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Georgian cinema has been enjoying a renaissance, becoming a darling of the international independent film world. But it’s also running into political problems at home.

Geneticists say the popular vegetable was first domesticated in the region.

To renovate or destroy? The Culture Ministry is dragging a dispute about Georgia’s heritage into the country’s muddy politics.

When Koma Wetan was formed, singing in Kurdish was illegal in Turkey. Now, the group is a legendary influence among Turkish Kurdish rockers..

Will Turkmenistan come to Kyrgyzstan’s rescue?

Azerbaijanis, the largest ethnic minority in Georgia, say that Tbilisi neglects their culture while Baku tries to co-opt it. Now they are claiming it for themselves.

The president seems troubled by the well-documented shortage of hard currency. This and more in our weekly briefing.

Reliving ancient glory, exaggerating modern accomplishments, and introducing ATMs that demand to see birth certificates: This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.

This year, Azerbaijan embraces both the Orient and bisexuality, while Georgia complains about the West.

Officials believe 6 Underground may be a plot to undermine the Turkmen state.

Former Soviet states are coming together to mourn the death of Gia Kancheli, who personified a positive memory from their shared past.

The Georgian capital has become a stage set for a Hollywood action flick; some joke that the name of the film franchise is just driving as usual in the city.

The women said they entered the contest to try to show Georgians more about their region, which in recent years has been stereotyped as a hotbed of Islamist radicalism.

The band ultimately was able to play its Tbilisi show and thanked "all our Georgian metal brothers for their overwhelming support!"

The singer put Gali authorities in a delicate spot after criticizing the separatist government.