Armenia

Kocharian Confident of Second Term

Armenian head of state bullish about re-election prospects as rivals fail to come up with serious presidential contender.

12 Dec 02

Armenia: Reporter Pays Price for Independence

Leading Armenian journalist, recently wounded in a grenade attack outside his home, believes he may have been targeted for his willingness to speak out.

5 Dec 02

Armenia: Assembly Killings Trial Stumbles On

Three years after eight high-ranking officials were murdered in the Armenian parliament, many important questions remain unanswered.

5 Dec 02

Azerbaijani Power Showdown Looms

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 Nov 02

Armentel Duel Escalates

Armenians are getting increasingly frustrated with the firm that has a monopoly over the phone network in their country.

21 Nov 02

Georgian Ports Face Ecological Disaster

Georgia's main port of Poti and its oil terminal at Supsa are both in serious environmental danger.

28 Oct 02

Armenia: Media Battle Ends

The Abovian regional television station is back on the air following a violent dispute with the local authorities.

30 Sep 02

Bid to Defeat Kocharian Unconvincing

Move by Armenian parties to choose a single candidate to fight Robert Kocharian in forthcoming elections expected to falter.

12 Sep 02

Azeri Press Fears New Secrets Decree

Journalists in Azerbaijan see press regulations brought in at the end of August as a new form backdoor censorship.

5 Sep 02

Georgian Azeris Locked Out By Language

Controversial new language legislation may further isolate Georgia's 300,000-strong Azerbaijani minority.