Kyrgyz Industry Short of Robot Technology
An innovative robot made as a student project merely underlines the general lack of high-tech research into industrial production.
Staffing Crisis in Tajik Mental Hospitals
Jamoliddin Saifiddinov reports from southern Tajikistan where the level of psychiatric care is declining because hospitals cannot recruit or retain doctors.
Pilgrims Urged to Consider Charity at Home
Tajik president Imomali Rahmon has urged Muslims to economise by refraining from going on the annual pilgrimage, especially if they have already been to Mecca.
Beautiful Game Returns to Azeri Front Line Region
Move stems from Baku football chiefs’ decision to move more games to the provinces.
Azeri Visit to Karabakh Sparks Row
War of words breaks out as public relations exercise by Baku representatives goes wrong.
Georgian Bid to Boost Economy Under Scrutiny
Few experts share government hopes that new enterprise region will help alleviate economic woes.
Outcry at Detention of Azeri Opposition Bloggers
Press watchdog says case typical of arbitrary judicial decisions taken against government opponents.
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Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
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Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.