Cyprus-Greece-Israel submarine cable project stalled amid dispute with Turkey
The idea of linking Greece, Cyprus, and Israel's power grids via an undersea cable across the Eastern Mediterranean sounds routine. In theory, that is.
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Kazakhstan may cut tax on underground water for farmers fivefold
The government is considering a nearly fivefold cut in the groundwater extraction tax for agricultural producers.
Uzbekistan prepares for construction of second nuclear power plant
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced upcoming preparations for a second nuclear power plant, citing the need for stable, cheap electricity to attract investment.
African swine fever spreads across Italy and 13 other EU countries
Since early 2026, Tuscany has recorded 638 African swine fever cases in wild boars — Italy's highest this year; the virus has hit two farms in Massa-Carrara and Pistoia.
Kazakhstan proposed creating the first international ISO standard for horse meat products.
On August 19, Astana hosted the Meat Quality Forum. Kazakhstan's key initiative is to develop the first ISO international standard for ready-to-eat horse meat products.
Kazakhstan builds a full-cycle fertilizer production chain — from organics to export nitrogen.
Kazakhstan's fertilizer industry moves in two directions at once: tightening regulation of organic fertilizers and launching large-scale mineral production.
Temperature record of 111 years broken in Kazakhstan
July 2026 will long be remembered in Kazakhstan's weather records: Kazhydromet reports temperature records broken in several regions, some standing for over a century.