Caucasus

Abkhaz Railway – Light at End of Tunnel?

The reopening of railway links with Georgia could bolster peace efforts.

28 Jul 05

Long-running dispute on Caspian oil reserves creates tensions which may ultimately harm Ashgabat more than Baku.

25 Jul 05

More headaches in store for Armenia’s long-suffering mobile phone users.

25 Jul 05

Water runs out in the Azerbaijani capital’s antiquated water system.

25 Jul 05

The Georgian government hopes that real investment will finally begin in the country’s economy.

25 Jul 05

Chechen amputees fear corruption is preventing them from getting artificial limbs.

14 Jul 05

Changes to university entrance exam system are driving talented students abroad, complain ethnic minorities.

14 Jul 05

Wholesale market in Georgia provides an outlet for commerce between divided Armenians and Azerbaijanis.

14 Jul 05

Women politicians battle entrenched attitudes to take their place in the political process.

14 Jul 05

Poverty and the ready availability of heroin have led many women to take up drug dealing.

12 Jul 05

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