Might makes right — bullying in Azerbaijan’s schools
Attitudes on violence, masculinity, and honour mean the toughest lessons are often forced on children on the school grounds.
Might makes right — bullying in Azerbaijan’s schools
By Vafa ZeynalovaAttitudes on violence, masculinity, and honour mean the toughest lessons are often forced on children on the school grounds.
9/02/2018
Far from Baku and Yerevan’s political games: life goes on in the border villages
While stances harden in Baku and Yerevan, people on the border try to build a peaceful future.
Far from Baku and Yerevan’s political games: life goes on in the border villages
By David StepanyanWhile stances harden in Baku and Yerevan, people on the border try to build a peaceful future.
8/02/2018
A nation divided by language: Azerbaijan’s Russian legacy
Russian language still divides the country — into the ‘elites’ and the ‘real’ Azerbaijanis.
A nation divided by language: Azerbaijan’s Russian legacy
By Nika MusaviRussian language still divides the country — into the ‘elites’ and the ‘real’ Azerbaijanis.
5/02/2018
Rising prices and changing taxes have sparked unrest in Armenia
The opposition Yelk are encouraging Armenians to take to the streets, with more protest planned against the country’s new tax code.
Rising prices and changing taxes have sparked unrest in Armenia
By Gayane MkrtchyanThe opposition Yelk are encouraging Armenians to take to the streets, with more protest planned against the country’s new tax code.
2/02/2018
The missing children — absenteeism in Armenia’s schools
There are hundreds of children not attending school in Armenia. While some work to support their families, others are victims of gender attitudes.
The missing children — absenteeism in Armenia’s schools
By Armine AvetisyanThere are hundreds of children not attending school in Armenia. While some work to support their families, others are victims of gender attitudes.
29/01/2018
The last battle of ‘one-handed Akhmed’
Following the 22 November counterterror siege in Tbilisi, questions remain over what a notorious Islamic State leader was doing in Georgia.
The last battle of ‘one-handed Akhmed’
By DoshFollowing the 22 November counterterror siege in Tbilisi, questions remain over what a notorious Islamic State leader was doing in Georgia.
23/01/2018
The two faces of Gyumri
As Gyumri’s centre receives an expensive facelift, three-decade-old ‘temporary’ trailers still house thousands of poverty-stricken families.
The two faces of Gyumri
By Armine AvetisyanAs Gyumri’s centre receives an expensive facelift, three-decade-old ‘temporary’ trailers still house thousands of poverty-stricken families.
17/01/2018
Domestic violence in Abkhazia: an unspoken truth
There is no law on domestic violence in Abkhazia — everything happening in the home is considered private. But NGOs and charities are fighting back.
Domestic violence in Abkhazia: an unspoken truth
By Marianna KotovaThere is no law on domestic violence in Abkhazia — everything happening in the home is considered private. But NGOs and charities are fighting back.
11/01/2018
Questions in Pankisi, after Georgian Security Services kill teen
As the number of arrests after Tbilisi’s counterterror siege grows, the killing by security forces of a 19-year-old in Pankisi has caused controversy.
Questions in Pankisi, after Georgian Security Services kill teen
By Luka PertaiaAs the number of arrests after Tbilisi’s counterterror siege grows, the killing by security forces of a 19-year-old in Pankisi has caused controversy.
5/01/2018
Armenia’s seasonal children
With Armenia’s soaring labour migration rates, working-age men have become a rare sight in many villages.
Armenia’s seasonal children
By Armine AvetisyanWith Armenia’s soaring labour migration rates, working-age men have become a rare sight in many villages.