Life

Plov is one of the most common festive treats across Central Asia. (Photo: Aziz Mamirov)

All You Need is Plov

Central Asians vie for ownership of a much-loved dish.

25 Nov 16

Activists of the PINK Armenia NGO raised the LGBT flag in the centre of Yerevan on the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. May, 2015. (Photo: Pink Armenia NGO)

It's Hard To Be Gay in Armenia

Widespread prejudice in Armenia leaves few LGBT-friendly public spaces.

24 Oct 16

A meeting about the progress of Kfar Nabel’s census project. (Photo: Mostafa al-Jalal)

A New Census for Kfar Nabel

Enterprise will help meet the needs of a changing population.

14 Oct 16

Students inside a teaching institute classroom. (Photo: Darin Hassan)

Training a New Generation of Teachers

Children in Idlib are getting a fresh chance to complete their education.

12 Oct 16

Children Forced into Heavy Labour in Afghan Province

Thousands are employed in menial and dangerous work.

6 Oct 16

Pope Francis after the Holy Mass met with Georgian president Giorgi Mrgvelashvili, who attended the event with other government officials. (Photo: Tako Svanidze)

Pope Makes Contentious Georgia Visit

Low turn-out and demonstrations mar landmark trip.

6 Oct 16

Copper items and glassware. (Photo: Shafan Ibrahim)

Qamishli's Museum of Kurdish Heritage

Collection is filled with dozens of antique items collected over two decades.

11 Aug 16

Matanat Azizova, head of the Women´s Crisis Centre. (Photo courtesy of M. Azizova)

Being Gay in Azerbaijan

LGBT people routinely face violence and abuse by officials and their own families.

7 Jul 16

Almaty Zoo is a popular destination for locals. (Photo: Aktan Rysaliev)

Kazak Zoo Scandal Highlights Animal Rights

The plight of a female tiger has caught public attention and raised hopes for change.

6 Jul 16

Informal-illegal school based in Armenian protestant church in 2003 for children of Armenian migrants in Istanbul. (Photo: Suren Deheryan)

Turkey's Armenians Face Delicate Balance

The ethnic group are periodically expected to express their loyalty.