Georgian Tourist Industry Fears Downturn
Travel restrictions introduced in 2014 are blamed for reduction in visitors to picturesque Caucasus state.
25 May 15
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Belarusian Opposition Finds Home in Poland
Neighbour state has welcomed politicians and injured protestors alike.
14 Oct 20
Azerbaijan Tidies Away Human Rights Critics
While Baku presides over European rights institution, senior politician says human rights defenders deserve punishment.
11 Sep 14
Georgian Officials Warn Against Panic as Currency Slides
Official say alarmist comments could dent confident in currency's ability to recover.
11 Dec 14
Armenian Protests End, But is it Truce or Draw?
After initial confrontation, demonstrations die down in fairly amicable manner.
21 Jul 15
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
Uzbekistan's Revolving Foreign Policy
Tashkent abandons regional security bloc, but such policy shifts are never permanent.
2 Jul 12
Armenia Takes One Step Towards Europe
Immediate effect will be to ease visa process; broader trade benefits will come later.
8 Aug 13
Tajikistan's Only Synagogue Awaits End
Small Jewish community believe destruction of their place of worship leaves them facing a bleak future.
21 Mar 06
Moldova’s Historic Vote
Moldova defies intense pressure and chooses a pro-European direction in crucial elections.
3 Oct 25
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