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Azerbaijan Debates Dutch Disease
The oil-rich country discusses the economic impact of its sudden new wealth.
2 Aug 06
Azerbaijan, Georgia Launch Rail Project
As Azerbaijan hails a new railway project for the Caucasus, the mood in Georgia is less enthusiastic, and the Armenians are openly hostile.
24 May 06
Azerbaijan Cash Confusion
Government source admits re-denomination of the manat was rushed through.
10 Feb 06
Cash Crisis in Azerbaijan
Was the weekend hike in the manat’s value merely a hiccup, or an indication of more serious problems as an election looms?
23 Sep 05
Azerbaijan: Refugees Dream of Home
Memories of the past sustain refugees from the Karabakh war, still struggling after more than a decade to adapt to their harsh new life.
12 Jul 05
Azeris Angry at Rocketing Fuel Prices
Ordinary people can’t understand why they get poorer as oil revenues increase.
21 Oct 04
Azeris Hit by Gas Shortfall
A wrangle between Russian suppliers leaves Azerbaijani consumers cold.
4 Mar 04
Azeri Oil Fund Ignites Debate
Who should control Azerbaijan's state oil fund and how should its vast income be spent?
4 Jul 03
Baku Falls Out with IMF
The International Monetary Fund has halted funding to Azerbaijan after a quarrel over economic reform.
19 Dec 02
Azerbaijani Power Showdown Looms
Tens of thousands of refugees could be the first to suffer if a row between the government and a Turkish electricity firm over unpaid debts is not resolved.
21 Nov 02
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