Tajiks Stare into “Black Hole” Economy
Tax dodgers, drug traffickers and others create virtual economy which bears little relation to official figures.
19 Dec 08
Caucasus
Georgian, Russian Clash Narrowly Averted
Russian u-turn on withdrawal from Georgian village underlines fragility of peace agreement.
18 Dec 08
Fears of Mass Return of Migrant Workers
The global economic crisis is beginning to result in job cuts in Russia and other countries where hundreds of thousands of Tajiks have found work, leading to fears they will return home en masse.
17 Dec 08
Georgia: Economic Slump Hurting
Once buoyant economy is hit by downturn and war over South Ossetia.
16 Dec 08
Kyrgyz Builders Fear Compatriots' Return
As it becomes clear that Russia will no longer host as many migrant workers as before because of the economic downturn, reporter Almaz Turdubaev investigated how this would impact the job market inside Kyrgyzstan.
15 Dec 08
Armenia: Quake Victims Bitter at Empty Promises
Twenty years after disaster, many in north of country remain homeless.
15 Dec 08
New Rules to Stop Kazak Police Selling Drugs
Confiscated drugs will now be incinerated, although some analysts believe corrupt officers will find ways round it.
11 Dec 08
Armenia: Quake Victims Bitter at Empty Promises
Twenty years after disaster, many in north of country remain homeless.
10 Dec 08
Religious Studies Innovation for Schools
For the first time, Kyrgyzstan’s secular educational system is going to teach children about religion.
10 Dec 08
Azeri Government Fails to Reassure on Economy
Consumers complain they are feeling the pinch, while analysts warn there could be even more problems ahead.
5 Dec 08
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