Caucasus

Armenia's Crumbling Heritage

Ancient churches at risk from poorly-funded restoration work, weather damage and vandals.

Calls for Release of Azeri Facebook Activist

Police use drug charges to detain web poster who called for Egypt-style protests.

Concerns Over Anti-Muslim Discrimination in Georgia

Ethnic Azerbaijanis told they are “only guests” in Christian-majority state.

Cold Comfort for Displaced Armenian Villagers

Villagers who fled homes nearly two decades ago still waiting for decent housing.

Azeri Theatre Struggles to Survive in Georgia

Minority-language theatre desperately short of funding.

Yerevan Street Sellers Protest Trading Ban

Mayor says he won't back down on "health hazard" street stall ban as traders mount daily protests.

Armenia Wins Positive Economic Rating

Critics say laws may look good but monopoly grip on some sectors remains a problem.

Georgian Press Sharpen Understanding of Abkhazia

Raising Awareness of Armenian Mining Problems

Moscow's Money Mislaid in Abkhazia

Russian audit chief finds no wrongdoing in Abkhazia’s use of development funds, but notes millions of dollars have yet to be accounted for.