It borders Georgia to the southeast and Russia to the northwest. The ethnic Abkhaz people are indigenous to the region. Historically, Abkhazia was part of various kingdoms and empires, including ...

23. The press service of the Abkhaz energy company Chernomorenergo reported that a schedule from Nov. 1, under which electricity will be unavailable for four hours per day, is in effect. The region ...

Abkhazia relies on the Russian presence to maintain their independence from Georgia, which denies the existence of an Abkhaz people and their right to a state. But support from Russia comes with ...

"On behalf of Parliament of the Republic of South Ossetia and on my own behalf, I convey to you and the entire Abkhaz people the words of solidarity and support on this memorable day. The Lata tragedy ...