Georgia: Rival Factions Agree to Talk
Relations between president and prime minister reach new low as confrontation spills onto streets.
12 Feb 13
Caucasus
Hepatitis Unchecked in Georgia
Caucasian state's health budget too small to pay high cost of treatment.
9 Feb 13
Azerbaijani Writer Accused Over "Disloyal" Novel
Akram Aylisli wanted to show that his fellow-Azerbaijanis could admit past mistakes, but his ritual humiliation suggest he was wrong.
8 Feb 13
Georgia-Russia: Hostile Forever?
As new administration seeks thaw with Moscow, president’s people want pro-West, anti-Russia clauses written into constitution.
7 Feb 13
Two Opposition Leaders Arrested in Azerbaijan
Allies say they are being framed for spontaneous protest by exasperated residents of provincial town.
5 Feb 13
Armenia Reforms Disability Rules
Radical change will encourage disabled people to work if they can, but some experts fear new system could prove as unfair as its predecessor.
4 Feb 13
Giant of Azerbaijani Cinema Under Fire
Campaign appears designed to discredit major figure who has emerged as regime critic, but could backfire given his international stature.
1 Feb 13
Storm Damage Payments Divide East Georgia
Prime minister’s charity group accused of making selective compensation awards.
28 Jan 13
Clear Election Run for Armenian President
Incumbent faces seven challengers, but there is little doubt who will win.
28 Jan 13
Armenian Prisoners in Extreme Protests
Human rights defenders say convicts driven to desperation by poor conditions and unheeding officials.
26 Jan 13
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