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Economics & Business · February, 2026

Stories about Economics & Business from February, 2026

The marble mirage: Ashgabat’s record-breaking facade contradicts Turkmenistan’s reality

The white marble facade masks bread lines and water shortages, the dark reality behind Ashghabat’s glitz

Written by Areeha Tunio

2 weeks ago

A rose by any other name? How one Trinidad Carnival band’s intimate gesture has sparked controversy

‘I love how people think this is about sex [...] and not [about] capitalism’

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

4 weeks ago

Wasting renewable energy comes at a high cost for the Dominican Republic

The lack of modern networks and insufficient storage are crucial factors that cause curtailment

Written by Guest Contributor

1 February 2026

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Economics & Business · February, 2026

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The marble mirage: Ashgabat’s record-breaking facade contradicts Turkmenistan’s reality

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