Grozny's Unwanted Facelift
Despite lack of government money to rebuild Chechen capital, there’s a frenzy of private construction work – and officials say cowboy builders are flouting all the regulations.
6 Oct 05
Caucasus
Move to Revive Georgian Wine Industry
One of the oldest wine cultures in the world has suffered since privatisation, but help may now be on the way.
6 Oct 05
Azerbaijan: Lezgins Pessimistic About Election
The prospect of winning only one seat in parliament adds to the sense of disempowerment among the second-largest ethnic group.
6 Oct 05
Azerbaijan: Abortion Used for Family Planning
The myth that birth control pills cause facial hair is one of many Azeri misconceptions about contraception.
6 Oct 05
Kyrgyzstan: Opposition Slams Referendum
Akaev's opponents rubbish his claim that plebiscite results reflect public trust in his
4 Oct 05
Changing of Guard in Kabardino-Balkaria
There are difficult days ahead for President Arsen Kanokov as he comes to grips with the republic’s myriad problems.
30 Sep 05
Mixed Reactions to Ossetian Unity Accord
Unprecedented agreement between North and South Ossetia greeted with scepticism by some Ossetians.
30 Sep 05
Armenia: Homeowners Protest Demolition Plan
An urban renewal scheme for the capital has drawn the ire of some residents.
30 Sep 05
Azerbaijan: Traffic Cops' Pay Rise Unlikely to Curb Graft
Salary hikes for force blighted by endemic corruption not expected to get at root of problem.
30 Sep 05
Armenia: Can Lake Sevan Rise to the Challenge?
Ecologists fear a rare environmental triumph is in danger of going wrong.
23 Sep 05
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