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Kazakhstan has become one of the world’s leaders in higher education

Kazakhstan led Central Asia and the Caucasus in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, with five universities listed—highlighted by Nazarbayev University entering the global top 500 for the first time—while Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia had fewer institutions ranked.

EUReflect News · October 9, 2025

Brussels Regional Budget 2026: Stuck in the Mud

Regional budget talks are paralyzed by ideological gridlock, risking an estimated €1.5 billion deficit and forcing a spending freeze ("provisional twelfths"). Formateur Leisterh struggles as parties refuse to cut. The consequence: municipal projects stall, social services face underfunding, and Brussels' credibility erodes. Critics warn the capital lacks a coherent vision, living on borrowed time as debt piles up.

Kadir Duran · October 4, 2025

Tokayev’s Visit to Türkiye Marks New Era in Cooperation

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to Türkiye strengthened Kazakhstan–Türkiye strategic ties, covering trade, investment, logistics, energy, IT, education, and cultural cooperation.

EUReflect News · October 3, 2025

When the thirst for power plunges a commune into crisis

Mayor's costly re-election campaign leaves a commune facing a €60M financial abyss, depleted reserves, and mandatory regional tutelage. Opportunistic alliances masked a structural collapse.

Kadir Duran · October 2, 2025

The Fall of Icarus: The Shattered Illusion of European Power

Russia's 2008 Georgia war and 2014 Crimea annexation were early warnings, yet Europe's energy dependence on Moscow left it vulnerable to the Ukraine crisis.

Zeynep Güney · September 30, 2025

The “Arizona Government”: When Freezing Reforms Carve a Social Canyon in the Belgian Model

In Belgium, another “Arizona” has emerged: a government whose reforms, far from inspiring admiration, are digging deep rifts in society.

Kadir Duran · September 28, 2025

Turkmenistan Celebrates 34 Years of Independence

Turkmenistan Celebrates 34 Years of Independence: A Land of Heritage, Poetry, and Pride.

Derya Soysal · September 25, 2025

Climate Crisis Calls for a Copenhagen Plan in Pakistan

Climate dialogue should be at the center of the mainstream agenda and not somehow deserving of political interference. Global partnerships demanding climate justice and financial assistance from international forums as Pakistan less than 1 percent contributes to the global emissions share but pays one of the heaviest prices.

Uroosa Khan · September 23, 2025

International Investment Forum in Khiva

Uzbekistan is deploying an ambitious investment strategy in transport and communication infrastructure, aiming to become a major Eurasian logistics hub.

Kadir Duran · September 23, 2025

Brussels Prepares and Its Vulnerable Citizens

The CPAS of Brussels plans massive renovations of its 2,300 housing units and iconic properties via public-private partnerships, property sales, and rent adjustments—but critics warn the focus on workers and profitability risks sidelining the city’s most vulnerable.

Kadir Duran · September 18, 2025

The MR: Brussels’big Winner

Despite its Brussels election win, Belgium’s MR party faces internal rifts, stalled coalition talks, and growing dissent against leader Georges-Louis Bouchez.

Kadir Duran · September 7, 2025

Political issues in Saint-Josse, Brussels

Once one of Brussels’ richest communes, Saint-Josse faces possible bankruptcy under Emir Kir’s long rule—raising questions of fate or mismanagement.

Kadir Duran · September 1, 2025

Smartphone Ban at School in Belgium

Belgium bans smartphones in schools as AI cheating scandals like the ChatGPT exam case spark debate on technology, integrity, and the future of education.

Kadir Duran · August 30, 2025

Spain Wildfire Emergency

Strong winds fuel wildfires across Spain and Portugal, with dozens of active blazes threatening communities despite falling temperatures.

EUReflect News · August 21, 2025

Brussels Blocked: Verougstraete’s Contradiction

Yvan Verougstraete, entrusted with unblocking Brussels’ 14-month political deadlock, faces criticism for partisan bias as key parties are excluded from negotiations, casting doubt on his role as neutral facilitator.

Kadir Duran · August 20, 2025

Aliyev: Architect of peace

Ilham Aliyev is increasingly becoming a global leader in terms of both domestic and foreign policy.

Derya Soysal · August 19, 2025

PREPARATIONS FOR THE VI. WORLD NOMAD GAMES

AN OLYMPIC FESTIVAL IN THE TURKIC WORLD “PREPARATIONS FOR THE VI. WORLD NOMAD GAMES CONTINUE AT FULL SPEED

Dr. Esra Sezer · August 19, 2025

Aliyev: A Peacemaker Statesman

Since taking office, Ilham Aliyev has consistently promoted peace as the foundation of stability in the South Caucasus. This vision culminated on August 8, 2025, with a historic peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, signed at the White House under U.S. mediation. Following Azerbaijan’s restoration of sovereignty after the 2020 Karabakh war, Aliyev pursued diplomacy with restraint and persistence. His initiatives, including the Zangezur Corridor, aim to enhance regional connectivity, trade, and cooperation. The 2025 agreement underscores Aliyev’s role as a statesman who transformed prolonged conflict into dialogue and regional integration.

Khalid Taimur Akram · August 17, 2025

Sadyr Japarov: Architect of Stability in Central Asia

Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Japarov’s rise to the presidency during the October 2020 crisis...

Derya Soysal · August 15, 2025

EUROVIA: A Beginning of a New Chapter for the EU

Eurovia, a non-profit accredited by the European Parliament, is driving innovation, collaboration, and integration across Europe. With a strong presence in EU institutions, Eurovia unites governments, businesses, and organizations to shape policies that make the European Union stronger, greener, and more prosperous.

EUReflect News · August 15, 2025

14 August – Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future

Muhammed Anas Awan · August 14, 2025

Bouchez: Time to Drop the Mic Before the Audience Walks Out

Georges-Louis Bouchez dominates Belgian politics and the MR party with relentless visibility, but his omnipresence risks overexposure, controversies, and a succession crisis—highlighting the delicate balance between influence and burnout.

Kadir Duran · August 13, 2025