1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (120+ words) In Uzbekistan, the historic Timurid squares welcome back familiar silhouettes in the spring sky. Pushing their carts, to which a multitude of kites are tied, the kite sellers return, drawn by the fine weather. For a few sums, they will…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (209+ words) Yesterday and today in Central Asia: In this 2026 edition, the'Novastan'team'explored'Central'Asia'through'portraits,'street'scenes,'playful'moments,'and'fleeting'coincidences; each'revealing'a'glimpse'of'time. Jury Prize The'jury'was'impressed'by'the'quality'of'all'submissions,'making'the'final'decision'especially'challenging. After'careful'deliberation,'the'jury'awarded'Jan'Hildner'the'Jury'Prize.'Bravo'to'him! Hildner's'work'offers'a'telescopic'view'of'Samarkand,'presenting'a'patchwork'collage'of'passages,'passers-by,'Bibi Khanum Mosque,'and'Siab Bazaar.'His'photograph'brilliantly'captures'the'living'spirit'of'the'historic'city. Audience Award The'Audience'Award'went'to'Niels'Hildebrandt,'who'also'celebrated'Uzbek'life'by'portraying'Bukhara.'His'images'lead'viewers'through'quiet'streets'in'the'historic'center,'revealing'a'peaceful'town'where'childhood'unfolds'quietly.' Uzbekistan was therefore in…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (109+ words) Novastan France In Turkmenistan, during the fertile fall, this image reflects the unseen side of success. It shows how success is built gradually, as abundance is harvested. It reveals the worker's effort and the reality behind production'the part that often…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (638+ words) Edited by: Anna Wilhelmi In October and November, avant-garde music duo Vtoroi Ka will be touring Europe, from Istanbul to Reykjav'k. This is the first tour of its kind for a popular music band from Kyrgyzstan, and represents another significant…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (99+ words) So far, Erdo'an's plan has not cultivated many strong allies in Central Asia's political elite. Most states in the region remain embroiled within national debates over the post-Soviet future of their titular languages, making Central Asian governments particularly resistant to…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (279+ words) Edited by: Julian Postulart Read more on Novastan: "JA'A CEKARA" Film Festival Forced to Go Online due to Pressure from Law Enforcement The comic tension reaches its peak when both participants of the improvised "reception" begin speaking to the camera…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (173+ words) Despite being only a few dozen meters away from Bukhara's historic core, the quiet, narrow alleys surrounding it feel far away from the bustle of the vibrant city center listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Only the outlines of the…...