NEWS: 4 Dec 08 | Caucasus Reporting Service 471 until 12 Nov 08 | Caucasus Reporting Service 468

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4 Dec 08 Caucasus Reporting Service 471

Armenia: Quake Victims Bitter at Empty Promises
Twenty years after disaster, many in north of country remain homeless. By Naira Bulghadarian in Vanadzor (CRS No. 471 4-Dec-08)
Credit Crunch Threatens Even Isolated Armenia
Until recently, banking system had managed to survive relatively unscathed, mainly because it is only slightly integrated into world markets. By Naira Melkumian in Yerevan (CRS No. 471 4-Dec-08)
Azeri Government Fails to Reassure on Economy
Consumers complain they are feeling the pinch, while analysts warn there could be even more problems ahead. By Emil Guliev in Baku (CRS No. 471 4-Dec-08)


27 Nov 08 Caucasus Reporting Service 470

Georgia: Ex-Envoy Slams President
Former ambassador publicly accuses Georgian leadership of recklessness in war with Russia. By Mikhail Vignansky in Tbilisi (CRS No. 470 27-Nov-08)
Armenia: Army Targets Students
Alarm about demographic slump leads to proposed enlistment on army-age students. By Sara Khojoian in Yerevan (CRS No. 470 27-Nov-08)


20 Nov 08 Caucasus Reporting Service 469

Karabakh Truce Breaks Down
Clash on ceasefire line coincides with mediators’ visit to region. By Samira Ahmedbeyli in Baku and Ashot Beglarian in Stepanakert (CRS No. 469 20-Nov-08)
Azerbaijan: Foreign Radio Under Threat
Concerns that important forums for political debate will be shut down. By Sevinj Telmangyzy in Baku (CRS No. 469 20-Nov-08)
Armenia: Anger at Journalist Beating
Seventh attack on independent journalist in Armenia this year sparks freedom of speech fears. By Lena Nazarian in Yerevan (CRS No. 469 20-Nov-08)

Project Highlights
Caucasus: Oct ‘08
Caucasus project trains Georgian journalists on how to report during conflict. By IWPR staff (26-Nov-08)

Reporting Impact
Caucasus: Oct ‘08
IWPR radio show helps ensure warmer winter for many Imereti residents. By IWPR staff (26-Nov-08)


12 Nov 08 Caucasus Reporting Service 468

Armenia: Uranium Exploration Plans Provoke Fears
Multi-million dollar project leaves villagers worried that their health will suffer. By Arpi Harutiunian in Lernadzor and Yerevan (CRS No. 468 12-Nov-08)
Georgia: Opposition Radicals Struggle to Rouse Public
Analysts say relatively low turnout for rally marking anniversary of crackdown on protesters shows opposition has failed to offer "clear alternaitve vision". By Nana Kurashvili in Tbilisi (CRS No. 468 12-Nov-08)