to Drop Charges Against Journalists from Temirov Live and Ait Ait Dese Projects
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Kyrgyzstan to drop charges against journalists, expressing concern over violations of freedom of speech.
in News / Kyrgyzstan,