Armenian Expats Face Changing Russian Labour Market
New common labour market makes it easier for migrants to go to Russia, but jobs will be thin on the ground this year.
21 Jan 15
Caucasus
Abkhazia Hit by Russian Crisis
Some economists say that being so tightly tied into the Russian economy could actually mitigate some of the worst effects.
20 Jan 15
Azerbaijan Turns on US-Funded Broadcaster
Attack on Radio Liberty is partly about silencing free media, but also reflects new anti-Western mood.
16 Jan 15
Arbeit Macht Frei
Political prisoner deemed “workshy” as pretext for turning down his application for release.
13 Jan 15
Not-So-Random Violence in Armenia
Assaults on opposition may reflect fears that its strength is growing.
24 Dec 14
Azerbaijan Law Makes it Easier to Stifle Media
Changes to the law make it easier to get the courts to shut down inconvenient newpapers.
23 Dec 14
Azerbaijan's War-Disabled Struggle to Access Home Care
One politician wants the benefits system to be streamlined and better funded.
23 Dec 14
Armenia Grapples With Economics of Union
As President Sargsyan stresses economic benefits of joining Russian-led bloc, others fear they are signing up to political union as well.
18 Dec 14
"Selflessness and Heroism" of Detained Azeri Journalist
Khadija Ismayilova was arrested because of her determined pursuit of investigative journalism.
17 Dec 14
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