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Behind the wheel of her ‘Iron Horse’, a Toyota Camry, Orazkhan Manabayeva earns her keep as a taxi driver in her hometown of Ayagoz in the central Asian republic of Kazakhstan. She is the only women to work in the profession and at 75 years old, she is the eldest as well.

In the city of Ayagoz, Kazakhstan, 75 year old Orazkhan is the oldest taxi driver in town.

Kazakhstan's Taxi Granny

In the wake of the Ukraine war, Central Asia is more than ever a strategically important region. Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan have long since rediscovered their identity and historical roots since the end of the Soviet Union. What are the differences and similarities between these Central Asian countries, little known to the West?

Central Asia, a Global Crossroads

In the wake of the Ukraine war, Central Asia is more than ever a strategically important region.

Mapping the World

The German novelist David Safier profiles Daniel Magel, an 'everyday hero'. Born in Kazakhstan, he emigrated with his parents to Bremen. Alcohol, drugs and violence shaped his adolescence. But sport saved him. And now he works with youths and prisoners to show them its transformative power.

Sport saved him. And now he works with youths and prisoners to show them its transformative power

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Kazakhstan's Taxi Granny

Mapping the World

Square Artist: David Safier