Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have been named among the top 10 destinations for solo adventure travel in 2026, according to international travel platform Much Better Adventures.
The developers analyzed data from 200 million flights over the past five years, along with around 170 airline reports, to build the system.
Astana unveils a fully off-grid solar-powered EV charging station that operates independently of the city’s power grid.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has issued a new silver collector coin, “Taigan Jarysh.”
On August 23, 2026, Kazakhstan held its first elections for the Qurultai, the country’s new unicameral legislative body.
Traditional Iroqi embroidery has brought international recognition to Shahrisabz. The city has been named a World Craft City.
In Astana today, experts are discussing what the future with robots could look like. On August 19, the QAZBOT Robotics Forum 2026, dedicated to humanoid robots and artificial intelligence, is taking place at the alem.ai center.
The first international Kids Expo–Chess Cup will take place in Ashgabat on August 19–20. Young chess players from more than 15 countries are expected to take part in the tournament.
Another 100 schools have joined the Green School programme in Turkmenistan. The initiative now includes 120 schools nationwide.
The international melon festival Kovun Sayli 2026, held in Khiva, has set a world record. It has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records for hosting the largest melon tasting, with the highest number of melon varieties sampled at a single event.
More than 800 athletes from over 50 countries, 453 million views, and nearly 29,000 spectators. Astana has wrapped up the Games of the Future 2026, one of the world's largest international tournaments combining digital and traditional sports.
The Tajik government has unveiled a proposal showing how it plans to use Starlink satellite internet across the country.
