Central banks around the world have been actively involved in buying and selling gold in 2026. Our Central Bank leads the way in gold sales, with a decrease of 15.6 tons in gold reserves since the year started. Turkey, Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan, and Belarus also saw decreases in their gold reserves, with Turkey leading the pack with -8.1 tons.
On the other hand, Poland's Central Bank has been actively purchasing gold, acquiring over 20 tons since the beginning of the year. Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan follow closely behind, with 16.5 tons and 6.5 tons of gold purchased, respectively.
![Google's Surprising Search Suggestions for Country's Historical Affiliations
Most often, when searching for "was [country] part of...", Google suggests historical affiliations that might surprise many. For instance, for countries in Europe, the USSR is a common suggestion, while Western European countries often relate to the Roman Empire and the Middle East to the Ottoman Empire.
Specific countries like Kazakhstan and the USA prompt searches about their connections to Russia and Great Britain, respectively. In contrast, queries about Mexico and Canada revolve around their relationship with the USA. Surprisingly, some African countries' top queries involve their historical involvement in slavery, while Australians wonder about their participation in World War II.](/downloads_compressed/media_7491_20260425_163653.jpg)
