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ARMENIA: Government Resigns over PM’s Death

The government of Armenia announced its resignation a day after the untimely decease of Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan. -- 04/02/2007 >>>

Armenian Community Devastated by War in Iraq

Since the launch of the Iraq war in 2003, more than 3,000 members of the local Armenian community left the country. -- 04/02/2007 >>>

ARMENIA: Poll: Intellect Least Important Quality of Parliamentarians

The majority of Armenians believe that during the upcoming parliamentary elections in May, intelligence will not be the most important attribute of parliamentary candidates. -- 04/02/2007 >>>

Azerbaijan Plans Major Investments in Georgian Economy

The state energy giant of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) is planning to invest $20 million in the economy of neighboring Georgia during the next two years. -- 04/02/2007 >>>

AZERBAIJAN: North-South Corridor to Be Discussed in April

Trilateral negotiations between the state railway agencies of Azerbaijan, Iran and Russia regarding the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) will start in April. -- 04/02/2007 >>>

Belarus to Pump Oil in Venezuela

President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela announced that his government is ready to let Byelorussian companies develop Venezuela’s oil fields. -- 04/02/2007 >>>

BELARUS: Lukashenka May Head a Political Party in Russia

Byelorussian laws do not prohibit the president of the country to head foreign political parties, including those in Russia. -- 04/02/2007 >>>

GEORGIA: BOT to Suffer Major Loss Due to Azeri Tariffs

The “unilateral tariff increases” by the Azerbaijani side are a major reason for the 30 percent decrease in the volume of oil transported through the Azerbaijan-Georgia rail corridor. -- 04/02/2007 >>>

GEORGIA: War Costs for Abkhazia Surpass $11 Billion

The overall damage incurred by Abkhazia as a result of the 1992-1993 Georgian-Abkhaz war has been estimated at more than $11 billion. -- 04/02/2007 >>>

GEORGIA: Baku-Akhalkalaki-Kars Railway Exploitation Set for 2010

The Baku-Akhalkalaki-Kars railway, the construction of which was ratified by the Georgian parliament on March 28, is expected to be fully operational in May 2010. -- 04/02/2007 >>>
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