Maikop holds first festive namaz in open air June 15, 2018 09:37 In Maikop, because of the large number of participants, the Muftiate decided to hold a namaz (prayer) in honour of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr in the square near the Cathedral Mosque.
Organizers of Hafiz contest tell about tradition of reciting Koran in Dagestan June 15, 2018 06:31 Natives of Dagestan take high places at international contests of Koran reciters in the absence of any significant support from of Hafiz school by the authorities. The tradition of hifza (memorizing Koran by heart) is transmitted from generation to generation for centuries and presupposes the presence of a Koran reciter in every dwelling settlement, the Council of Russian Muftis has explained.
HRC "Memorial": resident of Ingushetia killed after being detained by law enforcers June 15, 2018 04:18 Ibragim Aliev, a resident of Nazran, whom his relatives declared kidnapped by law enforcers, was killed at an attempt to escape, law enforcers told Aliev's relatives. Ibragim Aliev's brother Bashir was detained.
Pashinyan reports unexpected acquaintance with Aliev at meeting with Putin June 15, 2018 01:22 Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev met after the opening of the FIFA World Cup in Moscow, although their meeting had not been planned. Armenians of Moscow supported Nikol Pashinyan, but expressed scepticism about the idea of returning to their homeland.
European Parliament demands to free Oyub Titiev June 14, 2018 22:53 The European Parliament has adopted a resolution demanding to lift charges from Oyub Titiev, the head of the Grozny office of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial". 36 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have condemned, in connection with Titiev's case, the decision of the FIFA to accommodate the Egyptian national team in the training camp in Grozny.
World Cup starts with goal of "Krasnodar" player and promotion of Slepakov's song by Kadyrov June 14, 2018 22:32 After Russia's victory over the Saudi Arabia team in the first FIFA World Cup-2018 match, Ramzan Kadyrov announced a "new song" from Semyon Slepakov.
Armenian observers exclude threat from new Azerbaijani combat points June 14, 2018 18:07 Armenian positions remain on Mount Gyunnyut, the capture of which Azerbaijan has claimed; there were no battles in this region, the Armenian observers interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" have stated. The experts believe that the new combat points can not create new threats; it is just an Azerbaijani attempt to distract Armenia from Karabakh to Nakhichevan direction.
British activist detained after picket in support of gays in Chechnya June 14, 2018 17:58 In Moscow, policemen have detained Peter Tatchell, an activist who went to a solo picket in support of gays in Chechnya.
HRC "Memorial" is concerned about possible delay of Titiev's trial June 14, 2018 16:06 The complaint against the arrest of Oyub Titiev, the head of the Grozny office of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial", got lost somewhere in court corridors, Oyub's colleagues have reported. There are little hopes for a positive outcome for Titiev, said Ilya Novikov, an advocate.
Georgia's President offers Ivanishvili to become Premier June 14, 2018 14:35 Bidzina Ivanishvili, as the leader of the ruling party, should become Prime Minister, Giorgi Margvelashvili, President of Georgia, has stated.
New dwelling settlement opened in Chechnya for resettlers from the centre June 14, 2018 11:35 On June 13, an opening ceremony was held in the new settlement in the Chechen village of Kurchaloy. Residents resettled from the centre believe that they will not soon get used to living in the outskirt.
Baku analysts report capture by Azerbaijan of strategic heights in Gyunnyut area June 14, 2018 06:14 The restoration of control over the heights in the vicinity of the village of Gyunnyut gave the Azerbaijani Army a strategic dominance that can be used in the event of a new war in Nagorno-Karabakh, the Azerbaijani military experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.
Abkhazia introduces visa-free regime for foreigners for the time of FIFA World Cup June 14, 2018 04:43 The visa-free regime is temporarily introduced in Abkhazia for foreign tourists in connection with the FIFA World Cup-2018 in Russia.
After the play about Titiev, law enforcers inspect office of the HRC "Memorial" June 13, 2018 22:30 Law enforcers drove spectators after the end of the play "Oyub" out of the office of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" under the pretext of inspecting the premises for searching an allegedly planted bomb. No bomb was found, said a source from the HRC.
Armenia: law enforcer accused of torturing "Sasna Tsrer" member June 13, 2018 20:51 Armen Kazaryan, the commander of the convoy battalion, has been accused of torturing Gagik Egiazaryan, a member of the "Sasna Tsrer" detachment.
Complaint about death of journalist Kuashev submitted to ECtHR June 13, 2018 19:39 The cause of the death of Timur Kuashev, a journalist and activist from Kabardino-Balkaria, was not duly studied against the background of the threats received from law enforcers, Timur's parents have stated.
Prime Minister of Georgia resigns June 13, 2018 18:37 Giorgi Kvirikashvili has announced his resignation from the post of Premier, referring to the situation in the country.
Official's car shelled in Dagestan June 13, 2018 14:25 Last night, an attempt was made on an employee of the administration of the Derbent District. The official did not suffer.
Kadyrov enters poetic battle with Semyon Slepakov June 13, 2018 13:49 The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, in response to the song about his failure as the head coach of the Russian national football team, invited its author Semyon Slepakov to Chechnya, accompanying the post in social networks by a response verse.
Over 1000 militaries go to exercises in Dagestani mountains June 13, 2018 11:58 During the exercises at the military range "Dalniy" in Dagestan, artillerymen will master the missions of conducting combat and reconnaissance.