Caucasus

Armenia: Subsidised Mortgages Still Too Costly for Most

Officials say reduced-rate loans are the best the government can do to help first-time buyers at the moment.

Armenia: Slow Progress on Domestic Violence Law

Specific legislation is nearly ready, but campaign groups say there is no political will to drive it through.

Abkhazia: Women Don't Fight for Top Jobs

Traditional expectations create glass ceiling for female leaders.

Political Prisoner Controversy in Georgia

Parliament postpones decision on how to handle cases of people deemed to have been wrongfully incarcerated by the last government.

Georgia's New Leaders Seek Fresh Start With Russia

So far, Moscow has given only a guarded response.

Uzbekistan Clamps Down on Lavish Parties

Armenia Moves to Control NGOs

Civil society leaders believe the state intends to restrict their activities.

Azerbaijan Protesters Face Harsh Penalties

New legislation gives authorities financial leverage to stamp out protests.

Gas Furore in Armenia

Government accused of covering up price hikes for Russian fuel.

New Georgian Government Rolls Up Sleeves

Plenty of promises, and warning that officials from previous government could be investigated.