Russia

New Rules to Stop Kazak Police Selling Drugs

Confiscated drugs will now be incinerated, although some analysts believe corrupt officers will find ways round it.

11 Dec 08

For the first time, Kyrgyzstan’s secular educational system is going to teach children about religion.

10 Dec 08

Until recently, banking system had managed to survive relatively unscathed, mainly because it is only slightly integrated into world markets.

5 Dec 08

Former ambassador publicly accuses Georgian leadership of recklessness in war with Russia.

1 Dec 08

Caucasus project trains Georgian journalists on how to report during conflict.

26 Nov 08

Clash on ceasefire line coincides with mediators’ visit to region.

25 Nov 08

Multi-million dollar project leaves villagers worried that their health will suffer.

17 Nov 08

Refugees from the mountains of Abkhazia facing winter away from home.

17 Nov 08

They say talk of radical democratic reform highlights past failings.

17 Nov 08

Russian-inspired initiative provokes furious debate on future of Karabakh conflict.

17 Nov 08

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