Central Asia

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EU bans some exports to Kyrgyzstan, lifts sanctions on Tajik banks

ALMATY, April 24 (Reuters) - The European Union's 20th sanctions package this week banned certain ex...

24th April, 2026

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Developing countries in Europe, Central Asia face slowdown, World Bank says

By Jason Hovet April 8 (Reuters) - Emerging and developing economies in Europe and Central Asia face...

8th April, 2026

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Corruption probe against former Kyrgyz security chief widens with arrest of his brother

BISHKEK, April 1 (Reuters) - Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have arrested the brother of a powerful secur...

1st April, 2026