Abkhazia

Trial of Abkhaz lawyer begins in Russia

June 05, 2026

The charges stem from a social media post that Bzhinava published in 2022 about the transfer of the state residence in Pitsunda to the Russian side

Abkhazia

Opinion: ‘The root cause of corruption in Abkhazia is extremely low salaries’

Abkhazia

June 02, 2026

Former Tax Minister Daur Kurmazia reflects on ways to combat corruption in Abkhazia.

Abkhazia

In relation to Abkhaz, Georgians have remained in their invented past. A view from Abkhazia, a video discussion

Abkhazia

May 30, 2026

Inal Khashig and political analyst Astamur Tania discuss the sharp increase in aggressive rhetoric regarding Abkhazia within the Georgian segment of social networks.

Abkhaz opposition weighs in on Armenia’s elections

Abkhazia

Part of Abkhazia’s opposition urges Armenians to vote against Nikol Pashinyan in parliamentary elections

Abkhazia

May 29, 2026

Other opposition figures criticised the appeal, describing it as interference in Armenia’s internal affairs.

The vanishing Abkhaz language and the myth of unity, a video interview with Erik Mikaia

Abkhazia

May 28, 2026

Erik Mikaia on vanishing Abkhaz language and the myth of unity

Mural depicting Sakharov appears in Sukhum

Mural depicting Russian human rights activist Andrei Sakharov appears in Abkhazia’s capital

Abkhazia

May 27, 2026

Many Abkhazians honour Andrei Sakharov for his public support of their right to self-determination

Abkhazia will ban any foreign interference in the election process

Abkhazia

May 25, 2026

This is seen as a response by local authorities to a scandal involving Russian political consultants who illegally worked for pro-government candidates in the November 2025 municipal elections

Abkhazia’s president to hold regular consultations with opposition figures

Abkhazia

May 22, 2026

To that end, a Consultative Council of Political Forces has been created, with the stated aim of “uniting efforts for the future of the country”.

Abkhazia’s president reviews 2025: Economic growth, cash registers and a focus on youth

Abkhazia

May 18, 2026

One of the key topics was internal security. In particular, the discussion focused on kidnappings.

Opinion: ‘Ski resort construction in Abkhazia marks new wave of political turbulence’

Abkhazia

May 14, 2026

Sukhum-based blogger Kirill Bazilevsky is highly sceptical about the Abkhaz government’s plans to build a major ski resort in Abkhazia.

Inside/outside the contested border: Case of Transnistria & Abkhazia

Abkhazia

May 14, 2026

Movement across the dividing line on Enguri remains possible but conditional and unpredictable, impacting family life, economic livelihoods, and access to social services.

Boycott of new electricity meters in Abkhazia sparks calls to cut bureaucracy

Abkhazia

May 13, 2026

New electricity meters are currently being installed across Abkhazia, with social media users complaining that the devices are adding extra kilowatts to their bills.

“Unity and the ability to defend ourselves are everything Abkhazia needs” – Opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba, video interview

Abkhazia

May 13, 2026

The Abkhaz opposition leader on political disagreements as the main threat to security; on the upcoming parliamentary elections; and on how to convince Georgia to abandon its illusions and recognize Abkhazia as a state.

Abkhazia plans major ski resort as environmental fears grow

Abkhazia

May 11, 2026

The project was developed jointly with Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development and includes 200km of ski slopes.

Will government reshuffle in Abkhazia bring major change?

Politics in Abkhazia

May 07, 2026

For months, rumours had circulated that the security sector would undergo an almost complete overhaul. In the end, however, only the defence minister lost his post.

Opinion: What does EU experience in Cyprus say about Georgia, Ukraine, and Moldova as candidate countries?

Georgia

May 07, 2026

Denis Cenusa: “Cyprus’s territorial issue wasn’t ‘existential’ for the EU, as its special relationship with Turkey played a role. For Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia, things may be different”