Abkhazia

Challenges faced by the new president of Abkhazia

April 23, 2020

If Aslan Bzhania had a list of problems and a development plan before coming to power, he now will have to develop a new one, as the coronavirus epidemic has undermined the economy and changed the playing field

Chacha and propolis against coronavirus – a video about merchants who work every day despite the pandemic

Coronavirus

April 22, 2020

The state of emergency has been relaxed in Abkhazia, allowing shops and open-air markets to re-open. The locals have never been all to eager to wear masks and gloves, though

Abkhazia extends and eases coronavirus state of emergency

Coronavirus

April 22, 2020

The main reason for easing the state of emergency was the failure of the economy

Easter Vigil in Abkhazia, a hundred faithful in the cathedral despite quarantine. Video

Coronavirus

April 19, 2020

Abkhazia is in quarantine, and there's a ban on attending church services Still, around a hundred faithful came to the cathedral on Easter night

Inauguration of president of Abkhazia will be held on April 23 in closed setting

April 17, 2020

Due to the coronavirus epidemic, no more than 50 people will participate in the inauguration ceremony of the President of Abkhazia Aslan Bzhania. There will be no orchestra, no guard and no banquet.

“Do not be afraid of death” – some priests in Abkhazia are urging the public to go to church, others say ‘stay at home’

Coronavirus

April 16, 2020

Father Vissarion, a supporter of unity with the Russian Orthodox Church, calls for Easter to be celebrated in churches. Father Dorofei, a supporter of the creation of an independent Abkhaz church, has closed the Athos monastery to parishioners and broadcasts services online

Online coffee hours, domino tournaments in the park - life in Abkhazia during coronavirus

Coronavirus

April 14, 2020

Online karate and chess tournaments, Zoom ballet classes and the first Abkhaz song dedicated to coronavirus

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Coronavirus

April 12, 2020

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Coronavirus

April 12, 2020

An overview of the events in the Caucasus for the week of April 6-11, 2020

Curfew goes into effect in Gagra region in Abkhazia

Coronavirus

April 09, 2020

A second case of coronavirus infection in Abkhaz has been detected. Residents are not allowed to leave the apartments; the authorities аре supplying them with food.

Abkhazia reports first case of coronavirus

Coronavirus

April 07, 2020

The Abkhaz authorities have shut the borders - even for Abkhaz citizens

Sunny weather, empty beaches - how Abkhazia is responding to the coronavirus. Video

Coronavirus

April 05, 2020

There are no coronavirus cases in Abkhazia yet, but a state of emergency has been introduced. Borders have been closed, transport is suspended, shops are shuttered except groceries and drugstores

Field hospitals, self-isolation at home and elections - "Week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews

Coronavirus

April 04, 2020

The week of 30 March-4 April 2020 in just 90 seconds

Abkhaz authorities ready to impose curfew if quarantine violations continue

Coronavirus

April 04, 2020

The authorities are trying to be proactive, as they understand that their own resources to cope with the pandemic will not be enough, and the emergence of a virus in Abkhazia could be a disaster

From fashion designers to restauranteurs - how coronavirus has changed life in Abkhazia

Coronavirus

March 31, 2020

Residents of Abkhazia about what has changed since the state of emergency

Gal district in Abkhazia under quarantine after detection of coronavirus case

Coronavirus

March 31, 2020

The authorities of Abkhazia have belatedly acknowledged the appearance of the virus after a patient with COVID-19 was transferred to the hospital on the Georgian side.

Georgia ready to treat residents of Abkhazia if coronavirus appears

Coronavirus

March 29, 2020

The new hospital in the Zugdidi region of Georgia will be used to retreat patients with COVID-19

Caucasus fighting the coronavirus - despite lockdowns in place, churches continue to draw parish. "Week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews

Coronavirus

March 29, 2020

The week of 23-28 March 2020 in just 90 seconds

Challenges faced by the new president of Abkhazia

Chacha and propolis against coronavirus – a video about merchants who work every day despite the pandemic

Abkhazia extends and eases coronavirus state of emergency

Easter Vigil in Abkhazia, a hundred faithful in the cathedral despite quarantine. Video

Inauguration of president of Abkhazia will be held on April 23 in closed setting

“Do not be afraid of death” – some priests in Abkhazia are urging the public to go to church, others say ‘stay at home’

Online coffee hours, domino tournaments in the park - life in Abkhazia during coronavirus

Coronavirus in the Caucasus. 10-12 April, 2020

Coronavirus and repression - "Week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews

Curfew goes into effect in Gagra region in Abkhazia

Abkhazia reports first case of coronavirus

Sunny weather, empty beaches - how Abkhazia is responding to the coronavirus. Video

Field hospitals, self-isolation at home and elections - "Week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews

Abkhaz authorities ready to impose curfew if quarantine violations continue

From fashion designers to restauranteurs - how coronavirus has changed life in Abkhazia

Gal district in Abkhazia under quarantine after detection of coronavirus case

Georgia ready to treat residents of Abkhazia if coronavirus appears

Caucasus fighting the coronavirus - despite lockdowns in place, churches continue to draw parish. "Week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews

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