Armenian Tax Break Meets With Local Opposition
People living close to the border with Azerbaijan question government initiative intended to boost business in their areas.
24 Nov 14
Caucasus
Karabakh Peace Prospects Shot Down Together With Helicopter?
Mutual recriminations as helicopter downing mars efforts to rebuild dialogue between leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
20 Nov 14
Bitter Azeri-Armenian Divisions Over "Spy" Trial
Two Azerbaijanis face murder, espionage charges in court in Karabakh.
20 Nov 14
Anger at Maternity Pay Cut Plan in Armenia
As government says it can’t afford current benefit spending, women’ rights activists say it can’t afford not to encourage childbirth.
13 Nov 14
Political Heavyweight Bolsters Armenian Opposition
Even in anti-government mode, Prosperous Armenia party may poach elite insiders who see it as the better bet for the future.
12 Nov 14
Mosque-Church Dispute Divides Georgian Village
Assigning a contested building for a neutral purpose hasn’t worked.
7 Nov 14
Reset in Azerbaijan-Armenia Talks Process?
High-level meetings after a long break offer hope of new momentum in long-running negotiations on Karabakh.
7 Nov 14
Georgian Murders Highlight Violence Against Women
Rights activists accuse police of not taking domestic abuse seriously enough.
30 Oct 14
Armenia's Eurasian Deal: Sell-Out or Fair Trade?
As President Sargsyan stresses economic benefits of joining Russian-led bloc, others fear they are signing up to political union as well.
27 Oct 14
For Many Armenian TV Stations, Digital Switch Spells Closure
Two out of three local TV stations outside Yerevan won’t get channels on public-service digital system.
27 Oct 14
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