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Eurasia has 20 major petrochemical projects underway worth over $200bn to double plastics production
Eurasia has 20 major petrochemical projects underway worth over $200bn to double plastics production.
Kazakhstan’s Kashagan claims against big oil firms now reportedly top $150bn
Astana said to have added $138bn claim for lost revenue, arguing energy majors developing Caspian Sea field have not fully delivered on production pledges.
Tension mounts as Georgian riot police clash with protesters over foreign agents bill 2.0
Charles Michel, head of the European Council, emphasised that the draft law contradicts Georgia's EU accession trajectory.
Pro-Kremlin Voice of Europe resumes operations from Kazakhstan
Media platform that has promoted far-right EU politicians was expelled from Czechia last month.
Russian peacekeeping forces reportedly leaving Nagorno-Karabakh
Withdrawal would be a significant shift in the post-conflict landscape of the South Caucasus.
Georgian Dream leader punched in head by MP amid uproar over return of “the Russian law"
President takes to social media to declare: "Georgia will not surrender to resovietisation."
Hungary attracts Southeast Asian guest workers in growing numbers
At the same time CEE workers leave because of Hungary's low wages.
Tajik foreign minister hits out at Russia’s apparent torturing of terrorism accused
"Use of torture in form of bodily mutilation unacceptable. Price of confessions extracted this way well known to everyone," says Sirojiddin Muhriddin.
100,000 forced from homes in Kazakhstan by “biblical” flooding linked to climate change
Rapid snowmelt amid sudden weather change, combined with heavy rains and already waterlogged ground prove a disastrous combination.
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China expanding security footprint in Central Asia
Uzbekistan strives to improve ability to combat extremism, drug trafficking and cybercrime.
EBRD announces profit of €2.1bn in 2023
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a significant rebound in its financial performance, recording a robust profit of €2.1bn for the year 2023, up from losses of €1.1bn in 2022.
Russia asks Kazakhstan for emergency fuel supply
Russia has requested that Kazakhstan be ready to provide it with 100,000 tonnes of gasoline in the event of shortages.
Crocus attackers say in interrogation videos they were heading to Ukraine
The four men accused by Moscow of being behind March’s deadly terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall music venue have said they were promised safe passage to Ukraine and a financial award there.
EU and US promise over $356mn in fresh assistance to Armenia
Azerbaijan shows displeasure by staging clashes on Armenia's border.
Turkey cancels visa-free travel for Tajiks as Tajikistan rejects Kremlin’s claims Ukraine recruits mercenaries in Dushanbe
Moscow’s assertion has no basis in fact, says Tajik foreign ministry.
Kyrgyzstan: China solidifying economic hold on Bishkek
Fear of secondary sanctions prompting the cutting of a major fiscal cord with Russia.
Ukraine recruiting war mercenaries from Tajikistan, Russia’s security council chief reported as saying
Nikolai Patrushev said to have claimed Kyiv is running the recruitment via an operation at its embassy in Dushanbe.
Georgia's ruling party reintroduces 'foreign agents law' despite past protests
Western partners of Georgia view the law as an obstacle to Georgia's Western integration.
Colossal floods stun Kazakhstan
The irony is that while Kazakhstan routinely struggles with floods in spring, the months that follow often deliver drought.
Tajik media pick up on Russian Duma deputy’s call for migrant visa regime following terrorist attack
Central Asians in Russia, meanwhile, endure beatings, vandalism and racism in backlash.