Economy

Afghan Militants Find Unemployed Make Easy Recruits

With few jobs available, joining the Taleban may look like the easy option.

10 Feb 15

While supporters note foreign policy achievements, critics want to see faster change at home.

5 Feb 15

Disputes over archaeological site continue as “limited” mining works start.

2 Feb 15

New common labour market makes it easier for migrants to go to Russia, but jobs will be thin on the ground this year.

21 Jan 15

Despite customer complaints, telecoms companies continue to push for more revenue.

20 Jan 15

Some economists say that being so tightly tied into the Russian economy could actually mitigate some of the worst effects.

20 Jan 15

Falling money transfers from people working in Russia will work through the Tajik economy, reducing purchasing power and raising prices.

9 Jan 15

Drivers have informal “conductors” to collect cash to supplement their wages.

19 Dec 14

As President Sargsyan stresses economic benefits of joining Russian-led bloc, others fear they are signing up to political union as well.

18 Dec 14

In other countries, diesel generators are used for emergencies, but in Cuba they are part of the state's "dispersed generation" power grid.

16 Dec 14

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