Turkmen Music Loses Out to Hip-Hop
Modern music and lack of interest inflict more damage on a unique art form than even the Taleban could do.
12 Jun 06
Turkey
Militants Cause Fuel Shortages
Renewed shortages in the capital result of insurgent sabotage.
1 Jun 06
Azerbaijan Faces Iran Dilemma
Baku uncomfortable as its major ally confronts its southern neighbour.
26 May 06
EU Could Assume Peacekeeping Role
The European Union’s new special representative for the South Caucasus sees an enhanced role for the EU in conflict resolution.
25 May 06
Azerbaijan, Georgia Launch Rail Project
As Azerbaijan hails a new railway project for the Caucasus, the mood in Georgia is less enthusiastic, and the Armenians are openly hostile.
24 May 06
Back to School for Afghan Turkmen?
The first-ever ethnic Turkmen education minister takes steps to get his people to go to school.
18 May 06
In "Turkmen Street"
Turn a corner in Istanbul’s famous Grand Bazaar, and you might imagine you are suddenly somewhere in Central Asia. This small part of the sprawling covered market is known as “Turkmen Street”. Here you will hear the Turkmen language spoken as often as Tur
16 May 06
Murder Case Judgement Reverberates Around Caucasus
Armenia welcomes life imprisonment for Azeri military officer who killed Armenian - but Azerbaijan seeks appeal.
20 Apr 06
The General and the Taleban
Former warlord reckons he can succeed where others have failed in defeating the insurgents.
28 Mar 06
Baghdadis Crave Strong Leadership
Stable government seen as key to averting descent into civil war.
7 Mar 06
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