#Abkhazia
Sochi cruise liner causes stir in Batumi
Footage of Russian tourists taunting protesters and defending Russian policy in Georgia led to anger in Georgia.
Sochi cruise liner causes stir in Batumi
Footage of Russian tourists taunting protesters and defending Russian policy in Georgia led to anger in Georgia.
Abkhazia approves private Russian investor to fund reconstruction of Sukhumi airport
Abkhazian MPs have voted to ratify an agreement between Russia and Abkhazia allowing a private Russian investor to fund the reconstruction of the Sukhumi (Sukhum) international airport.
Abkhazia approves private Russian investor to fund reconstruction of Sukhumi airport
Abkhazian MPs have voted to ratify an agreement between Russia and Abkhazia allowing a private Russian investor to fund the reconstruction of the Sukhumi (Sukhum) international airport.
Floods cause power cuts and transport chaos in Abkhazia
Severe flooding has caused widespread devastation in western Abkhazia, after heavy rains over the weekend.
Floods cause power cuts and transport chaos in Abkhazia
Severe flooding has caused widespread devastation in western Abkhazia, after heavy rains over the weekend.
Abkhazian Interior Minister orders police to stop extorting tourists
The announcement marks the latest in an ongoing drive to stop traffic police taking bribes from tourists.
Abkhazian Interior Minister orders police to stop extorting tourists
The announcement marks the latest in an ongoing drive to stop traffic police taking bribes from tourists.
Sukhumi Mayor takes City Assembly to court over construction laws
Activists fear that the case could allow for unconstrained construction in Sukhumi’s historic centre, and indirectly make it easier for Russians to gain Abkhazian citizenship.
Sukhumi Mayor takes City Assembly to court over construction laws
Activists fear that the case could allow for unconstrained construction in Sukhumi’s historic centre, and indirectly make it easier for Russians to gain Abkhazian citizenship.
Abkhazia increases fines for ‘inappropriate’ dress
This includes wearing bathing suits on the streets, toplessness for both men and women, or public nudity.
Abkhazia increases fines for ‘inappropriate’ dress
This includes wearing bathing suits on the streets, toplessness for both men and women, or public nudity.
Abkhazian government and opposition criticise Georgian President’s EU speech
Georgia’s president’s expression of support for Abkhazia’s anti-government protest on Tuesday was rebuffed by the protesting groups.
Abkhazian government and opposition criticise Georgian President’s EU speech
Georgia’s president’s expression of support for Abkhazia’s anti-government protest on Tuesday was rebuffed by the protesting groups.
Opposition rally in Sukhumi ends peacefully despite high security
Despite athe opposition's demands being refused and unprecedented security measures put in place by the authorities, no significant conflicts took place at a protest in Sukhumi (Sukhum).
Opposition rally in Sukhumi ends peacefully despite high security
Despite athe opposition's demands being refused and unprecedented security measures put in place by the authorities, no significant conflicts took place at a protest in Sukhumi (Sukhum).
Abkhaz opposition to protest to demand government’s resignation
An opposition bloc is demanding the government’s resignation for acting against the interests of Abkhazians and excluding them from public life.
Abkhaz opposition to protest to demand government’s resignation
An opposition bloc is demanding the government’s resignation for acting against the interests of Abkhazians and excluding them from public life.
Activists arrested for hanging banners in Sukhumi
Two members of the H-ara H-Pitsunda movement were detained for hanging banners with quotes by Abkhazian figures in Sukhumi (Sukhum).
Activists arrested for hanging banners in Sukhumi
Two members of the H-ara H-Pitsunda movement were detained for hanging banners with quotes by Abkhazian figures in Sukhumi (Sukhum).