Crises, coup and successful tourist season: Abkhazia’s 2024 in review

Russian research center’s election survey in Abkhazia deemed illegal and manipulative

Abkhazian crisis, presidential election, relations with Russia | Astamur Tania and Inal Khashig

Crises, coup and successful tourist season: Abkhazia’s 2024 in review

Abkhazia’s “crypto curse” | Why mining remains unbeatable

Russian tourist numbers in Abkhazia drop by nearly quarter

Energy crisis in Abkhazia – what should Georgia do? | View from Tbilisi

The issue of confederation and the restoration of territorial integrity in Georgian, Abkhazian, Ossetian, and Russian official and public discussions

Newest

Abkhazia presidential election: Two finalists advance, no winner yet

The second round, scheduled for March 1, will see the ruling party's candidate, Badra Gunba, face off against opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba.

Abkhazia continues to discuss the presidential candidate’s “unlawful” communications with the Kremlin

After his "Moscow tour," Badra Gunba was sarcastically dubbed the "self-proclaimed president" in Abkhazia

Rebuilt Sukhum airport opens on test run, Kremlin’s favourite first to fly

Moscow likely views Gunba’s role in the airport opening as a boost to his ratings, helping secure his win on February 15.

Dialogue

“Promote cooperation in South Caucasus” – EU Special Representative Magdalena Grono in interview with JAMnews

Georgian lessons for Abkhaz politicians | Izida Chania

Abkhazian view on Georgia after parliamentary elections | Astamur Tania and Inal Khashig

“The dream came true, but the fears remain.” Inal Khashig’s epilogue on the parliamentary elections in Georgia

What are Abkhazian politicians expecting from the parliamentary elections in Georgia?

“Vicious cycle: when political rivals are financial groups” – interview with Abkhazian presidential candidate Oleg Bartsyts

Bartsits, with experience working in the government under four presidents, answers journalist Inal Khashig's questions about the combination of power, money, and influence in Abkhazian politics, as well as relations with Russia.

The Kremlin’s new curator visited Abkhazia. What hopes or problems does this raise? Opinion

Abkhaz-Russian relations are resetting: the Kremlin’s new curator of Abkhazia visited Sukhumi. His predecessor, Kozak, never made this visit.

Experts determine joint press conference of Abkhazian presidential candidates a failure

The four candidates for president of Abkhazia held a joint live press conference. Experts called it a failure.

Global challenges

Are Abkhaz students in Russia at risk of being sent to fight in Ukraine?

“Promote cooperation in South Caucasus” – EU Special Representative Magdalena Grono in interview with JAMnews

Leonid Chamagua: “I don’t think Georgia will attack Abkhazia”

Moscow offers Georgian Dream a new world

Crisis in relations of Abkhazia and Russia | Reaction from Moscow, Sukhumi, and Tbilisi

Georgian Dream and confederation | A view from Abkhazia

Controversial protocol and suspension of Russian financial aid to Abkhazia | Chamagua and Khashig

The UN resolution on IDPs – what has changed compared to previous years?

Airline continuation of the railway scandal?

Russia expands its influence in Abkhazia | President of Georgia

Abkhazian energy crisis | Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

Abkhazian journalist Inal Khashig discusses the acute energy crisis with expert Tengiz Djopua. What can be done?
Inal Khashig

Opinions: ‘Parliamentary murder in Abkhazia highlights its complete discreditation’

Abkhaz experts and journalists react to the tragic murder of Abkhaz parliament member Vakhtang Golandzia by another deputy Adgur Kharazia.

The Strasbourg Court held Russia fully responsible for property rights violations in Abkhazia during the 1990s

The European Court of Human Rights has concluded its examination of six lawsuits regarding property rights violations in Abkhazia, holding Russia fully responsible in all cases.

Humanitarian issues

The Strasbourg Court held Russia fully responsible for property rights violations in Abkhazia during the 1990s

The European Court of Human Rights has concluded its examination of six lawsuits regarding property rights violations in Abkhazia, holding Russia fully responsible in all cases.

The UN resolution on IDPs – what has changed compared to previous years?

Rondeli Foundation explains the political factors that led to support for the IDP resolution by Armenia, Argentina, and South Africa.

Russia expands its influence in Abkhazia | President of Georgia

Salome Zourabichvili talked about conflicts in response to a JAMnews question on increasing Russian influence in Abkhazia.

Another Abkhazian Revolution: What’s Next? | Astamur Tania and Inal Khashig

Journalist Inal Khashig discusses the recent extraordinary change of power in Abkhazia with historian and political scientist Astamur Tania.
Inal Khashig

Opinion: “Not an anti-Russian act, but response to Bzhania’s policies” 

According to Leuan Lagulaa, editor-in-chief of the leading Abkhazian media outlet APSNYKHABAR, the parliament’s decision is not an anti-Russian act but a response to Bzhania’s policies.

‘Political crisis in occupied Abkhazia – what happened and what to expect?’ | Rondeli Foundation analysis

Analyst Mamuka Komakhia discusses the causes and possible developments of the ongoing political crisis in occupied Abkhazia.
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