Caucasus

Armenian Chemical Deal Ends in Tears

Armenia's largest factory is without an owner for the second time in a year, following the withdrawal of a British investor.

1 May 03

President Kocharian is afraid of losing control of the national assembly in next month's parliamentary elections.

25 Apr 03

Dramatic proof of president's shaky health raises doubts as to whether he can really seek a third term in office this autumn.

25 Apr 03

Georgia's national security at stake as conscript soldiers face chronic hunger

25 Apr 03

Row over timing of next presidential election is latest in series of skirmishes between executive and legislature.

25 Apr 03

Local non-governmental organisations are lobbying the authorities to overturn a damaging amendment to the grants law.

17 Apr 03

Abkhazian politics have been deadlocked by government resignation, but the opposition wants more fundamental reforms.

17 Apr 03

Controversial businessman rounds off his media empire with a new TV station.

17 Apr 03

Brandy production is under threat as farmers abandon grapes after a disastrous winter.

17 Apr 03

Armenians are sceptical about their government's latest bid to curb dishonesty in public life.

11 Apr 03

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