Thunderstorm and wind come to Almaty after dust storm
Bad weather hit Almaty, media reports. There were serious traffic jams on the city's roads. Unfavourable weather conditions are also forecasted for tomorrow.
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Uzbekistan postpones population census to 2025-2026
The Statistics Agency under the President has been tasked with conducting a population census in Uzbekistan in 2025-2026. The census is …
Tashkent borders changed: city receives regional lands
The lands of the Tashkent region are transferred to Tashkent to create the "New Tashkent" district. Parts of the Yukorichirchik and Urtachirchik districts are added to the capital of Uzbekistan.
South Korea banns eating of dog meat
South Korea’s parliament has voted to ban the production and sale of dog meat, in a decision campaigners hailed as a “historic victory” for animal welfare. The country’s national assembly voted …
Uzbekistan to provide jobs for 5 mln people in 2024
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has familiarized himself with a program to create new jobs in the country in 2024, which envisages providing jobs for 5 million people, the presidential press service reported. …
Türkiye may return seasonal change of time
Türkiye may return to the practice of seasonal change of time. The mayor of Istanbul said that year-round summer time is causing depression. He sent a proposal to Parliament to return winter time.
Istanbul to face water crisis
The situation with in Istanbul is critical. Soon the city may run out of drinking water. Its reserves have dropped to 17.3%.
Gold in fog and sunset at sea: most beautiful photos of October
October is over, and autumn is coming into its own everywhere: in Moscow, Antalya, Karelia and Barnaul. Nature pleases with leaf fall, fog and bright sunsets. We present the best photos of October.
More than half a million houses declared dangerous for living in Istanbul
In Istanbul, more than half a million houses are dangerous for living. The authorities are working on the construction of more than 300 thousand earthquake-resistant buildings.
Why do people steal road signs in Kazakhstan?
Thefts of road signs continue in Kazakhstan, authorities inform
Seismologist: Türkiye on threshold of strong earthquakes
Seismic hazard in Türkiye will increase, a period of strong earthquakes is ahead, the seismologist believes. He urged to actively prepare Istanbul for a possible disaster.
Underage Iranians not to be detained for not wearing hijab
Underage Iranian girls will not be detained and taken to police stations for not wearing the hijab, speaker of Iran’s parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf …
Iran oil output to rise by summer end
Iran will soon produce 3.5 million barrels of oil per day, chief executive of National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Mohsen Khojastehmehr said. According to him, global supply while other crude producers are limiting output. …
Kazakhstan prepares three-year ban on LNG export
Kazakhstan wants to ban the export of liquefied natural gas for a three-year period. The reason is the growing demand for this type of fuel in the country.
Iran announces two-day holiday over high temperatures
Iran announced a nationwide two-day holiday because of increasing temperatures, state media reported Tuesday. Government spokesperson Ali Bahadori Jahromi said the decision to close governmental offices, banks and schools on August …
Iran's 'morality police' return to streets
Iran’s morality police return to streets after protests in a new campaign to impose Islamic dress Iranian authorities on Sunday announced a new campaign to force women to wear the Islamic headscarf. Iran’s clerical …
Türkiye refutes information on complete ban on issuing residence permits to foreigners
Türkiye refutes information that Istanbul no longer issues residence permits for foreigners. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the republic noted that this can still be done in 29 city areas.
Obtaining Istanbul residence becomes more complicated for foreigners
Foreigners are prohibited from obtaining a residence permit in Istanbul except for "special circumstances", which include, for example, security and medical issues
Netanyahu may lose his post
The head of the Israeli government may lose his post due to violation of the agreement
Istanbul inflation dips to 55%
Over the year, in Istanbul, the prices rose for cultural events, transportation, and communication services
