Abkhazia

Abkhazia sets up commission to investigate why Russia is "punishing" certain citizens

The commission will look into whether the previous Abkhaz leadership violated citizens’ constitutional rights

“To the world, we’re all Russians” - an Abkhaz politician’s remark sparked backlash online

The opposition called these words “an outburst of sycophancy"

Abkhazia for Russia – a freeloader or an ally? Opinion

Abkhaz opposition figure Dmitry Gvaramia believes that “isolated Russia should especially value such a loyal ally as Abkhazia”

"What Russia is doing is systematic colonization." Opinion from Abkhazia

The president of Abkhazia served corn porridge to villagers - and even the opposition approved

According to the opposition, Badra Gunba showed respect for Abkhaz traditions

“Bad season”: Why are Abkhazia’s hotel owners losing money - and what’s Russia’s role?

The main antagonist in this tourism drama is the Russian tour operator Biblio-Globus

Abkhaz musician allowed entry into Russia - seen in Abkhazia as sign of improving ties with Moscow

"This disproves the former president Aslan Bzhania’s claims that he was overthrown by “anti-Russian forces with the help of foreign intelligence services”

Abkhazia to introduce unified social tax, but veterans push back

Veterans' organizations fear this will reduce the quality of services for those disabled in the 1992–93 Georgian-Abkhaz war

Why was the journalist’s lawsuit against Abkhazia’s security service moved behind closed doors? Opinion

Nizfa Arshba accuses the State Security Service of defamation and damaging her honor, dignity, and professional reputation

"The new Kremlin handler clearly isn’t happy with the Abkhaz authorities’ inaction" – Opinion

How is the new curator better than the previous one, and why should the Abkhazian authorities not relax?

Abkhazia bans property inheritance for Georgians who fought in the 1990s Georgian-Abkhaz war

There have been several cases where Georgian citizens succeeded in defending their right to lost property in Abkhaz courts

Repairs to Abkhazia's promenade will be funded by Russian city budgets

Renovation starts October 1 and lasts until May 2026, funded by twin cities - Moscow, Ufa, Kazan, Krasnodar, Nizhny Novgorod - and Abkhaz diaspora businessmen in Russia

Abkhazia to start buying electricity from Russia in August to prepare for winter shortages

Abkhazia hopes to save money this way. The crisis is linked to increased cryptocurrency mining

Abkhaz opposition leader freed in Russia after presidential appeal

Adgur Ardzinba, who had been sentenced in Russia to 15 days of administrative detention, spent only three days in custody

Instant noodle scandal: Abkhaz official fired over mention of ‘Doshirak’

Her remarks were seen as disrespectful towards Russian tourists

Abkhaz opposition leader jailed for 15 days in Russia

The official reason cited was driving a vehicle without a valid driver’s licence

President of Abkhazia on relations with Georgia, dialogue with opposition, and overcoming energy crisis

Badr Gunba sees the signing of a non-use of force agreement between Georgia and Abkhazia as the main goal of the Geneva Discussions

Georgian priest arrested in Abkhazia - unofficial reports claim he “preached nationalist ideas”

It is also claimed that Father Pimen was serving without the blessing of the Abkhaz diocese — effectively, without a “licence”