Abkhazia

Presidential elections in Abkhazia: Russia deports Turkish Abkhazians who tried to vote

Two days before the election, Turkey banned the opening of a polling station on its territory for the Abkhaz elections

Snap elections in Abkhazia - what are each candidate’s chances and challenges facing new president?

Most experts believe that the first round will not produce a new president.

Final presidential debate held in Abkhazia ahead of snap election

Anticipated clash between pro-government and opposition candidates did not occur.

Jemal Gamakharia: 'Sukhumi airport will be entirely Russian—EU and NATO must take notice'

Exiled Abkhaz leader warns that Sukhumi airport will serve both civilian and military purposes.

Abkhazia continues to discuss the presidential candidate's "unlawful" communications with the Kremlin

After his "Moscow tour," Badra Gunba was sarcastically dubbed the "self-proclaimed president" in Abkhazia

"Vicious cycle: when political rivals are financial groups" – interview with Abkhazian presidential candidate Oleg Bartsyts

Bartsits, with experience working in the government under four presidents, answers journalist Inal Khashig's questions about the combination of power, money, and influence in Abkhazian politics, as well as relations with Russia.

Ahead of Abkhazia’s election, Russian media paint opposition candidate as ‘Turkish agent’

It appears to be an attempt to bolster his opponent—the pro-government candidate and Moscow’s preferred choice.

Experts call Abkhazian presidential candidates’ joint press conference ‘failure’

Ahead of the presidential elections on February 15, a joint press conference was held for the candidates in Abkhazia. Experts deemed it a failure.

The Kremlin's new curator visited Abkhazia. What hopes or problems does this raise? Opinion

Abkhaz politicians stripped of Russian citizenship say they are punished for patriotism

Kan Kvarchia and Levan Mikaa are among the most vocal opponents of bills and agreements that benefit the Kremlin but not 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.

Russian research center’s election survey in Abkhazia deemed illegal and manipulative

According to the results of this survey, one-third of voters plan to vote for the Kremlin’s favorite, Badra Gunba.

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.

Abkhazia's "crypto curse:" Why mining remains unbeatable

Cryptocurrency mining is one of the main causes of the annual winter power deficit in the republic.

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.

In Abkhazia, municipal official kills three people

The crime occurred during a dispute over a land plot.

Five children laid to rest after deadly house fire in Abkhazia

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