Caucasus

Pope Francis after the Holy Mass met with Georgian president Giorgi Mrgvelashvili, who attended the event with other government officials. (Photo: Tako Svanidze)

Pope Makes Contentious Georgia Visit

Low turn-out and demonstrations mar landmark trip.

6 Oct 16

View of Mount Ararat from one of the valley's fish farms. (Photo: Photolure)

Armenia's Breadbasket Risks Desertification

The short sighted use of resources has caused a widespread drop in strategic freshwater reserves.

5 Oct 16

Town of Akhalkalaki in Georgia's southern region of Samtskhe-Javakheti. (Photo: Samkhretis Karibche)

Georgia Reaches Out for the Ethnic Vote

Armenian and Azerbaijani voters are finally being wooed by politicians.

2 Oct 16

People protest against the amendments to the Constitution, which "will make the republic to the monarchy". (Photo: Kamala Allahverdiyeva)

Protests Mark Azerbaijan’s Referendum

Opposition groups say reforms will perpetuate the powers of the current leadership.

24 Sep 16

Karen Karapetyan (Photo courtesy of Press Office of the Government of Armenia)

Armenia's Government Make-Over

The ruling party is trying to change its image after a difficult few months.

23 Sep 16

Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant. (Photo: Photolure)

Armenia Lowers Energy Prices

Move comes after 15 years of continuously rising charges.

22 Sep 16

Batumi mosque - prayers sitting in the street because there is no space inside. (Photo courtesy of Beka Tsikarishvili)

Georgian Muslims Demand Recognition

The community wants more state support for their religious institutions.

16 Sep 16

Aram Manukyan, lawmaker from the opposition Armenian National Congress. (Photo: Photolure Agency)

Armenia's Landmark Electoral Code Curtailed

Recent amendments have been canceled for ''technical reasons''.

10 Sep 16

Faig Amirli. (Photo: Ramin Deko)

Azerbaijan Continues Anti-Gulen Campaign

Interior minister vows to pursue the Islamic cleric´s movement.

2 Sep 16

(Photo: Tamta Tvalavadze)

Green Activists Launch Tbilisi Protest

Campaigners say the authorities are destroying parks under pressure from developers.

28 Aug 16

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