Kabardino-Balkaria Gas Dispute Set to Worsen
With winter on the horizon, people in this North Caucasian republic are increasingly concerned about a standoff between regional officials and the Russian gas provider.
16 Sep 05
Russia
Saving Chechnya's Past
A collection of Chechen art and culture salvaged from years of war and theft needs a proper home.
16 Sep 05
Armenia: The Power of Rumour
Confusion over whether the Russians had bought or just leased Armenia’s electricity company adds to underlying fears about losing strategic assets.
8 Sep 05
Armenians Choose Independent Path
Delegates at a conference on Armenia’s future voted for independent development, rather than placing too much reliance on Russia or Europe.
8 Sep 05
Georgia: Chechens Impatient With Life in Limbo
Refugees from the Chechen conflict say they can’t go back or forward, and life where they are in the Pankisi Gorge has become intolerable.
8 Sep 05
Croatia Unfazed by Skier's 'Pro-Nazi' Remarks
Nationalists back skier whose apparently right-wing comments provoked outrage abroad.
6 Sep 05
Albania: Crime Wave Alarms Bosses
Two killings and a kidnapping give businessmen the jitters.
6 Sep 05
Romania: Reviving Russian Ties
Bucharest aims to breathe new life into diplomatic and economic ties with once major trading partner.
6 Sep 05
Bollywood Beats Big Brother in Bucharest
Indian films laden with music and melodrama are finding new fans in Romania.
6 Sep 05
Kosovo Albanians Coy About Dialogue
Neither main party wants to be seen taking the first step towards talks with Serbia.
6 Sep 05
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