Sukhum

Russia drops the 'foreign agent' label for Abkhaz journalist Inal Khashig

Abkhazia-Russia

June 20, 2026

The journalist hopes this is not a one-off action, but the beginning of a systemic reset in Moscow’s approach to Abkhazia

Georgian citizen convicted of espionage in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

June 18, 2026

Shalva Khizanishvili was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for filming a Russian border guard post.

Why is Abkhaz-language requirement for parliamentary candidates sparking controversy?

Politics in Abkhazia

June 16, 2026

The next parliamentary elections, scheduled for March 2027, will be held under the new rules, even though key aspects of how they will be implemented have yet to be defined.

Abkhaz veterans' leader accused of 'encroaching on Ukraine's territorial integrity'

Abkhazia

June 11, 2026

The Ukrainian website Myrotvorets has published Timur Gulia's personal details.

Abkhaz MP's warning of decline in Russia ties sparks government reaction

Abkhazia-Russia

June 11, 2026

The authorities quickly moved to reassure Moscow that they do not share his view

'What will we choose: hostility or good neighbourly relations?' View from Abkhazia on Georgian-Abkhaz relations

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

June 08, 2026

Public figure Akhra Bzhania criticises the Georgian side for what he sees as its refusal to recognise Abkhaz identity, but believes the two sides can still reach an understanding if they are willing to do so.

Russian court sentences Abkhaz MP Kan Kvarchia to 10.5 years in absentia

Abkhazia-Russia

June 07, 2026

The guilty verdict was delivered on charges of armed robbery.

Trial of Abkhaz lawyer begins in Russia

Abkhazia-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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Former ‘main opposition figure’ in Abkhazia returns to politics

Politics in Abkhazia

May 05, 2026

During his absence, MP Kan Kvarchia emerged as the de facto leader of the opposition.

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