Abkhazia

Russian tourists on their vacation in Abkhazia. Video

August 28, 2020

Half a million Russian tourists have already arrived in Abkhazia, and the new outbreak of coronavirus infections is less frightening to many than the threat of missing the tourist season

Op-Ed: the government wants to save the Abkhaz language, but doesn't know how

Abkhazia

August 26, 2020

Why they decided that Abkhaz children should only study in Abkhaz schools, why it won't help the development of the Abkhaz language, and what should actually be done to preserve the language

War, pandemic, and election - "Past week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews, video

Abkhazia

August 23, 2020

A review of what happened in the South Caucasus in the week of August 17-22, 2020 - war, pandemic, and election, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia

Coronavirus outbreak in Abkhazia following influx of Russian tourists

Abkhazia

August 17, 2020

Doctors in Abkhazia ask for help – an outbreak of coronavirus infections has begun after the border with Russia was opened and about half a million tourists entered

Abkhaz opposition threatens protests if citizenship is restored to resident Georgians

Abkhazia

August 15, 2020

The Abkhaz PM said he considers Georgians in Abkhazia to be its citizens

Abkhazia experiencing lack of soldiers due to coronavirus

Coronavirus

August 14, 2020

The number of conscripts has decreased due to the postponement of the date of recruitment and the enrollment of applicants to university without exams

Abkhaz presidential aide rams through Russian border gate with car. Video

Abkhazia

August 09, 2020

Akhra Avidzba, a well-known presidential aide in Abkhazia, was not allowed to leave Russia because of his debts. In response, he simply rammed through the barriers at the border with his car.

War anniversary, abating pandemic - "Past week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews, video

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

August 08, 2020

A review of what happened in the South Caucasus in the week of August 3-8, 2020 - five-day August War anniversary, abating pandemic. Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia

Drug addiction in quarantine – fighting narcotics in Abkhazia during the pandemic

Abkhazia

August 06, 2020

Since the border was closed, fewer drugs have entered. But drug dealers are now looking for new ways to smuggle

Abkhaz healthcare system may be “smothered” after opening border with Russia, doctors say

Coronavirus

August 05, 2020

Abkhaz prime minister accused doctors of being "alarmists"

Abkhazia opens borders to Russian tourists despite coronavirus fears

Abkhazia

August 01, 2020

From the evening of August 1, Abkhazia opened entry and exit to Russia without any restrictions, even a certificate of absence of coronavirus is not required

Abkhaz demand borders open with Russia despite rise in number of corona cases

Coronavirus

July 30, 2020

Abkhaz MP tests positive for coronavirus, other MPs undergoing testing

Poor education, or the pandemic? Abkhazia admits all applicants into university

Coronavirus

July 28, 2020

The very low level of knowledge of those entering the university in Abkhazia caused an unusual decision to be made against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic - everyone who applied was admitted.

Abkhaz police officers beat superior, fight with Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs

July 20, 2020

In a fight, policemen in the Gagra district of Abkhazia beat their superior officer and the deputy minister of internal affairs, causing an investigation and a wave of memes

Op-Ed: Abkhazia needs reforms – the coronavirus tourism crisis might help it do that

Coronavirus

July 16, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has led Abkhazia to an economic crisis. But this could spur reforms that will reduce dependence on Russian funding

The Abkhaz authorities' decision not to let Russian tourists in until July 15 due to the coronavirus pandemic will bring many to the brink of survival

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Abkhazia

Russian tourists on their vacation in Abkhazia. Video

Op-Ed: the government wants to save the Abkhaz language, but doesn't know how

War, pandemic, and election - "Past week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews, video

Coronavirus outbreak in Abkhazia following influx of Russian tourists

Abkhaz opposition threatens protests if citizenship is restored to resident Georgians

Abkhazia experiencing lack of soldiers due to coronavirus

Abkhaz presidential aide rams through Russian border gate with car. Video

War anniversary, abating pandemic - "Past week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews, video

Drug addiction in quarantine – fighting narcotics in Abkhazia during the pandemic

Abkhaz healthcare system may be “smothered” after opening border with Russia, doctors say

Abkhazia opens borders to Russian tourists despite coronavirus fears

Abkhaz demand borders open with Russia despite rise in number of corona cases

Poor education, or the pandemic? Abkhazia admits all applicants into university

Abkhaz police officers beat superior, fight with Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs

Op-Ed: Abkhazia needs reforms – the coronavirus tourism crisis might help it do that

"We hope tourists will come" - residents of Abkhazia awaiting end of quarantine, opportunity to earn. Video

Is Russia preparing Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Transnistria and Donbass for annexation?

“We want to eat!” Abkhaz react to delayed tourist season on social media

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