Romanian Smuggling Scandal Sparks Political Turmoil
A political row has broken out in Romania over claims that senior Romanian politicians helped to organise the smuggling of oil to Yugoslav nearly a decade ago.
14 Jul 00
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Civilian Takes Charges Of Uzbek Army
Uzbekistan appoints a civilian defence minister as part of sweeping military reforms
21 Feb 05
Opposition Turmoil in Kazakstan
A highly public split on election strategy has led to chaos in Kazakstan’s main opposition party.
20 Nov 05
Turkmenistan: No to Foreign Education
Isolationist regime sacks thousands of professionals for being educated outside the country.
21 Feb 05
Political Crisis In Moldova Raises Tension In Neighbouring Romania
The collapse of the Moldovan government has cast a shadow across neighbouring Romania raising fears that the price of closer relations with the West is rising ever higher.
10 Nov 05
Covert Business in Croatia Knows No Boundaries
Dodgy deals and smuggling rings continue to grab front-page headlines in Croatia. Now Marko Milosevic, son of the Yugoslav president, is in the frame.
6 Sep 05
Turkmenistan: Election Talk Postponed
The supreme legislative body votes not to discuss presidential elections until 2009, despite hints from the Turkmen leader that he might not stay on forever.
5 Nov 05
US Imposes Harsh Regime in Kut
Townspeople fondly recall former occupation by Ukrainian soldiers, whom they describe as simple and friendly.
22 Feb 05
Armenian Expat Workers Face Tougher Russian Rules
Foreign nationals without extended residence rights restricted to staying three months out of six in Russia.
14 Feb 14
Armenia Takes One Step Towards Europe
Immediate effect will be to ease visa process; broader trade benefits will come later.
8 Aug 13
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