The players involved: Russian Rosneft and Abkhaz ‘Apsny-Oil’, which signed a deal for hydrocarbon exploration in Abkhazia
Azerbaijani opposition website editor sentenced to 5.5 years probation
Mustafa Hajibeyli was accused of “spreading false information” and “anti-state” appeals
Armenian language committee goes after media, TV hosts for ‘vulgar language’
The Armenian State Language Committee has criticised journalists, soap opera screenwriters, MPs and even the prime minister for their poor use of language
Azerbaijan bans performing of national anthem in foreign languages
‘Insulting’ the state emblem will be made a criminal offence
Disgraced Azerbaijani playwright, former presidential candidate comes home for first time in many years
Many consider this an act of reconciliation with the authorities and evidence of withdrawal from politics
Armenia: ruling party withholds candidates for regional gov’t elections
Civil Contract party officials say they want to avoid the monopolisation of power
Outbreak of swine flu in Abkhazia
The public is frightened, but officials say the situation is under control
Azerbaijan student scholarships increase by $9
Azerbaijan’s best students will now receive $76 instead of $67
The attack on the unrestricted internet continues in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani MPs say the biggest problem is that internet users can ‘offend’ politicians without consequence
Baku: recycling initiatives fail to clean up city so far
City officials say there are enough trash sorting units, while citizens say that heavier fines are needed to solve the trash issue
Extorted for a date in the park – former policeman tried in Azerbaijan
The accused says he was ‘protecting public order’
Popular home-made fishing boat again leads to tragedy in Abkhazia
A man drowned after trying to rescue two fishermen .
Muslim Unity Movement leader on hunger strike in prison, lawyer not allowed to visit him
Taleh Bagirzade has been on hunger strike since 31 January in protest against being pressured
Armenian government allocates $20 million for regional development
Most of the funds will go towards developing local infrastructure