Cuba's Less Than Beautiful Game
How the state stops footballers from pursuing their dreams.
25 Jun 19
Life
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
Afghanistan: The Wives Left Behind
Women face years of loneliness and frustration when men seek work abroad.
8 Aug 18
Tajik Bahais Keep Quiet About Their Faith
Minority are recognised by the state but face discrimination from ordinary citizens.
2 Aug 18
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