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Domestic violence against women remains one of the acute problems in Tajikistan. According to the PDV (Prevention of Domestic Violence) Project, in 2019, 49.2% of women experienced at least one type of physical violence, and 28.3% were subjected to physical violence by their spouses.

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During the consideration and adoption of the state budget by the lower chamber of Parliament, the Ministry of Finance of Tajikistan annually highlights the social orientation of the country’s main financial document. (more…)

In recent years, the capital of Kyrgyzstan from time to time tops global rankings of air pollution. The authorities admit the issue, yet can do nothing about it. Because of constant smog and burning smell in winter, Bishkek residents call their city ironically “Yshkek”. (more…)

Own house gives a sense of security, reliability and confidence in the future. However, not everyone manages to save the amount required to buy so desirable square metres. A mortgage can become a way out of this situation.
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What are the causes of air pollution in Kyrgyzstan? What are the consequences of this for the population? Are there results of monitoring of air quality, which is carried out on an ongoing basis? What measures is the government taking to combat smog and reduce the harm of small particles? (more…)

The elections to the lower house of the Kazakh Parliament were held amid the protests and activists’ detentions.

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According to preliminary data, Sadyr Zhaparov won 79.2 per cent of votes, while 80.99 per cent of voters voted for the presidential government in Kyrgyzstan. 

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Parliamentary and local elections will be held in Kazakhstan on January 10, 2021. Shortly before, a number of changes were introduced in the election legislation.

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The Kazakh government approved the rules for conducting fingerprinting and genomic registration of the population.

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