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COVID-19 vaccination proceeds slowly in Abkhazia

Vaccination against COVID-19 is progressing slowly in Abkhazia, with under 1% having received one dose and 474 people being fully vaccinated so far.

COVID-19 vaccination proceeds slowly in Abkhazia

Vaccination against COVID-19 is progressing slowly in Abkhazia, with under 1% having received one dose and 474 people being fully vaccinated so far.

Abkhazia to begin long-delayed vaccine rollout

Abkhazia received 6,500 doses of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine on 30 April.

Abkhazia to begin long-delayed vaccine rollout

Abkhazia received 6,500 doses of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine on 30 April.

Abkhazia is preparing for a tourist bonanza

The authorities expect record numbers of visitors, but some fear that Abkhazia’s infrastructure might buckle. 

Abkhazia is preparing for a tourist bonanza

By Marianna Kotova

The authorities expect record numbers of visitors, but some fear that Abkhazia’s infrastructure might buckle. 

What happened to Abkhazia’s anti-corruption law?

Abkhazia’s law on the declaration of income and property has remained in bureaucratic limbo for over a year.

What happened to Abkhazia’s anti-corruption law?

Abkhazia’s law on the declaration of income and property has remained in bureaucratic limbo for over a year.

Is an interconnected Caucasus on the horizon?

Russia, Turkey, and Iran have all shown interest in participating in restoring the transport corridors.

Is an interconnected Caucasus on the horizon?

By Hamida Giyasbayli

Russia, Turkey, and Iran have all shown interest in participating in restoring the transport corridors.

Four dead attempting to swim Enguri

Authorities in Abkhazia have partially closed crossings while Georgian authorities have instituted a quarantine for those coming across.

Four dead attempting to swim Enguri

Authorities in Abkhazia have partially closed crossings while Georgian authorities have instituted a quarantine for those coming across.

Women’s advocates fight an uphill battle against domestic violence in Abkhazia

There is no legislation protecting people from domestic violence in Abkhazia, nor are there any shelters for victims. 

Women’s advocates fight an uphill battle against domestic violence in Abkhazia

By Marianna Kotova

There is no legislation protecting people from domestic violence in Abkhazia, nor are there any shelters for victims. 

Tense days in Abkhazia after arrest of former Bzhania aide

Rumours of a possible military takeover circulated around the Abkhazian capital last week following the arrest of former presidential aide Akhra Avidzba on weapons charges. 

Tense days in Abkhazia after arrest of former Bzhania aide

Rumours of a possible military takeover circulated around the Abkhazian capital last week following the arrest of former presidential aide Akhra Avidzba on weapons charges. 

Abkhazia seeks to revive its rail link to the outside world

With transport links poised to reopen following the Nagorno-Karabakh war, Abkhazian politicians are pushing to reopen their own dormant railway line.

Abkhazia seeks to revive its rail link to the outside world

By Marianna Kotova

With transport links poised to reopen following the Nagorno-Karabakh war, Abkhazian politicians are pushing to reopen their own dormant railway line.

Abkhazian doctors at odds with Prosecutor’s Office over corruption case

After allegations of embezzlement, Abkhazia’s medical community has accused the Prosecutor’s Office of ordering an unlawful search.

Abkhazian doctors at odds with Prosecutor’s Office over corruption case

After allegations of embezzlement, Abkhazia’s medical community has accused the Prosecutor’s Office of ordering an unlawful search.