Appliance of Science in Armenia
Academic focus used to be on pure research, but now the country needs ideas that can feed into manufacturing.
19 Dec 13
Caucasus
Storm Over Local Government Bill in Georgia
Influential church leader warns devolution means separatism. “Nonsense”, say critics.
19 Dec 13
Election Critic Arrested in Azerbaijan
Western diplomats join local rights groups in questioning tax evasion charges against Anar Mammadli.
18 Dec 13
Azerbaijan: Presidential Parent Larger Than Life
Ten years after his death, Heydar Aliyev still looms large over the country.
17 Dec 13
Georgian Government Promises Push on Human Rights
A year after coming to power, the Georgian Dream administration has improved conditions in detention although there’s still work to be done on this and other issues.
13 Dec 13
Georgian Forests Face Burning Issue
Overuse of firewood leads to environmental problems in rural areas.
10 Dec 13
Azerbaijan: Conviction in Cash-for-Seats Trial
Trial of ruling-party politician rare example of senior figure being brought to book.
10 Dec 13
A Bad Year for Human Rights in Azerbaijan
"We have never seen so many political prisoners in an election year" - former presidential candidate.
10 Dec 13
Armenia: Old Alliance Trumps EU Hopes
Russian leader Vladimir Putin seals renewed alliance with trip to Yerevan, although some take to the streets for Ukrainian-style protest.
9 Dec 13
Slow Stifling of Opposition Papers in Azerbaijan
Libel suits, unpaid bills and now a ban on some street sales look like stealthy moves to curb critical voices.
6 Dec 13
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