Georgia

Georgia Creates Army Reserves

The president wants the capacity to call up 100,000 men.

Abkhazia Poll Passions Rise

All sides want independence from Georgia, but have their differences over domestic policy.

Georgia's Bail Lottery

Poor defendants say they cannot afford bail, while rich clients get off lightly.

Georgia: Property Rights Bulldozed

Officials claim they’re getting rid of eyesores but critics insist demolition campaign flouts property rights.

Death of Editor Shocks Armenia

Chechnya: Mountain Terror

Residents of sparsely populated mountain district accuse federal troops of night-time abductions.

Georgia: The Adoption Headache

New bill aims to cut down on queue of parents wanting to adopt.

Georgia: Taming of a Revolutionary Station

Rustavi-2 television loses its fearless reputation.

Georgia's Surveillance Society

Fears grow as secret surveillance material is increasingly aired in public.

Armenia: Climate of Self-Censorship

Armenian television channels play to the tune of government and big business.