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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.

Pashinyan: Negotiations underway over new nuclear power plant

The Armenian Prime Minister said that construction is planned to begin in 2025.

Pashinyan: Negotiations underway over new nuclear power plant

The Armenian Prime Minister said that construction is planned to begin in 2025.

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. 

Villages under blockade after government’s failed public outreach over energy project

Opponents of the Namakhvani HPP have continued to protest the project despite a police crackdown in the area.

Villages under blockade after government’s failed public outreach over energy project

Opponents of the Namakhvani HPP have continued to protest the project despite a police crackdown in the area.

Thousands turn out for Kutaisi hydropower protest

Activists have threatened to blockade Kutaisi in two weeks if the government does not back down.

Thousands turn out for Kutaisi hydropower protest

Activists have threatened to blockade Kutaisi in two weeks if the government does not back down.

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.