Bosnian Protestors Press Home Demands
Calls for an end to poor government, corruption and illegal privatisation as popular unrest continues.
Georgia Presses NATO for Positive Signal
Political leaders say membership plan should be agreed this year if NATO is serious about inviting Georgia to join.
Armenian Students to Pay "Conscription Bond"
Officials say refundable payment will deter those going abroad merely to escape army service.
Georgia Launches Programme to Curb Hepatitis
Cut-price medication for many patients, and free treatment for the prison population.
Azerbaijan Urged to Act Faster on Domestic Violence
Women’s rights activists note rise in murders and suicides in the home.
Armenian Expat Workers Face Tougher Russian Rules
Foreign nationals without extended residence rights restricted to staying three months out of six in Russia.
Forced Health Checks for Sex Workers in Kyrgyzstan
NGO warns that coerced tests on detainees will only drive prostitution underground.
Kazakstan's Returning Diaspora Finds Door Less Open
Government grants and fast-track citizenship will no longer be offered as standard.
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