Monday, 09 November 2026

Central Asia

Uzbekistan becomes full member of GPDNet public diplomacy network

Uzbekistan's application was unanimously supported at the 11th General Assembly in Doha. The network unites 29 countries and develops cooperation in the field of public and cultural diplomacy.

Central Asia-09 Nov, 16:28

Uzbekistan Develops Procedure for Testing Civil Servants' Resistance to Corruption

Public sector employees are proposed to be tested every three years. If the assessment is low, the presidential decree provides for mandatory transfer to a position with a low corruption risk.

Central Asia-09 Nov, 15:51

Deposit for electronic queue at Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan border postponed

International freight carriers will not yet need to pay 86,500 tenge (approximately $193) to reserve a spot in the electronic queue at three border crossing points. The requirement was scheduled to take effect on November 9, but authorities have not announced a new date.

Central Asia-09 Nov, 15:23

Over 26,000 single doses of drugs seized in Tashkent and region

Officers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Security Service conducted several operations in the capital and the Kibray district. They seized 2.65 kilograms of narcotic substances. A criminal case has been initiated.

Central Asia-09 Nov, 14:57

New Director Appointed at Almaty Branch of Republican Physics and Mathematics School Following Mass Poisoning of Students

Almaz Kungozhin has been reappointed as director of the Almaty branch of the Republican Physics and Mathematics School after a mass poisoning of students. The previous director, Meirbek Yedigeruly, has left the position.

Central Asia-09 Nov, 13:00

Kazakhstan to review road tolls: who will be affected by the changes

Kazakhstan is discussing changes to road toll payments: new rules may affect commercial freight carriers but not private car owners.

Central Asia-06 Nov, 15:36