Court appoints bail of five million euros for Kerimov November 23, 2017 03:43 A French Court has charged Suleiman Kerimov with tax evasion and money laundering, the RIA "Novosti" reports today citing Jean-Michel Pratr, the Prosecutor of Nice.
Saakashvili's teammate reports Chataev's death in Tbilisi special operation November 23, 2017 00:31 One of those killed in the special operation in Tbilisi is Akhmed Chataev, a suspect of organizing a terror act at Istanbul Airport in June 2016, said David Makishvili, an ally of the former Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili.
CoE Commissioner calls on to stop chasing Yalchin Imanov November 22, 2017 21:22 The decision of the Azerbaijan Bar Association to stop the advocate's powers of Yalchin Imanov is a revenge for his publicizing human rights violations, Nils Muižnieks, the Human Rights Commissioner of Council of Europe (CoE), has stated and urged the Azerbaijani authorities to stop pressing advocates.
Astrakhan activists complain about pressure after mourning action November 22, 2017 20:07 The participants of the action to commemorate victims of political repressions held on October 30 in Astrakhan are suspected of an unsanctioned event and were questioned by the police to this end.
Three militants killed in special operation in Tbilisi November 22, 2017 18:34 Three suspects of terrorism were killed by law enforcers during a special operation in Tbilisi, another one has been detained, the Georgian State Security Service (SSS) reports.
Tbilisi: special troop's fighter dies after special operation November 22, 2017 16:50 Power agents have completed their special operation in Gabriel Salos Street in Tbilisi, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports from the scene. The special troop's fighter, who was wounded there, has died in a Tbilisi hospital.
Court extends detention of Suleiman Kerimov for other 24 hours November 22, 2017 15:16 In the evening on November 21, the detention of Russian senator Suleiman Kerimov in Nice was extended for other 24 hours. Russian diplomats have sent a note to France with the demand to release the senator.
Umar Djabrailov sentenced to fine of 500,000 roubles November 22, 2017 13:11 The Tver Court of Moscow has imposed a fine of 500,000 roubles on Umar Djabrailov, a businessman and a former senator from Chechnya, accused of hooliganism.
Students take part in discussion of law on abolition of army service postponement November 22, 2017 12:43 The Armenian Parliament has launched a "roundtable" on the abolition of the academic postponement from the army service. The talks involve members of the initiative "For the Development of Science", MPs, and officials from the Ministry for Public Education and Science and the Ministry of Defence.
Georgian law enforcers detain a suspect during special operation November 22, 2017 12:13 A suspected member of the terrorist organization has been detained in Tbilisi, reported the Georgian State Security Service.
Special fighter injured during a special operation in Tbilisi November 22, 2017 11:08 Starting from tonight, a special operation is being conducted in a residential building in Tbilisi. A fire broke out as a result of shootout and explosions. An injured special troop's fighter was brought to a hospital.
Suleiman Kerimov pleads not guilty November 22, 2017 09:47 Suleiman Kerimov, a senator from Dagestan in the Federation Council, detained in Nice on suspicion of non-payment of taxes, pleads not guilty, reported an informed source. It turned out that Suleiman Kerimov stayed in France without his diplomatic passport.
Tbilisi: special operation accompanied by explosion November 22, 2017 05:58 According to the edition "Interpressnews.ge", an explosion occurred in the venue of the special operation that was held in Gabriel Salos Street; before the explosion, a strong sound of broken glass could be heard.
Rights defenders doubt report about attack on checkpoint in Chechnya November 22, 2017 00:53 Official reports released by the law enforcement bodies about incidents in Chechnya need serious verification. However, it is very difficult to confirm or deny their reliability. This opinion has been voiced by rights defenders interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
TCC upholds Chabuk's denial of refugee status November 22, 2017 00:39 The Tbilisi City Court (TCC) has upheld the refusal to grant refugee status to Mustafa Emre Chabuk, whom Turkish law enforcers treat as a supporter of Fethullah Gülen. The defence of Mr Chabuk will appeal against this decision at the Court of Appeal, Soso Baratashvili, Chabuk's advocate, told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
Senator Kerimov detained in France under tax evasion case November 21, 2017 21:55 Suleiman Kerimov, a Senator from Dagestan in the Federation Council, was detained by the French police in the city of Nice in the south of the country, the spokesman for the Russian Embassy in France has reported. Kerimov was detained under the tax evasion case, a representative of the French Prosecutor's Office has added.
ECtHR awards relatives of Chechen native 24,000 euros for his death in penal colony November 21, 2017 19:04 Relatives of Molda Kaimov, sentenced in Chechnya for an attempt on a policeman and involvement in the armed underground, have succeeded in seeking compensation through the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the amount of 24,000 euros for his death from tuberculosis in a penal colony.
Moskalkova concerned over detentions for drinking alcoholic drinks in Chechnya November 21, 2017 15:42 Today, Russia's Ombudsperson Tatiana Moskalkova has requested her Chechen counterpart to check information about detentions of republic's residents for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Georgian MoJ distances itself from deportation of compatriots from Ukraine November 21, 2017 13:11 Eight persons have been extradited from Ukraine to their homeland with the involvement of the Georgian secret services, stated Mikhail Saakashvili, the former President of Georgia. There were no talks on deportation of Georgian citizens, emphasized Teya Tsulukiani, Georgian Minister of Justice.
Ramzan Kadyrov announces victory over terrorism in Chechnya November 21, 2017 13:02 On the third day after reports about an attack on a police checkpoint in Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov has announced that the republic's authorities are able to prevent terror acts while planned.