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Bermuda Updates Immigration Prohibition Order
Bernnews
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July 17, 2025
The Ministry of Economy and Labour issued an advisory on ongoing immigration policy reviews and adjustments. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that, effective 17 July 2025, the Bermuda...
Astana to Host Running Event in August to Support Patients Awaiting Organ Transplants
The Astana Times
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July 17, 2025
ASTANA – Thousands of people will gather in Astana on Aug. 10 to take part in a special running event in support of patients awaiting life-saving organ transplants, including kidneys, livers, hearts, and lungs, announced the Heart Center...
Italy’s Marche Polytechnic University Opens Branch in Kazakhstan
The Astana Times
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July 17, 2025
ASTANA – A branch of Italy’s Marche Polytechnic University opened at Zhetisu University named after Ilyas Zhansugurov, in Taldykorgan on July 16, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Science and Higher Education. An opening ceremony with Zhetisu Region...
Rare Bronze Daggers Found in Kazakhstan May Belong to Saka Nomads
The Astana Times
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July 17, 2025
ASTANA – Archaeologists and students from Pavlodar-based Margulan University have uncovered two bronze daggers that may belong to Saka nomads, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education reported on July 16. Photo credit: Margulan University...
Kazakhstan introduces up to 10 years in prison for bride kidnapping and stalking
Asia Plus
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11:17, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Kazakhstan has taken a bold step in strengthening its criminal laws by introducing severe penalties for stalking and bride kidnapping. The new legislation, signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, now holds...
Study book on Xi's ethnic work thoughts published in ethnic languages
CGTN
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Local residents perform the Tibetan Guozhuang dance during the 22nd Peach Blossom Tourism and Culture Festival in Nyingchi, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 1, 2025. /VCG Local residents perform the Tibetan Guozhuang dance during...
Study book on Xi's thoughts on ethnic work published in ethnic languages
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- A study book on the thoughts of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on strengthening and improving ethnic work, has been published in five ethnic minority languages....
Kazakhstan’s Push for Species Recovery Faces Ecosystem Trade-Offs
The Astana Times
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July 15, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s vast landscapes, spanning from the steppe to the mountains, harbor a wealth of biodiversity. Located at the crossroads of Eurasia, the country is home to rare species found nowhere else. Like much of the world, Kazakhstan...
Kazakhstan Delivers Strongest Half-Year Economic Growth in 14 Years
The Astana Times
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July 15, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy grew by 6.2% between January and June, the highest growth in 14 years, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin said at a July 15 government meeting. Last year’s growth in the same...
Kazakhstan Targets 20% E-Commerce Share by 2030
Times of Central Asia
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July 14, 2025
Kazakhstan aims to increase the share of e-commerce to 20% of total retail trade by 2030, according to Galya-Banu Meirbayeva, Director of the Department of Electronic and Exchange Trade at the Ministry of Trade and Integration. The announcement...
Rosatom to Build Kazakhstan’s First Nuclear Power Plant (Part One)
The Jamestown Foundation
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Executive Summary: Kazakhstan has selected Russia’s Rosatom to construct its first post-Soviet nuclear power plant (NPP), despite earlier indications that China’s CNNC would win the bid. A second plant may still be awarded to CNNC. Environmental...
From which Muslim country did the burqa come? Where is there a fine for wearing it? Now this country has banned it
India.com
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July 16, 2025
Home News From which Muslim country did the burqa come? Where is there a fine for wearing it? Now this country has banned it This Muslim-populated country, has become the latest country where women and girls won't be wearing hijab in public places...
ICAO Chief Praises Kazakhstan’s Aviation Progress, Eyes Greater Regional Role
The Astana Times
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July 15, 2025
ASTANA – International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) President Salvatore Sciacchitano recognized Kazakhstan’s swift progress in aviation safety, liberalization, and infrastructure, emphasizing its potential to become a major regional air...
Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow 2025: Emerging Gateway to Central Asia
Wine Industry Network
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July 15, 2025
The Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow made a welcome return to Almaty on July 7, 2025, for its second edition, bringing together over 475 professionals and wine enthusiasts to discover 280 Italian wines from 78 producers across 14 regions. The event...
Flyarystan's New Route Bridges Western Kazakhstan And Uzbek Capital
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 15. The Kazakh low-cost airline FlyArystan successfully operated its first flight on the new international route Atyrau – Tashkent – Atyrau today, Trend reports via FlyArystan. Flight FS7835...
Turkmenistan Participates in Regional Training to Promote Gender-Sensitive Medical Care in Central Asia
News Central Asia
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July 15, 2025
Almaty, Kazakhstan – 15 July 2025 — In the Year of Peace and Trust, Turkmenistan reaffirms its commitment to international and regional cooperation in the areas of security, social protection, and healthcare, and as a Neutral State, continues to...
Experiencing 'Chinese language fever' in Kazakhstan
Global Times
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Kazakh teenagers participate at a Chinese silk culture exhibition wearing traditional Chinese attire Hanfu, on June 16, 2025. Photo: Hu Yuwei/GT As the Global Times reporters journeyed through Kazakhstan to uncover its growing bond with China, we...
More than 10 thousand applicants applied for grants to universities on first day of admission in Kazakhstan
KazTAG
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Astana. July 14. KazTAG - More than 10 thousand applicants applied for grants to universities on the first day of admission, reports the press service of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Ministry of Higher Education of...
USA - Workers are being deported
Indybay - California
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July 17, 2025
The promise to deport millions of immigrants is a central part of Trump's Make America Great Again program. In both presidential campaigns, he described immigrants as “terrorists, murderers, rapists” or “mentally ill.” After his re-election, he...
Ethnic Kazakh Children from Abroad Gather at Ethno-Camp in Burabai
The Astana Times
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July 11, 2025
ASTANA – The Jas Qazaq summer camp at the IQanat High School in Burabai opened its doors for ethnic Kazakh children from abroad on July 9. Photo credit: Otandastar Foundation Click to see the map in full size. The map is designed by The Astana...