Armenia's Power Deals with Iran, Russia
Extra capacity to export electricity to Iran will not make Armenia an independent player in energy markets.
15 Sep 15
Economy
Bumpy Start to Kyrgyzstan's Eurasian Membership
Exporters say customs controls with Kazakstan remain in place despite launch of free trade rules.
25 Aug 15
Kyrgyzstan to Use Biometric Data in October Polls
Critics of the scheme say their right to vote is now being made conditional on submitting data.
24 Aug 15
Orange Cedes Armenian Telecoms Shares
Orange sells local subsidiary to a company with shareholder links to the finance minister.
24 Aug 15
Afghanistan's Working Children
They should be in school but family hardship forces them to spend their days earning money.
19 Aug 15
Villagers Want Action on Pollution in Georgian Mining Area
As locals say air quality is poor and water is unsafe to drink, a mining firm says it’s taking practical steps towards cleaner production.
18 Aug 15
Campaigners Dubious About Armenian Gold Mine
Activists warn that plan might contaminate country’s most important water source.
18 Aug 15
Syria: Idlib Farms Turn to Wastelands
Olive-growers try to sustain production in conflict zone.
12 Aug 15
Kyrgyz Regret Loss of Fruit-Industry Heritage
Multiple apricot varieties being replaced with more homogeneous, marketable types.
5 Aug 15
Afghans Debate Moral Cost of War
Speakers say religion must play part in determining rights and wrongs of conflict.
3 Aug 15
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