Tokayev discussed Kazakhstan's role in Central Asia
Tengrinews.kz - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed participants' questions at the plenary session of the Astana Think Tank Forum, according
Why Turkey is replacing “Central Asia“ with “Turkestan“: Historian's perspective
Tengrinews.kz - Turkey is making significant changes to its school history curriculum, where the term "Central Asia" will be replaced with "Turkestan".
Turkey to replace “Central Asia“ with “Turkestan“ in educational curriculum
Tengrinews.kz - Turkey's Ministry of National Education has announced fundamental changes to the history curriculum, stating that the term "Central
Tokayev participated in the meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council
Tengrinews.kz - Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who arrived in Moscow on a working visit, participated in the meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council,
Tokayev welcomes Central Asian presidents and German Chancellor
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed the presidents of Central Asia and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the
Kazakhstan and China unite to tackle transnational crime and cyber threats
Tengrinews.kz - The first meeting of Central Asian and Chinese Ministers of Internal Affairs and Public Security took place in Lianyungang,
Tokayev calls for unified efforts from Central Asian Presidents
Tengrinews.kz - Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called on the presidents of Central Asian countries to focus their efforts on ensuring that Central
Azerbaijan President arrives in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has arrived in Astana to participate in the VI Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Heads
Japan’s Prime Minister to visit Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for an official visit on August 9-10, at the invitation of President
Last Soviet boss standing, Kazakh leader still lacks heir
76-year-old Nazarbayev is now the last surviving Soviet-era leader to still be in charge of one of the countries that emerged from the USSR.
Turkmenistan changes constitution to extend leader's rule
Turkmenistan passed constitutional changes to prolong the presidential term of office.
Strongman's death stirs uncertainty in Uzbekistan and region
The death of Uzbek leader Islam Karimov after 27 years in charge with no clear successor lined up plunges his homeland into uncertainty.
Kyrgyzstan's president backs referendum on constitution
Ex-Soviet Kyrgyzstan's President Almazbek Atambayev supported proposed constitutional changes that would limit the power of his office while expanding the mandate of the prime minister.
No work, no trade on empty Silk Road in northern Afghanistan
Hairatan, the only crossing between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, is an ominous bellwether of economic activity in northern Afghanistan.
Central Asia strongman regimes challenged by stuttering economy
Now authorities across ex-Soviet Central Asia are facing an unexpected legitimacy test as falling oil prices and Russia's recession.
Tajikistan to hold key referendum in May
Tajikistan is to hold a referendum in May that is expected to let President Emomali Rakhmon stay in office.
Kazakhstan should enhance protection of nuclear facilities from ISIS: expert
According to Senior Research Fellow at the Kazakhstani Institute of Strategic Studies Dauren Aben, Kazakhstan needs to increase security at its nuclear facilities to safeguard them from the ISIS.
Kazakhstan to introduce visa free entry for developed countries
Kazakhstan plans to simplify visa procedures for 34 OECD countries, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore and Monaco.
Tajikistan bans trees, decorations in schools during festive season
Tajikistan has tightened restrictions on celebrations of the traditional festive season in schools in the Central Asian country, banning Christmas trees and gift-giving.
Tajik parliament votes to name president 'leader of nation'
Tajikistan's parliament on Wednesday unanimously voted to grant President Emomali Rakhmon the title 'Leader of the Nation' for life.