Armenia: Women Still Shut Out of Local Politics
Quota system exists for national elections, and some argue it should apply to female representation at local level.
15 Sep 12
Elections
Armenian Opposition Opts Out of Local Polls
Ruling party set to sail through assembly elections since opponents say they’re holding off for bigger things.
7 Sep 12
Electoral Storm in Georgia
Parties falling over each other to pledge assistance to people whose homes and farmland were flattened by hailstones.
7 Aug 12
Karabakh Leader Fends Off Challenge
Defeated challenger could become focus of Karabakh’s first real opposition force.
27 Jul 12
Social Issues High on Agenda as Karabakh Votes
Facebook becomes leading campaign medium, though not all voters have internet access.
20 Jul 12
Heavyweight Premier for Georgia
Vano Merabishvili’s appointment boosts ruling party ahead of election.
19 Jul 12
Coalition Partners Fall Out in Armenia
Leading politician questioned by security service after his party walks away from new governing coalition.
22 Jun 12
Georgian Opposition Rally Draws Tens of Thousands
Tycoon Bidzina Ivanishvili’s popularity grows as parliamentary election approaches.
1 Jun 12
Two Main Candidates Square up for Karabakh Election
Decorated Karabakh war veteran seen as main challenger to incumbent.
1 Jun 12
Search for Culprits Follows Armenian Rally Blast
Hydrogen-filled balloons injure over 100, raise allegations of negligence.
15 May 12
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