Georgia Election Blog a Hit
Over 16,000 hits registered on site, which was quoted in local media and used as source of unbiased information by journalists and politicians.
11 Jun 10
Caucasus
Azerbaijan Retreats From NATO Ambitions
Defence doctrine rules out first strike on other states, but allows offensive action to recapture occupied lands.
11 Jun 10
Armenian Students Protest Conscription Drive
Postgraduates no longer automatically let off serving in the military.
11 Jun 10
Caucasus: Apr/May '10
Georgian officials pledge to do more to inform refugees of their rights after IWPR radio programme exposed lack of communication.
10 Jun 10
Georgian Refugees' Communications Boost
Georgian officials pledge to do more to inform refugees of their rights after IWPR radio programme exposed lack of communication.
10 Jun 10
Journalist's Arrest Worries Armenian Activists
Assault charge seen as excessive for reporter accused of pulling policeman’s hat off.
8 Jun 10
Ruling Party Takes All in Georgian Local Elections
Opposition defeated but undeterred, plans to use Tbilisi assembly as focal point for campaign to unseat Georgian president.
3 Jun 10
Azeri Reporter Recalls Utility Nightmare
How attempt to challenge electricity bill led to trail through Azerbaijan’s bureaucratic maze.
3 Jun 10
Karabakh Poll Exposes Lack of Opposition
Politicians opposed to government have struggled to form organised opposition, perhaps because they don't wish to appear disloyal to Karabakh.
28 May 10
Bridging Caucasus Media Divide
Groundbreaking discussion between new media, print and broadcast journalists prepares way for joint election blog.
28 May 10
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