Abkhazia Braced for Russian Property Boom
Proposed legislation in the breakaway republic would open up real estate sales to foreigners.
15 Jun 21
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Armenia Extends Turkish Import Ban
Officials argue that that political and security issues trump any economic consequences.
10 Jun 21
Rum Shortages Leave Cubans Drinking Home-Made Hooch
With scarce resources dedicated to exports, people are risking their lives on illegal moonshine.
16 Mar 21
Uzbekistan Looks to Diversify Labour Migration
Remittances from those working abroad make up a key part of the country’s economy.
22 Jan 21
Abkhazia Faces Energy Shortages
Maintenance of shared facility could lead to power cuts next year.
2 Dec 20
Amid Pandemic, Cuban State Curbs Its Entrepreneurs
The crackdown on street vendors selling basic goods means people have to join long queues in government-run shops.
25 Sep 20
Georgia: Perils of the Enguri Crossing
With the checkpoint closed, some residents of Abkhazia are risking their lives to access services.
16 Sep 20
Cuba's Elderly Work Through the Pandemic
Low state pensions mean that older people risk exposure to the virus to make ends meet.
2 Sep 20
Trapped in Eastern Ukraine
Some people are desperate to find a way to leave the de facto republics.
28 Aug 20
Georgia: Writer's Statue Highlights Historic Tensions
For some, Narimanov is an inspirational role model. For others, he was a Communist traitor.
23 Jul 20
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