news in Abkhazia

Opinion: 'Flights from Russia to Abkhazia boost legitimacy of Abkhazia’s separatist government'

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

April 17, 2025

Political analyst Valeri Chechelashvili: “Georgia has leverage over Russia to block these flights”

Air travel between Russia and Abkhazia to begin on 3 May

Abkhazia-Russia

April 16, 2025

Since the Georgian-Abkhaz war, the Sukhum airport has had its licence revoked by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Finalists of young leaders’ competition appointed to new Abkhazian government

Abkhazia

April 15, 2025

The “Team Abkhazia” competition was initiated by President Badr Gunba during his election campaign.

Opinion: 'Kremlin has absolutely no interest in Aslan Bzhania returning to Abkhazia’s government'

Abkhazia-Russia

April 10, 2025

Journalist Inal Khashig believes that the new government will not include figures associated with Abkhazia’s chronic political crisis.

Opinion: 'Kremlin now sets course for Abkhazia’s development'

Abkhazia

April 07, 2025

Inal Khashig: "Russia is trying to stabilise the situation in Abkhazia by removing figures who irritate the opposition from power"

'This isn't anti-Russian sentiment yet, but sense that it's coming' – opinion from Abkhazia

Abkhazia-Russia

March 26, 2025

Tengiz Djopua: "What matters is that a crack has already formed in Russian-Abkhaz relations — and it is widening."

Abkhazians with dual citizenship will only be allowed to enter Russia with Russian passport

Abkhazia-Russia

March 21, 2025

From now on, Russia will treat holders of dual or multiple citizenships solely as its own nationals

Opinion: Kremlin sanctions against Abkhaz opposition may only strengthen resistance

Abkhazia-Russia

March 17, 2025

Marianna Kotova: "Resentment over injustice and being cast aside is the most powerful fuel."

Russian tourist shot in Abkhazia over bare torso – why are local authorities covering it up?

Abkhazia

March 17, 2025

Social media claims high-ranking official involved in shooting of Russian tourist in Abkhazia

Opposition media in Abkhazia accused of LGBT propaganda for not congratulating women on March 8

Abkhazia

March 11, 2025

According to pro-government Telegram channels, Western donors forbid "celebrating women in the traditional sense."

Russia labels Abkhaz journalist Inal Khashig foreign agent

Abkhazia-Russia

March 10, 2025

This is unprecedented. The Russian Justice Ministry's ruling states that Khashig "engaged with foreign political figures."

Opinion: What new president of Abkhazia failed to mention in his meeting with Putin

Abkhazia-Russia

March 07, 2025

Abkhaz blogger Dmitry Mushba believes the most important issues were overlooked during the meeting

What now? Postscript to presidential election in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

March 04, 2025

Public figure Akhra Bzhania refuses to recognize the results of the presidential election.

Amid scandals and gunfire, Kremlin-backed Badra Gunba becomes Abkhazia’s president

Presidential elections in Abkhazia

March 02, 2025

His opponent, opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba, secured 41.54% of the vote.

'Perhaps Russia simply doesn't want free and democratic Abkhazia?' — Opinion

Abkhazia-Russia

February 28, 2025

Public figure Akhra Bzhania is convinced that on 1 March, the citizens of Abkhazia will be choosing not just a president, but the republic’s historical path.

Kremlin defies norms to back one Abkhaz presidential candidate in snap presidential elections

Abkhazia-Russia

February 24, 2025

Moscow persistently treats Badra Gunba as an incumbent official, despite him not holding such a position.

‘Armenian question’ suddenly emerges amid elections in Abkhazia. Who is pressuring community and why?

Abkhazia

February 18, 2025

Armenian community leader says local Armenians faced pressure amid presidential elections

Foreign armed men and resignation of state security chief – new political crisis unfolds in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

February 18, 2025

Acting president Valery Bganba dismisses security chief Dmitry Kuchuberiya over election day irregularities

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