Georgian Films Lose Direction
The Georgian film industry mourns the passing of its heyday, while its directors fight tooth and nail over the last few crumbs of state funding
26 May 00
Caucasus
Azeri Fishermen Plunder Sturgeon Stocks
Corrupt officials in Azerbaijan are suspected of lining their pockets with the proceeds of illegal sturgeon fishing.
26 May 00
Murders Linked to Chechen Conflict
Russian police believe Chechen Wahhabis may be responsible for eleven gruesome murders in two Caucasian republics
26 May 00
Karabakh Regime Resorts to Totalitarian Rule
Comment. The Nagorny Karabakh regime is eradicating any vestige of political opposition in the run-up to the parliamentary elections
26 May 00
Circassian Family Values
The pagan customs of ancient Circassian tribes survive the depredations of the Soviet era
17 May 00
A Wing and a Prayer
Privatisation seems to offer the only chance of salvation for Armenia's national airline whose wings have been clipped by $12 million of debt
17 May 00
Georgia's Nomenclature Still Sitting Pretty
Despite widespread hopes of a radical shake-up in Georgia's ruling cabal, President Shevardnadze once again puts his faith in the old guard
17 May 00
Muslim Volunteers Swell Chechen Forces
Russians tighten up security in the Chechen lowlands as rebel forces announce the start of the spring campaign
17 May 00
Azerbaijani Army in Poor Physical Shape
In a bid to meet impossible recruitment quotas, the Azerbaijani military authorities are drafting recruits who are physically unfit for service
12 May 00
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