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Spiralling Transport Costs in North Tajikistan
Residents of the northern town of Khujand are upset about the latest rise in public transport fares, Asliddin Latifi reports.
11 Sep 09
Massive Expansion Planned for Southern Town
Southern Tajikistan’s biggest urban centre, Qurghonteppa, is bursting at the seams and the authorities are promising an ambitious growth plan, although questions are being asked about how it will be paid for.
11 Sep 09
Meat Priced Beyond Reach
Sohiba Olimpour reports on declining meat consumption as an indication of low incomes and rising prices in Tajikistan.
10 Sep 09
Syrians Turn Away From Books
Publishers bemoan dwindling business as titles fail to attract readers.
9 Sep 09
Syria Clamps Down on Private TV
Foreign-based Syrian satellite channels hamstrung by official action.
9 Sep 09
Fitness Classes Hits Kyrgyz Traditional South
The latest aerobics craze in the southern Batken region has caused a stir in a part of Kyrgyzstan where this kind of energetic dancing is not encouraged among women.
9 Sep 09
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