Politics in Abkhazia

Abkhazia has 'too many officials' - ex-minister pushes for major overhaul

Abkhazia

December 02, 2025

According to official statistics, 40% of Abkhazia’s formally employed population are civil servants. The global average is 5%.

Abkhaz leader stands up for opposition figures facing Russian criminal case

Abkhazia-Russia

November 27, 2025

Badra Gunba stated that “no citizen of Abkhazia will ever be handed over to a foreign state”

Opinion from Abkhazia: one year after President Aslan Bzhania’s resignation - what changed and what must change?

Politics in Abkhazia

November 23, 2025

“Breaking the vicious cycle is possible only under three conditions: societal consolidation, fundamental reforms, and long-term external financial support"

Opinion: 'Vandalism and security threats: Which laws did Russian political operatives break in Abkhazia?'

Abkhazia-Russia

November 13, 2025

A group of Russian political consultants worked illegally for pro-government candidates in local elections.

Russian political strategists secretly worked for pro-presidential candidates in Abkhazia

Abkhazia-Russia

November 07, 2025

One ran a “local” newspaper and was smearing opponents, the other secretly worked at the Election Commission. The opposition exposed them, but the “consultants” were simply expelled from Abkhazia

'At this rate, we are doomed to poverty': views on Abkhazia’s 2026 budget plan

Abkhazia

October 30, 2025

Ahra Aristava: “The growth in the budget’s own revenues does not meet the targets set by the president”

Abkhaz social affairs minister kills man in drunk-driving incident

Abkhazia

October 14, 2025

President removes Ruslan Adzhba from his post

Independent Abkhaz journalist Inal Khashig on the bot created in his name to praise the government

Politics in Abkhazia

October 12, 2025

“The goal of this campaign is to create the illusion of nationwide support for the president”

Failed reform: why Abkhazia’s new cadastral law isn’t working

Abkhazia

October 09, 2025

It turned out that registering real estate transactions in the cadastre is impossible due to technical issues

Court in Abkhazia returns national gallery building to Culture Ministry after former minister leased it out

Abkhazia

October 08, 2025

A private company signed the lease in 2021 with the then culture minister, Gudisa Agrba, who was later jailed for embezzlement

Son of adviser to Abkhazia’s president detained in Moscow

Abkhazia-Russia

October 06, 2025

According to unconfirmed reports, he is suspected of involvement in the embezzlement of a large sum of money, but was released by the evening of 5 October.

‘Indecently fake honeymoon’- Opinion on Russia–Abkhazia relations

Politics in Abkhazia

October 03, 2025

Public Chamber member Tengiz Jopua calls the situation “embarrassingly insincere” and urges pragmatism and mutual responsibility.

Mellow season begins in Abkhazia – Video

Tourism in Abkhazia

October 02, 2025

Overall the holiday season was considerably weaker than last year, analysts say

Abkhazia’s fifth attempt at constitutional reform has stalled. Why this time?

Abkhazia

September 19, 2025

Constitutional reform includes changes to the electoral system. Public Chamber has accused parliament of blocking electoral reform

Why was the journalist’s lawsuit against Abkhazia’s security service moved behind closed doors? Opinion

Abkhazia

July 14, 2025

Nizfa Arshba accuses the State Security Service of defamation and damaging her honor, dignity, and professional reputation

Instant noodle scandal: Abkhaz official fired over mention of ‘Doshirak’

Abkhazia-Russia

June 24, 2025

Her remarks were seen as disrespectful towards Russian tourists

President of Abkhazia on relations with Georgia, dialogue with opposition, and overcoming energy crisis

Abkhazia

June 20, 2025

Badr Gunba sees the signing of a non-use of force agreement between Georgia and Abkhazia as the main goal of the Geneva Discussions

New government, old structure: prospects and risks in Abkhazia | Interview with Leuan Lagulaa

Politics in Abkhazia

May 19, 2025

Editor of 'Chegemskaya Pravda', Inal Khashig, spoke with Leuan Lagulaa, editor-in-chief of 'Apsny Khabar', about the prospects of the new-old government.

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