New study adds to Caucasus’ brag sheet: Cradle of lettuce Geneticists say the popular vegetable was first domesticated in the region. David Trilling Sep 17, 2021
Armenia to effectively require COVID vaccinations for all employees The new rules come as the country is trying to stave off a third wave of the virus and vaccination numbers remain in the low single digits. Ani Mejlumyan Sep 8, 2021
Georgia opts to start another school year online The decision elicited criticism, in particular as bars, restaurants, and tourism infrastructure remain open. Giorgi Lomsadze Sep 2, 2021
COVID deepens digital divide in Georgian schools Poor and rural families are not equipped to handle online school. Now they fear another academic year is going to start with schools still closed. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 19, 2021
Dashboard: Vaccinating Eurasia - August Vaccine uptake, the latest case surges, and related news from Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Aug 16, 2021
Coronavirus in Georgia ‘five times worse than India’ Georgia’s mortality rate is among the world’s highest, and just under 6 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 13, 2021
Fate of beloved Georgian art museum uncertain amid demolition talk To renovate or destroy? The Culture Ministry is dragging a dispute about Georgia’s heritage into the country’s muddy politics. William Dunbar Aug 13, 2021
Turkmenistan: Trading places That Central Asia's presidents seemed to enjoy themselves together was itself a breakthrough. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 10, 2021
The world's first Kurdish rock group and its roots in Soviet Georgia When Koma Wetan was formed, singing in Kurdish was illegal in Turkey. Now, the group is a legendary influence among Turkish Kurdish rockers.. Paul Benjamin Osterlund Aug 6, 2021
Dashboard: Vaccinating Eurasia - July Vaccine uptake, the latest case surges, and related news from Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Updated every weekday. Jul 31, 2021
COVID vaccination to become virtually compulsory in Azerbaijan The country already leads in vaccination rates in the South Caucasus. Many expect the new rules to drive a black market for fake vaccination passports. Ulkar Natiqqizi Jul 29, 2021
Georgia: COVID sees rise in school cheating Online classes at Georgia’s universities are vulnerable to students bending the rules. Professors are struggling to contain the problem. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 21, 2021
Armenia changes vaccination policy as Iranian vaccine tourists flock Iranians have been flooding into Armenia to get COVID vaccines, causing Tehran to complain and Yerevan to tighten the rules. Karine Ghazaryan Jul 12, 2021
Georgia: The discreet inevitability of Chinese vaccines A few months ago, the thought of taking a Chinese COVID vaccine was unthinkable to Georgians. Now it’s the norm. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 8, 2021
Dashboard: Vaccinating Eurasia - June Vaccine uptake, the latest case surges, and related news from Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Jun 30, 2021