Kyrgyzstan Trims Pension Spending
Fewer people are paying in so the pension age is going up.
Karabakh Opposition Gains Small Presence in Parliament
Domestic politics go largely ignored as international community says it doesn't recognise the state so can't recognise its elections.
Kyrgyz State Orphanages Offer Bleak Future
Experts say contrast between care of children in state and private homes has huge impact on their prospects.
Mladic Witness Recalls Branjevo Preparations
Prosecution contends that ex-army chief was in command of soldiers who carried out the killings.
Azerbaijani Government Watching its Expats
Registration system for people living abroad seen as Big Brother move.
Kazakstan Leader Still Silent on Succession
Keeping everyone guessing helps ensure President Nazarbaev’s position is unassailable.
Hate Speech vs. Free Speech in Armenia
Current laws ban racist and similar remarks, but not verbal attacks on LGBTI people.
New Law Could Boost Fortunes of Armenian NGOs
Bill hailed as result of successful consultation process between Yerevan and civil society.
Constitutional Tinkering in Kyrgyzstan
Political elites shouldn’t change the rules to suit themselves, experts say.
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