Caucasus

Grozny Residents Still in Dark Age

Despite claims that normal life is returning, thousands in the Chechen capital exist without basic services.

2 Mar 06

Officials want to raise Armenia’s education system to European standards but some parents and educators wonder if they can deliver.

24 Feb 06

The president of Abkhazia and his recent political foes abandon hostilities for a display of national unity.

24 Feb 06

The long-term head of the North Caucasus’ largest republic steps down – leaving a trusted successor in his place.

24 Feb 06

Once again, Nagorny Karabakh’s final status seems to be the stumbling block as Armenian-Azerbaijani talks end in deadlock.

20 Feb 06

(TU No 440, 17-Feb-06)

17 Feb 06

Authorities close republic’s gaming houses after two were targeted in bomb attacks.

16 Feb 06

Government source admits re-denomination of the manat was rushed through.

10 Feb 06

Will the ambitious plans of a Georgian aviation factory take to the skies or crash?

7 Feb 06

United Nations report proposes a radical overhaul of the country’s scientific institutions.

7 Feb 06

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