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Apart-hotels bill passes first committee hearings in Abkhazia amidst protests 

Critics say that the law would be used to circumvent restrictions on property ownership by foreigners.

Apart-hotels bill passes first committee hearings in Abkhazia amidst protests 

Critics say that the law would be used to circumvent restrictions on property ownership by foreigners.

Abkhaz, Avar, Chechen, and Ossetian hit Google Translate

The additions are the first languages of the Caucasus to be added since Armenian, Azerbaijani, and Georgian were added in 2010.

Abkhaz, Avar, Chechen, and Ossetian hit Google Translate

The additions are the first languages of the Caucasus to be added since Armenian, Azerbaijani, and Georgian were added in 2010.

Fears in Abkhazia as Georgia grows closer to Russia

Politicians in both Abkhazia and Georgia appear to have hinted at the possibility of closer  relations. 

Fears in Abkhazia as Georgia grows closer to Russia

By OC Media

Politicians in both Abkhazia and Georgia appear to have hinted at the possibility of closer  relations. 

Abkhazian opposition figures express support for Georgia’s foreign agent law protesters

Abkhazian opposition figures have warned that Georgia’s foreign agent law signals a pro-Russian policy shift that could lead to Russia abandoning Abkhazia.

Abkhazian opposition figures express support for Georgia’s foreign agent law protesters

Abkhazian opposition figures have warned that Georgia’s foreign agent law signals a pro-Russian policy shift that could lead to Russia abandoning Abkhazia.

Abkhazian Foreign Minister fired and ‘summoned for questioning’

Ardzinba had been serving as Abkhazia’s foreign minister since November 2021.

Abkhazian Foreign Minister fired and ‘summoned for questioning’

Ardzinba had been serving as Abkhazia’s foreign minister since November 2021.

Abkhaz Parliament rejects draft amendments outlawing ‘slander and insults’

Abkhazia’s Parliament has rejected amendments to the criminal code that would target social media users who insult or slander officials.

Abkhaz Parliament rejects draft amendments outlawing ‘slander and insults’

Abkhazia’s Parliament has rejected amendments to the criminal code that would target social media users who insult or slander officials.

Abkhazia freezes assets of non-profit organisation citing tax evasion

The Centre for Humanitarian Programmes’ was accused of tax evasion.

Abkhazia freezes assets of non-profit organisation citing tax evasion

The Centre for Humanitarian Programmes’ was accused of tax evasion.

Abkhazia introduces six-hour power cuts following Enguri HPP damage 

Long-running power cuts have also been attributed to widespread cryptocurrency mining. 

Abkhazia introduces six-hour power cuts following Enguri HPP damage 

Long-running power cuts have also been attributed to widespread cryptocurrency mining. 

‘Competing to be most pro-Russian’: Abkhazia prepares for Russian presidential elections

Abkhazia’s government and opposition have been calling for citizens to vote in the upcoming Russian presidential elections, but sentiment amongst Abkhazian people is conflicted.

‘Competing to be most pro-Russian’: Abkhazia prepares for Russian presidential elections

By OC Media

Abkhazia’s government and opposition have been calling for citizens to vote in the upcoming Russian presidential elections, but sentiment amongst Abkhazian people is conflicted.

Abkhazia to require parliamentary approval for ‘international treaties’

The amendments limit the powers of the president and foreign minister to approve international treaties and is believed to be aimed at treaties with Russia. 

Abkhazia to require parliamentary approval for ‘international treaties’

The amendments limit the powers of the president and foreign minister to approve international treaties and is believed to be aimed at treaties with Russia.