Georgia’s Lighter Tax Burden Comes with Potential Pitfalls for Taxpayers
President Mikheil Saakashvili says his dream is "to turn Georgia into the Dubai and Singapore" of the Caucasus. And simplified taxes will help pave the way. But some members of Georgia’s business community caution that greater planning and attention to detail are needed to make the plan viable.
Azerbaijan: State Media Embroiled in Gay Bashing Controversy
BY MINA MURADOVA
Controversy is enveloping state-controlled media outlets in Azerbaijan after the broadcast of a television program that alleges Ali Karimli, one of the government’s most vocal critics, is a homosexual. Karimli supporters maintain that the broadcast is designed to discredit him as a potential presidential candidate in the autumn election.
Georgia: Opposition Politicians Complain About International Election Monitors
BY MOLLY CORSO
With two weeks to go before Georgia’s parliamentary elections, there are growing signs that opposition groups have lost confidence in the international community’s ability to encourage a free-and-fair vote.
Azerbaijan: Russian Nuclear Plant Equipment Released to Iran
BY ROVSHAN ISMAYILOV
Following a delay that lasted over a month, Azerbaijan permitted Russian equipment meant for Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant to pass though its border. The diplomatic incident was defused after Moscow provided additional documentation concerning the cargo.
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