Tajikistan
Kyrgyz, Tajik troops move back from border after fighting that killed dozens
Ceasefire said to be holding after presidents speak on phone and calls for calm from Russia, EU and OSCE.
Kyrgyz and Tajik citizens, armed forces come to deadly blows in border clashes
At least three dead in showdown triggered over rights to water infrastructure. Evening ceasefire agreed.
Chinese researchers calculate Central Asia’s water waste, agriculture potential
If Central Asian farmers don’t radically change how they use water, the region will not feed China.
Persian-speaking Iran and Tajikistan boost defence relations
Tajik Rahmon administration has long been wary of Tehran exporting Islamic Revolution to inhabitants opposed to Soviet-legacy rule.
CEE reels as third wave of COVID-19 breaks
A third wave of the coronavirus pandemic is sweeping through Emerging Europe. While Russia is expecting to reach herd immunity in the next two months, most other countries of the region have only just started their mass immunisation programmes.
Mystery as Tajik president Rahmon disappears from public view
At this time of year, he is usually out and about taking part in Nowruz festivities. But it is his son Rustam Emomali who is presiding over events.
Rising inflation in Emerging Europe poses dilemma for central banks
With economies primed to rebound as pandemic restrictions are loosened, consumer prices could rise even further, reawakening an issue that has long been ignored.
ANALYSIS: Central Asia bond review
Despite the COVID crunch, Uzbekistan’s borrowing has blossomed. Tajikistan appears headed for trouble.
Facebook agrees to pay 18% sales tax in Tajikistan
Tajik government has been trying for two years to boost state revenues by forcing tech firms like Microsoft, Google, Facebook and Booking.com to pay taxes inside Tajikistan.
Tajikistan: Would-be future president’s interview underwhelms
Mayor Emomali says city hall spent $1.14mn on bus stops.
