Anti-Iranian Feeling Runs High in Azeri Capital
Environmental protests in Iran spark concerns about ethnic Azerbaijanis living around shrinking lake.
Environmental protests in Iran spark concerns about ethnic Azerbaijanis living around shrinking lake.
Opposition say it wasn’t that good, and any improvement was down to the weather.
Pollution and diversion of water resources blamed for driving farmers from their lands.
Opposition and green activists say main problem is organised illegal logging, not villagers cutting firewood.
President Alexander Ankvab likely to seek continuity, though some fear more authoritarian style.
Officials silent on funding crisis facing children’s homes.
Authorities accused of victimising small businesses while leaving large ones untouched.
No suggestion that race or religion is involved, just neglect of the Russian minority’s graveyards.
Job creation schemes have failed to stop workers voting with their feet.