Grozny schoolchildren publicly repent for broken fence November 28, 2020 17:33 The "Grozny" TV Channel has posted a video on the Instagram with the repentance of four teenagers for a broken fence in the territory of a Grozny school.
Law enforcers explain detention of Muslims in Astrakhan by search for criminals November 28, 2020 13:15 Law enforcers have let the Muslims detained near the Red Mosque go home. The police have stated that these were actions aimed at searching for people hiding from investigators and the court. Muslims were offended that such checks are carried out in mosques during the Friday prayer (namaz).
Dagestani woman convicted for involvement in bride abduction November 28, 2020 12:52 The court has sentenced a female resident of a village in the Levashin District to three years of conditional imprisonment, having found her guilty of detaining her brother's bride, whom he forcibly took away from her home.
Afghan Sadygov's wife holds protest against red tape with his complaint against verdict November 28, 2020 12:37 Sevindj Sadygova has held a solo picket near the Baku Court of Appeal (BCA), demanding that the authorities react to the hunger strike of her husband – Afghan Sadygov, the head of the Azeri website "Azel.tv".
Operation of Sotk Mine suspended November 28, 2020 08:33 Today, the employees of the Sotk Mine were not allowed to go to work due to negotiations on the division of the mine territory between the Armenian and Azerbaijani parties. The interstate border line runs through the mine – part of it is located in the Armenian territory, while the other was earlier a part of Nagorno-Karabakh, and now it has come under Azerbaijan's control.
Golden awards highlight Chechnya's proximity to Islamic monarchies November 28, 2020 08:23 The medals and orders named after Akhmat Kadyrov, which cost Chechnya tens of millions of roubles, are in line with traditions of Islamic monarchies, the Orientalists interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.
Sources report blood feud murder in Ingushetia November 27, 2020 22:51 Unidentified persons shelled a car in the Ingush village of Ekazhevo. As a result, a man was killed, and a woman stays in severe condition. The victim was a brother of a member of the Batal-Khadji community.
UNESCO announces terms for sending mission to Nagorno-Karabakh November 27, 2020 22:36 In the coming months, UNESCO cultural heritage specialists will be sent to Nagorno-Karabakh to compile a list of the most important cultural sites. The mission will be carried out with the support of the Minsk Group and OSCE, UNESCO reports today.
In Astrakhan, law enforcers detain dozens of believers near a mosque November 27, 2020 20:18 Today, several dozen Muslims have been brought to police stations after namaz (prayer) in an Astrakhan mosque. The law enforcement bodies refused to explain the reasons for the police raid.
Nagorno-Karabakh: death toll among soldiers rises to 1712 November 27, 2020 19:47 The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Nagorno-Karabakh included 34 names more into the list of soldiers of the Defence Army killed during the escalation of the conflict.
Armenian Investigating Committee announces version on Russian contract soldier's death November 27, 2020 19:36 In Gyumri, a contract soldier from the Russian military base died of natural causes, no criminal actions took place, Armenian investigators announced.
France accepts Azerbaijan's claims on Nagorno-Karabakh's status November 27, 2020 14:13 On November 26, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) handed a note of protest to the French Ambassador in connection with the French Senate's resolution on the need to recognize the independence of Nagorno-Karabakh. France still does not recognize Nagorno-Karabakh as a republic, the MFA has assured.
Afghan Sadygov's wife treats his health condition as critical November 27, 2020 13:48 The health condition of Afghan Sadygov, who has been on hunger strike for more than three weeks in the Baku SIZO (pre-trial prison), has deteriorated down to critical; while the date for considering his complaint against the verdict is being delayed, Afghan's wife said on November 26.
Researches highlight problem of guarding Armenian monuments in Nagorno-Karabakh November 27, 2020 12:20 Most of the historical monuments in Nagorno-Karabakh are related to the Armenian culture; there are much fewer Muslim monuments, the experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" have noted.
Georgian residents concerned about tighter COVID-19 restrictions November 27, 2020 12:08 Severe restrictions will worsen the economic situation in Georgia; and ordinary people will suffer as a result, the opposition has stated. Entrepreneurs fear that a new wave of restrictions will bankrupt them.
Russian contract serviceman found dead in Armenia November 27, 2020 08:34 A serviceman from the Russian military base in Armenia was found dead; an investigation is underway, the press service of the Southern Military District of the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed.
Stepanakert townspeople left without stable cellular telephony November 27, 2020 08:23 The mobile phone signal is very weak; it is almost impossible to use the mobile Internet, residents of Stepanakert have informed.
Ingush activist Ozdoev refuses to testify November 26, 2020 22:25 Magomed-Bashir Ozdoev was brought to a Nalchik SIZO (pre-trial prison), and he refused to testify concerning clashes with law enforcers at a rally in Magas, the activist's advocate reported.
Armenian Prosecutor's Office accuses Azerbaijan of destroying monuments and churches November 26, 2020 22:13 The General Prosecutor's Office of Armenia has collected evidence of the destruction and desecration of churches and historical and cultural monuments in the territories that came under the control of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijani parliament calls for exclusion of France from OSCE November 26, 2020 19:15 The Milli Majlis (Parliament of Azerbaijan) has suggested that the Azerbaijani government should seek the exclusion of France from the OSCE after the resolution of the French Senate on the need to recognize the independence of Nagorno-Karabakh.