Eurasianet

Water shortages have inspired all kinds of dark rumors.

The tourist season was a disaster, with visitors down almost 90 percent. The taxman has not been sympathetic.

On top of the exhausting work, stresses are compounded by having to reject heartbreaking requests.

Poor urban planning has exacerbated the smog from coal stoves and car exhaust.

The Maqom Art International Forum was a Disneyland of Uzbek culture with something for everyone.

When Uzbekistan reopened its border with Kyrgyzstan, trade boomed. So much so that Tashkent has reined it in.

Residents of the gold town are not opposed to having a harmful factory. They just want to stop another from appearing.

The government ignores Murghab, but remains anxious about the prospect of discontent.

A fire broke out at Bishkek's Osh Bazaar, sweeping through 3,500 meters of the market before firefighters could put out the blaze.

It's -27 degrees Celsius, and some residents have been without power for four days.