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Russian tourists pelt Abkhaz Supreme Court judge with stones

Abkhazia-Russia

September 25, 2026

The attack followed a spontaneous altercation on a street in Sukhum. The victim was taken to hospital.

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.

Disinformation watch: false claims on Armenia village transfer to Georgia debunked

Armenia-Georgia

April 30, 2026

Disinformation published by Georgian media sparks outrage in Armenia: verified information and reactions from both countries

Russian tour operator cuts hotel prices in Abkhazia again

Abkhazia

April 29, 2026

It threatens local hoteliers with bankruptcy.

Georgia expels Azerbaijani opposition journalist: timeline and questions over Afgan Sadygov’s case

Azerbaijan-Georgia

April 06, 2026

Officially, his expulsion was linked to insulting a police officer on social media, but the speed of the process and the broader context cast doubt on this explanation