Recent Stories

2 Aug 06
The oil-rich country discusses the economic impact of its sudden new wealth.
24 May 06
As Azerbaijan hails a new railway project for the Caucasus, the mood in Georgia is less enthusiastic, and the Armenians are openly hostile.
10 Feb 06
Government source admits re-denomination of the manat was rushed through.
17 Nov 05
Was the weekend hike in the manat’s value merely a hiccup, or an indication of more serious problems as an election looms?
12 Jul 05
Memories of the past sustain refugees from the Karabakh war, still struggling after more than a decade to adapt to their harsh new life.
21 Feb 05
A wrangle between Russian suppliers leaves Azerbaijani consumers cold.
21 Feb 05
Who should control Azerbaijan's state oil fund and how should its vast income be spent?
21 Feb 05
Ordinary people can’t understand why they get poorer as oil revenues increase.
21 Feb 05
Tens of thousands of refugees could be the first to suffer if a row between the government and a Turkish electricity firm over unpaid debts is not resolved.
21 Feb 05
The International Monetary Fund has halted funding to Azerbaijan after a quarrel over economic reform.