news in Sukhumi

Why is Abkhaz-language requirement for parliamentary candidates sparking controversy?

Politics in Abkhazia

June 16, 2026

The next parliamentary elections, scheduled for March 2027, will be held under the new rules, even though key aspects of how they will be implemented have yet to be defined.

'What will we choose: hostility or good neighbourly relations?' View from Abkhazia on Georgian-Abkhaz relations

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

June 08, 2026

Public figure Akhra Bzhania criticises the Georgian side for what he sees as its refusal to recognise Abkhaz identity, but believes the two sides can still reach an understanding if they are willing to do so.

Mural depicting Russian human rights activist Andrei Sakharov appears in Abkhazia’s capital

Abkhazia

May 27, 2026

Many Abkhazians honour Andrei Sakharov for his public support of their right to self-determination

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.