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Will Abkhazia’s PM step down over a broken CT scanner?

It was one of the only CT scanners in Abkhazia, and the only one used for COVID patients. 

Will Abkhazia’s PM step down over a broken CT scanner?

By Marianna Kotova

It was one of the only CT scanners in Abkhazia, and the only one used for COVID patients. 

Datablog | A different kind of social distance 

Georgians feel as alienated from those living in Abkhazia and South Ossetia as they do with ethnic minorities living in Georgia. 

Datablog | A different kind of social distance 

By Nino Zubashvili

Georgians feel as alienated from those living in Abkhazia and South Ossetia as they do with ethnic minorities living in Georgia. 

Abkhazia’s anti-corruption law gets off to a rocky start

Those officials who have actually complied with the new anti-corruption law appear to have surprisingly modest livings.

Abkhazia’s anti-corruption law gets off to a rocky start

By Marianna Kotova

Those officials who have actually complied with the new anti-corruption law appear to have surprisingly modest livings.

The price of catching COVID-19 in Abkhazia

While the government is involved in treating COVID-19 in Abkhazia, most often, a diagnosis means a heavy financial burden.

The price of catching COVID-19 in Abkhazia

By Marianna Kotova

While the government is involved in treating COVID-19 in Abkhazia, most often, a diagnosis means a heavy financial burden.

Abkhazia introduces rolling blackouts 

Rising electricity consumption combined with an ageing electrical grid have led to an increasing number of blackouts in Abkhazia in recent years. 

Abkhazia introduces rolling blackouts 

Rising electricity consumption combined with an ageing electrical grid have led to an increasing number of blackouts in Abkhazia in recent years. 

COVID-19 vaccination proceeds slowly in Abkhazia

Vaccination against COVID-19 is progressing slowly in Abkhazia, with under 1% having received one dose and 474 people being fully vaccinated so far.

COVID-19 vaccination proceeds slowly in Abkhazia

Vaccination against COVID-19 is progressing slowly in Abkhazia, with under 1% having received one dose and 474 people being fully vaccinated so far.

Abkhazia to begin long-delayed vaccine rollout

Abkhazia received 6,500 doses of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine on 30 April.

Abkhazia to begin long-delayed vaccine rollout

Abkhazia received 6,500 doses of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine on 30 April.

Abkhazia is preparing for a tourist bonanza

The authorities expect record numbers of visitors, but some fear that Abkhazia’s infrastructure might buckle. 

Abkhazia is preparing for a tourist bonanza

By Marianna Kotova

The authorities expect record numbers of visitors, but some fear that Abkhazia’s infrastructure might buckle. 

What happened to Abkhazia’s anti-corruption law?

Abkhazia’s law on the declaration of income and property has remained in bureaucratic limbo for over a year.

What happened to Abkhazia’s anti-corruption law?

Abkhazia’s law on the declaration of income and property has remained in bureaucratic limbo for over a year.

Is an interconnected Caucasus on the horizon?

Russia, Turkey, and Iran have all shown interest in participating in restoring the transport corridors.

Is an interconnected Caucasus on the horizon?

By Hamida Giyasbayli

Russia, Turkey, and Iran have all shown interest in participating in restoring the transport corridors.