Tajik Entrepreneurs Struggle to Stay Afloat
Although official figures show that the private sector is thriving, business owners tell a different story.
12 Aug 19
Life
Uzbekistan Increases Penalties for Animal Cruelty
Activists say that public awareness of humane treatment is growing.
12 Aug 19
Ukraine's Orthodox Crisis
Row over church’s independence could leave country more vulnerable to Russian influence.
1 Jul 19
Cuba's Less Than Beautiful Game
How the state stops footballers from pursuing their dreams.
25 Jun 19
Teaching Georgian to Armenians
Russian remains a key means of communication despite official efforts to promote state language.
10 Jun 19
Georgia: Spring Festival Highlights Challenges
Amid the festivities, issues of integration and representation remain.
5 Apr 19
Tajik Christians Fear Talking About Their Faith
Converts try to keep a low profile amid growing uncertainty about their religion’s status.
11 Mar 19
Uzbek Gas in Short Supply
Despite country's huge energy resources, many citizens rely on coal and firewood in wintertime.
5 Feb 19
Kyrgyzstan: Is Tengrism a Religion or a Point of View?
Opinion remains divided on the status of this time-honoured, non-dogmatic faith.
20 Nov 18
Crackdown Continues on Tajik Mosques
Hundreds of unofficial centres of worship have been forced to shut in recent years.
20 Nov 18
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