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Abkhazia-Russia

Russian national detained in Abkhazia over alleged plot to bomb Sukhum airport

Abkhazia-Russia

June 12, 2025

He is accused of planning a car park explosion at the airport on the orders of Ukrainian intelligence

Abkhazia-Russia

“Why don’t we have the right?” Who receives child benefits in Abkhazia — and what risks they face

Abkhazia-Russia

June 11, 2025

More than 50 women were involved in the fraudulent scheme

Abkhazia-Russia

Opinion: Why Abkhaz foreign minister’s visit to Moscow is more than a mere formality

Abkhazia-Russia

June 10, 2025

Journalist Inal Khashig on why Oleg Bartsyts’ visit to Moscow is more than a mere formality

Abkhazia

Head of Abkhazia’s Gagra district accused of beating again – this time a local official

Abkhazia

June 09, 2025

His current whereabouts remain unknown, with some speculating that he may have fled Abkhazia.

Moscow–Sukhumi train and around 20 others halted due to railway explosion

Russia

June 06, 2025

On 1 June, train derailments also occurred on the railway in Russia’s Bryansk and Kursk regions

‘Battle’ for New Athos monastery: Church schism escalates in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

June 05, 2025

The conflict between the leadership of the Abkhazian Orthodox Church and the Holy Metropolis of Abkhazia has been ongoing for 15 years.

"He made a laughing stock of us": Abkhaz opposition reacts to ex-president Aslan Bzhania’s visit to Adygea

Abkhazia

June 03, 2025

The opposition believes that Bzhania has no right whatsoever to represent Abkhazia anywhere.

Famous pond in Abkhazia has turned into a “rotten lake”

Abkhazia

May 30, 2025

This artificial pond is one of Abkhazia’s main attractions.

President of Abkhazia makes optimistic but unlikely promises on Sukhum airport

Abkhazia

May 28, 2025

At present, Sukhum Airport operates on a minimal schedule, with only two flights a week — and ticket prices remain high.

Kremlin’s renewed push for Abkhazia investment deal seen by opposition as interference

Abkhazia-Russia

May 24, 2025

The agreement is described as "oppressive" in Abkhazia, with the opposition reminding that "just a few months ago, this issue triggered a major political crisis and the resignation of the president"

Procession and pyre - Abkhazia marks victims of the 19th-century Russo-Caucasian War. Video

Abkhazia

May 22, 2025

Around 1.5 million Circassians, Abkhazians, and Adyghe were expelled from the Caucasus to the Ottoman Empire. 80 percent of Abkhazians were forced to leave their homeland. They are known as *muhajirs*

Opinion: "Moscow and Tbilisi are discussing resumption of railway operations, ignoring Abkhazia’s interests"

Abkhazia-Russia

May 19, 2025

Inal Hashig: "For Moscow, Georgia is currently the most important hub for re-export. In this context, will Moscow look for an option acceptable to Abkhazia, or will it simply push through the decision it needs?"

New government, old structure: prospects and risks in Abkhazia | Interview with Leuan Lagulaa

Politics in Abkhazia

May 19, 2025

Editor of 'Chegemskaya Pravda', Inal Khashig, spoke with Leuan Lagulaa, editor-in-chief of 'Apsny Khabar', about the prospects of the new-old government.

Russia simplifies passport process for Abkhazia and South Ossetia citizens

Abkhazia-Russia

May 18, 2025

For example, they are no longer required to live in Russia, travel there, or speak Russian

Russia’s FSB accuses Abkhaz women of child benefit fraud

Abkhazia

May 16, 2025

It turned out, unexpectedly, that receiving Russian benefits while living in Abkhazia is illegal

Linguists and programmers are teaching neural networks to speak Abkhaz

Abkhazia

May 14, 2025

Since 2024, the Abkhaz language has been included in Google Translate, and work is now underway on the Common Voice platform

Russian agents in Abkhazia | Discussion of Inal Khashig and Astamur Tania

Abkhazia-Russia

May 13, 2025

Russian foreign agents in Abkhazia – Editor of the newspaper Chegemskaya Pravda Inal Khashig spoke with historian and political scientist Astamur Tania.