Armenia Seeks New Deal With EU
Limited benefits from joining Russian-led economic bloc seem to have prompted Yerevan to re-engage with Brussels.
27 Apr 15
Caucasus
Azerbaijan: External Scrutiny Unwelcome
As the European Games approach, the government tries to accentuate the positive and silence critics.
24 Apr 15
Azerbaijan Convictions Don't Convince
“Arrests can take away our freedom, but not our desire to be free” - human rights defender Intiqam Aliyev
23 Apr 15
Armenia: Local Government Gets Bigger
Officials say merging 900-plus local administrations into 14 makes sense, but the plan is meeting resistance.
20 Apr 15
Down Syndrome Still Stigmatised in Armenia
Despite moves towards inclusive education, public attitudes are slow to change.
20 Apr 15
Will Rejigged Agency Dent Corruption in Armenia?
Reforms mean Anti-Corruption Council will include opposition and NGO representatives for the first time, but will still be led by the prime minister.
16 Apr 15
Georgian Cement Plant Blamed for Health Problems
Locals call for more action to be taken to reduce pollution.
13 Apr 15
Armenia Looks West as Eurasian Project Frays
President holds talks in Brussels instead of joining a meeting with Russian, Kazak and Belarussian counterparts.
9 Apr 15
Allure of Georgian Dream Fades
Opinion poll shows ruling bloc less popular than before, but some say it’s normal to tire of a government after a couple of years
8 Apr 15
Lavish Spending on Euro-Games as Azeri Economy Falters
Splashing out cash on first-of-its-kind sporting event seen as a valuable PR exercise by Azerbaijan’s leaders.
3 Apr 15
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