Kocharian Confident of Second Term
Armenian head of state bullish about re-election prospects as rivals fail to come up with serious presidential contender.
12 Dec 02
Armenia
Armenia: Assembly Killings Trial Stumbles On
Three years after eight high-ranking officials were murdered in the Armenian parliament, many important questions remain unanswered.
5 Dec 02
Armenia: Reporter Pays Price for Independence
Leading Armenian journalist, recently wounded in a grenade attack outside his home, believes he may have been targeted for his willingness to speak out.
5 Dec 02
Azerbaijani Power Showdown Looms
Tens of thousands of refugees could be the first to suffer if a row between the government and a Turkish electricity firm over unpaid debts is not resolved.
21 Nov 02
Armentel Duel Escalates
Armenians are getting increasingly frustrated with the firm that has a monopoly over the phone network in their country.
21 Nov 02
Armenia: Media Battle Ends
The Abovian regional television station is back on the air following a violent dispute with the local authorities.
30 Sep 02
Bid to Defeat Kocharian Unconvincing
Move by Armenian parties to choose a single candidate to fight Robert Kocharian in forthcoming elections expected to falter.
12 Sep 02
Azeri Press Fears New Secrets Decree
Journalists in Azerbaijan see press regulations brought in at the end of August as a new form backdoor censorship.
5 Sep 02
Georgian Azeris Locked Out By Language
Controversial new language legislation may further isolate Georgia's 300,000-strong Azerbaijani minority.
5 Sep 02
Armenia: Is Ex-President Plotting Comeback?
Yerevan is rife with speculation about whether Levon Ter-Petrosian is planning to run again in next February's presidential elections.
30 Aug 02
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