Caucasus

Black Sea News Blackout in Ajaria

Deprived of proper information, Ajaria is rife with rumour and suspicion.

15 Nov 07

Experts blame hike in food costs on a heavily monopolistic economy.

15 Nov 07

Hard-hitting IWPR reporter unsettles authorities in the north.

14 Nov 07

State of emergency to be imposed across Georgia as government uses force to disperse opposition demonstrations.

12 Nov 07

Proposed legislation would make it harder for smaller faith groups to operate.

9 Nov 07

Mobile phone and internet connections lead north to Russia.

7 Nov 07

Heavy-handed police action against demonstrators follows days of opposition protests.

7 Nov 07

New munitions plant is seen as a step towards a more self-sufficient defence industry.

7 Nov 07

Abkhaz talk of war as Tbilisi calls for end to Russian peacekeeping mission

7 Nov 07

Thousands earn an income picking wild capers, but this new industry has spawned debate about sustainability, fair pay and government regulation.

5 Nov 07

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