NEWS: 28 Aug 09 | Caucasus Reporting Service 508 (iwpr.net)

Nut Thieves Add to Ethnic Woes
Abkhazia’s Georgian minority fears robbery during nut harvest. By Irakli Lagvilava (CRS No. 508, 28-Aug-09)
Eurovision: Azerbaijan Backs Down
Embarrassed government says Armenia song votes probe was a mistake. By Elshan Mammadaliyev in Baku (CRS No. 508, 28-Aug-09)
Armenian NGOs say Prosecutors Harass Activists
Opposition groups say law used to silence them. By Karine Asatrian in Yerevan (CRS No. 508, 28-Aug-09)

NEWS: 3 Jul 09 | Caucasus Reporting Service 500 (iwpr.net)

Baku’s Warming Ties to Israel Anger Iran
Tehran’s attempt to scupper Israeli president’s visit gets nowhere, as Baku decides ties to Israel take priority over Islamic solidarity. By Kenan Guluzade in Baku (CRS No. 500, 3-July-09)
UN Withdrawal Leaves Border Georgians Fearful
Georgian minority in Abkhazia feels especially exposed now international monitor are packing their bags. By Irakli Lagvilava in Zugdidi and Anaid Gogorian in Sukhum (CRS No. 500, 3-July-09)
Armenia: Departing Phone Giant Claims Unfair Competition
Russian firm’s pull-out reignites debate on extent of illegal imports. By Armenak Chatinian in Yerevan (CRS No. 500, 3-July-09)

NEWS: 26 Mar 09 | Caucasus Reporting Service 486 (iwpr.net)

Karabakh Braces for Impact of Global Crisis
As unrecognised republic prepares for downturn, government promises measures to ease credit and increase national self-sufficiency. By Karine Ohanian in Stepanakert (CRS No. 486, 26-Mar-09)
Georgians on Abkhaz Border Feel Abandoned
In the bullet-holed village of Khurcha, victims of August war say central government has forgotten them. By Irakli Lagvilava in Khurcha (CRS No. 486, 26-Mar-09)