Turkmenistan Opens the Door a Little Wider to Europe - The Times Of Central Asia Turkmenistan has historically been a difficult partner to deal with.

Latest from our @pannierb.bsky.social Turkmenistan is edging closer to the EU as isolation gives way to hard economic reality and the pull of the Middle Corridor https://ow.ly/zBal50YH7X1 Turkmenistan #EU #MiddleCorridor #CentralAsia #Trade #Connectivity #TradeRoutes

Enjoying being in Dushanbe to study the beautiful lithics from the Middle Paleolithic site of Soii Havzak, Tajikistan

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CEVF 2026 provides window on Central Asia’s growing venture ecosystem Held for the first time in Uzbekistan, event offered 800 investors, founders and tech leaders insights into innovation landscape.

Held for the first time in Uzbekistan, event offered 800 investors, founders and tech leaders insights into innovation landscape. Bne IntelliNews #CentralAsia #VentureCapital #Innovation #Investors #TechLeaders

Moderates Erdbeben der Stärke 4.6 at unknown depth Detailinfos zum Erdbeben, Berichte lesen, einen eigenen Bericht dazu senden!

#CentralAsia #Erdbeben M4.6 | Xinjiang, China | vor 9m | 10. Apr. 2026 06:25 (China Standard Time)
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Air pollution in Central Asia rose sharply in 2025 Azerbaijan only state in Caucasus and Central Asia to register improved air quality.

#Tajikistan and #Uzbekistan are among the top 10 countries in the world with the poorest air quality, according to the findings published by a #Swiss research firm. More broadly, #CentralAsia experienced a sharp increase in pollution in 2025.

Kazakhstan Gains Weight in China’s Energy System - The Times Of Central Asia The U.S. waiver now runs until March 19, 2027. Kazakhstan is not a giant direct oil supplier to China in the way that Russia or Saudi Arabia is; China’s

Latest from our Robert M. Cutler Kazakhstan’s energy role with China is growing, both as a corridor and a potential supplier https://ow.ly/X0EG50YGEXr #Kazakhstan #China #Energy #Oil #CentralAsia #EnergyCorridor #OilAndGas #EnergySupply

Moldova Moves to Leave CIS as Post-Soviet Bloc Loses Another Member - The Times Of Central Asia Moldova’s parliament approved, in final reading on April 2, the country’s withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), with 60 deputies

Moldova has now set its exit from the CIS in motion, underscoring how the post-Soviet space is continuing to fragment https://ow.ly/9nvY50YGFrx #Moldova #CIS #CentralAsia #PostSoviet #Europe #PostSovietSpace #CISExit #EasternEurope

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Don’t miss AFPC Senior Fellow for Eurasia Mamuka Tsereteli's latest piece, "Will the Iran War Trip Up TRIPP?"

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How Kazakhstan’s Animation Industry: An Interview with an ARA Studios Co-Founder - The Times Of Central Asia Kazakhstan’s animation industry is gradually developing despite a number of persistent challenges. The Times of Central Asia spoke with Bakytzhan

In Kazakhstan, Bakytzhan Shabdukarimov says the animation industry is growing slowly as studios face funding gaps and shifting market pressures https://ow.ly/xijW50YFICr #Kazakhstan #Animation #CentralAsia #DigitalAnimation #AnimationFunding

Central Asia Welcomes Ceasefire, Urges Talks as Energy Risks Persist - The Times Of Central Asia Central Asian governments have cautiously welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, describing it as a necessary pause in a conflict

Latest from our Stephen M. Bland Central Asian leaders welcome the Iran ceasefire but warn only negotiations can stabilize trade and energy flows https://ow.ly/6oOW50YFIRx #CentralAsia #Iranceasefire #Geopolitics #Energy #Trade

Photo of small group of participants from Cohort 6

C5+O.N.E. (Opening Networks Through English) just launched its sixth cohort, comprising of 500+ professionals from #CentralAsia committed to strengthening English skills, the regional workforce, and shared U.S.-Central Asia prosperity.

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Indian tourists can now pay seamlessly across Central Asia using UPI, net banking, and cards, following a partnership between 8B and PayU.

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Starkes Beben der Stärke 5.3 in 35 km Tiefe Detailinfos zum Erdbeben, Berichte lesen, einen eigenen Bericht dazu senden!

#CentralAsia #Erdbeben M5.3 | Azerbaijan: Caspian Sea | vor 6m | 8. Apr. 2026 12:35 (Iran Standard Time)
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Strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake at 35 km depth See detailed quake info, read user reports, submit your own if you felt it!

#CentralAsia #quake M5.3 | Azerbaijan: Caspian Sea | 6m ago | Apr 8, 2026 12:35 pm (Iran Standard Time)
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Kazakhstan: Anti-China demonstrators face long prison terms after fiery protest Astana brings criminal charges only after Beijing complains.

Latest hearing in trial of anti-#China protesters in #Kazakhstan facing 10 years in prison will be held today. Trial shows the reach of China in #CentralAsia. Background in my story on @eurasianet.bsky.social
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Moderates Erdbeben der Stärke 4.5 in 130 km Tiefe Detailinfos zum Erdbeben, Berichte lesen, einen eigenen Bericht dazu senden!

#CentralAsia #Erdbeben M4.5 | 118km SSE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan | vor 12m | 8. Apr. 2026 05:35 (Kolkata Zeit)
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Moderate magnitude 4.5 earthquake at 130 km depth See detailed quake info, read user reports, submit your own if you felt it!

#CentralAsia #quake M4.5 | 118km SSE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan | 12m ago | Apr 8, 2026 05:35 am (Kolkata time)
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Moderates Erdbeben der Stärke 4.0 at unknown depth Detailinfos zum Erdbeben, Berichte lesen, einen eigenen Bericht dazu senden!

#CentralAsia #Erdbeben M4.0 | 174km E of Dushanbe, Tajikistan | vor 15m | 8. Apr. 2026 03:04 (Kolkata Zeit)
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Moderate magnitude 4.0 earthquake at unknown depth See detailed quake info, read user reports, submit your own if you felt it!

#CentralAsia #quake M4.0 | 174km E of Dushanbe, Tajikistan | 15m ago | Apr 8, 2026 03:04 am (Kolkata time)
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(Unbestätigt) Leichtes Erdbeben der Stärke 3.9 in 120 km Tiefe Detailinfos zum Erdbeben, Berichte lesen, einen eigenen Bericht dazu senden!

#CentralAsia #Erdbeben M3.9 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region | vor 10m | 8. Apr. 2026 04:04 (China Standard Time)
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(Unconfirmed) Light magnitude 3.9 earthquake at 120 km depth See detailed quake info, read user reports, submit your own if you felt it!

#CentralAsia #quake M3.9 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region | 10m ago | Apr 8, 2026 04:04 am (China Standard Time)
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“Ornament Is a Language”: How a Tattoo Artist from Almaty Turns Culture into Art on Skin - The Times Of Central Asia Almaty-based tattoo artist Saltanat Kuanova, known under the pseudonym tana.creator, is among those reinterpreting traditional culture through contemporary

In Almaty, artist Saltanat Kuanova is turning traditional ornaments into modern expressions of identity https://ow.ly/LeX150YF1VW #Kazakhstan #Art #Tattoo #Culture #CentralAsia #SaltanatKuanova #TattooArtistry

Big Names in Chess Praise Sindarov, Now Candidates Frontrunner - The Times Of Central Asia The chess world knew Javokhir Sindarov was dangerous heading into the FIDE Candidates Tournament this year, even though he was making his debut at the

Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov stuns the chess world with a dominant start at the FIDE Candidates Tournament https://ow.ly/BWVp50YF2lL #Chess #Uzbekistan #CentralAsia #JavokhirSindarov #FIDECandidates #ChessTournament #ChessLife

(Unbestätigt) Leichtes Erdbeben der Stärke 3.9 in 15 km Tiefe Detailinfos zum Erdbeben, Berichte lesen, einen eigenen Bericht dazu senden!

#CentralAsia #Erdbeben M3.9 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region | vor 27m | 7. Apr. 2026 16:50 (China Standard Time)
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(Unconfirmed) Light magnitude 3.9 earthquake at 15 km depth See detailed quake info, read user reports, submit your own if you felt it!

#CentralAsia #quake M3.9 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region | 27m ago | Apr 7, 2026 04:50 pm (China Standard Time)
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Moderates Erdbeben der Stärke 4.3 in 150 km Tiefe Detailinfos zum Erdbeben, Berichte lesen, einen eigenen Bericht dazu senden!

#CentralAsia #Erdbeben M4.3 | Pakistan, 136km SE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan | vor 11m | 7. Apr. 2026 12:59 (Kolkata Zeit)
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Moderate magnitude 4.3 earthquake at 150 km depth See detailed quake info, read user reports, submit your own if you felt it!

#CentralAsia #quake M4.3 | Pakistan, 136km SE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan | 11m ago | Apr 7, 2026 12:59 pm (Kolkata time)
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German Travelers in Russian Turkestan ‚Discover‘ the Bukharan Jews The following post is a longer version of the article „Anti-Semitism and Orientalism in German-language Travelogues of Turkestan“ published by Oxus Society on 27 May 2021. In the German…

#CentralAsia: German Travelers in Russian #Turkestan ‚Discover‘ the Bukharan Jews
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(Unconfirmed) Light magnitude 3.0 earthquake at 72 km depth See detailed quake info, read user reports, submit your own if you felt it!

#CentralAsia #quake M3.0 | Turkmenistan: Caspian Sea | 28m ago | Apr 7, 2026 07:05 am (Iran Standard Time)
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Moderates Erdbeben der Stärke 4.2 at unknown depth Detailinfos zum Erdbeben, Berichte lesen, einen eigenen Bericht dazu senden!

#CentralAsia #Erdbeben M4.2 | Turkmenistan: Caspian Sea | vor 19m | 7. Apr. 2026 05:25 (Iran Standard Time)
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