Moldova Looks to the West for Solutions
While the communists look likely to romp home in elections this Sunday, this formerly pro-Russian party is now campaigning on a pro-European ticket.
2 Aug 05
North Ossetia
Azerbaijan Embraces Northern Cyprus
Baku’s overtures towards an unrecognised territory cause controversy.
28 Jul 05
Turkmen-Azeri Ties Stay at Low Ebb
Long-running dispute on Caspian oil reserves creates tensions which may ultimately harm Ashgabat more than Baku.
25 Jul 05
Georgia: Minorities Tested to the Limit
Changes to university entrance exam system are driving talented students abroad, complain ethnic minorities.
14 Jul 05
Turkmenistan: Women Drawn into Drug Trade
Poverty and the ready availability of heroin have led many women to take up drug dealing.
12 Jul 05
Chechens Consider Reviving Polygamy
For some, multiple marriage offers a simple solution to the gender imbalance caused by conflict. But others say introducing the practice is the last thing Chechens need.
12 Jul 05
Armenia: Deforestation Plans Ditched
Public pressure forces Armenian government to back down on plans to build a highway through nature reserve.
7 Jul 05
Azerbaijan Boosts Military
Baku increases defence spending, though some question how effectively the money will be spent.
7 Jul 05
Georgia Hit by Wave of Political Turmoil
Opposition furious with government’s handling of street protests sparked by arrests of leading sportsmen.
7 Jul 05
Azerbaijan: Death Stalks Newborns
Poverty, poor education and prohibitively expensive medical treatment blamed for Azerbaijan high infant mortality rate.
30 Jun 05
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