CEC: 60,05% of the electorate voted at the presidential election of Armenia February 18, 2013 14:00 According to the final data of CEC of Armenia, turnout of voters at the presidential election made 60,05%.
Picketers in Vladikavkaz: authorities render no help in fighting against "Electrozink" February 16, 2013 23:00 Today in Vladikavkaz, another picket against the operation of the OJSC "Electrozink" was held. According to the organizers and participants of the action, no action against violations in the work of the factory is taken.
In Tbilisi, defrauded housing investors demand to give them the housing they paid for February 16, 2013 22:00 An action of protest with a demand to pay attention to the housing shareholders who were deceived by construction companies was held in Tbilisi.
Power agents: person killed in Dagestan identified as Arsen Kuramagomedov February 16, 2013 21:00 The person shot dead today in a shoot-out with the police in Dagestan has been initially identified as Arsen Kuramagomedov, the leader of a terrorist grouping, said a source from law enforcement bodies.
In Dagestan, unidentified persons shoot dead Kizlyar resident February 16, 2013 20:00 A 27-year-old resident of Kizlyar was killed by unidentified persons in Groznenskaya Street.
Two suspected militants detained in Stavropol February 16, 2013 19:00 In Stavropol, two young men have been detained, who are suspected of involvement in the murder of a policeman in Karachay-Cherkessia.
Azerbaijani Parliament tightens financial control over NGOs February 16, 2013 18:00 On February 15, the National Assembly of Azerbaijan adopted amendments to some legislative acts of the country, which are aimed at tightening the financial control over the activities of civil society institutions.
Tina Sean, Deputy Secretary General of the PA OSCE, comes to Yerevan February 16, 2013 17:00 On February 15, Tina Sean, Deputy Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly (PA) of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) arrived in Armenia with an observation mission.
EU urges Azerbaijani authorities to stop persecuting oppositionists and journalists February 16, 2013 16:00 The European Union made a second statement within the last week in connection with the situation with human rights in Azerbaijan.
Makhachkala: supposed militants' helper surrenders to law enforcers February 16, 2013 14:00 As reported by the Russia's National Antiterrorist Committee (NAC), in Makhachkala, the woman- cohabiter of the suspected militant Nabi Nabiev, who was killed in a special operation, has surrendered to power agents and is evidencing.
Azerbaijan's SC upholds court decision to fine "Azadlyg" February 15, 2013 23:30 The Azerbaijan's Supreme Court (SC) upheld the verdict obliging the newspaper "Azadlyg" to pay to Tagi Akhmedov, Chief of the Baku metro, a fine in the amount of 30,000 manats. A representative of the newspaper treated the decision as the pressure on the newspaper from the authorities.
Politician who announced award for Akram Aylisli's ear warned about responsibility for incitement February 15, 2013 23:00 In Azerbaijan, the police made an official warning to politician Khafiz Gadjiev, who announced an award for an ear of writer Akram Aylisli, regarding the responsibility for incitement to illegal actions.
In Baku, about 15 persons hold action in defence of Hilal Mamedov's rights February 15, 2013 22:00 Today, in front of the Baku Court of Grave Crimes, about 15 persons protested against holding the trial behind closed doors against Hilal Mamedov, the editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Tolyshi Sado" (Voice of Talysh).
In Baku, refugees hold protest action in Tbilisi Avenue February 15, 2013 21:00 Today, in Baku, a group of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Nagorno-Karabakh blocked Tbilisi Avenue, and traffic on the avenue was restored after the intervention of the police.
In Dagestan, unidentified persons set fire to house of man suspected of killing sheikh February 15, 2013 20:00 Today, in Dagestan, a house belonging to Shikhmirza Labazanov, one of the suspects of committing the murder of sheikh Said Atsaev (Chirkeisky) was partially burned. Relatives of Shikhmirza Labazanov filed a complaint about arson.
Two persons injured in explosion in Ingushetia February 15, 2013 19:00 In the village of Ekazhevo of the Nazran District of Ingushetia, an explosive device detonated under a car belonging to a local resident. Two persons were injured.
In Stavropol Territory, court leaves lawsuit against ban of hijabs in schools unconsidered February 15, 2013 18:00 The Stavropol Regional Court has left unconsidered the lawsuit to cancel the resolution of the Government of the Stavropol Territory, which does not involve the possibility of wearing hijabs.
Dagestan: deputies start receiving complaints about corruption from citizens February 15, 2013 17:00 Today, the anti-corruption "deputy post" began to work at the People's Assembly of Dagestan, where facts of corruption can be reported.
In Makhachkala, suspected militant killed in CTO February 15, 2013 16:00 During the assault on a five-storey building located in Shamil Avenue in Makhachkala, one person killed. According to the preliminary data, he was identified as Nabi Nabiev. This was told to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by a representative of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) for Dagestan.
Court forcibly brings Tbilisi Mayor for questioning as witness February 15, 2013 15:00 Saturday, February 16, Gigi Ugulava, Mayor of Tbilisi, will be forcibly accompanied to the questioning as a witness. The above decision was made tonight by the City Court of the capital of Georgia.