Cuba's Over-Taxed Banking System
Almost half a million self-employed find paying in taxes a time-consuming business.
29 May 15
Economy
Fatal Shooting on Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border
Firearms often used to stop civilians trying to evade customs controls.
26 May 15
Georgian Tourist Industry Fears Downturn
Travel restrictions introduced in 2014 are blamed for reduction in visitors to picturesque Caucasus state.
25 May 15
Kyrgyzstan Trims Pension Spending
Fewer people are paying in so the pension age is going up.
21 May 15
Armenia Could Reap Rewards From Iran Agreement
Yerevan may benefit from increased trade and new export routes.
27 Apr 15
Armenia Seeks New Deal With EU
Limited benefits from joining Russian-led economic bloc seem to have prompted Yerevan to re-engage with Brussels.
27 Apr 15
Armenia Looks West as Eurasian Project Frays
President holds talks in Brussels instead of joining a meeting with Russian, Kazak and Belarussian counterparts.
9 Apr 15
Allure of Georgian Dream Fades
Opinion poll shows ruling bloc less popular than before, but some say it’s normal to tire of a government after a couple of years
8 Apr 15
Lavish Spending on Euro-Games as Azeri Economy Falters
Splashing out cash on first-of-its-kind sporting event seen as a valuable PR exercise by Azerbaijan’s leaders.
3 Apr 15
Georgia to Curb Foreign Land Sales
Government uneasy about its predecessor's free-for-all approach to attracting investment.
27 Mar 15
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