North Ossetia Honours 'Pagan' Saint George
In their most important religious festival, North Ossetians freely mix the names of Saint George and the pagan God Uasturji - but should not drink too much vodka.
28 Nov 02
Caucasus
Georgians, Abkhaz Clash Over Detained Ship
A quarrel between Georgians and Abkhaz over seizure of a Turkish trawler has put sea trade with the unrecognised republic under scrutiny.
28 Nov 02
Everyday Battles Of Karabakh War Wounded
Karabakh Armenians disabled by the war with Azerbaijan are fighting for their rights.
28 Nov 02
Chechen Police Plan Raises Concerns
The people of Chechnya are divided on the merits of a plan to hand over law enforcement powers to a new Chechen police force.
28 Nov 02
Tangerine Fever Grips Abkhazia
The citrus fruit trade is the main means of survival for the Abkhaz since they broke away from Georgia.
21 Nov 02
Azerbaijani Power Showdown Looms
Tens of thousands of refugees could be the first to suffer if a row between the government and a Turkish electricity firm over unpaid debts is not resolved.
21 Nov 02
Armentel Duel Escalates
Armenians are getting increasingly frustrated with the firm that has a monopoly over the phone network in their country.
21 Nov 02
Georgia's 'French' Keep Faith in Catholicism
The residents of a tiny mountain village in eastern Georgia are quietly building the region's first Catholic church.
21 Nov 02
Moscow Gets Tough on Caucasian Migrants
In the wake of the Moscow hostage-taking tragedy, the Russian authorities are cracking down on migrants from the Caucasus.
14 Nov 02
New Blow for Probing Azeri Journal
Government renews campaign against opposition magazine with reputation for exposing official corruption.
14 Nov 02
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