India set to become world's third largest economy by 2030-31

India is on course to become the third-largest global economy by 2030–31. The forecast is based on an expected annual growth rate of 6.7%, which would also see India transition into the upper-middle-income category.

Fast fashion slowly conquers the Balkans

International fashion chains’ expansion in Southeast Europe constrained by small market size and availability of modern retail space.

Czech regional and Senate elections test populists’ ability to return to power

The Czech government decided to go ahead with the elections despite the fact that many municipalities are still struggling with the aftermath of the floods.

The crumbling defence of Pokrovsk

The Pokrovsk front's collapse was not sudden, and it is not yet complete, but it has been continuous and incremental since the fall of Avdiivka on February 17, when the Russian armed forces gained the initiative in the war in Ukraine.

Central Asian leaders seek German expertise to build manufacturing base

German chancellor’s Central Asian tour lays groundwork for win-win deals that can nudge region in Westward direction.

Turkey will deepen ties with East while facing West, says Erdogan

Ankara always wants to have its cake and eat it, protests analyst. Turks have no place in BRICS given stance Crimea is Ukrainian, objects Russian economist.

Western Balkans coal power plants still pumping out toxic emissions

Bankwatch report finds little being done to phase out coal in region despite commitments to reduce emissions.

Iraq's Mosul now booming post-ISIS invasion

Seven years after Iraqi authorities declared "victory" over the Islamic State (IS) group, which controlled vast swathes of northern and western Iraq between 2014 and 2017, Mosul's streets, parks, and restaurants are teeming with families.

INTERVIEW: Nino Dolidze, of Georgia's International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy

Georgia’s leading election watchdog rejects the ruling party’s foreign agents law and will “defend the will and rights of Georgian voters” in next month’s elections.

Jihadists “in full swing” preparing “new September 11”, warns Afghanistan expert

Political scientist also assesses Taliban regime will fall “relatively soon” in upcoming civil war.

Central Asia is a big winner from the Ukraine war

The outbreak of war has caused devastation in Ukraine and recession in Europe, but Russia has boomed and the spillover effects means Central Asia is enjoying its strongest trade surpluses since independence and is undergoing a manufacturing boom.

Uzbekistan's textile sector booming, ready for the next phase

Uzbek President Mirziyoyev radically reformed the cotton sector as soon as he took office, forcing its producers to move into textiles overnight. Five years on, the sector is booming and the players are ready to go to the next level.

Arrests and raids shake fragile peace in northern Kosovo

Protests follow a series of actions by the Kosovan government aimed at asserting control over the north of the country, populated mainly by Serbs.

Russia doesn’t like growing US economic role in Central Asia, but seems powerless to stop it

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Romania’s grand coalition to get easy electoral ride, followed by tough choices

After the autumn general and presidential elections, the current ruling parties will no longer be able to put off the urgently needed fiscal consolidation.

Robust performance of blue chips drives Ljubljana Stock Exchange to new highs

The SBITOP index, a key performance indicator for the LJSE, surpassed 1,700 in July, reaching its highest value in 16 years.

92% of Iranians dissatisfied with current situation, national survey shows

A newly released survey from Iran reveals that 92% of respondents are unhappy with the current state of the country.

Russia's overheating has peaked, says CBR September macroeconomic survey

The Russian economy’s overheating has officially peaked and growth will slow from here as the non-monetary policy methods adopted at the start of this month start to take effect, according to the Central Bank of Russia.

Ukrainian restaurants flourish in Japan amidst prolonged displacement

As the conflict in Ukraine extends into its third year, Ukrainian evacuees in Japan are finding new avenues for economic stability and cultural exchange through a growing number of Ukrainian restaurants

Iran's securities chief steps down after low-interest loan scandal