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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:39:00 GMT

Scepticism Over Claims of Rising Uzbek Incomes

United Nations experts say living standards have somewhat improved in Uzbekistan thanks to regular pay and pension rounds in the public sector. NBCentral Asia observers doubt whether the government figures used by the UN are accurate. The UN’s Human
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:39:00 GMT

Book fair opens in Samarkand

The book fair opened in Samarkand city’s information and library center. The event has been organized by the press and information, and public education departments, as well as Uzkitobsavdo company. The aim of the fair is to demonstrate the new
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:29:00 GMT

Russia, Kazakhstan Agree Cargo Transport Tariffs -... (DJ)

Kazakhstan Agree Cargo Transport Tariffs - Prime-Tass Vendredi 20 nov 2009 19:11:16 L'offre EasyBourse Bourse sectoriels s de dirigeants d'experts de gestionnaires d'international d'association sur les actions sur les devises sur les taux Analyse
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:00 GMT

Russia, Kazakhstan Sign Power Grid System Accord -... (DJ)

MOSCOW -(Dow Jones)- Russia and Kazakhstan have signed an agreement to ensure parallel operation of the united power grid system of the two countries, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko told reporters on Friday, Prime-Tass news agency reports. 'We
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:26:00 GMT

Russia, Kazakhstan Sign Power Grid System Accord - Prime-Tass

MOSCOW -(Dow Jones)- Russia and Kazakhstan have signed an agreement to ensure parallel operation of the united power grid system of the two countries, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko told reporters on Friday, Prime-Tass news agency reports. 'We
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:49:00 GMT

Russia, Kazakhstan Agree On New Oil Transit Terms - Prime-Tass

MOSCOW -(Dow Jones)- Russia and Kazakhstan have agreed on new terms for oil transit, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko told reporters on Friday, Prime- Tass news agency reports. The two countries revised a forecast of oil transit volumes and transit
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:49:00 GMT

Rehabilitation center for trafficking victims to open in Tashkent

Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Nov. 19 / corr Trend News D.Azizov A rehabilitation center with 30 beds opened in Tashkent to assist and protect trafficking victims, the National Inter-Ministerial Committee to Combat Human Trafficking reported today.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:44:00 GMT

Russia, Kazakhstan Agree On New Oil Transit Terms -... (DJ)

MOSCOW -(Dow Jones)- Russia and Kazakhstan have agreed on new terms for oil transit, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko told reporters on Friday, Prime-Tass news agency reports. The two countries revised a forecast of oil transit volumes and transit
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:44:00 GMT

Russia, Kazakhstan Agree Cargo Transport Tariffs - Prime-Tass

MOSCOW -(Dow Jones)- Russia and Kazakhstan agreed on Friday to set mutually favorable tariffs for the transportation of Kazakh cargo across Russia and Russian cargo across Kazakhstan, Prime-Tass news agency reports. The agreement was signed by the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:42:00 GMT

Report on Kazakhstan presidency in OSCE to be presented in Moscow

Kazakhstan, Astana, Nov. 20 / corr. Trend News K.Konirova The joint presentation of the 'Kazakhstan's presidency at OSCE' report will be held in RIA Novosti office in Moscow on Dec. 9. The report was prepared by Russian experts and considered with
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:35:00 GMT

President of Kazakhstan Cycle Racing Federation elected

Kazakhstan, Astana, Nov. 19 / corr Trend News K.Konirova Kairat Kelimbetov was elected president of the Kazakhstan Cycle Racing Federation today. Kelimbetov is chairman of the Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund, the Fund Samruk Kazina told Trend News.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:35:00 GMT

Russia, Kazakhstan Sign Power Grid System Accord - Prime-Tass

MOSCOW -(Dow Jones)- Russia and Kazakhstan have signed an agreement to ensure parallel operation of the united power grid system of the two countries, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko told reporters on Friday, Prime-Tass news agency reports. 'We
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Kyrgyzstan marks 70th anniversary of its Parliament

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:00 GMT

In Tajikistan, Free Information Comes At A Price

The Tajik government has introduced a new decree obliging journalists to pay for information obtained from officials, RFE/RL's Tajik Service reports. According to the document issued on November 19, j...
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

Kyrgyzstan Moves To Ban Smoking In Public Places

The Kyrgyz parliament has approved amendments to a law that bans smoking in state institutions, at entrances to multistory buildings, and in all public places. BISHKEK -- The Kyrgyz parliament has approved amendments to a law that bans smoking in state
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

In Tajikistan, Woman Dies After Beating By Russian Troop

The woman suffered injuries in a beating last week at the hands of a Russian military officer from a unit stationed in Khatlon Province, but police say her death was ultimately caused by complications...
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

Russia, Kazakhstan Agree On New Oil Transit Terms - Prime-Tass

MOSCOW -(Dow Jones)- Russia and Kazakhstan have agreed on new terms for oil transit, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko told reporters on Friday, Prime- Tass news agency reports. The two countries revised a forecast of oil transit volumes and transit
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:11:00 GMT

Parliament ratified agreement on construction and operation of gas pipeline Kazakhstan - China

Astana. November 20. Kazakhstan Today - At the plenary session, the deputies of the Senate of Parliament of Kazakhstan passed the Law on Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Chinese National
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:47:00 GMT

Most of Kyrgyz female prisoners killers, drug dealers

Most of the Kyrgyz female prisoners are killers of their husbands and family members or drug dealers, Rashida Manjoo, a UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women told the press in Bishkek Monday. Women are often forcibly used as drug transporters.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:43:00 GMT

Kyrgyz pensioners protest against energy price rise

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:46:00 GMT

ILO delegation visits Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, Nov. 18 / Trend Capital H.Hasanov / Delegation of the International Labor Organization (ILO) visited Ashgabat. The delegation had meetings in the ministries of health and medical industry, social welfare, economics and
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:00 GMT

In Tajikistan, Woman Dies After Beating By Russian Troop

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:19:00 GMT

In Tajikistan, Free Information Comes At A Price

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:19:00 GMT

Tajikistan population urged to donate month’s salary for power plant construction

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:19:00 GMT

Tajik president, UNRCCA head discuss regional issues

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:19:00 GMT

EBRD ready to provide financial support for implementation of hydroelectricity projects in Tajikista

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:19:00 GMT

Somon Air offers new package of services to Tajik and foreign tourists - ‘All Included’

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:19:00 GMT

GTZ supports introduction of KAIZEN principle at one of pilot enterprises in Tajikistan

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:19:00 GMT

Germany provides $100,000 worth of technical assistance to Tajik ministry of interior

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:19:00 GMT

Tajik delegation to attend Hamid Karzai inauguration in Kabul

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:18:00 GMT