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Energy crisis looms in Nagorno-Karabakh as reservoir levels fall

Following gas and electricity cuts, the region has become increasingly dependent on the Sarsang reservoir for hydroelectric power.

Energy crisis looms in Nagorno-Karabakh as reservoir levels fall

Following gas and electricity cuts, the region has become increasingly dependent on the Sarsang reservoir for hydroelectric power.

Electricity prices to double in Abkhazia as rolling blackouts return

The price of electricity in Abkhazia is to almost double for the second time in less than a year, as an energy deal with Russia expires.

Electricity prices to double in Abkhazia as rolling blackouts return

The price of electricity in Abkhazia is to almost double for the second time in less than a year, as an energy deal with Russia expires.

Rolling blackouts re-introduced in Abkhazia

The power will be switched off for one-hour periods five times per day rotating through different regions of Abkhazia.

Rolling blackouts re-introduced in Abkhazia

The power will be switched off for one-hour periods five times per day rotating through different regions of Abkhazia.

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. 

Abkhazia moves to shut down cryptomining as blackouts escalate

While the authorities blame cryptocurrency miners for the blackouts, experts say the problem goes much deeper.

Abkhazia moves to shut down cryptomining as blackouts escalate

By Marianna Kotova

While the authorities blame cryptocurrency miners for the blackouts, experts say the problem goes much deeper.

Editorial | Georgia’s show of force in Pankisi was reckless and irresponsible

The government needs to prioritise a more participatory approach to regional development.

Editorial | Georgia’s show of force in Pankisi was reckless and irresponsible

By OC Media

The government needs to prioritise a more participatory approach to regional development.

Russian regions eye Chechnya’s gas debt write off

A reported $136 million write off has led politicians from other regions to call for similar measures across Russia.

Russian regions eye Chechnya’s gas debt write off

A reported $136 million write off has led politicians from other regions to call for similar measures across Russia.

‘Almost 40% of Georgians’ borrow money to pay utility bills

Energy poverty affects many in Georgia, a recent study conducted by World Experience for Georgia has found. It says almost 40% of population borrow money to pay utility bills.

‘Almost 40% of Georgians’ borrow money to pay utility bills

Energy poverty affects many in Georgia, a recent study conducted by World Experience for Georgia has found. It says almost 40% of population borrow money to pay utility bills.

Russia’s North Caucasus: buried in gas debts

The Russian government has accused the North Caucasus of not paying their energy bills, but many locals say bills are beyond what they can afford.

Russia’s North Caucasus: buried in gas debts

By Aslan Urumov

The Russian government has accused the North Caucasus of not paying their energy bills, but many locals say bills are beyond what they can afford.