Abkhazia

'Delicate issue': how Abkhazia's authorities are trying to ease situation of lawyer Irakli Bzhinava, arrested in Russia

Bzhinava faces two criminal cases and up to 10 years in prison.

Abkhazia and Russia agree to mutually recognise customs inspection results

The move is expected to ease pressure on border checkpoints.

Local man in Abkhazia confesses to killing Russian tourist

Edgar Abukhba had already served time for a brutal rape. The debate in Abkhazia: could he have been prevented from committing another serious sexual offence?

Russian tourists pelt Abkhaz Supreme Court judge with stones

The attack followed a spontaneous altercation on a street in Sukhum. The victim was taken to hospital.

Abkhaz experts discuss Georgian opposition’s proposals, EU stance on conflict resolution

"Whether by peaceful or forceful means, the "return" of Abkhazia to Georgia is an unacceptable paradigm for Abkhazian society"

Why are pensions in Abkhazia so low? Officials explain

Pensions in Abkhazia, including all basic and supplementary payments, amount to around $65 a month. It is impossible to live on this amount.

Why can Russia conscript students from Abkhazia?

Schoolteacher, lawyer and blogger Said Beya explains the problem and whether it can be avoided.

Abkhaz punk rock: TOM SQUARE leader Salima Sagaria tells her story – VIDEO

“Why are people afraid of change? This attachment to tradition manifests itself in creative people not being allowed to express themselves. But I’m going to keep going and mixing different styles.”

Poll: Do Abkhazia residents consider voting in Russia’s State Duma elections important? Video

Most residents of Abkhazia hold Russian citizenship and can take part in the vote.

EU to urge Syria to withdraw recognition of Georgia’s occupied regions

Ursula von der Leyen said this in response to an appeal from a Georgian coalition of pro-Western opposition parties

Opinion: 'Abkhazia plans to welcome 5 million tourists a year by 2030. Why is this impossible?'

Blogger and business consultant Kirill Bazilevsky analyses the statistics and points to infrastructure problems.

Abkhaz president voices blacksmith in cartoon

The animated film Nart Sasrykva is dedicated to one of the heroes of the Abkhaz epic about warrior brothers.

Russian Orthodox Church calls on pilgrims to 'boycott' New Athos Monastery in Abkhazia

The Russian Orthodox Church considers the monastery’s abbot, Father Dorotheus, a schismatic.

What Georgian, Russian and Tskhinvali sides discussed at 134th IPRM meeting

The 134th meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) was held in the village of Ergneti.

What do people in Abkhazia want from Tbilisi? Video discussion with Abkhaz experts

Adgur Lagvilava and Inal Khashig: “The distorted perception of Abkhazia in Georgian society is a major problem. Tbilisi should recognize Abkhaz as an indigenous people and repeal the Law on Occupied Territories.”

Consistency in illusions and inaction out of fear: barriers to Georgian-Abkhaz dialogue. An opinion from Tbilisi

Abkhazia to review how effectively agricultural grants are being spent

Numerous complaints from farmers on social media likely prompted the president to review how grants are being used

Opinion: 'An attempt to make Abkhazia’s residents feel part of single political space with Russia'

Abkhaz public figure Akhra Bzhania says Abkhazia’s active preparations for Russia’s State Duma elections are strange and inappropriate.