February can be a spooky month for anyone with a pocketful of tenge. Kazakhstan’s embattled currency has been devalued twice in the last six years, both times in February. Source: http://www.eurasianet.org

The International Monetary Fund has said in its latest report that Iran is the second biggest economy in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. Source: iranfrontpage.com

When it comes to the Islamic State’s potential threat to Central Asia, no one quite seems to be able to tell the difference between reality… Source: foreignpolicy.com

Lack of financing has made the Kazakhstani Chess Federation temporarily suspend all its activities. Source: en.tengrinews.kz

Astana, Moscow and Beijing are among those buying gold in reaction to a thriving dollar. Source: thediplomat.com

Photographer Kevin Frayer travels to Qinghe County in China to cover an eagle-hunting festival. Source: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk

Palani Mohan #photography #India “Kazakh eagle hunters”. Палани Мохан, фотограф, Индия (13) pic.twitter.com/wY6TEiXXkZ Source: twitter.com

Local government officials are considering plans to move the village of Kalachi entirely. Scientists believe the radon gas, which occurs naturally through the decay of uranium, seeped up through mines. Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk

Such restrictions may threaten the economic integration of the two countries Source: tass.ru

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