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European Women’s International Leadership Award 2025

European Women’s International Leadership Award 2025 Held in Brussels Brussels, 3 November 2025 — Eight women from across the globe were honored at the European Women’s International Leadership Award (EWILA) ceremony in Brussels, recognizing outstanding leadership, resilience, and social impact. The event took place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels City, gathering diplomats, EU representatives, civil society leaders, and media. Established at the European Parliament in 2019, EWILA highlights women who challenge traditional boundaries, drive transformative change, and inspire communities worldwide. This year’s laureates represent diverse backgrounds and fields including humanitarian action, nuclear safety, cultural preservation, emotional health, entrepreneurship, political leadership, and artistic activism.

Kadir Duran · November 3, 2025

Media, Morality and the Global Reset — Insights from TRT World Forum 2025

Attending the TRT World Forum 2025 in Istanbul was an inspiring and intellectually engaging experience. Under the theme “Global Reset: From the Old Order to New Realities,” the forum explored how power, media, and moral responsibility are being redefined in a rapidly changing world. Key sessions, including speeches by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and TRT Director General Mehmet Zahid Sobacı, emphasized justice, moral leadership, and Türkiye’s proactive role in shaping global discourse. The focus on Gaza, particularly the installation “3,925 Lost Futures,” underscored the moral urgency of addressing human suffering and media’s role in fostering global conscience. The event positioned Türkiye as a bridge between civilizations and a strategic, ethical voice in the emerging world order—transforming discussion into a call for global responsibility and reform.

Muhammed Anas Awan · November 3, 2025

Uzbekistan–EU Economic Forum in Brussels

EUReflect News · October 24, 2025

OTS Secretary General Presented with an Award by the Global Tourism Forum

The Global Tourism Forum, which took place on October 20–21, 2025, in Brussels, stood out as a landmark gathering for international leaders, ministers, business innovators, and policymakers aiming to shape the evolving future of the tourism industry.

Derya Soysal · October 23, 2025

Uzbekistan Awarded by the Global Tourism Forum

The Global Tourism Forum 2025

Derya Soysal · October 22, 2025

Azerbaijan – Best culinary Destination

Global Tourism Forum 2025

Derya Soysal · October 22, 2025

Political and Economic Reforms in Kazakhstan Presented in Norway

EUReflect News · October 21, 2025

Almaty Awarded for Tourism Innovation at the Global Tourism Forum 2025

EUReflect News · October 21, 2025

Almaty Awarded by the Global Tourism Forum 2025

The Global Tourism Forum 2025

Derya Soysal · October 21, 2025

Kazakhstan: Diplomacy, Middle Corridor, Think Tank Forum, Digitalization

As the foremost power in Central Asia, the leader of the Middle Corridor, and a trusted ally of both the European Union and the United Nations, Kazakhstan continues to draw global attention as a bridge across continents.

Derya Soysal · October 18, 2025

THE ODIN CODE: BRIDGING SCANDINAVIA AND AZERBAIJAN THROUGH HISTORY AND DIPLOMACY

For Swedish filmmaker Mikael Silkeberg, mythology is more than ancient storytelling—it is a bridge between worlds. His latest documentary, The Odin Code, takes viewers from the windswept fjords of Scandinavia to the sunlit mountains of Azerbaijan, tracing echoes of forgotten civilizations and timeless myths.

EUReflect News · October 17, 2025

Global Tourism Forum 2025: Shaping the future of travel in Brussels

As tourism evolves beyond leisure, the 2025 annual meeting in Brussels will focus on its strategic role in economic growth, cultural diplomacy, and innovation, with sessions on security and urbanisation.

EUReflect News · October 15, 2025

Brussels Hosts “Pakistani Students and Professionals Networking Conference”

With representatives from DG RTD and DG EAC, the conference aimed to strengthen EU-Pakistan ties in science, education, and innovation through networking.

EUReflect News · October 15, 2025

Türkiye’s Higher Education Strategy and Global Engagement in 2025–2026

At the ceremony, YÖK presented its 2025 Outstanding Achievement Awards, and a model of Istanbul Technical University's advanced cube satellite PAUSAT-1 was gifted to the president.

Meryem Hojayeva · October 10, 2025

Digital Bridge 2025: Kazakhstan Takes the Lead in Digitalization

Digital Bridge International Forum took place on Oct. 2–4 in Astana. It is the largest international technology forum in Central Eurasia focused on digital technologies, startups, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Derya Soysal · October 10, 2025

Invest in Kazakhstan: New Horizons for Dutch Businesses” Event

On October 9, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kingdom of the Netherlands hosted a high-level event titled “Invest in Kazakhstan: New Horizons for Dutch Businesses”, aimed at deepening economic cooperation and attracting Dutch investment into Kazakhstan’s dynamic and evolving market.

Derya Soysal · October 10, 2025

Digital Bridge 2025: Kazakhstan Rises as an AI Powerhouse

The Digital Bridge 2025 International Tech Forum showcased Kazakhstan’s leadership in AI and digital transformation, with President Tokayev highlighting its role as a global platform for innovation and fostering international cooperation, including partnerships with Central Europe.

EUReflect News · October 5, 2025

Turkic States Cooperation Day Reception in Ankara - 2

The Yesevi Art Ensemble performed melodies from the Turkic world, and exhibitions showcased the cultural heritage of the Turkic states.

Meryem Hojayeva · October 4, 2025

Cultural Turkmen event and Fashion show in Brussels

EUReflect had the pleasure of attending the cultural soirée “Independence Treasures: A Celebration of Turkmen Heritage”, hosted by H.E. Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov and Mrs. Yelena Kharitonova, Founder of the Central-Asian European Creative Alliance.

Derya Soysal · September 28, 2025

Turkmenistan Independence day celebrated in Ankara

Strategic Horizons: Energy and Economic Cooperation Between Turkmenistan and Türkiye on the 34th Anniversary of Independence

Meryem Hojayeva · September 25, 2025

Discover the Prestigious Qazaq Society in Belgium

Qazaq Society in Belgium

Derya Soysal · September 25, 2025

ArmUnion at the KU Leuven Brussels Campus

ArmUnion's New Year's Eve celebration, co-organized with post-Soviet associations, featured traditional Armenian dishes with halal and vegan options to ensure inclusivity.

EUReflect News · September 25, 2025