Sukhum news

Why can Russia conscript students from Abkhazia?

Abkhazia-Russia

September 21, 2026

Schoolteacher, lawyer and blogger Said Beya explains the problem and whether it can be avoided.

Abkhaz president voices blacksmith in cartoon

Abkhazia

September 14, 2026

The animated film Nart Sasrykva is dedicated to one of the heroes of the Abkhaz epic about warrior brothers.

Opposition grows in Abkhazia over monument to citizens killed in Ukraine war

War in Ukraine

July 29, 2026

Opponents of the monument argue that, despite Abkhazia's strategic partnership with Russia, the republic is not at war with Ukraine

Abkhazia president says not all MPs need to speak Abkhaz

Politics in Abkhazia

July 13, 2026

The proposal specifically concerns parliamentary candidates who are not ethnic Abkhaz.

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.

Opinion: ‘Ski resort construction in Abkhazia marks new wave of political turbulence’

Abkhazia

May 14, 2026

Sukhum-based blogger Kirill Bazilevsky is highly sceptical about the Abkhaz government’s plans to build a major ski resort in Abkhazia.

Abkhazia disputes who sets utility tariffs amid local backlash

Abkhazia

May 01, 2026

The government’s bid to take over tariff policy has met with resistance from local authorities — city and district assemblies.

"Abkhaz authorities trap loyal MPs, thus helping opposition" - opinion on Kan Kvarchia case

Abkhazia

April 16, 2026

The Prosecutor General’s Office continues to press parliament to strip opposition MP Kan Kvarchia of immunity