Friday, December 5, 2025

Sokhumi brings in new restrictions at Enguri Bridge, locals charged USD 17 for passing

GALI, DFWatch–Sokhumi has brought in new restrictions on the administrative borderline between breakaway Abkhazia and Georgia proper, affecting many businesses in the area.  Crossing north-south across the Enguri Bridge is essential to many in the area, who rely on trade in products such as hazelnuts. But despite the new restrictions, anyone who pays money can … Read more

NATO concerned about closure of Abkhazia checkpoints

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Nabakevi border crossing to Abkhazia.

TBILISI, DFWatch–NATO is concerned that the closure of two crossing points between the breakaway region Abkhazia and the rest of Georgia may have adverse impact on the local population. A spokesperson for the alliance on Tuesday asked for the de facto authorities

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