BISHKEK (TCA) — As the world is watching the developments in Turkey following the failed coup that nearly ousted President Erdogan from power, we are republishing this article by Svante E. Cornell*, originally published by The Turkey Analyst, a publication of the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Joint Center:
BISHKEK (TCA) — Labour migration is as old as human statehood: ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt and Rome benefited from it. But the process is dynamic with ups and downs accompanying changes in economic patterns. Russia’s economic recovery is thereby good news for those seeking jobs. And it does not necessarily hinder economic development in migrants’ homelands provided their public and private sectors apply the right strategy – as the case of Kyrgyzstan illustrates.
BISHKEK (TCA) — As implications of the attempted coup in Turkey remain on the agenda of the world media, we are publishing this article by Christopher Trinh* analysing similar precedents in Turkish politics in the 20th century and the lessons President Erdogan has learned from his predecessors:
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BISHKEK (TCA) — The Bishkek City Administration plans to use part of the Bishkek Botanical Garden for construction of a new road. The project has already been submitted to the Government. If the project is implemented, the areas with flowers and rare plants, the Arboretum Reserve, and, most importantly, the irrigation system of the Botanical Garden will be affected. According to scientists of the Garden, 227 trees and shrubs of 18 species would be cut down.
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KABUL (TCA) — Today, July 29, Afghanistan has become the 164th member of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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BISHKEK (TCA) — With the support of the Swiss cooperation, village health committees and municipalities have implemented joint projects to improve the health of their population in 32 villages of Issyk-Kul and 25 villages of Jalal-Abad provinces of Kyrgyzstan, the Embassy of Switzerland in the Kyrgyz Republic said.
