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Abkhazia approves private Russian investor to fund reconstruction of Sukhumi airport

Abkhazian MPs have voted to ratify an agreement between Russia and Abkhazia allowing a private Russian investor to fund the reconstruction of the Sukhumi (Sukhum) international airport.

Abkhazia approves private Russian investor to fund reconstruction of Sukhumi airport

Abkhazian MPs have voted to ratify an agreement between Russia and Abkhazia allowing a private Russian investor to fund the reconstruction of the Sukhumi (Sukhum) international airport.

Sukhumi Mayor takes City Assembly to court over construction laws

Activists fear that the case could allow for unconstrained construction in Sukhumi’s historic centre, and indirectly make it easier for Russians to gain Abkhazian citizenship.

Sukhumi Mayor takes City Assembly to court over construction laws

Activists fear that the case could allow for unconstrained construction in Sukhumi’s historic centre, and indirectly make it easier for Russians to gain Abkhazian citizenship.

Activists rally against ‘monster’ building on Sukhumi seafront

The construction of a multi-storey building in a historic quarter of Abkhazia’s capital has prompted pushback from activists and architects.

Activists rally against ‘monster’ building on Sukhumi seafront

By OC Media

The construction of a multi-storey building in a historic quarter of Abkhazia’s capital has prompted pushback from activists and architects.

Abandoned high-rises and housing assistance in Abkhazia

Struggling to make ends meet, some families in Abkhazia are demanding that the government help them escape cycles of rental and poverty.

Abandoned high-rises and housing assistance in Abkhazia

By OC Media

Struggling to make ends meet, some families in Abkhazia are demanding that the government help them escape cycles of rental and poverty.

Is Abkhazia’s car insurance mandate driving tourists away?

Abkhazia now requires all tourists to insure their cars before entering its territory.

Is Abkhazia’s car insurance mandate driving tourists away?

By OC Media

Abkhazia now requires all tourists to insure their cars before entering its territory.

Supreme Court of Abkhazia orders rerun of presidential election

The ruling comes a day after protesters stormed the Presidential Administration demanding President Raul Khadzhimba resign.

Supreme Court of Abkhazia orders rerun of presidential election

The ruling comes a day after protesters stormed the Presidential Administration demanding President Raul Khadzhimba resign.

Protesters in Abkhazia storm Presidential Administration

They demanded that September’s presidential election results be recognised as unlawful.

Protesters in Abkhazia storm Presidential Administration

They demanded that September’s presidential election results be recognised as unlawful.

Abkhazian presidential elections to go to second round

Incumbent President Raul Khadzhimba will likely face opposition candidate Alkhas Kvitsiniya in the run-off ‘within two weeks’.

Abkhazian presidential elections to go to second round

Incumbent President Raul Khadzhimba will likely face opposition candidate Alkhas Kvitsiniya in the run-off ‘within two weeks’.

Abkhazian president bows to opposition over election date

Following opposition protests, President Raul Khadzhimba urged parliament to approve a constitutional amendment to postpone the presidential election.

Abkhazian president bows to opposition over election date

Following opposition protests, President Raul Khadzhimba urged parliament to approve a constitutional amendment to postpone the presidential election.

Equal and more equal: Abkhazia’s passport policy

Ethnic Armenians, Russians, Georgians, and others fear the reason behind new citizenship regulations is to deprive them of Abkhazian passports.

Equal and more equal: Abkhazia’s passport policy

By Stella Adleyba

Ethnic Armenians, Russians, Georgians, and others fear the reason behind new citizenship regulations is to deprive them of Abkhazian passports.