Weak ties: Why trade between Iran and Russia is falling
In spite of repeated memoranda signed between Iran and Russia in recent years, trade had dramatically declined by the end of 2023, according to new data released by the Russian Federation.
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In Uzbekistan a bold digital revolution is transforming society. Spearheading this transformation is Uzum, an e-commerce start-up which recently raised $52mn in funding, making it Uzbekistan’s first tech unicorn valued at over $1bn pre-money.
Read StorySanctioned sister of billionaire Usmanov waives right to benefit from family trusts
The sanctioned sister of Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov has voluntarily and irrevocably waived her right to receive benefits from two family trusts set up years ago by the Uzbek-born tycoon in a bid to have sanctions on her lifted.
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The hotter the world gets, the more water the air can hold and the more it will rain.
Read StoryUzum crowned Uzbekistan’s first tech unicorn
E-commerce and fintech startup raises $114mn on valuation of $1.16bn.
Read StoryCOMMENT: Overheating in Russia and Turkey, but CEE recovering
The economies of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), which experienced a period of stagnation last year, are poised for a modest revival in 2024, but both the Russian and Turkish economies are already overheating.
Read StoryMOSCOW BLOG: Shock and resignation grip the Moscow suburbs
Initially, Anton and his friends thought it was a drone strike. The first images they saw on Telegram channels was of the top of the concert hall on fire, with black smoke billowing out into the light-polluted sky.
Read StoryBUCHAREST BLOG: Can Romania’s Klaus Iohannis take the Nato helm?
Romania’s outgoing president has challenged Dutch PM Mark Rutte, amid a debate over whether the security alliance needs a leader from Eastern Europe.
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