
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.

The conflict stems from an argument over whether the Church should align with the Moscow Patriarchate or seek greater independence.

One of those injured was reportedly the infamous local mafia figure Raul Bartsba.

The elections were marred by allegations of illegal meddling on behalf of Presidential Badra Gunba and his Russian backers.

The move comes days before Abkhazia is set to hold municipal elections.

In total, 179 positions across Abkhazia will be filled.

The airport will have only one bi-weekly flight to Moscow until a yet undisclosed date.

Opposition figures have said they are being punished via Russia by having their citizenship revoked.