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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.

‘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. 

Abkhazia bans USAID and peacebuilding projects amidst new restrictions on foreign aid

Abkhazia has introduced new restrictions on foreign aid, including banning USAID funding, funding of media, and projects aiming to establish contacts across the line of conflict.

Abkhazia bans USAID and peacebuilding projects amidst new restrictions on foreign aid

Abkhazia has introduced new restrictions on foreign aid, including banning USAID funding, funding of media, and projects aiming to establish contacts across the line of conflict.

Abkhazia could turn Council of Ministers building into ‘luxury hotel’

Abkhazia’s President has said that the iconic Council of Ministers  building in the centre of Sukhumi (Sukhum) could be turned into a luxury hotel.

Abkhazia could turn Council of Ministers building into ‘luxury hotel’

Abkhazia’s President has said that the iconic Council of Ministers  building in the centre of Sukhumi (Sukhum) could be turned into a luxury hotel.

Confusion in Abkhazia as foreign minister ‘resigns’ and returns

The incident, which took place on Monday night, has prompted speculation regarding potential motives for the supposed resignation. 

Confusion in Abkhazia as foreign minister ‘resigns’ and returns

The incident, which took place on Monday night, has prompted speculation regarding potential motives for the supposed resignation. 

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).

Abkhazia’s parliament elects new human rights commissioner

A psychologist with family ties to senior officials was elected over a lawyer working on human rights in Abkhazia. 

Abkhazia’s parliament elects new human rights commissioner

A psychologist with family ties to senior officials was elected over a lawyer working on human rights in Abkhazia. 

Former Abkhazian MP ‘beaten by President Bzhaniya’s son’

Tengiz Agrba has been hospitalised after allegedly being attacked by President Aslan Bzhaniya’s son and relatives.

Former Abkhazian MP ‘beaten by President Bzhaniya’s son’

Tengiz Agrba has been hospitalised after allegedly being attacked by President Aslan Bzhaniya’s son and relatives.

Bzhaniya returns from ‘fruitful’ Russia–Belarus trip

The Abkhazian president was on a two-week visit to Moscow and Minsk in February.

Bzhaniya returns from ‘fruitful’ Russia–Belarus trip

The Abkhazian president was on a two-week visit to Moscow and Minsk in February.