Karabakh Keen to Attract Visitors
Lack of recognition and poor infrastructure make this a destination for the more adventurous.
25 Jan 11
Caucasus
Georgian Pensioners "Betrayed"
Officials say they cannot afford significant pension rises, and try to curb prices instead.
21 Jan 11
Old Wine, New Bottles in Armenia
Discovery of ancient wine-press could help raise profile of Armenian wines abroad.
21 Jan 11
Caucasus: Oct/Nov '10
Criticisms of new regulations on work of NGOs in breakaway regions voiced at IWPR event to be reviewed by Tbilisi officials.
21 Jan 11
Georgian Refugees Face Expulsion From Capital
Controversial plan to move refugees from Abkhazian and South Ossetian conflict out of Tbilisi.
18 Jan 11
Crackdown on Islamists in Azerbaijan
Detentions come after Muslim party leader compared president with historical figure vilified in Shia tradition.
15 Jan 11
Armenian Police Battle Human Trafficking
Criminals seek ways of avoiding serious charges while continuing to take women abroad for prostitution.
15 Jan 11
Georgian “Freedom Charter” to Boost Police Powers
Fears that security measures designed to ward off foreign meddling may be used to stifle domestic opposition.
7 Jan 11
Young Disabled Still Institutionalised in Armenia
Traditional children’s homes offer few chances for disabled to integrate into society as they reach adulthood.
7 Jan 11
Georgian Broadcasters Fear Digital Switchover
Many small operators say they may not manage to change their systems in time.
4 Jan 11
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