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The day strangers held hands for a dog that the city never forgot

Imagine this for a second. You’re walking somewhere. You see a dog stuck in a canal. You look for a few seconds. Maybe you feel bad. Then you leave. That’s what most people would do. Not because they’re ruthless at heart, but because life is busy and problems that are…

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Watch: Strangers, a dog, and a moment the world chose to remember

A heartwarming act of kindness in Almaty, Kazakhstan, where strangers formed a human chain to rescue a dog from a reservoir in 2016, has been immortalized in a bronze sculpture. Unveiled recently, the artwork celebrates solidarity and collective action, reigniting online discussions about humanity's capacity for compassion and reminding us…

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This Kazakhstani artist is building her own fantasy universe inspired by ritual and magic

Liubov Komarova’s art explores ritualistic and atmospheric storytelling.

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Kazakhstan: Largest country in Central Asia approves new constitution

Citizens of Kazakhstan voted for a new constitution. According to preliminary results turnout was over 70% and 90% of votes supported the constitution. The new basic document expands presidential power, introduces post of vice-president and reforms the parliament.

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What Is Actually Stopping Uzbekistan From Growing Faster

Uzbekistan has assembled the kind of headline portfolio that marks an emerging market's arrival on the international investment map.

International Business Times

Astana to host major European travel forum amid rising tourist arrivals

Kazakhstan will host the German DRV Destination Forum in Astana in August 2026 amid growing tourist flows from Germany. The agreement, reached at the ITB travel fair in Berlin, is expected to deepen tourism cooperation and raise Kazakhstan’s profile among German tour operators.

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Is legal uncertainty softly killing remote-work innovation?

As France debates the “end of the golden age of remote work”, both workers and employers face growing confusion: are today’s working from home practices really compatible with emerging work habits in in the public and private employment sectors — and more importantly, with the law?

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Glencore's £3.5 bn Kazakh mining deal raises important questions

Little detail has been disclosed publicly about the funding structure behind the proposed Kazzinc purchase

Evening Standard

France's nuclear 'renaissance' faces uncertainty amid uranium crunch

France’s new multi-annual energy plan doubles down on nuclear power, but questions over uranium supply amid Niger’s coup and China’s rise are threatening President Emmanuel Macron’s “nuclear renaissance".

Radio France Internationale

Serbia seeks to strengthen ties in Central Asia

This week, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić went on a diplomatic offensive to secure trade and investment in the east.

Euronews

Kazakhstan plants tens of thousands of trees in giant effort to reintroduce tigers

Kazakhstan planted 37,000 seedlings and cuttings in South Balkhash last year to prepare for the return of its tigers, which disappeared more than 70 years ago.

LiveScience

China has a new competitor? Kazakhstan reveals huge rare Earth deposit that could power the next tech boom

Kazakhstan, mostly known for oil and endless steppes, has now suddenly made a discovery that might put it on the tech map. Under the Karagandy region, geologists reportedly found a rare earth deposit that could rank among the world’s largest. It contains neodymium, cerium, lanthanum, and yttrium, which you find…

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Women's rights documentary ‘River Dreams’ makes historic Berlinale premiere

For the first time in its history, a Kazakh documentary has premiered at the Berlinale’s Forum section — one of the world’s most influential film festivals. ‘River Dreams’, the debut feature by director Kristina Mikhailova, gives voice to women imagining life beyond male dominance.

Euronews

US deepens Central Asia ties, signing new investment deals

The US has pursued further Central Asia investment deals as Kazakhstan signed agreements worth hundreds of millions during the president's Washington visit.

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Beyond borders: How two Central Asia nations are expanding cultural connections

Central Asia is investing heavily in cultural infrastructure, from privately funded museums in Kazakhstan to state-led institutions in Uzbekistan. These contrasting approaches reveal how culture is being mobilised as strategy, legacy and soft power across the region.

Euronews

Troop and funding pledges come in for Trump's Gaza plan

After signing the Board of Peace’s founding declaration in Davos, the plan for Gaza will now move to concrete implementation. Commitments include reconstruction funding, infrastructure rebuilding and, in one case, troop deployment within the US-backed stabilisation framework for the Strip.

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North Aral Sea regains a third of its water thanks to restoration efforts spearheaded by Kazakhstan

Restoration efforts including a dam and water use controls are helping Kazakhstan revive part of the shrinking Aral Sea.

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Central Asia boosts green energy, infrastructure and SMEs with EBRD funds

Central Asia and Mongolia received around €1.72bn from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development last year to fund 120 projects. The investments have a focus on renewable energy, infrastructure and SMEs.

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Burabay Ice: Over a thousand runners brave -15°C on frozen lake in Kazakhstan

More than a thousand participants gathered on the frozen surface of Burabay Lake for the “Burabay Ice” race.

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Mikhail Shaidorov wins historic figure skating Olympic gold for Kazakhstan at Milano Cortina games

Mikhail Shaidorov became Kazakhstan’s first Olympic gold medallist in men’s figure skating after triumphing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026.

Sports Illustrated

Olympic Figure Skating Champion Had Wholesome Reaction After Winning Gold Over Ilia Malinin

Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov wins gold in men’s figure skating after Ilia Malinin’s collapse.

Sports Illustrated

Ilia Malinin Had Classy Move for Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov After Olympic Upset

The American superstar handled his loss with grace.

The Independent UK

Photos show 'quad god' Ilia Malinin as he fails to win gold

American figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin fell twice in a disastrous free skate that sent him tumbling all the way off the podium at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Friday night, allowing Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan to claim a stunning gold medal.

The Guardian - US

Ilia Malinin falls twice as Kazakhstan’s Shaidorov stuns field for Olympic gold

The heavy US favorite fell twice in the free skate as Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov capitalized to claim a shock Olympic title in Milan

Euronews

Kazakhstan to hold referendum on adopting new constitution

The draft of Kazakhstan's new constitution will consolidate the president's powers and introduce a number of additional changes. The referendum on its adoption is set for 15 March.

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