NATO's Georgia Exercises Test Russian Resolve

The exercises won’t be cancelled as Kremlin has demanded but Georgia should beware of lending them too much significance.

Armenia Presses On With Courtship of Turkey

While Turkey holds out for concessions over Nagorny Karabakh, Yerevan remains convinced a restoration of diplomatic ties lies on the horizon.

Four Serb Policemen Jailed for Suva Reka Massacre

But acquittal of three other defendants provokes anger reaction from victims’ relatives.

Kosovo Victims' Relatives Testify About Mass Graves

One says he was so close to crime scene that he heard noise of vehicles digging graves.

Domestic Abuse Seen as Socially Acceptable

Reporter Asliddin Ochilov looked at mistreatment of women in the northern city of Khujand, and found that mother-in-laws are often the main culprits.

Fears of Currency Controls in Kazakstan

Experts warn that imposing too many restrictions will simply create a black market in foreign currencies.

Press (Un)Freedom Discussed in Turkmenistan

Kyrgyz Authorities Fear Bird Flu

As the western world worries about swine flu, Kyrgyzstan with its eastern location is still concerned about the avian variety.

Teacher Deficit Sells Children Short

Reporter Rita Borbukeeva investigated the acute shortage of teaching staff in Kyrgyzstan, and found classrooms full of children without anyone to teach them.