Turkey

Boom in Sandzak Capital Turns to Bust

Economic collapse in Novi Pazar threatens to expose region’s simmering social and ethnic tensions.

21 Feb 05

Foreign business will think twice about coming to Bucharest until country cleans up its act.

21 Feb 05

Bribery and corruption appear routine among officials on what may soon be the gateway to the European Union.

21 Feb 05

President speaks of progress and shortcomings, in assessment of first year in office.

21 Feb 05

Roaring smuggling trade across Afghan border keep Peshawar markets humming.

21 Feb 05

The country's smaller ethnic communities are keen to have their say at the grand assembly.

21 Feb 05

Efforts to rebuild Afghanistan are being undermined by warlordism and the resurgence of the Taleban.

21 Feb 05

Chaos and corruption as Azerbaijanis trade in their old identity documents.

19 Jan 05

Several candidates waiting in the wings to replace the ailing leader of the North Caucasian republic.

13 Jan 05

Surviving in 21st century Armenia’s “Stone Age” village.

22 Dec 04

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