Abkhazia

Abkhazian tour guides don't want to allow Russian colleagues on their territory

Abkhazia

June 20, 2024

According to their estimates, allowing Russian guides into the local tourism industry will leave 13% of Abkhazia's population without a means of livelihood.

Russian Ambassador to Abkhazia labeled the opposition as 'marginals'

Abkhazia

June 14, 2024

Russian Embassy in Abkhazia held a ceremonial reception in honor of Russia Day, inviting only representatives of the Abkhazian government and leaders of organizations loyal to it

Mahajirs in Abkhazia: 1.5 million Circassians and Abkhazians were deported during the 1817-1864 Russo-Caucasian War. Video

Abkhazia-Russia

June 14, 2024

It is estimated that 80% of all ethnic Abkhazians live outside their historical homeland

"Is there anyone who needs this?" Why the President of Abkhazia is initiating constitutional amendments - opinion

Abkhazia

June 13, 2024

Inal Hashig: "The constitutional reform attempt is necessary for Aslan Bzhania to justify himself to the electorate"

Abkhazia is starting a constitutional reform and abolishing the prime minister position

Politics in Abkhazia

June 09, 2024

The president gains the right to dissolve parliament, but deputies fear potential abuses

Abkhaz Orthodox Church leader issued an ultimatum to the Russian Orthodox Church

Abkhazia-Russia

June 06, 2024

Abkhaz Orthodox Church leader demands acceptance of Abkhazia under its omophorion, resolution of its canonical status, and allocation of a Moscow temple for the Abkhaz diaspora.

Police brutality in Abkhazia: Torture as the norm

Abkhazia

June 06, 2024

The near-guaranteed impunity likely emboldens Abkhazian police officers to overstep boundaries during interrogations.

Armenia supports a UN resolution on the return of displaced persons to Abkhazia and South Ossetia for the first time

Armenia-Georgia

June 05, 2024

UN General Assembly adopted a resolution "On the Status of Displaced Persons and Refugees from Abkhazia, Georgia, and the Tskhinvali/South Ossetian Region," affirming the right of all displaced persons to return to Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region

Abkhazia tightens citizenship rules

Abkhazia

June 03, 2024

Citizenship will be denied to those who participated in military actions against Abkhazia.

Abkhazia's new Foreign Minister ousted over trip to the United States

Politics in Abkhazia

May 29, 2024

Critics demanded a lie detector test for Irakli Tuzhba and his wife upon their return to Abkhazia. While this did not happen, it seems to have shaken the President's trust in Tuzhba

Georgian crisis: how will it affect Abkhazia? Abkhaz experts discuss. Video

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

May 28, 2024

Could Russia be planning to "offer" Georgia the return of Abkhazia and South Ossetia? A discussion between Astamur Tania and Inal Khashig

Prime minister of Georgia's 'fantastic' promises: An opinion from Abkhazia

Abkhazia

May 28, 2024

"The Georgian authorities should abandon the idea of joining the European Union 'together with our Abkhazian and Ossetian brothers and sisters.'"

Veteran of Georgian-Abkhazian War accused of illegal weapon possession

Abkhazia

May 27, 2024

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a homemade loaded revolver was found in Artur Aloev's bedroom. However, they opted not to detain him

Prime minister of Georgia: "Despite the president's betrayal, we maintained peace for two years"

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 26, 2024

He also announced that "by 2030, Georgians should be living alongside their Abkhazian and Ossetian brothers and sisters."

Armenian villagers in Abkhazia apologized for "name substitution"

Abkhazia

May 22, 2024

A plaque with the Soviet-era name of the village, Shaumyanovka (named after Stepan Shaumyan), was restored

New Abkhazian foreign minister proposed for polygraph test

Abkhazia

May 21, 2024

Irakli Tuzhba, considered an experienced diplomat, has led the Abkhaz delegation at the Geneva Discussions for many years. However, his opponents are questioning the legitimacy of his appointment

What will Georgians choose: their past embodied by Abkhazia or a European future? Opinion

Abkhazia

May 16, 2024

Inal Khashig: "The Kremlin could have promised to facilitate the reunification of Abkhazia and Georgia. But is this what Georgians need?"

The former Abkhazian Foreign Minister will now work in Russia, though his exact role remains unclear

Abkhazia

May 14, 2024

Inal Ardzinba, who was dismissed by presidential decree in early May, is now in Moscow and has stated that he will be involved in 'implementing progressive projects' there, purportedly for the benefit of Abkhazia

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