Caucasus

Curtains for Azerbaijan's Theatres?

Doubts raised about new law designed to help revive the country’s struggling theatres.

1 Jun 06

The fact that Tbilisi and Sukhum come up with new peace initiatives is seen as a positive step, even if they continue to disagree on most issues.

1 Jun 06

Survivors of the school siege say officials should answer for negligence which contributed to the high casualty rate.

31 May 06

War has triggered a new kind of revenge killing, but peace could make it even worse.

30 May 06

Baku uncomfortable as its major ally confronts its southern neighbour.

26 May 06

The European Union’s new special representative for the South Caucasus sees an enhanced role for the EU in conflict resolution.

25 May 06

As Azerbaijan hails a new railway project for the Caucasus, the mood in Georgia is less enthusiastic, and the Armenians are openly hostile.

24 May 06

Differences between Chechnya’s president and prime minister burst into the open.

19 May 06

Farmers say a failure to privatise land has left them impoverished.

19 May 06

Resignation of parliamentary chairman may be a prelude to a bid for the presidency.

19 May 06

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