Middle East
Azeri Papers 'Threatened' by Language Decree
The Azeri media fear the compulsory transition from Cyrillic to Latin letters will cost them readers
Kocharian Woos Europe
Armenia's overtures to the EU are seen as new evidence of a growing pro-Western outlook
Armenia Energy Crisis
Armenia's energy sector survived the tough post-Soviet years but is now running out of steam
Runica Investigation Urged
Skopje officials dismiss report implicating army in attack on Albanian civilians.
Adygeans Back Repatriation Bill
Rival groups claim the Adygeans have no right to call the North Caucasus their "ethnic homeland"
Armenia's Growing Paranoia
Ministers in Yerevan believe that Armenia is in danger of political and military isolation
Is Baku-Ceyhan A Pipe Dream?
Some experts believe the $1.3 billion project will never get off the drawing board
Baku Mayor Under Fire
In the three months since he was elected mayor of Baku, Gadjibala Abutalybov has shaken the capital to its foundations.
Armenia Reviews Gas Options
The cost of renovating Armenia's ageing gas infrastructure has been estimated at $1.3 billion