Minister of Energy Faces Scrutiny Over Power Outages and Tariffs in Kyrgyzstan
Deputy raises concerns about power outages and high tariffs, prompting discussion in the Zhogorku Kenesh.
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Proposal to Register Right-Hand Drive Cars Imported from Abkhazia and Armenia
Deputy proposes registering right-hand drive cars from Abkhazia and Armenia to bring in revenue for the state treasury, but Prime Minister raises concerns about illegal activities and suggests restrictions for agricultural use only.
in Politics / Kyrgyzstan,
Joint Military Exercise "Bіrlеstіk-2024" Planning Conference Held in Aktau
A joint military exercise "Bіrlеstіk-2024" involving Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan is set for July 2024, focusing on combat training tasks in Central Asia.
in National Security / Kazakhstan,
Construction of Adult Hospice in Tashkent Faces Further Delays
The construction of an adult hospice in Tashkent, aimed at implementing international standards of palliative care, faces delays due to funding challenges.
in Society / Uzbekistan,
New Appointments in Uzbekistan's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation
New appointments in the Ministry's leadership include Shokhrukh Khojiakbarovich Daliev as the First Deputy Minister and Otabek Mukhtorovich Makhkamov as the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation.
in Politics / Uzbekistan,
Kyrgyzstan registers around 30 mining farms, with 8 operational, minister reveals
Kyrgyzstan has registered 30 mining farms, with only eight operational ones using energy from private mini-hydropower plants, while the mining company SolarCoin has a significant electricity consumption contract with Russia.
in Economy / Kyrgyzstan,
President of Turkmenistan Makes Personnel Changes in Prosecution Authorities
President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdymukhamedov, conducted personnel reshuffles in the prosecution authorities during a Security Council meeting, including dismissals and new appointments.
in Politics / Turkmenistan,
Tajikistan and Turkmenistan Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Relations
The President of Tajikistan and the Chairman of Turkmenistan's Halk Maslahaty discussed enhancing bilateral relations, focusing on political dialogue, economic cooperation, and regional security.
in Politics / Tajikistan,
Authorities in Bishkek Introduce "Waffle" Road Markings to Improve Traffic Flow
Authorities in Bishkek implement "waffle" road markings at intersections to improve traffic discipline and safety.
in Society / Kyrgyzstan,
Changes in Meat Regulations to Take Effect in Kazakhstan from April 7, 2024
Starting from April 7, 2024, Kazakhstan will implement changes in the technical regulations for meat and meat products to align with Eurasian standards, focusing on the nutritional value labeling.
in Economy / Kazakhstan,