Kyrgyzstan has outlawed the all-covering Islamic niqab. Authorities insists the ban does not extend to the hijab, the Islamic ...

ASTANA — Kazakh traditional jewelry, celebrated for its intricate craftsmanship and cultural depth, is experiencing a revival. In Kazakhstan, these ornaments are far more than mere accessories; they ...

One of the biggest threats to human health, and a major source of air pollution, is regularly hidden in statistical reports as “renewable energy:” the burning of dung, wood, and lump coal.

Authorities in Kazakhstan have told the foreign operators of the country's third largest oilfield that they must take the final investment decision on a gas processing facility at the site amid ...

Central Asia is a case where despite high or very high levels of human development in all but one of the states of the region, and widespread electricity access, rates of traditional energy use are ...

We had a traditional wedding (ruracio) last year. My husband suggested I move in because we were now officially married. We never signed any documents and I can’t help but wonder, is this marriage ...

We have reached Can Juncadella, the sprawling estate of Kazakh billionaire Timur Kulibayev. Multiple surveillance cameras and a few loudspeakers point in our direction. No one bothers us. Gianluca ...

What we'll cover Are traditional banks safer than online banks? How to keep your money safe with an online bank Online banks can be just as safe as traditional banks as they utilize many of the ...