Armenia's Drinks Industry in the Doldrums
Russians are buying less brandy and wine, and farmers and manufacturers don't have alternative markets.
15 Dec 15
Caucasus
Armenian Reform Vote Tarnished by Fraud Allegations
Political opposition says referendum was fixed, and international monitors call for claims of widespread abuses to be investigated.
14 Dec 15
Safety Questions After Azerbaijan Oil Rig Blaze
Officials slow to acknowledge casualties amid rescue efforts hampered by high waves.
12 Dec 15
Human Rights Day in Armenia: Not Much to Shout About
Rights activists say the situation has got worse since the country joined a Moscow-led bloc.
10 Dec 15
Georgia Tightens Up on Early Marriage
Parliament bans marriage for under-18s except with court’s assent, but rights activists say this won’t be enough to effect change.
7 Dec 15
Armenians to Vote on Constitutional Reform
Proposed changes envisage shift from presidential to parliamentary system.
2 Dec 15
Deadly Clashes Between Police and Shia Muslims in Azerbaijan
Two policemen and four alleged members of an Islamist group killed in shootout near Baku.
30 Nov 15
Low Earners Face Tax Squeeze in Armenia
Government hopes that devolving revenue collection will help curb tax evasion. It may, but only among the poor.
28 Nov 15
Deciphering Azerbaijan's Secret Service Purge
Bad news – it doesn’t herald a softer line on dissent or a clampdown on corruption.
26 Nov 15
Armenia, Russia in New Air Defence Deal
Russia’s desire to increase its military role in Armenian airspace may be connected to differences with Turkey on Syria.
20 Nov 15
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