A Toplum TV journalist reported threats in pretrial detention. September 29, 2025 23:20 During a court hearing in Baku, journalist Farid Ismailov stated that he was threatened by another prisoner while in custody.
Pro-European protests in Tbilisi have continued for 306 consecutive days. September 29, 2025 22:54 Protesters in Tbilisi have blocked traffic in front of the Georgian Parliament for the 306th day in a row. Activists have announced a march in support of women involved in the struggle for October 1.
A flag bearing Kadyrov's portrait was filmed near Yermolov's grave. September 29, 2025 21:53 An opponent of the head of the Akhmat special forces, MMA fighter Max Divnich, posted a video of an Akhmat flag at the grave of Russian General Alexei Yermolov, who fought against the Chechens. Judging by the video, the flag was brought to the grave by an Akhmat supporter.
Prosecution witnesses in the Shchepikhin case came to court with patriotic slogans. September 29, 2025 20:55 Blogger Areg Shchepikhin called for "beating up Chechens and Dagestanis" in his videos, insulting Muslims and Jews, according to prosecution witnesses questioned at the hearing. The witnesses cited their patriotic beliefs, while Shchepikhin identified himself as a presidential candidate in Russia.
Makhachkala residents complained about problems with storm drains. September 29, 2025 20:31 Residents of two streets in Makhachkala demanded that utility services and regulatory authorities address a long-standing stormwater drainage problem.
A high-ranking security official has been detained in North Ossetia in a corruption case. September 29, 2025 19:56 Valery Golota, head of the Russian National Guard in North Ossetia, and several of his subordinates have been arrested in connection with a bribery case, law enforcement sources reported.
Giorgi Bachiashvili's parents are facing criminal prosecution in Georgia. September 29, 2025 19:04 The Georgian Prosecutor's Office has opened a criminal case against the parents of convicted criminal Giorgi Bachiashvili on charges of facilitating the laundering of illegal proceeds.
The prosecutor requested a 2.5-year prison sentence for Archbishop Ajapakhian. September 29, 2025 18:59 The prosecution requested a sentence of two years and six months in prison for Mikael Ajapayan, the head of the Shirak Diocese, on charges of calling for the seizure of power. The court deferred the decision on Ajapayan's sentence.
Eight people have been arrested for a massive drifting and shooting in Ingushetia. September 29, 2025 18:13 In Ingushetia, the identities of wedding party members who staged a massive drifting incident involving automatic weapons fire near a federal highway have been established.
A Cherkessk resident was fined for displaying prohibited symbols. September 29, 2025 17:48 The Cherkessk City Court of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic found Anastasia Melnikova, a resident of the region, guilty of publicly displaying symbols of an extremist organization, the "LGBT* Movement."
A North Ossetian soldier was killed in Ukraine. September 29, 2025 17:33 Denis Vodolazov from the Mozdok district was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, authorities have named at least 487 combatants killed there.
The director and engineer of the Elbrus cable car have been accused of causing deaths. September 29, 2025 16:40 Investigators in Kabardino-Balkaria have formally charged two arrested defendants in the Elbrus cable car accident case with the deaths of passengers.
Roman Murdiev was sentenced to 1 year and 11 months in prison. September 29, 2025 15:25 The court heard the criminal case against teenager Muslim Murdiyev. Following the hearing, he was found guilty and sentenced to one year and 11 months in prison.
Relatives have reported that the health of Anar Mammadli, a prisoner in Azerbaijan, has worsened. September 29, 2025 14:52 Human rights activist Anar Mammadli, who is under arrest in Azerbaijan, is denied access to effective medical care, his father and lawyer said.
The increase in the cost of travel on the metro and buses has caused discontent among residents of Azerbaijan. September 29, 2025 13:54 From October 1, public transport fares in Azerbaijan will increase by 20 percent.
Residents of a high-rise building in Krasnodar complained about sewage discharge. September 29, 2025 12:34 Residents of a building in Krasnodar have reported the inaction of officials and the management company. According to residents, sewage has been leaking from the road into their courtyard for over a week.
Ingush security forces are searching for those involved in a drifting incident involving automatic weapons fire. September 29, 2025 11:34 Police in Ingushetia are searching for local residents in expensive foreign cars who drifted and fired automatic weapons near a gas station.
A serviceman from Dagestan was killed in Ukraine. September 29, 2025 10:57 Rasul Abuchev was killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 1,584 fighters from Dagestan have been officially recognized as killed.
An aviation hazard has been declared in the Krasnodar region. September 29, 2025 09:56 Authorities warned residents of Kuban about the threat of explosive devices falling and urged them to take shelter indoors.
The court refused to return the case of fraud involving national park lands to Kabardino-Balkaria. September 29, 2025 08:58 The appellate court rejected the defense's appeal of two defendants accused of fraud involving a plot of land in the Elbrus National Park against the court's decision to transfer the case to the Maykop court.