Hans Andersen

Every old village house has become precious after the earthquake in 2015, not only as a part of Nepal’s cultural heritage but also as carriers of local history, indeed for aesthetic reasons as well. The house above sits atop a…

Motor car racing, trail running, mountain bike events and more – the Himalayas are gradually becoming an extreme sports adventure paradise.

New roads are opening up hitherto remote communities in Nepal, but do they also lead to economic growth? So far, many in far away Manang and Humla seem to say: yes!

There are ups and downs in Nepal’s municipalities from the perspective of formal goals such as to strengthen “good governance”, “local democracy” or “local autonomy” – and the last 30 days are no exception!

Members of Parliament (MPs) in Nepal have always favoured supporters back in the constituency, and despite many reforms this old practice continues unabated.

A new report says local governments are more corrupt than most other government offices in the districts. But are they really?

The tornado that hit Bara and Parsa on March 31 was an unpredecented event – but might locals have to prepare for more extreme weather in future?

“National security“ is increasingly cited by the federal government to justify new laws tightening security and restricting freedom.