Red Faces as Georgian Officials' Lavish Spending Revealed
Swanky cars and iPhones for government staff seen as excessive at a time when money is tight.
24 Jan 14
Caucasus
Russian Energy Giant Captures Armenian Market
Critics say deal gives Kremlin political as well as economic leverage.
24 Jan 14
Armenian Courts Accused of Systemic Corruption
Highest appeals court disputes ombudsman’s findings, and insists bribery is punished, not encouraged.
24 Jan 14
Concern at Psychiatric Order for Armenian Politician
Court orders Shant Harutyunyan to be detained for compulsory testing after he called for revolution.
18 Jan 14
Georgia: Saakashvili's Party Down, Not Out
United National Movement has survived two election defeats to become serious opposition force.
17 Jan 14
Opposition Figure Jailed in Azerbaijan
Yadigar Sadiqov convicted of assault in a case his supporters say was manufactured.
17 Jan 14
Winter Respite for Georgia's Homeless
Campaigners say temporary shelters all well and good, but more concerted welfare programme is needed.
14 Jan 14
Suicide Highlights Plight of Disabled Azeri War Vets
Government accused of spending too little oil money to improve their lives.
13 Jan 14
Hard Road to Travel for Armenian Frontier Villagers
With their main highway shut because of the risk of gunfire, residents of northeastern district are almost cut off from the outside world.
10 Jan 14
Armenia to Reform Detention Rules
Government plans to reduce use of custody orders for suspects awaiting trial.
9 Jan 14
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