NEWS: 2 Oct 09 | Caucasus Reporting Service 513 until 9 Oct 09 | Caucasus Reporting Service 514 (iwpr.net)

Georgians Accuse Media of Pro-Government Bias
Press and broadcasters seen as subservient, misleading many about their safety. By Natia Kuprashvili in Tbilisi (CRS No. 513, 02-Oct-09)
Azeris Left in Legal Limbo
People abandoned as children struggle with bureaucracy to get official documents. By Ayten Farkhadova in Baku (CRS No. 513, 02-Oct-09)

Armenians Take Stock of Turkey Peace Deal
On eve of the historic agreement with Ankara, Armenians discuss its implications. By Hasmik Hambardzumian in Yerevan, Yeranuhi Soghoian in Gyumri and Naira Bulghadarian in Vanadzor (CRS No. 514, 09-Oct-09)
Mayoral Fight Unleashed in Tbilisi
Georgian politicians start local election campaign seven months early. By Anna Kandelaki in Tbilisi (CRS No. 514, 09-Oct-09)
Baku Metro Demo Gains Support
Youth protest could be sign of new opposition in Azerbaijan. By Seymur Kazimov (CRS No. 514, 09-Oct-09)
Karabakh Radio’s Peace Mission Falters
Azeris wary of Armenian station’s attempts to reach out to them. By Lusine Musayelian in Stepanakert and Shahin Rzayev in Baku (CRS No. 514, 09-Oct-09)

NEWS: 18 Sep 09 | Caucasus Reporting Service 511 (iwpr.net)

“Judo Diplomacy” Eases Karabakh Tensions

Bid to improve Turkish-Armenian ties started with a football match, so could Judo tournament do same for Armenia and Azerbaijan?
By Gegham Vardanian in Yerevan (CRS No. 511, 18-Sep-09)
Karabakh Villagers Yearn for Normal Life

For Azeris living close to frontline the war is an ever-present fact.
By Joshqun Eldaroglu in Alkhanli CRS No. 511, 18-Sep-09)
Georgians’ War Anger Vented at Stalin Monument

But reluctance to remove figure from town damaged in August war reflects nation’s ambivalence towards dictator.
By Natia Kuprashvili in Gori (CRS No. 511, 18-Sep-09)