Top Story Protests widen in Georgia Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 2, 2024 Tug-of-war for the nation’s future grows in the wake of called-off EU integration bid.
Single time zone in Kazakhstan messing with citizens’ circadian rhythms Almaz Kumenov Nov 26, 2024 Business owners contend fewer people are going out, spending money.
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Armenia to reduce housing aid for Nagorno-Karabakh refugees Ani Avetisyan Dec 2, 2024 Government wants to promote integration, but may end up stoking emigration.
Armenia: Pashinyan’s cabinet reshuffle promoting gender equity Ani Avetisyan Nov 25, 2024 A third of cabinet posts now held by women.
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Cryptocurrency making inroads in Central Asia and Caucasus Nov 30, 2024 Crypto ownership exploding in Uzbekistan.