Abkhazia

Abkhazia: Russian replaces Georgian in the schools of Gali region

Abkhazia

September 15, 2021

Georgian replaced by Russian in Gali region schools, causing an outrage in Georgia which claims that such decision violates fundamental rights of Gali residents

Georgian village where the Abkhaz song plays: how Abkhazians learn their native language in Achara

Georgia

September 14, 2021

Abkhazians in Achara learn their native language in schools - pupils and teachers are mainly ethnic Abkhaz living in Achara, but the lessons are also open for Georgians who often join them eagerly

Abkhazia will restore buildings abandoned since Georgian-Abkhaz war

Abkhazia

September 14, 2021

As per the decree of President Aslan Bzhania, Abkhazia will restore objects abandoned since the Georgian-Abkhaz war

Abkhazia - shortage of fuel and queues for gasoline

Abkhazia

September 10, 2021

Authorities explain the ongoing fuel crisis in Abkhazia by the congestion of the Russian railway and a large number of tourists, yet people of Abkhazia are not convinced by such reasoning

1,500-year-old sarcophagus discovered in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

September 09, 2021

Archaeologists in Abkhazia discover a 1,500-year-old sarcophagus made of lead. Scientists are in no hurry to open it so it is not yet known who is buried in it

How did Abkhazia's president get a $400,000 car?

Abkhazia

September 03, 2021

It has recently been discovered that Abkhazia's President Aslan Bzhania has an expensive car - $400,000 Lexus. The news sparked outrage as recently local businessmen had to buy vaccines and a CT scanner at their own expense

Abkhazia: two opposition leaders summoned by State Security Service after criticizing president

Abkhazia

August 31, 2021

Two leaders of the opposition organization were summoned by the state security service of Abkhazia after criticizing President Bzhania who attempted to solve the ongoing energy crisis by transferring 2 HPPs to Russian investors

'Marshrutkas': mini-buses that dominate roads of Abkhazia

Abkhazia

August 28, 2021

'Marshrutka' mini-buses - Abkhazia's main public transport is far from offering a pleasant and safe traveling experience to its passengers

Russian Gazprom to gasify Abkhazia within a year

Abkhazia

August 25, 2021

Russian Gazprom brings gas to Abkhazia amid severe energy crisis, promises to gasify it within a year's time

Op-ed: USA left Afghanistan - can it leave Georgia?

Abkhazia

August 21, 2021

Following the recent events in Afghanistan, the most commonly asked question in Abkhazia is whether or not the USA leave Georgia

"Your tomograph is too old" - PM of Abkhazia criticizes philanthropists

Abkhazia

August 19, 2021

The Prime Minister of Abkhazia sparked outrage after criticizing a group of philanthropists over a damaged tomograph in Abkhazia's hospital that they have previously purchased

Who is punished for corruption in Abkhazia? Details of the scandalous case

Abkhazia

August 12, 2021

Bondo Achba case and corruption in Abkhazia are now dominating both local media and discussions within society. Many believe that the investigation spared several high-ranking officials who may have also been involved

Businessman delivers Covid-19 vaccine to Abkhazia while authorities spend 5 million euros in personal expenses

Abkhazia

August 09, 2021

Sputnik-V coronavirus vaccine was delivered to Abkhazia by businessman Beslan Agrba after the government failed to allocate budget money to buy more doses despite the long-lasting shortage

The 2008 war over South Ossetia: How it all happened

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

August 07, 2021

A detailed chronological review of how the war between Georgia and Russia started over South Ossetia and its aftermath

Seven states urge Russia to withdraw recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

August 06, 2021

Seven states urge Russia to withdraw troops from Abkhazia and S. Ossetia, including the USA, France, Great Britain, Norway, Ireland, Estonia, and Albania

Op-ed: how selfishness and irresponsibility facilitate the spread of Covid-19 in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

August 04, 2021

JAMnews author from Abkhazia believes that the reason for failure in coping with the coronavirus is deeply rooted in the irresponsibility and selfishness of local residents

Abkhazia’s government employee attacked for allegedly insulting opposition?

Abkhazia

August 02, 2021

Employee of the press service of the President of Abkhazia was attacked for allegedly hosting an anonymous anti-opposition Telegram channel

Vox-pop from Abkhazia: Is it appropriate to wear swimming suit and post pictures on social media?

Abkhazia

July 31, 2021

JAMnews spoke to people in Abkhazia and asked whether it is ok for a woman to wear a swimsuit and post pictures in it on social media

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