Free surgeries raise problem of doctors' shortage in Chechnya November 08, 2017 16:01 Foreign surgeons carry out charitable operations in Chechnya because of the shortage of local specialists. This opinion was voiced by Chechen doctors.
Mikhail Saakashvili gets a document to confirm his legal stay in Ukraine November 08, 2017 12:36 On November 7, the Migration Service of Ukraine issued a certificate to confirm legal presence of Mikhail Saakashvili on the territory of Ukraine. This was announced by the former Georgian President himself.
Ramzan Kadyrov's relative heads Grozny police November 08, 2017 12:35 Khas-Magomed Kadyrov, who headed the Department for drug control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) for Chechnya, was appointed the chief of the MIA's Department for Grozny. The appropriate order was issued by Ruslan Alkhanov, Chechen Minister of Internal Affairs (MIA). This has been learned today by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent from an official of the Chechen MIA.
Complaint of a child reveals officials' inability to resolve problems without Ramzan Kadyrov November 08, 2017 12:28 In a Chechen village, a local road was asphalted after a 10-year wheelchair disabled boy appealed to the leader of Chechnya. Local residents found the situation typical for the system depending on Ramzan Kadyrov.
Investigators update number of suspects involved in Amina Okueva's murder November 08, 2017 11:38 According to the updated information released by the law enforcement agencies, at least four persons were involved in the attack on Amina Okueva and Adam Osmaev. This was reported on November 7 by Anton Geraschenko, the adviser to the Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs.
In Sochi, aul residents hold a multi-day ritual in honour of Ruslan Gvashev November 08, 2017 11:12 On November 6, residents of the Bolshoi Kichmai aul (village) held an ancient ritual of sacrifice to restore the health of Circassian activist Ruslan Gvashev after his hunger strike. The whole aul prayed for the Ruslan Gvashev's health for several days, local residents reported.
Astrakhan resident accuses Moscow police of "arrest by mistake" November 08, 2017 04:24 Sergey Marchukov, a resident of Astrakhan, was arrested for 15 days for participating in a rally held in Red Square in Moscow. According to his version, he occurred in Moscow by transit, and happened to be near the Kremlin while walking around the capital.
Dagestani truck drivers report termination of money extortion on border with Azerbaijan November 08, 2017 02:44 At the border between Dagestan and Azerbaijan, the situation with the passage of customs control has improved markedly after the protests of truck drivers. This was reported by truck drivers questioned by the "Caucasian Knot". According to them, the lines of heavy trucks on the border disappeared, and officials stopped to demand money.
Baku court refuses to release Afghan Mukhtarly November 08, 2017 00:44 On November 7, the Nasimi District Court of Baku considered the defence's petition to transfer the Azerbaijani journalist Afghan Mukhtarly from custody under the house arrest, Elchin Sadygov, his advocate, told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
CTO regime cancelled in two Ingush villages November 07, 2017 21:56 Law enforcers have removed the restrictions imposed in the villages of Yandare and Ekazhevo after the militants' attack on the road-patrol service (DPS) block post.
In Krasnodar, court leaves Pavel Grib under arrest November 07, 2017 18:20 The Krasnodar Territorial Court has dismissed the appeal of Pavel Grib, a citizen of Ukraine, accused of terrorism, and left him in custody.
"Kingcoal" directors charged with intentional bankruptcy November 07, 2017 17:47 According to the Prosecutor's Office, actions committed by directors of the "Kingcoal" group of companies led to the bankruptcy of the Rostov coal enterprises, dismissals of thousands of miners, and wage arrears.
Court refuses to release Gezyal Bairamly from custody November 07, 2017 16:36 The Azerbaijani Court has dismissed the defence's motion to transfer Gezyal Bairamly, the deputy chair of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), under house arrest for health reasons.
FSB releases video with detention of suspected "Artpodgotovka"* members November 07, 2017 16:20 The FSB has released a video with detentions of suspected members of the banned extremist movement "Artpodgotovka"* (Artillery Preparation). The detentions were also carried out in Southern Russia. According to the law enforcement agencies, one of the detainees confessed to plotting "revolutionary actions", while another said activists were preparing fireworks.
HRW calls on Russian authorities to find out Zelimkhan Bakaev's fate November 07, 2017 14:41 Today, rights defenders have reminded people that singer Zelimkhan Bakaev disappeared in Chechnya almost three months ago. The rights defenders demanded from the Russian authorities to answer questions about his whereabouts.
In Yerevan, about 500 students go on strike November 07, 2017 11:57 Today, during a protest action, about 500 students from the Yerevan State University (YSU) have stated they will not attend lectures until the bill to cancel a postponement from the army is withdrawn from the Parliament.
Ingush law enforcers attract geneticists to identify suicide bomber's body November 07, 2017 11:00 In the course of an attack on the road-and-patrol service (known as DPS) checkpoint, a suicide bombing was committed by Islam Kushtov, a resident of the Karabulak town, law enforcers suggest. On November 6, in order to accurately identify the deceased suicide bomber, investigators sent the remains of his body to genetic examination.
MIA updates number of people wounded in shootout in Ingushetia November 07, 2017 07:57 Six and not five policemen were injured in an attack on a road-and-patrol service (known as DPS) checkpoint which occurred on November 5. One of the policemen died of the wounds he got, reported the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) for Ingushetia.
Indiana officially recognizes Armenian Genocide November 07, 2017 02:17 Indiana has become the 48th US state that recognized the genocide of the Armenian people in the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century.
Georgian women demand protection from sexual harassment November 07, 2017 00:58 In Batumi, a schoolgirl from one of the public schools has complained to a school marshal about being sexually harassed by her teacher. The story has got wide resonance in Georgia against the background of a series of other stories about sexual harassment, made public by Georgian women in social networks as part of the international campaign #metoo against sexual violence.