For those of you who missed it, Central Asia-based Eurasianet contributor Myles Smith had a great story out of Bishkek about Begemot ("hippopotamus"), a local fast food chain that's revolutionizing ...

BISHKEK -- At the bustling central market in the Kyrgyz capital, vendors measure out scoopfuls of roasted almonds, dried apricots, and the tough but addictive sour curds known as "kurut." It's ...

A special commission has been set up to investigate the fire in one of the largest markets of Bishkek, the Osh market, the Head of the Fire Department of the State Inspectorate for Environmental and ...