Abkhazia

Op-Ed: what was achieved with the staged trip of Georgian politicians to Abkhazia?

The staged visit to Abkhazia by Georgian politicians with pro-Russian reputations was, apparently, organized with support from the Kremlin and with the approval of the president of Abkhazia

Russian tourists on their vacation in Abkhazia. Video

Half a million Russian tourists have already arrived in Abkhazia, and the new outbreak of coronavirus infections is less frightening to many than the threat of missing the tourist season

Abkhaz Church refuses to accept icon donated by Georgian politicians

The Abkhaz Church insists on its recognition by Georgia

Alliance of Patriots makes a stir – what were pro-Russian, Georgian politicians doing in Abkhazia?

Op-Ed: the government wants to save the Abkhaz language, but doesn't know how

Why they decided that Abkhaz children should only study in Abkhaz schools, why it won't help the development of the Abkhaz language, and what should actually be done to preserve the language

War, pandemic, and election - "Past week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews, video

A review of what happened in the South Caucasus in the week of August 17-22, 2020 - war, pandemic, and election, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia

Coronavirus outbreak in Abkhazia following influx of Russian tourists

Doctors in Abkhazia ask for help – an outbreak of coronavirus infections has begun after the border with Russia was opened and about half a million tourists entered

Abkhaz opposition threatens protests if citizenship is restored to resident Georgians

The Abkhaz PM said he considers Georgians in Abkhazia to be its citizens

Abkhazia experiencing lack of soldiers due to coronavirus

The number of conscripts has decreased due to the postponement of the date of recruitment and the enrollment of applicants to university without exams

Abkhaz presidential aide rams through Russian border gate with car. Video

Akhra Avidzba, a well-known presidential aide in Abkhazia, was not allowed to leave Russia because of his debts. In response, he simply rammed through the barriers at the border with his car.

War anniversary, abating pandemic - "Past week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews, video

A review of what happened in the South Caucasus in the week of August 3-8, 2020 - five-day August War anniversary, abating pandemic. Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia

Drug addiction in quarantine – fighting narcotics in Abkhazia during the pandemic

Since the border was closed, fewer drugs have entered. But drug dealers are now looking for new ways to smuggle

Abkhaz healthcare system may be “smothered” after opening border with Russia, doctors say

Abkhaz prime minister accused doctors of being "alarmists"

Abkhazia opens borders to Russian tourists despite coronavirus fears

From the evening of August 1, Abkhazia opened entry and exit to Russia without any restrictions, even a certificate of absence of coronavirus is not required

Military exercises, expecting tourists, search for a guilty party - "Past week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews, video

A review of what happened in the South Caucasus in the week of July 27-August 1, 2020 - Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia

Abkhaz demand borders open with Russia despite rise in number of corona cases

Abkhaz MP tests positive for coronavirus, other MPs undergoing testing

Poor education, or the pandemic? Abkhazia admits all applicants into university

The very low level of knowledge of those entering the university in Abkhazia caused an unusual decision to be made against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic - everyone who applied was admitted.

Abkhaz police officers beat superior, fight with Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs

In a fight, policemen in the Gagra district of Abkhazia beat their superior officer and the deputy minister of internal affairs, causing an investigation and a wave of memes