Abkhazia

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

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

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

September 09, 2026

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

Abkhazia

What do Abkhaz residents expect from Tbilisi? A video discussion with Abkhaz experts

Abkhazia

September 07, 2026

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.”

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

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

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

September 06, 2026

Abkhazia

Abkhazia to review how effectively agricultural grants are being spent

Abkhazia

September 04, 2026

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

Abkhazia prepares for Russia’s State Duma elections

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

Abkhazia-Russia

September 02, 2026

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

Abkhaz blogger who spoke of ‘shared future’: Who was late Daur Buava?

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

August 28, 2026

The 32-year-old blogger, who faced a "high treason" case in his native Abkhazia, was found dead in a rented flat in Tbilisi.

Why is Russian tourist boom in Abkhazia giving way to falling demand? Video from Pitsunda

Abkhazia

August 27, 2026

Prices now rival Turkey and Egypt, while power and water outages persist and service often fails to match the cost.

Abkhaz experts discuss fuel crisis, Georgian debate on Georgian-Abkhaz conflict resolution. VIDEO

Abkhazia

August 27, 2026

Astamur Tania: “Georgian opposition politician Nika Gvaramia’s statements on a peaceful solution to the conflict are part of domestic political struggle; the Abkhaz issue was raised only to stir emotions”

Russian ambassador presents Sukhum with grand piano

'Piano of discord': Why Russian ambassador's gift angered Abkhaz society

Abkhazia-Russia

August 27, 2026

Musicians are unhappy that the grand piano presented by the ambassador was installed in a park by the seafront.

Opinion from Abkhazia: 'Nika Gvaramia said nothing new about resolving Georgian-Abkhaz conflict'

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

August 20, 2026

Why did no one in Abkhazia pay attention to an interview with one of Georgia's opposition leaders?

A Gal-Media TV station building has burned down in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

August 19, 2026

It is a regional TV station serving the predominantly ethnic Georgian Gali district.

Peaceful return of Abkhazia: opposition leader Nika Gvaramia's vision for Georgia's policy

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

August 17, 2026

Overcoming trauma and building unity through mutual interests

The future of Abkhazia: from preserving the language to building a civic nation. View from Abkhazia, video discussion

Abkhazia

August 17, 2026

Discussion on state policy regarding the Abkhaz language, rethinking the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict, and building a civic nation

Opinion on Georgian petrol in Abkhazia: ‘If needed, it’s possible’

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

August 14, 2026

The petrol shortage in Abkhazia emerged as a result of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries.

Fuel supplies from Tbilisi-controlled territory to Abkhazia: humanitarian aid or move in Russia's interests?

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

August 13, 2026

Government position, opposition criticism and expert views

Severe petrol shortages hit Abkhazia amid Russia fuel crisis following Ukrainian attacks — VIDEO

Abkhazia

August 13, 2026

All petroleum products supplied to Abkhazia had previously come exclusively from Russia. But petrol has now also been delivered from territory controlled by Tbilisi.

Georgian PM confirms 'fuel was supplied to occupied Abkhazia from Tbilisi-controlled territory'

Irakli Kobakhidze

August 12, 2026

The opposition believes the move may have been carried out in Russia's interests.

Georgian opposition figure investigated for 'treason' over comments on Abkhazia war

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

August 11, 2026

What did one of the leaders of the United National Movement say, and why did it spark controversy?

Eight Turkish parliamentary parties call for ending Abkhazia's isolation

Abkhazia

August 10, 2026

This primarily means recognising the Abkhaz passport as a valid document for crossing the Turkish border.

Returning Abkhaz citizenship to ethnic Georgians: integration or a security threat?

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

August 06, 2026

The proposal concerns residents of Abkhazia's Gali district who were stripped of their Abkhaz citizenship in 2011 because they also hold Georgian citizenship.

Nauru's withdrawal of recognition of Abkhazia

Opinion: 'Abkhaz diplomacy must become more flexible – and more assertive'

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

August 03, 2026

Against the backdrop of Nauru's withdrawal of its recognition of Abkhazia's independence, public figure Akhra Bzhania reflects on what Abkhazia's foreign policy doctrine should be.