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Kazakh Exhibition in Amsterdam

Secretary General Sultan Raev Attends Opening of “The Living Thread of Traditions: Heritage of the Ancestors” Exhibition in Amsterdam

Derya Soysal · November 1, 2025

Lockheed Martin Strengthens NATO’s Northern Flank with F-35

Lockheed Martin has finalized the assembly of Finland’s first F-35A stealth fighter, part of a 2022 deal for 64 aircraft to be delivered by 2030. The program marks a major leap in Finland’s air defense and NATO integration, reinforcing deterrence along Russia’s border. Finnish pilots will train in the U.S., while local company Patria contributes to F-35 production, ensuring technology transfer and industrial growth. Analysts view the aircraft as a symbol of transatlantic unity and technological superiority in the face of evolving security threats.

EUReflect News · November 1, 2025

Lockheed Martin and NASA Redefine Flight Speed

NASA and Lockheed Martin’s X-59 QueSST completed its first test flight over Southern California, marking a major step toward quiet supersonic travel. Designed to minimize the “sonic boom” into a gentle thump, the X-59 aims to make high-speed, low-noise commercial aviation possible again. Analysts see the project as both a technological breakthrough and a strategic statement — reaffirming U.S. dominance in global aerospace innovation amid growing competition from China and Russia.

EUReflect News · November 1, 2025

The Skies Above Western Türkiye Are Teeming with UFOs

Over the past five years, public perception of UFOs has shifted from conspiracy to credible discussion, led by figures like Ryan Graves, Luis Elizondo, and David Grusch. Turkish human rights advocate Kursat Jonathan Pekgoz shares his documented UFO encounters across western Turkey—in Izmir, Bursa, Istanbul, Ankara, and Kirikkale—capturing photos of trapezoidal, orb-like, and triangular crafts displaying cloaking abilities and unnatural light behavior. He concludes these phenomena likely represent extraterrestrial technology mimicking celestial bodies, marking Türkiye as an emerging hotspot in global UFO observation.

Kursat Jonathan Pekgoz · October 30, 2025

Brussels Celebrates Kazakhstan’s Republic Day with Elegance and Symbolism

The Belgium’s most iconic figure, the Manneken Pis, was dressed in a traditional Kazakh chapan, richly embroidered in blue and gold — a gesture of friendship and cooperation between Kazakhstan and Belgium.

Kadir Duran · October 26, 2025

A Historic First: Former President Sarkozy’ s Imprisonment

Zeynep Güney · October 26, 2025

Who is Bart de Wever?

But the key question remains: who is Bart De Wever, the man capable of stalling Europe’s united front?

EUReflect News · October 26, 2025

Mannenken Pis in Kazakh national costume

Kazakhstan’s Republic Day

Derya Soysal · October 25, 2025

Prince’s Royal Privileges Shake Under Epstein Allegations

Zeynep Güney · October 24, 2025

80th United Nations Day

Dr. Esra Sezer · October 24, 2025

Ten Years of the EU–Kazakhstan Enhanced Partnership

While Kazakhstan celebrates its National Day on 25 October, this year also marks the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) between Kazakhstan and the European Union, which was concluded in December 2015.

Derya Soysal · October 24, 2025

Qatar Expands Its Soft Power in Africa

Qatar is deepening its engagement in Africa, advancing cooperation with Nigeria in culture, tourism, and the creative industries. This new partnership is part of Doha's "soft power" strategy, aiming to foster mutual understanding and economic diversification between the Gulf and Africa.

İsmail Polat · October 20, 2025

Uzbekistan – Türkiye Strategic Vision Forum

The Uzbekistan–Türkiye Strategic Vision Forum 2025 reaffirmed the two nations’ shared commitment to shaping a new Eurasian partnership grounded in education, technology, and cultural solidarity. Bringing together diplomats, scholars, and policymakers, the forum emphasized academic diplomacy, digital transformation, and security cooperation under the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) framework. Key discussions included establishing joint innovation centers, strengthening Trans-Caspian connectivity, and building knowledge networks among Turkic universities. The Forum concluded with a long-term roadmap focusing on academic exchange, AI-driven innovation, and cultural diplomacy, defining Uzbekistan and Türkiye as co-architects of the Turkic Century and pivotal mediators in a fragmented world order.

İsmail Polat · October 19, 2025

ITALOPHONY: THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE BEYOND BORDERS

The week, organized under the High Patronage of the Italian Presidency, features cultural diplomacy events that showcase Italian as a bridge between classical and contemporary culture.

Dr. Esra Sezer · October 17, 2025

Regional Peace and Security: The Vision of the 12th OTS Summit

President Erdoğan criticized the UN Security Council's indifference and unveiled a common alphabet initiative, presenting leaders with publications in the new script.

Dr. Esra Sezer · October 12, 2025

Transforming the Aral Sea region into a global hub for climate technologies

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s participation in the 80th UN General Assembly highlighted Uzbekistan’s leadership in global environmental cooperation, showcasing the Aral Sea region’s transformation into an international hub for climate technologies, green innovation, and sustainable development.

EUReflect News · October 10, 2025

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

Turkic States Cooperation Day Reception in Ankara

The Turkic States Cooperation Day was celebrated on October 3 with a reception held in Ankara.

EUReflect News · October 3, 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