Uzbekistan among the five worst countries for pensions and the worst in terms of age discrimination   06.07.2024   Article published on the yep.uz website   Uzbekistan ranks fifth from the bottom in terms of sustainability and adequacy of pension systems, according to the Allianz Pension Index report. In fact, in some respects, the country …

Japan donates four medical mobile containers to Uzbekistan   03.07.2024   Article published on the centralasia.news website   The Japanese Embassy in Uzbekistan has announced that its Government has donated four mobile containers with medical equipment worth about $6.2 million to Uzbekistan as part of the Economic and Social Development Programme.   The containers hold …

“We know what will happen if we make a mistake in front of the ruling party” — how socially vulnerable people are used in Adjara   02.07.2024   About 40,000 socially vulnerable people are employed throughout Georgia. Their average salary is 300 lari per month. In many cases, the responsibilities of the employed indicate that …

People with a Group 1 disability may be exempted from paying personal income tax   01.07.2024   Article published on the ASI website   The Russian Federation’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection believes that people with disabilities can fill shortages in the Russian labour market. This has been included in a draft framework for …

Double the dead: federal mortality data suggests at least 64,000 Russian soldiers have died fighting in Ukraine Meduza, 28 June 2024 On June 27, Russia’s Federal Statistics Service (Rosstat) published the country’s annual mortality data for 2023. Like that of the previous year, the new data shows a sharply elevated excess mortality rate among young …

Proposal to reduce time limits on abortions in the Russian Federation   28.06.2024   Article published on the ASI website   According to the RIA Novosti news agency, the Russian State Duma’s Health Protection Committee has sent proposals to the Federation’s Ministry of Health, asking them to consider reducing the time limit on abortions from …

Legislation on public oversight to be amended   26.06.2024   Article published on the ASI website   On 26 June, the Russian State Duma introduced a bill on the development of public oversight institutions. It includes amendments to several federal laws, including legislation “On the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation”.   According to the …

Published by Azernews on 25th June 2024 The joint project by Azercell and the Judo Federation continues to promote a healthy lifestyle The “This Is the Way” social campaign, implemented by “Azercell Teleсom” LLC in cooperation with the Azerbaijan Judo Federation, continues to highlight the negative consequences of drug addiction. The initiative has attracted over …

The Ministry of Health cuts spending for expensive drugs for patients with cancer and rare diseases   25.06.2024   In Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Health is receiving more and more criticism. The former Minister of Education, and now a deputy of the Mazhilis, Askhat Aimagambetov, criticised the Ministry of Health for reducing funding for treatment …

The Roma living beside us: How we can best acknowledge and accept them   25.06.2024   Article published on the esp.md website   Roma people continue to suffer discrimination and prejudice perpetuated in Moldovan society. Ethnic groups are protected under national legislation from racially motivated crimes, including the Roma community, who are turning increasingly to …