Azeri and Georgian Judokas win four gold medals at European Championships February 19, 2018 05:34 Athletes from Azerbaijan and Georgia have won four gold medals at the Open European Judo Championships held in Austria.
For the first time this year, IS claims responsibility for an attack in Dagestan February 19, 2018 03:36 A shooting of believers in Kizlyar has become the first incident in Dagestan in 2018, the responsibility for which was claimed by the "Islamic State" (IS, banned in Russia), and the 11th incident for the whole period of its existence.
Kizlyar shooter records a video before attacking people February 19, 2018 02:56 An appeal to "brothers around the world" contains a call to commit terror acts.
Sources treat Kizlyar shooter as IS member February 18, 2018 21:32 The man who shelled people in Kizlyar was a member of the "sleeping unit" of the "Islamic State" IS), a terrorist organization banned in Russia by the court, sources have stated.
Law enforcers tell details of Kizlyar shootout February 18, 2018 20:32 At the celebration of the "Maslenitsa" (Shrovetide) in Kizlyar, a 23-year-old local resident opened fire at the crowd, investigators report.
Painter Pavlov-Andreevich holds action in support of Chechen gays February 18, 2018 14:00 The action in support of gays of Chechnya was held by Fyodor Pavlov-Andreevich, a painter, in London, by hanging for five hours wrapped in a carpet over the pavement near the Gazelli Art House Gallery.
Book about ancient Dadivank Monastery presented in NKR February 18, 2018 00:57 The "Victoria" Charitable Foundation has presented the book "Dadivank: The Restored Miracle" of the history of the monastery of the same name and the frescoes restored in it.
Rights defenders criticize inquiry into death of Azerbaijani activist February 17, 2018 21:56 The conclusion of the Baku City Prosecutor's Office, which failed to any crime elements in the death case of Mekhman Galandarov, an activist and blogger, at the SIZO (pre-trial prison), has not convince the rights defenders and lawyers interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
Parents demand to investigate schoolboy beating in Makhachkala February 17, 2018 21:53 The parents of a teen beaten up in the territory of a school in Makhachkala have complained about the absence of a proper reaction of school authorities and law enforcers to the incident.
Court refuses Azerbaijani oppositionist Mamed Ibragim of early release February 17, 2018 18:00 Despite the changes in the legislation, the court did not soften the verdict to Mamed Ibragim, an adviser to the chair of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA). The defence intends to challenge the decision pronounced by the court on February 16.
Igor Stenin leaves Russia February 17, 2018 15:34 Astrakhan activist Igor Stenin has left Russia together with his wife and son for fear of pressure on his relatives from law enforcers.
Court upholds fine for Astrakhan activist February 17, 2018 10:33 The Astrakhan Regional Court has refused to grant the appeal of Mikhail Anisenko, who was fined by 10,000 roubles after participating in an action to pay tribute to the memory of the victims of political repressions.
Investigators identify a man suspected of threatening editor-in-chief of "Medialab.am" February 17, 2018 07:49 Reserve officer Hayk Oganyan is involved as a suspect in the case of threats against Armenian caricaturists. He says his indignation was provoked by a caricature of a soldier with one foot.
In Samvel Babayan's case, a witness denies charges of importing "Igla" to Armenia February 17, 2018 06:45 A man-portable air-defence system (MANPADS) "Igla", for which illegal import Samvel Babayan, former Nagorno-Karabakh Minister of Defence, was sentenced, did not cross the Armenian-Georgian border. This was announced at trial by Robert Agvanyan, who was selling the MANPADS.
In Dagestan, a man accused of illegal arms possession claims law enforcers' pressure February 17, 2018 05:42 Bagir Makhmudov, a resident of Makhachkala, accused of illegal possession of arms and ammunition, has claimed in court that he is being subjected to pressure at the SIZO (pre-trial prison) by law enforcers, who demand a confession from him.
Law enforcers check "Solidarity" Charitable Foundation, its chair reports February 17, 2018 05:24 In Moscow, law enforcers visited the "Solidarity" Foundation engaged in charity activities in Northern Caucasus and the "Medina" educational centre located in the same building, the "Caucasian Knot" was informed by Lilia Mukhamedyarova, the president of the foundation and the founder of the centre. According to her, inspectors demanded from NGO staff members to submit explanations concerning teaching children Islam.
Residents of Kalmykia celebrate national holiday of Tsagaan Sar February 17, 2018 04:25 Residents of Kalmykia have celebrated Tsagaan Sar (White Month), one of the main national holidays, symbolizing the coming of spring and the awakening of nature. In Elista, festive events were held in the Central Khurul and Victory Square, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.
Rostov-on-Don's football costs exceed 100 billion roubles February 16, 2018 20:48 The preparations for the FIFA World Cup in Rostov-on-Don have already cost over 100 billion roubles, said Igor Guskov, First Deputy Governor of the Rostov Region.
29 orphans get apartments in Nalchik February 16, 2018 20:14 Among the orphans who received apartments in Nalchik today, there are two former pupils of orphanages, who complained about the unfitness of the flats they had received earlier.
Authorities of Chechnya report difficulties with return of a girl from orphanage in Iraq February 16, 2018 18:28 The special commission has found in a Baghdad orphanage a small Chechen girl, whose parents presumably died. Today, an official from the administration for the Chechen leader and government has reported that it will be possible to return the child to Chechnya if her relatives are identified.