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Over-Reliance on Foreign Goods Proves Weakness
The falling value of the Tajik currency, the somoni, has been accompanied by rising prices.
14 Feb 09
Rising Import Costs Depress Local Market
Businesses in the northern province of Soghd are complaining that their trade has fallen away due to the international financial crisis.
14 Feb 09
Tajikistan Struggles With Rising Drug Use
The Tajik government is pursuing a programme to deter young people from using drugs, but the number of addicts is rising.
14 Feb 09
EU Approach to Balkan Justice Criticised
NGOs say pressing countries to fully cooperate with court in return for progress on accession has done little to repair damage to society.
14 Feb 09
Minister of What?
Syrians may find it hard to put names to government ministers, but they know they don’t much care for them.
14 Feb 09
Damascus Predicts Harder Line From Israel
But some believe negotiations may resume despite rhetoric.
14 Feb 09
E-Government on Trial in Syria
Online systems should save time, but there is some resistance to change.
14 Feb 09
Syria's Economic Woes to Continue
Government needs to do more to counter the effects of global recession.
13 Feb 09
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