Digital platforms handled 86 percent of online retail sales, led by Kaspi.kz, Ozon, Wildberries, Halyk Market and Forte Market, concentrating the market among a handful of players.
Russia's Geran-5 drone and Banderol cruise missile rely on Chinese-made jet engines, navigation computers and communications electronics, and each could cost around $100,000 — a fraction of the $2 million-plus price tag on comparable Western missiles.
The widening Middle East conflict is creating a new global security challenge as attacks on Saudi Arabia, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled diplomacy threaten energy supplies and international trade.
The places where people live may influence more than their physical health. Growing research in environmental psychology suggests that access to green spaces can also be associated with psychological well-being. New European evidence is examining how parks, vegetation and greener neighbourhoods shape people's everyday experiences of stress, connection and quality of life.
Work is more than a source of income. It can provide structure, social connection, purpose and a sense of belonging, but workplace conditions can also create significant psychological pressure. New European research is placing greater emphasis on how workload, communication, job insecurity and organisational culture shape employees' mental well-being.
Social media has become a central part of young people's everyday lives, but its relationship with happiness is more complicated than a simple question of screen time. New European and international research suggests that the effects of social media depend on how young people use these platforms, their social environment and the type of engagement they experience online.
Loneliness is increasingly being understood not simply as a private emotional experience, but as a broader psychological and social issue. New European research shows that younger generations are particularly vulnerable, while changes in social life, digital communication, work patterns and community structures are reshaping how people experience connection.
In the heart of Brussels, where history, gastronomy and international exchange meet, Cemil Soysal has built far more than a successful hospitality business. Through his leadership of Brasserie Ommegang, he has become a committed ambassador for the city, promoting its culture, supporting its economy and bringing people together around the traditions that make Brussels unique.
A long-term UK study suggests that persistent financial adversity during adulthood is associated with poorer cognitive performance in midlife and signs of later brain ageing.
European researchers argue that anhedonia should no longer be understood as a single dopamine-related problem, calling for a more multidimensional approach to reward and motivation.
The widening Middle East conflict is creating a new global security challenge as attacks on Saudi Arabia, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled diplomacy threaten energy supplies and international trade.
Brussels, September 2026 — When the Mission of Kazakhstan to the European Union gathered diplomats, journalists and academics under the round felt roof of a traditional yurt for the latest edition of the Shanyraq Dialogues, the symbolism was deliberate.
From Astana to Nairobi, from Almaty to Johannesburg, a quiet wave of new embassies, state visits and investment agreements is redrawing the map of South–South cooperation.
Republicans are putting Donald Trump at the center of their 2026 midterm strategy as the party gathers in Dallas for its first-ever national midterm convention, even as concerns grow over Trump's approval ratings and the risks of tying candidates too closely to his presidency.
Chinese investment in Egypt's Suez Canal corridor is bringing manufacturing and logistics closer to Europe's southern frontier, with bilateral trade reaching $20.7 billion in 2025.
BRUSSELS — Europe may still be the world’s most recognizable tourism destination, but its dominance can no longer be taken for granted, World Tourism Forum Institute President Bulut Bağcı warned during remarks at the European Parliament on Tuesday.
With Visit Malaysia 2026 approaching, the country is leveraging its multicultural heritage and cost advantages to attract European travellers seeking value without compromising on experience.
When people, especially in Europe, think of great travel destinations, they often imagine France, Spain, Italy, Japan or Thailand. Rarely does Kazakhstan come to mind. Yet this vast Central Asian nation offers something increasingly difficult to find in modern tourism: authenticity. But for me, as a Belgian journalist, Kazakhstan is one of the most underrated travel destinations. It is so rich that, in one country, you can experience so many different things.