Abkhazia

'Abkhazia is not a black hole' – how a former diplomat got theatre back on its feet

Irakli Khintba on why he decided to take up culture and how diplomatic skills can help in art

Being a woman in Abkhazia –in their own words

Stories of women from Abkhazia who were able to realize themselves, despite the patriarchy of society and the prevailing gender stereotypes

The end of the energy crisis in Abkhazia?

After the president's threats against officials, the electricity consumption was reduced. Maybe not for long

Abkhazia's new travel logo sparks controversy

The brand was chosen by online voting, but the professionals did not like it

Legends of the inhabitants of the Sukhum/i monkey nursery

Stories on the strange projects of the past and today’s research of the well-known former scientific centre in Abkhazia

How to live when the power’s out. Stories from Abkhazia

Boiling water in a thermos, a disconnected incubator on a farm, gatherings in the courtyard - how the so-called Abkhazians affected the inhabitants of Abkhazia. rolling blackouts

Abkhaz doctors to get pay rise ‘by request of COVID patients’

Abkhaz Diaspora in Moscow allocates money to a pay rise for Abkhaz doctors

Former Abkhaz VP: ‘Abkhazia must join Union State of Russia and Belarus’

Abkhaz politician believes that it is the only way "to save the Abkhaz state from destruction"

Abkhazia: shelter for Ukrainians fleeing war

At the height of the war in eastern Ukraine, more than 200 families from Luhansk and Donetsk found shelter in Abkhazia.

Abkhaz Church refuses to accept icon donated by Georgian politicians

The Abkhaz Church insists on its recognition by Georgia

Alliance of Patriots makes a stir – what were pro-Russian, Georgian politicians doing in Abkhazia?

Op-Ed: the government wants to save the Abkhaz language, but doesn't know how

Why they decided that Abkhaz children should only study in Abkhaz schools, why it won't help the development of the Abkhaz language, and what should actually be done to preserve the language

Abkhazia experiencing lack of soldiers due to coronavirus

The number of conscripts has decreased due to the postponement of the date of recruitment and the enrollment of applicants to university without exams

Anti-crisis farming: two stories from Abkhazia

How people are setting up gardens in Abkhazia to survive the pandemic

Abkhaz opposition leader wins presidential election – opponents ready to cooperate

Who is Aslan Bzhania and what Abkhazia's new trend - political groups that opposed one another now joining forces - is about

Coronavirus has not reached Abkhazia — yet

Abkhazia has no test kits, a critically small amount of specialized equipment, and a deficit of doctors. They are counting on help from international organizations and Russia

Where are all the Abkhaz anchovies going?

Fishing season is just beginning and Abkhazia and with it comes the same old problems: income from the fishing industry goes to foreigners, local residents are left with nothing but a fishy smell

Sale of Abkhaz passport for $10k lands Ukrainian citizen, Abkhaz MIA official in jail

Police say several other employees from the passport department of the Abkhaz Ministry of Internal Affairs were also involved.