Central Asia
Spiralling Transport Costs in North Tajikistan
Residents of the northern town of Khujand are upset about the latest rise in public transport fares, Asliddin Latifi reports.
Uzbekistan Seeks to Entice Investors
Meat Priced Beyond Reach
Sohiba Olimpour reports on declining meat consumption as an indication of low incomes and rising prices in Tajikistan.
Fitness Classes Hits Kyrgyz Traditional South
The latest aerobics craze in the southern Batken region has caused a stir in a part of Kyrgyzstan where this kind of energetic dancing is not encouraged among women.
Election Trial Postponed Again
The trial of opposition activists accused of creating disturbances on election day has been delayed for a second time.
Kyrgyz Opposition Faces Merger
Union between two strongest parties would improve chances of taking on Kyrgyzstan’s current rulers.
Anthrax Outbreak Near Uzbek Capital
School Uniforms Face Legal Challenge
The start of the academic year in Kyrgyzstan on September 1 saw the introduction of compulsory school uniforms, which many parents say they cannot afford.