Abkhazia
Abkhazian Orthodox Church suspends services in bid to retake New Athos Monastery
The conflict stems from an argument over whether the Church should align with the Moscow Patriarchate or seek greater independence.
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Five injured in apparent mafia shooting in Abkhazia
One of those injured was reportedly the infamous local mafia figure Raul Bartsba.
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Pro-government candidates win amidst low turnout in Abkhazia’s local elections
The elections were marred by allegations of illegal meddling on behalf of Presidential Badra Gunba and his Russian backers.
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Russian political consultants forced to leave Abkhazia after being found working illegally
The move comes days before Abkhazia is set to hold municipal elections.
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Abkhazia to hold municipal elections on 8 November
In total, 179 positions across Abkhazia will be filled.
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Sukhumi Airport cuts winter flights, apparently due to lack of demand
The airport will have only one bi-weekly flight to Moscow until a yet undisclosed date.
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Abkhazian journalists and opposition figures push back against Russian sanctions
Opposition figures have said they are being punished via Russia by having their citizenship revoked.
