news in Abkhazia

Acting Abkhaz leader asks Putin to shield republic from Russian media attacks

According to Valery Bganba, Russian media are interfering in Abkhazia’s electoral process by dividing presidential candidates into "pro-Russian" and "anti-Russian" camps.

Abkhaz MP stripped of Russian citizenship — or maybe not

Abkhaz mayor accused of assaulting opposition campaigner

Mayor Yuri Khagush is a staunch supporter of the ruling party's presidential candidate.

Russian tourist numbers in Abkhazia drop by nearly quarter

Russia has recommended that its tour operators temporarily suspend the sale of travel packages to Abkhazia and advised tourists to refrain from visiting the region.

Five children laid to rest after deadly house fire in Abkhazia

The victims were sisters aged between 8 years and 8 months.

Abkhazia completes registration of presidential candidates

The lineup includes a candidate from the current authorities, one from the opposition, two centrists, and a banker.

Crises, coup and successful tourist season: Abkhazia’s 2024 in review

This year will long be associated by Abkhazians with a deep crisis that ultimately led to yet another early presidential resignation.

2025 Presidential elections in Abkhazia : ruling party candidate and opposition leader compete for Kremlin loyalty

Moscow is clearly betting on Vice President Badra Gunba, considering him more reliable.

Opinion: Reforms in Abkhazia are inevitable, and Moscow must take this into account

Russia has shifted its stance and resumed providing free electricity to Abkhazia. What’s driving this newfound generosity?

Opinions: 'Parliamentary murder in Abkhazia highlights its complete discreditation'

Inal Khashig: "We ourselves allowed an 'elite' of thieves and charlatans to come to power."

Abkhaz MP shoots dead colleague, injures another during parliament session

The incident was triggered by a dispute during the discussion of a bill to tighten penalties for cryptocurrency mining.

Opinion: Main cause of Abkhazia's energy crisis is corruption

Abkhazia’s treasury is depleted, with no funds to buy electricity from Russia, and the source of new funds remains uncertain.

Energy crisis in Abkhazia: Daytime power cuts loom

Abkhazia’s budget lacks funds to buy Russian electricity at market rates.

Russia bans Abkhaz mandarins: health crisis or political punishment?

The official explanation for the ban cites the detection of a pest in the mandarins – the western flower thrips.

Abkhazia to hold early presidential election on February 15, 2025: Who is running? 

Former President Aslan Bzhania, who was removed from office, also intends to run as a candidate.

Secret files: Documents recovered during Abkhazia government raid under review

According to legal experts, some of these documents could serve as grounds for criminal proceedings against Aslan Bzhania's government.

Abkhazia urged to implement urgent reforms ahead of presidential election

Prominent groups in Abkhazia are calling for urgent constitutional and legislative reforms ahead of the presidential election scheduled for February 2025.

Opinion: In Abkhazia, reform constitution before electing new president

"The current Constitution is driving us toward civil war," Tengiz Dzopua, a member of the Public Chamber, warns.