Abkhazia

Op-ed: how selfishness and irresponsibility facilitate the spread of Covid-19 in Abkhazia

August 04, 2021

JAMnews author from Abkhazia believes that the reason for failure in coping with the coronavirus is deeply rooted in the irresponsibility and selfishness of local residents

Abkhazia’s government employee attacked for allegedly insulting opposition?

Abkhazia

August 02, 2021

Employee of the press service of the President of Abkhazia was attacked for allegedly hosting an anonymous anti-opposition Telegram channel

Vox-pop from Abkhazia: Is it appropriate to wear swimming suit and post pictures on social media?

Abkhazia

July 31, 2021

JAMnews spoke to people in Abkhazia and asked whether it is ok for a woman to wear a swimsuit and post pictures in it on social media

Who is to blame for the ongoing Covid-19 crisis in Abkhazia?

Abkhazia

July 26, 2021

Journalist Maiana Kotova explains why authorities are to blame for the increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in Abkhazia and why she refuses to participate in public fundraising for Covid hospitals

Crypto mining to be legalized in Abkhazia despite acute energy crisis

Abkhazia

July 23, 2021

Abkhazia may once again legalize crypto mining despite the acute energy crisis that has been going on for the last six months

Abkhazia's New Athos Monastery calls on Ministry of Culture to reduce number of tourists

Abkhazia

July 21, 2021

Abkhazia's monastery is overwhelmed by drunken Russian tourists who repeatedly get sick and try to climb the monastery walls. The monastery has sent a special appeal to Ministry of Tourism asking to address the issue

"Do you think we are immortal?" - Abkhaz doctors call society to follow Covid-19 regulations

Abkhazia

July 18, 2021

Doctors address society, call people to observe healthcare regulations amid a sharp increase in coronavirus cases in Abkhazia

A trip to one of Abkhazia's few youth sports clubs. Video

Abkhazia

July 15, 2021

JAMnews video blog explores one of only a few children's sports clubs in Abkhazia and talks to the owner about its benefits for the local youth

Op-ed: Private sector is the only solution to Abkhazia's energy crisis

Abkhazia

July 14, 2021

The energy crisis in Abkhazia can only be solved if the authorities give up the ownership Chernomorenergo to the private sector, Inal Khashig believes

Theaters close in Abkhazia amid growing number of Covid-19 cases

Abkhazia

July 10, 2021

Theaters were closed in Abkhazia due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases. Large-scale wedding celebrations are still permitted and tourists from Russian are still not required to take PCR tests

Russian tourist and child drown in a stormy sea

Abkhazia

July 07, 2021

Russian tourists drown in the sea in Abkhazia after being carried away by a strong river current. Two children were rescued but their mother and one more child drowned

Abkhazia suffers damage of $ 70 million after storm, flooding. Video

Abkhazia

July 06, 2021

Storm and flooding in Abkhazia causes up to $70 million of damage, as electricity lines, several residential buildings and multiple vehicles are destroyed

Abkhazian opposition challenges president to a debate

Abkhazia

July 02, 2021

Opposition of Abkhazia challenged president to a debate after accusing him of "stubborn silence" on the republic's most pressing issues

Abkhaz lawyers threaten to strike amid accusations against one of their colleagues

Abkhazia

June 29, 2021

Abkhaz lawyers are protesting and threaten to go on strike after one of their colleagues, Zhanna Shenkao has been subjected to pressure from authorities

How to make city more attractive and comfortable? Abkhazia with Bislan Bagatelia, ep. 1

Abkhazia

June 28, 2021

Exploring Abkhazia with Bislan Bagatelia, ep.1: Sukhum architect talks about the urbanization of Abkhazia and ways to improve it

Abkhazia left without electricity in the midst of holiday season

Abkhazia

June 26, 2021

Opposition in Abkhazia accuses authorities of incompetence due to power outages

Abkhaz opposition demands government's resignation over energy crisis

Abkhazia

June 25, 2021

Abkhaz opposition demands resignation of the current government amid acute energy crisis caused by uncontrolled crypto mining

Op-ed: Crime and provision of justice in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

June 22, 2021

The issue of crime and justice in Abkhazia has become especially relevant after the shooting incident in which a local resident wounded two Russian tourists. But how effective is the Abkhaz system in punishing those responsible for serious crimes?

Op-ed: how selfishness and irresponsibility facilitate the spread of Covid-19 in Abkhazia

Abkhazia’s government employee attacked for allegedly insulting opposition?

Vox-pop from Abkhazia: Is it appropriate to wear swimming suit and post pictures on social media?

Who is to blame for the ongoing Covid-19 crisis in Abkhazia?

Crypto mining to be legalized in Abkhazia despite acute energy crisis

Abkhazia's New Athos Monastery calls on Ministry of Culture to reduce number of tourists

"Do you think we are immortal?" - Abkhaz doctors call society to follow Covid-19 regulations

A trip to one of Abkhazia's few youth sports clubs. Video

Op-ed: Private sector is the only solution to Abkhazia's energy crisis

Theaters close in Abkhazia amid growing number of Covid-19 cases

Russian tourist and child drown in a stormy sea

Abkhazia suffers damage of $ 70 million after storm, flooding. Video

Abkhazian opposition challenges president to a debate

Abkhaz lawyers threaten to strike amid accusations against one of their colleagues

How to make city more attractive and comfortable? Abkhazia with Bislan Bagatelia, ep. 1

Abkhazia left without electricity in the midst of holiday season

Abkhaz opposition demands government's resignation over energy crisis

Op-ed: Crime and provision of justice in Abkhazia

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