Top Azeri Journalist Targeted With "Spy" Charge
Khadija Ismayil published a document on the secret service spying on the opposition. Prosecutors say that's a state secret.
21 Feb 14
Caucasus
Armenia's Leaders Nervous at Opposition Rally Plan
March 1 demonstration will commemorate post-election violence of 2008.
21 Feb 14
Georgia Presses NATO for Positive Signal
Political leaders say membership plan should be agreed this year if NATO is serious about inviting Georgia to join.
17 Feb 14
Armenian Students to Pay "Conscription Bond"
Officials say refundable payment will deter those going abroad merely to escape army service.
17 Feb 14
Georgia Launches Programme to Curb Hepatitis
Cut-price medication for many patients, and free treatment for the prison population.
17 Feb 14
Azerbaijan Urged to Act Faster on Domestic Violence
Women’s rights activists note rise in murders and suicides in the home.
14 Feb 14
Armenian Expat Workers Face Tougher Russian Rules
Foreign nationals without extended residence rights restricted to staying three months out of six in Russia.
14 Feb 14
Azeri Farmers Say Land Seized for Ski Resort
Progress slow in legal challenge to state takeover of farms to build prestige project.
8 Feb 14
Budget Battles in Georgian Capital
Ruling party using its control of Tbilisi’s elected assembly to pressure mayoral office.
7 Feb 14
Armenia: Presidential Health Story "Leaked"
Serzh Sargsyan’s private trip to South Korea becomes news story.
5 Feb 14
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