Contraband connections

Liberali, #104, 29 December, 2011 - 04 January, 2012
Markets in Abkhazia are full of goods smuggled from Georgia. Will Ankvab be ready to regulate the situation on Enguri?  Inal Khashig more»

Old new government

- Liberali, #103, 22-28 December, 2011
A new wave of protests is expected in Tskhinvali. Maria Bestayeva more»

Ex-president Kokoyty is still active

- Liberali, #102, 15-21 December, 2011
Kokoyty resigned, but people in South Ossetia fear that the ex-president will continue his attempts to lead the political life in the republic.  Mariya Bestayeva more»

Free lunch

- Liberali, #102, 15-21 December, 2011
Russian aid did a disservice to Abkhazia. Our economy and agriculture are in death throes.  Inal Khashig more»

Snowy Impasse

- Liberali, # 101, 8-14 December, 2011
The situation is becoming deadlocked in South Ossetia. Alla Dzhioyeva and her supporters do not intend to cede. The republic is on the verge of civil confrontation. Mariya Bestayeva more»

Who is the vendor?

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Liberali, #99, 24-30 November, 2011
The Abkhaz general prosecutor's office has indicted Russian citizen Konstantin Nevolin. Nevolin is accused of illegally obtaining an Abkhaz passport and property on Abkhaz territory. Sukhumi court is considering the case.

Inal Khashig more»

Putin's gamble vs Kokoyty's companion

- Liberali, #98, 17-23 November, 2011
The presidential elections held in South Ossetia on November 13, 2011 were the most unpredictable in the republic's history. Who could have thought that the candidate "sanctified" by the Kremlin itself, would fail to win a victory in the first round? Mariya Bestayeva more»

The Soviet Union "there" and "here"

- Liberali, #97, 10-16 November, 2011
What is the difference between a Georgian agent and an Abkhaz agent? Akhra Smyr more»

Solution of puzzle delayed

- Liberali, #96, 3-9 November, 2011
The painful process of government formation has shown that Ankvab does not have his own team in Abkhazia Inal Khashig more»

On the Verge of Confrontation

- Liberali, #92, 6-12 October, 2012
More than 20 presidential candidates, about 50 detained opposition members and a real threat of armed confrontation: a month remains before the presidential election in South Ossetia, but it is still unclear, who is the most realistic candidate for the post of the country's leader. Mariya Bestayeva more»

Start of Ankvab Era

- Liberali, #89, 1-7 September, 2011
The inauguration of the new president of the de facto republic, Aleksandr Ankvab will be held in Sukhumi on 26th of September. Many hope in Sukhumi that the new leader will carry out fundamental changes in Abkhazia, which people in Sukhumi have been waiting for 18 years now. Olesya Vartanyan, Radio Liberty, for Liberali from Sukhumi more»

Coordinated campaign

- Liberali, #87, 1-7 August, 2011
One month remains until the Abkhaz election. Presidential candidates - Aleksandr Ankvab, Sergey Shamba, and Raul Khajimba - pledge to fight fairly. Anton Krivenyuk, Sukhumi more»

Prosecutor, Envoy, or Wrestler?

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Liberali, #81, 20-26 June, 2011
Power-wielding agencies are struggling for a third term of presidency for Kokoyty six months ahead of the presidential election in South Ossetia. In the meantime, the Kremlin is searching for a new ruler of South Ossetia.

Maria Bestayeva more»

Shamba - Kremlin's choice

- Liberali, #80, 13-19 June, 2011
"If you elect Shamba, you will receive money, if not, we do not know." This is how Putin's statement on the 10-billion aid made at Bagapsh's funeral was understood in Sukhumi. Olga Allenova, Sukhumi more»

End of the Bagapsh era

- Liberali, #79, 6-12 June, 2012
It can be said almost for sure that Aleksandr Ankvab will become next Abkhaz president. Anton Krivenyuk, Sukhumi more»

Suspended Services

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Liberali, #76, 16-22 May, 2011
The Sailor company was the lobbyist of Abkhazia's and South Ossetia's interests in the United States after the August war. The company will stop working for Tskhinvali in early June and reduce cooperation with Sukhumi to individual projects.

Olesya Vartanyan, Radio Liberty, exclusively for Liberali more»

Abkhaz El Dorado

- Liberali, #75, 9-15 May, 2011
Abkhazia's attempts to cut a window to the West and attract foreign investors will remain fruitless until rules of the "game" are changed within this country. Inal Khashig more»

Father superior or aide?

- Liberali, #71, April, 2011
The Moscow Patriarchate is trying to appoint a new father superior in Akhali Atoni Monastery. People in Abkhazia believe that such interference in the Abkhaz church from the neighbouring country is yet another test for Abkhazia's independence.  Inal Khashig more»

Absolutely deadlocked

- Liberali, #69, 28 March - 3 April, 2011
Kremlin demanding Gagra? Dangerous mines hidden in the process of demarcation of the Russian-Abkhaz border Inal Khashig more»

Abkhaz Opposition

- Liberali, #68, 21-27 March, 2011
On the heels of Abkhazia’s Feb. 12 local elections, evaluating the strength and allegiance of the Abkhaz political opposition remains difficult. Nick Clayton more»

What is Turkey doing in Abkhazia?

- Liberali, #66, 7-13 March, 2011
Although Georgia continues to maintain an embargo on all trade and foreign economic activity with the breakaway republic of Abkhazia since 1996, local observers say trade and economic links between Turkey and Abkhazia have in fact grown rapidly in the past two years. Nick Clayton more»

Peculiarities of Abkhaz democracy

- Liberali, #65, February-March, 2011
Bagapsh, under whom Abkhazia emerged from the ruins of war and was recognized as an independent state, is losing popularity day by day. Anton Krivenyuk more»

Moscow Bagapsh's Capital

- Liberali, #63, 14-20 February, 2011
Bagapsh said that Moscow is his capital. Was it a slip of the tongue? Inal Khashig more»

Unbearable lightness of Russian-Abkhaz friendship

- Liberali, #60, 24-30 January, 2011
If the situation is not defused, the confrontation between officials in Sukhumi and Moscow may develop into a conflict between Russia and Abkhazia Anton Krivenyuk more»

Changing of the guard

- Liberali, #57, 20-26 December, 2010
Interior minister Leonid Dzyapshba - future Abkhaz president? Inal Khashig more»

Specific features of propaganda

- Liberali, #56, 13-19 December, 2010
There are similarities and differences between Georgian and Abkhaz propaganda. Akhra Smyr more»

Emigrants return to Abkhazia

- Liberali, #55, 6-12 December, 2010
The Abkhaz government urges descendants of 19th-century emigrants to return to their historic homeland. Anaid Gogoryan more»

Two Alanias

- Liberali, #49, 25-31 October, 2010
 There are more differences than similarities between North Ossetia and South Ossetia Valery Dzutsev more»

17 years of solitude

- Liberali, #45, September-October, 2010
Georgia lost the moral rights to Abkhazia twice: first, when it started the war in 1992, and second, when it lost this war.
17 years ago, despite the victory in the Georgian-Abkhazian War, only a handful of Abkhaz experts thought that the newly formed Republic of Abkhazia had future. Inal Khashig more»

A housing nightmare in Abkhazia

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Liberali, #45, 27 September - 3 October, 2010
Despite the half of the houses of Georgian IDPs standing empty and the new houses being built, Abkhazia faces a serious housing problem. One of the solutions to the problem is moving to the houses ruined in 1992-93.

Sala Nazarenko more»

Patriotic Society

- Liberali, #42, August 2010
Tskhinvali Civil Society is not ready to denounce the fact of Timur Tskhovrebov’s beating
It has been a month since the Georgian-Ossetian forum lately arranged in Holland and its result, namely, adopted appeal to participate in Geneva discussions – has been dominating themes in South Ossetia. Varvara Pakhomenko more»

Does Abkhazia need a currency of its own?

- Liberali, #41, 26 July - 1 August, 2010
What positive and negative effects may the introduction of a national currency have for Abkhazia Svetlana Avidzba more»

South Ossetia – a gunpowder barrel or a gold mine?

- Liberali, #40, 19-25 July, 2010
Money is something Kokoiti is ready to criticize Moscow for
Last Wednesday the President of South Ossetia Eduard Kokoiti criticized the Ministry of Regional Development of Russia and accused it of sabotaging the reconstruction works carried out in South Ossetia. Murat Gukemukhov more»

The new era of South Ossetia

- Liberali, #39, 12-18 July, 2010
South Ossetia suffers the pain of moving away from the political tradition rooted during the past 20 years
The seventh congress of the ruling “Yedinstvo” (Unity) Party was held in South Ossetia in the beginning of July. According to the members of the government party, the congress was historic as it marks the second stage in the modern history of South Ossetia. Murat Gukemukhov more»

Absence of will and logic

- Liberali, #38, 5-11 July, 2010
Abkhazian society is not ready to watch Georgian films and listen to Georgian dialogues
"Absence of Will" - a film by Georgian director Mamuka Kuparadze turned into the main topic in Abkhazia's internal political life. Akhra Smiri more»

Abkhazians will not give up Russian money

- Liberali, #37, 28 June-4 July, 2010
Ten billion rubles is the topic on which Abkhazians do not concede to Russians 
Abkhazian president Sergey Baghapsh makes a sensational promise to the people. He says he will overcome corruption in the country very soon. Inal Khashig more»

New resort in Abkhazia

- Liberali, #36, 21-27 June, 2010
Abkhazia expects tourists Kodori Gorge will soon add to the resorts of the republic
The flow of tourists so much expected in Abkhazia is nowhere to be seen. Anaid Gogoryan more»

What is happening in Gali?

- Liberali,. #35, 14-20 June, 2010
The Gali population states that after Russian militaries gained controlled over the region, their security has become more fragile. Geronti Kalichava more»

The process of recognition in a deadlock

- Liberali, #31, 17-23 May, 2010
Sokhumi worries as the process of recognition of Abkhazia is in a deadlock
The Abkhazian government does not rule out the possibility of Bolivia and Equador adding to the list of countries supporting Abkhazia's independence in a near future. Svetlana Avidzba more»

"Privilege" for Russian tourists

- Liberali, #30, 10-16 May, 2010
"GAI" has been ordered to love Russian tourists. But not local drivers.
At a press conference organized specially for Russian journalists President Sergei Baghapsh spoke about the new initiative concerning the Russian citizens who visit Abkhazia in their own vehicles. Inal Khashig more»

Liberalism of Shamba

- Liberal, # 28, 26 April - 2 May, 2010
One of the potential candidates of the Abkhazian presidency has found a key to success.
Prime Minister Shamba has kept his promise made in front of journalists at a press conference. From now on the representatives of independent media will be allowed to attend government sessions. Inal Khashig more»

The Rubicon of the Kokoiti opposition

- Liberali, #25, 5-11 April, 2010
Kokoiti opposition hopes to seize power in summer Zalina Siukaeva more»

When we were at war

- Liberal, #23, 22-28 March, 2010
It has been a week since everybody in Tskhinvali has been talking about what they felt when they learnt that the “modeled” war had started.
A young woman was glued to the TV screen. A painfully familiar scene was being repeated. Georgian tanks. Saakashvili. The words: intervention, occupation, Russians, Tskhinvali, Tbilisi… Zalina Siukaeva, Tskhinvali more»

Kokoiti's prisoner

- Liberal, #22, 15-21 March, 2010
Fatima Margieva, the editor of the opposition newspaper held captive in Tskhinvali is a personal inmate of Kokoiti
Gedevan Pronev, Tskhinvali more»