Azeri Visit to Karabakh Sparks Row
War of words breaks out as public relations exercise by Baku representatives goes wrong.
17 Jul 09
North Ossetia
Georgian Bid to Boost Economy Under Scrutiny
Few experts share government hopes that new enterprise region will help alleviate economic woes.
17 Jul 09
Outcry at Detention of Azeri Opposition Bloggers
Press watchdog says case typical of arbitrary judicial decisions taken against government opponents.
17 Jul 09
Kazaks Agree to Joint WTO Approach
Almaty wants to use customs union to break down Russian trade barriers, and then bid for WTO membership.
7 Jul 09
Checkpoint Misery on Road to Vladikavkaz
IWPR reporters recount arduous trip from Baku to the North Ossetian capital.
7 Jul 09
Armenia: Departing Phone Giant Claims Unfair Competition
Russian firm’s pull-out reignites debate on extent of illegal imports.
3 Jul 09
UN Withdrawal Leaves Border Georgians Fearful
Georgian minority in Abkhazia feels especially exposed now international monitor are packing their bags.
3 Jul 09
Kyrgyz Census Figures Overstated
Opposition concerned that latest population count includes people not living in Kyrgyzstan.
2 Jul 09
Local Tourists Desert Lakeside Resorts
Alina Kenjeeva reports from Lake Issykkul, which this year is seeing far fewer tourists than usual from the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek.
2 Jul 09
Caucasus: May ‘09
Journalists in ethnic Azeri province of Georgia say IWPR has helped to markedly improve their reporting skills.
29 Jun 09
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