The Comforts of Serbia's Police State
Police are out in force in Serbia, and it seems to make many people feel better. Citizens are urged to spy on their neighbours and stay vigilant for "suspicious" activities. Most are happy to help.
10 Nov 05
North Ossetia
Political Crisis In Moldova Raises Tension In Neighbouring Romania
The collapse of the Moldovan government has cast a shadow across neighbouring Romania raising fears that the price of closer relations with the West is rising ever higher.
10 Nov 05
Mass Sackings Hope To Kickstart Bosnian Peace Process
The international community has sacked 22 obstructionist Bosnian officials from across the divides and barred them from elected office, in yet another attempt to kickstart the moribund peace process.
10 Nov 05
Azerbaijan: Aliev's Democratic Intentions on Trial
The November 6 election was seen as a litmus test of the president’s will to reform his country, but for now the jury is still out.
10 Nov 05
Karabakh's Election Conundrum
Azerbaijanis who fled during the Karabakh conflict were able to vote for a member of parliament who may not set foot in the disputed region.
10 Nov 05
Public Underwhelmed by Hague Transfer Furore
Few people seem to care whether the government transfers four ageing war crimes suspects to The Hague.
9 Nov 05
Azerbaijan Boosts Military
Baku increases defence spending, though some question how effectively the money will be spent.
9 Nov 05
Armenia: Deforestation Plans Ditched
Public pressure forces Armenian government to back down on plans to build a highway through nature reserve.
9 Nov 05
Georgia Hit by Wave of Political Turmoil
Opposition furious with government’s handling of street protests sparked by arrests of leading sportsmen.
9 Nov 05
Armenia: Home From Home
Armenians who swapped villages – and countries - with an Azerbaijani community still have fond memories of their homes 16 years later.
9 Nov 05
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