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A recent bill that would have added another public holiday to the calendar sparked a debate on how workers in the country are treated.

Bad weather and a Russian export ban have set Kyrgyzstan up for another lean year.

The last two meetings between the two countries’ leaders have been in Brussels. Moscow has noticed.

Doing business with Russia and Kazakhstan, reopening borders, and honoring the former president’s favorite horse. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.

Journalists from Tajikistan played vital roles for many foreign news agencies.

An Afghan official blames the Ukraine war for choking the banking system in Central Asia, but the fact remains the Taliban regime is broke.

Kazakh companies are treading carefully doing business with Russia.

The country depends heavily on Russia for its wheat. Now, with the war in Ukraine disrupting global supplies, concerns are rising that Georgia could be left vulnerable.

Misogyny as government policy, neighborly outreach, and Russia tries hard to make Turkmenistan feel appreciated. Our weekly briefing.

The two presidents agreed to boost a transport corridor that bypasses Russia.

For Azerbaijan to meet gas demand in the Balkans, billions in new investments – and patience – will be required.

The dram has gained about 15 percent against the dollar in recent weeks, bolstered by an influx of Russians to Armenia and a move to buy gas in rubles rather than dollars.

Transkapitalbank has requested the U.S. Treasury let it continue to operate in Central Asia.

What started out as Ukraine’s dissatisfaction with Georgia’s cautious stance on sanctions has grown into a major controversy filled with mutual accusations, insults, and conspiracy theories.

Kazakhstan is set to become the new Turkey, according to enthusiastic sales pitches from Russian travel agencies.