Koranic rock song ignites debate over secularism in Azerbaijan The song used verses from the Koran, resulting in death threats from some religious Azerbaijanis. But the singer says he quoted the book respectfully. Durna Safarova Aug 7, 2020
Huge match-fixing scheme uncovered in Armenian soccer The conspiracy involved many players from around the former Soviet Union who have previous records of match fixing. Ani Mejlumyan Jul 8, 2020
Eurovision shines a light into Caucasus identity politics This year, Azerbaijan embraces both the Orient and bisexuality, while Georgia complains about the West. Joshua Kucera May 14, 2020
Post-Soviet world mourns passing of iconic Georgian composer Former Soviet states are coming together to mourn the death of Gia Kancheli, who personified a positive memory from their shared past. Giorgi Lomsadze Oct 4, 2019
The Fast and the Furious occupies Tbilisi 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. Giorgi Lomsadze Sep 6, 2019
Behind blockbuster Armenia! exhibit, the hand of the old regime The new government has embraced the New York show while underplaying the role played by its political enemies. Grigor Atanesian Mar 22, 2019
Unearthed remains of Soviet poet at center of Azerbaijani power struggle The poet was executed in 1938, and the whereabouts of his remains had been unknown until an Azerbaijani-Russian oligarch claimed to have found them. Lamiya Adilgizi Nov 7, 2018
Greek death metal band arrested in Georgia on suspicion of Satanism and terrorism The band ultimately was able to play its Tbilisi show and thanked "all our Georgian metal brothers for their overwhelming support!" Bradley Jardine Apr 18, 2018
Heavy metal fights to survive, and bridge communities, in the Caucasus The rock scene in the South Caucasus is shedding its political baggage. Bradley Jardine Apr 13, 2018
Georgian-Russian Opera Singer Performs in Abkhazia, Scandal Ensues The singer put Gali authorities in a delicate spot after criticizing the separatist government. Bradley Jardine Feb 1, 2018
Azerbaijan’s Model Soldier: Pinup, Writer and Fighter Beauty pageant winner Tehrana Bahruzi has now written a panegyric to her boss, Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov. Giorgi Lomsadze Jan 22, 2018
Azerbaijan Keeps Aiming High with World Expo Bid They are competing for the 2025 event with France, Japan, and Russia. Bradley Jardine Jan 18, 2018