Economy and Development

The rainbow flag, a symbol of the LGBT community, in the shape of Kyrgyzstan. Illustration from Wikimedia Commons.

Queer life under pressure in Kyrgyzstan

The situation of queer people in Kyrgyzstan has worsened in recent years. Repressive laws and negative portrayals in the media are putting the community under increasing pressure. At the… [...]

Kazakhstan stops investment agreement with ArcelorMittal after deadly explosion in Kostenko mine takes 46 lives

On the evening of Saturday October 28th, a fire broke out in the Kostenko mine at a depth of 700 metres, followed by an explosion of a methane-air mixture. 201… [...]