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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.

Abkhazia’s president wins majority support in parliamentary poll 

Supporters of Aslan Bzhania won at least 25 of 35 seats, giving the president unprecedented support in the legislature.

Abkhazia’s president wins majority support in parliamentary poll 

Supporters of Aslan Bzhania won at least 25 of 35 seats, giving the president unprecedented support in the legislature.

Criminal investigations follow Abkhazia protest violence

Another protest action in Abkhazia ended with the opposition's demands for constitutional reforms. 

Criminal investigations follow Abkhazia protest violence

Another protest action in Abkhazia ended with the opposition's demands for constitutional reforms. 

Abkhazian veterans defy COVID-ban to hold protest near presidential palace

Around 300 Abkhazian veterans and opposition supporters gathered following the reappointment of embattled Interior Minister Dmitry Dbar.

Abkhazian veterans defy COVID-ban to hold protest near presidential palace

Around 300 Abkhazian veterans and opposition supporters gathered following the reappointment of embattled Interior Minister Dmitry Dbar.

Abkhazian veterans to hold ‘indefinite protests’ unless Interior Minister resigns

The demands follow a confrontation between police and a group of veterans several weeks ago.

Abkhazian veterans to hold ‘indefinite protests’ unless Interior Minister resigns

The demands follow a confrontation between police and a group of veterans several weeks ago.