Puta-O

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in Puta-O, and what do you like to do then? Let us know!

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from Puta-O do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who moved here!

Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in Puta-O? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking for. Everyone else…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia? Tell us your favourites and wh…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or …

Why did the biscuit go to the doctor? It was feeling crumby.

Why was the maths book sad? It had too many problems.

“Waiter, there's a fly in my soup!” – “Don't worry, sir, he won't eat much.”

What did the zero say to the eight? “Nice belt!”

Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.

What did one snowman say to the other? “Can you smell carrots?”

Why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts.

“One loaf, please.” – “Sorry, we've only got rolls left.” – “Fine, I'll take twelve and a bit of glue.”

Why was the calendar so popular? It had a lot of dates.

What do you call a cow with no legs? Ground beef. What do you call a cow with two legs? Lean beef.

“Mum, why does the giraffe have such a long neck?” – “Because its head is so far from its body, love.”