Abkhazia

Opposition media in Abkhazia accused of LGBT propaganda for not congratulating women on March 8

Abkhazia

March 11, 2025

According to pro-government Telegram channels, Western donors forbid "celebrating women in the traditional sense."

Russia labels Abkhaz journalist Inal Khashig foreign agent

Abkhazia-Russia

March 10, 2025

This is unprecedented. The Russian Justice Ministry's ruling states that Khashig "engaged with foreign political figures."

Opinion: What new president of Abkhazia failed to mention in his meeting with Putin

Abkhazia-Russia

March 07, 2025

Abkhaz blogger Dmitry Mushba believes the most important issues were overlooked during the meeting

What now? Postscript to presidential election in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

March 04, 2025

Public figure Akhra Bzhania refuses to recognize the results of the presidential election.

Amid scandals and gunfire, Kremlin-backed Badra Gunba becomes Abkhazia’s president

Presidential elections in Abkhazia

March 02, 2025

His opponent, opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba, secured 41.54% of the vote.

Presidential election in Abkhazia: How to avoid worsening the crisis?Astamur Tania and Inal Khashig

Abkhazia

February 28, 2025

How can escalation of the political situation in Abkhazia be avoided ahead of the election? Journalist Inal Khashig talks with historian Astamur Tania.

Kremlin defies norms to back one Abkhaz presidential candidate in snap presidential elections

Abkhazia-Russia

February 24, 2025

Moscow persistently treats Badra Gunba as an incumbent official, despite him not holding such a position.

Rivals in the Abkhaz presidential race declare a "truce" ahead of the runoff

Politics in Abkhazia

February 22, 2025

The agreement was reached after five hours of one-on-one talks. The candidates pledged to compete fairly

‘Armenian question’ suddenly emerges amid elections in Abkhazia. Who is pressuring community and why?

Abkhazia

February 18, 2025

Armenian community leader says local Armenians faced pressure amid presidential elections

Foreign armed men and resignation of state security chief – new political crisis unfolds in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

February 18, 2025

Acting president Valery Bganba dismisses security chief Dmitry Kuchuberiya over election day irregularities

Abkhazia presidential election: Two finalists advance, no winner yet

Abkhazia

February 16, 2025

The second round, scheduled for March 1, will see the ruling party's candidate, Badra Gunba, face off against opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba.

Voting ends in Abkhazia’s snap presidential election

Abkhazia

February 15, 2025

Voting took place at 152 polling stations in Abkhazia and two stations in Russia.

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

Abkhazia-Russia

February 15, 2025

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?

Politics in Abkhazia

February 14, 2025

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

Final presidential debate held in Abkhazia ahead of snap election

Abkhazia

February 13, 2025

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'

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

February 11, 2025

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

Abkhazia-Russia

February 09, 2025

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

Politics in Abkhazia

February 07, 2025

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.

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