A Flag of Many Colours
LGBT activist's suicide a year ago can be seen as an act of courage in a world of hypocrisy.
3 Feb 15
Caucasus
After Eurasian Deal, Free Expression Fears in Armenia
Membership of Russian-led bloc could mean restrictions on free speech.
3 Feb 15
Georgian Government Prefers New Gold to Old
Disputes over archaeological site continue as “limited” mining works start.
2 Feb 15
Armenia: Murder Case Strains Relations with Moscow
Mass protests held over Yerevan’s failure to try Russian suspect in an Armenian court.
26 Jan 15
Someone Like Khadija
Jailed reporter Seymur Hezi realises he is in the same Azerbaijani prison as top female journalist Khadija Ismayil.
21 Jan 15
Armenian Expats Face Changing Russian Labour Market
New common labour market makes it easier for migrants to go to Russia, but jobs will be thin on the ground this year.
21 Jan 15
Abkhazia Hit by Russian Crisis
Some economists say that being so tightly tied into the Russian economy could actually mitigate some of the worst effects.
20 Jan 15
Azerbaijan Turns on US-Funded Broadcaster
Attack on Radio Liberty is partly about silencing free media, but also reflects new anti-Western mood.
16 Jan 15
Arbeit Macht Frei
Political prisoner deemed “workshy” as pretext for turning down his application for release.
13 Jan 15
Not-So-Random Violence in Armenia
Assaults on opposition may reflect fears that its strength is growing.
24 Dec 14
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