Abkhazia economy

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?

Georgia

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.

Abkhazia to buy Russian electricity 'just in case' from August to November

Abkhazia-Russia

July 28, 2026

Previously, electricity imports took place only during the winter months, when water levels at the Inguri hydropower plant fell

Abkhazia reopens Dioskuri embankment after major renovation – video

Traveling the Caucasus

July 09, 2026

The renovation was carried out with Russian support, and the project received backing from more than 12,000 residents in a public vote in Abkhazia.

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.

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.

Russian tour operator cuts hotel prices in Abkhazia again

Abkhazia

April 29, 2026

It threatens local hoteliers with bankruptcy.

Foreigners to be banned from working as taxi drivers in Abkhazia, raising passenger concerns

Abkhazia

April 13, 2026

Local taxi drivers have ultimately succeeded in pushing Central Asian competitors out of the market

Abkhazia to attract $1.25bn in investment, but opposition questions benefits

Abkhazia-Russia

April 06, 2026

The opposition Telegram channel says Abkhazia previously received large-scale Russian funding but wasted it

‘Nothing specific’: Opposition media dissects Abkhaz president’s interview

Abkhazia

February 16, 2026

Badra Gunba on Abkhaz–Russian relations, rural development and dialogue with the opposition

Abkhaz truck drivers stage protest at Russian border

Abkhazia

February 13, 2026

They are dissatisfied with a new rule that requires trucks to be fully unloaded during cargo checks.

Opinion: Why an Abkhaz passport loses out to a Russian one

Abkhazia-Russia

February 11, 2026

A Russian passport gives Abkhazians access to far more generous social payments and benefits.

New president, renovated old airport, and witch-hunt: three key events in Abkhazia in 2025

Abkhazia

January 09, 2026

In 2025, Abkhazia saw a change of president, the reopening of its airport, and the start—and, hopefully, the end—of a hunt for “anti-Russian forces.”