Abkhazia

Is Russia preparing Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Transnistria and Donbass for annexation?

July 08, 2020

There are calls in Russia for unrecognized and partially recognized republics of the former USSR to join the Russian Federation

“We want to eat!” Abkhaz react to delayed tourist season on social media

July 08, 2020

The Abkhaz authorities' decision not to let Russian tourists in until July 15 due to the coronavirus pandemic will bring many to the brink of survival

Women in politics, army without the coronavirus, summer without tourists - "Past week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews, video

July 05, 2020

A review of what happened in the South Caucasus in the week of June 29-July 4, 2020

Anti-crisis farming: two stories from Abkhazia

July 04, 2020

How people are setting up gardens in Abkhazia to survive the pandemic

Abkhazia will not open borders to Russian tourists until July 15

July 01, 2020

Abkhazia has not yet opened its borders to Russian tourists because of the coronavirus pandemic. A detailed plan for reopening has been developed for the tourism sector and will be put into effect starting July 15

Op-Ed: How to become a respected person in Abkhazia

June 29, 2020

In Abkhazia, a high-ranking official was arrested on charges of fraud. Blogger Tengiz Jopua is outraged by offers to have him released "for his services to the motherland"

Abkhaz PM Ankvab worth $220 mln, ex-president Khajimba – $27 mln

June 26, 2020

Business of the Prime Minister of Abkhazia Alexander Ankvab - $ 220 million, ex-president Raul Khadjimba - $ 27 million

Op-Ed: Difficult times ahead for economy of Abkhazia

June 25, 2020

Abkhaz authorities must pass some unpopular reforms to overcome the current economic crisis, including downscaling the bureaucratic apparatus

“He traded pot for a car”: Abkhaz villagers beat new local head, accuse him of drug trafficking

June 19, 2020

The new head of the village of Labra in the Ochamchira district of Abkhazia was beaten by the villagers because of his for-profit marijuana business. The incident also has a political twist

Abkhaz borders remain closed to Russian tourists – no revenue means no salaries for June or July

June 16, 2020

Many in Abkhazia will not receive salaries in June and July, since there will be no budget revenues from tourism following a decision not to let tourists from Russia into the country

"Quantity of weapons amongst population is a disaster for Abkhazia" - Minister of Internal Affairs

June 11, 2020

The Minister of Internal Affairs of Abkhazia Dmitry Dbar called the quantity of weapons in the population a disaster and suggests revising the legislation

Three Georgians detained in Abkhaz conflict zone may face 5 years in prison

June 10, 2020

The kidnapped individuals are being held by the KGB

Op-Ed: Crisis in Abkhazia unavoidable. How the authorities deal with it is vital

June 09, 2020

Former leader of the Abkhaz opposition Aslan Bzhania has been president for almost two months, but has not launched a single reform. Abkhazia may face a new crisis

Abkhazia claims no more active coronavirus cases

June 03, 2020

Nevertheless, the borders will remain closed, due to the high risk of Russian tourists causing an outbreak of coronavirus in Abkhazia

Abkhazia again closes crossing point to Georgian side

June 03, 2020

The crossing point via the Ingur bridge was only open for a week so that those residents of Abkhazia who had received treatment in Georgian clinics could return home

Residents of Abkhazia can now return home not only from Russian, but also from Georgian side

May 29, 2020

For two months, residents of Abkhazia who went to the Georgian side to visit relatives or receive treatment, were not able to return home due to quarantine measures

Will Abkhazia welcome tourists in just a week?

May 25, 2020

Russian sites are already allowing people to book reservations for hotels in Abkhazia, but there is no guarantee that the country really will open to tourists on June 1

Best method to fight the virus - responsibility? "Past week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews

May 24, 2020

Past week's events and news in the South Caucasus - Quarantine measures may be gone, but infections remain. Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia

Abkhazia: infectious disease hospital has just one doctor left – the rest are in self-isolation

May 21, 2020

The rest have been sent into self-isolation, as they came into contact with a patient who subsequently tested positive for coronavirus.

Quarantine measures may be gone, but infections remain. "Past week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews

May 16, 2020

Past week's events and news in the South Caucasus - Quarantine measures may be gone, but infections remain. Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia

Abkhazia: seven cadets with coronavirus and without symptoms. Stories from the clinic and quarantine

May 16, 2020

“We were not allowed to walk up to our sons and hug them, because they were in a high-risk group” - stories of cadets who returned home to Abkhazia from Russian military academies

Abkhaz fishermen catch rare Beluga fish weighing 200 kg and fined. Video

May 14, 2020

he fishermen caught the Beluga accidentally while fishing for flounder – which is also forbidden in Abkhazia. The fisherman had their licenses revoked and paid a fine

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