Abkhazia

Abkhazia-Russia

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

Abkhazia-Russia

July 01, 2025

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

Abkhazia-Russia

Abkhaz opposition leader freed in Russia after presidential appeal

Abkhazia-Russia

June 26, 2025

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

Abkhaz official fired over Russian tourists comment

Abkhazia-Russia

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

Abkhazia-Russia

June 24, 2025

Her remarks were seen as disrespectful towards Russian tourists

Abkhaz opposition leader jailed in Russia

Abkhazia-Russia

Abkhaz opposition leader jailed for 15 days in Russia

Abkhazia-Russia

June 22, 2025

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

Abkhazia

June 20, 2025

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”

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

June 17, 2025

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

Six months on, ex-MP who shot and killed a colleague in Abkhazia’s parliament has been arrested

Abkhazia

June 14, 2025

Adgur Kharazia had likely been hiding in Abkhazia all this time and surrendered voluntarily

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

“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

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

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.