Kazakhstan imposes lockdown-lite to stem coronavirus surge The number of overall confirmed cases has risen to 42,500. Almaz Kumenov Jul 2, 2020
Kazakh activist faces three years for insulting police She will stand before the same judge who recently found another activist guilty of insulting the ruling party. Aliya Uteuova Jul 1, 2020
Georgia demurs on restoring travel to Europe Georgia was one of a select few countries to be approved for travel to the EU in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. But the Georgian authorities are taking a pass. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 1, 2020
Volkswagen, Skoda to set up shop in Uzbekistan The plant is slated to eventually produce 20,000 units anually Jun 30, 2020
Armenian officials rule out new lockdown even as COVID worsens "Our strategy is to learn how to live alongside the virus." Ani Mejlumyan Jun 30, 2020
Kazakhstan pivoting back to robust lockdown Infections have increased sevenfold since lockdowns were eased. Almaz Kumenov Jun 29, 2020
Georgia adopts landmark election reform The new law should make it more difficult for the ruling party to hold on to the disproportionate power it now enjoys. Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 29, 2020
Azerbaijan faces prospect of COVID doctor shortage The coronavirus has continued to spread rapidly, and President Ilham Aliyev put the blame on residents who don’t wear masks. Jun 29, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Internet gagging bill sails through parliament It is unclear what body will be charged will enforcing the rules. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 26, 2020
Uzbekistan: Police to fit interrogation rooms with recording equipment The death in custody of Alijon Abdukarimov has triggered calls for urgent police reforms. Jun 26, 2020
