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Gay Novel Shocks Azeris

Book about love affair between Azeri and Armenian sells well, despite uproar over its publication.

Little Assistance for Uzbek Disabled

Efforts to Curb Corruption Under Scrutiny

Prime minister’s removal of customs chief accused of corruption doesn’t appear to inspire confidence.

Uzbek Authorities Block Imports

Expert Unable to Explain Visegrad Fire

Too much time has passed since incident to give conclusive answers, said defence witness.

Media Freedom or Creeping Control?

As Tajikistan marked its national press day on March 11, journalists were divided on how much real freedom the media enjoy.

NGOs Push for Election Monitoring Rights

A group of Tajik NGOs has asked the country’s parliament to change the law to allow independent monitoring of elections by local organisations.

Price Rises Hit Turkmen Postal Service

Many can no longer afford to send mail due to rising costs following currency change.

Economic Downturn Hits Migrant Workers' Families

Although many Kyrgyz labour migrants are hanging on in hope of better times in Russia, their families back home are finding that the money they send home is drying up.

Female Taxi Drivers Still a Rarity

Women drivers are fairly uncommon in Kyrgyzstan, but Olga has made it her profession, driving a taxi in Bishkek.