Azerbaijani journalist detained on suspicion of drug dealing May 03, 2019 09:39 In Baku, law enforcers have detained the editor-in-chief of the website "Bakupress.az" on suspicion of drug dealing. The journalist said that she was slandered.
Georgia declares border demarcation with Azerbaijan after conflict at monastery May 03, 2019 09:37 Georgia and Azerbaijan should complete the border demarcation as soon as possible to resolve the dispute over the ownership of the "David Gareji" Monastery Complex. This was stated by Giorgi Gakhariya, Secretary of the National Security Council and the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).
Azerbaijani oppositionist receives second refusal for CER May 03, 2019 09:29 On May 1, a court in Baku refused to apply the conditional early relief (CER) to Fuad Akhmedli, a member of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), because of a negative opinion of the colony boss. The defence intends to appeal against this second CER denial.
Mountain Jews of Azerbaijan and Stavropol Territory commemorate Holocaust victims May 03, 2019 08:31 On the Holocaust and Resistance Heroes Remembrance Day, marked on May 2, events were held in Jewish schools of Baku and Pyatigorsk, as well as mourning meetings in places of mass execution of Mountain Jews in the Stavropol Territory.
Report from Ingushetia confirms survival of bride abduction custom May 03, 2019 08:29 The Ingush deputy has refuted the information that he had abducted his bride. Such cases are fewer and fewer in Ingushetia; the parties usually agree on them, a lawyer and a sociologist assert.
Georgia pays tribute to Holocaust victims May 02, 2019 23:09 The film "Georgian Schindler" about Sergey Metreveli, a native of Georgia, who saved a group of Jews in the Stavropol Territory during World War II, was presented at the event held in memory of the Holocaust victims in Tbilisi.
In Armenia, court leaves former General Manvel Grigoryan under arrest May 02, 2019 22:57 In Yerevan, the court dismissed the defence motions for the release of General Manvel Grigoryan on bail and holding a field court hearing in the hospital where the defendant stayed.
Opposition criticizes Baku City Mayoralty for refusing to sanction rally May 02, 2019 18:18 The Baku authorities have once again refused to sanction a rally in defence of political prisoners to be organized by the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF). The opposition intends to go to court to challenge the officials' actions, announces a member of the NCDF.
In Makhachkala, participants of May Day rally report violations of their rights May 02, 2019 18:13 Events dedicated to the May Day were held in Makhachkala. The rights of workers are violated, and the organizations called upon to protect them do not work, say residents of Dagestan at a rally.
Azerbaijan claims shelling of two villages May 02, 2019 14:28 The positions of the Azerbaijani Army were subjected to shelling for 24 times, including in the villages of the two districts bordering on Armenia, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported.
Source reports abduction of bride by deputy in Ingushetia May 02, 2019 14:25 In the Malgobek District of the republic, a deputy has abducted a girl in order to marry her. The conflict situation was settled by elders; the abductor and his accomplices will be fined.
Chechnya says farewell to actor Dagun Omaev May 02, 2019 11:24 Dagun Omaev, a well-known Chechen actor died at the age of 77 after a long illness. The tezet (commemoration) was attended by hundreds of people. Residents of the republic called Omaev "the nation's pride."
Oppositionists' family disagree with the verdict to attacker on their daughter in Baku May 02, 2019 11:20 A court in Baku upheld the decision to arrest for 15 days Tural Garaev, who hit a minor daughter of the deputy chairman of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA). The girl's parents intend to appeal against this decision at the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). The court failed to conduct an objective investigation, said Zibeida Sadygova, an advocate.
Armenian communists demand changes after "velvet" revolution May 02, 2019 11:15 After the "velvet" revolution, Armenia has changed power, but not the economic model, the first secretary of the Communist Party of Armenia stated at the May 1 rally. It is necessary to revise the floor salary, said the chair of the trade union man of bodies of local self-government.
"Monstration" action in Makhachkala turns into trials and statements about beatings May 02, 2019 01:27 The first ever "Monstration" action in Makhachkala has ended in administrative cases and its participants' reports about beating. The authorities suppressed the action, among slogans of which were declarations of love for cats.
Armenian MoD reports condition of soldier wounded on border May 02, 2019 01:25 Yerevan doctors have operated on Argishti Sepkhanyan, a soldier seriously wounded on the border with Azerbaijan; he is in the intensive care unit, the Armenian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed.
Dagestani villagers tell about mass passport checks May 01, 2019 21:59 On April 30, Dagestani law enforcers were massively examining passports of the residents of the village of Terechny. The participation in the action of a large number of law enforcers caused discontent among the villagers, who compared the checks with a special operation, a local resident has stated.
Residents of Chechnya tell about coercion methods to May Day actions May 01, 2019 21:56 The authorities of Chechnya have claimed a 100-thousand-strong demonstration on May 1 in Grozny, although the trade unions announced only 28,000. The attendance of the event for many was mandatory.
Law enforcers detain participants of "Monstration" action in Makhachkala May 01, 2019 19:17 Several people were detained at an action in Makhachkala, including Raisat Sirazhudinova, the organizer of the "Monstration".
Azerbaijan and Turkey launch large-scale exercises May 01, 2019 19:12 Azerbaijani and Turkish military servicemen have begun mastering joint combat operations, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported.