Employees of three bank offices evacuated in Rostov-on-Don October 14, 2017 09:42 Experts did not find any dangerous items in any of three "Raiffeisenbank" offices in Rostov-on-Don, evacuated after a report about bombs planted.
Armenian authorities ignore Nerses Pogosyan's hunger strike October 14, 2017 05:58 The authorities have ignored the hunger strike of Nerses Pogosyan in the Nubarashen prison. This has been reported by advocate.
Defence of Sochi resident demands to stop case on reposting caricatures with Christ October 14, 2017 02:01 The court of appeal has sent the caricatures with images of Jesus Christ to additional examination; for reposting these caricatures Victor Nochevnov, a Sochi resident, was fined for insulting believers’ religious feelings.
Sochi: Navalny’s supporter summoned to court October 14, 2017 00:58 On October 13, Konstantin Gudimov, an activist, detained in Sochi with a balloon, was accused of violating the procedure of holding a public action.
Grozny students and teachers report enforcement to attend football match October 13, 2017 19:23 University staff and students were instructed to attend the "Akhmat"-"Spartak" (Moscow) football match held in Grozny today. The visit is strictly obligatory for young men, not for girls, students and teachers told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.
Georgian MPs approve commission on Mukhtarly’s case October 13, 2017 17:59 The proposal of representatives of the journalist Afghan Mukhtarly to set up a parliamentary commission to inquire into the actions of the officials involved in his kidnapping was supported by some MPs; however, the Georgian parliament has not yet decided on this initiative.
Baku court leaves Gezyal Bairamly behind bars October 13, 2017 17:39 Today, the Baku Court of Appeal (BCA) has rejected the complaint against the extension of arrest of Gezyal Bairamly, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA).
Arrest of Afghan Mukhtarly extended until December 19 October 13, 2017 16:30 Today, the Nasimi District Court of Baku has considered the defence motion on changing the pre-trial restriction measure and transfer of Afghan Mukhtarly under house arrest. This has been told to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by advocate Zibeida Sadygova.
Georgian Parliament overcomes presidential veto October 13, 2017 16:28 At an extraordinary meeting, members of the Georgian Parliament have overcome the presidential veto, imposed on the six provisions of the Georgian Constitution. 110 MPs voted "against" and 8 others "in favour."
Gay from Chechnya complains to Tatiana Moskalkova of persecution October 13, 2017 15:45 Only one resident of Chechnya filed a complaint about being persecuted for his homosexual orientation. This has been reported today by Russia's Ombudsperson Tatiana Moskalkova.
Authorities of Chechnya try to bring home mother of children returned from Iraq October 13, 2017 14:51 The Chechen authorities are taking measures to return home the mother of the boys brought to Grozny from Iraq on October 12. This has been reported by officials from the administration for the Chechen leader and government of the republic.
On anniversary of attack on Nalchik, authorities promise to adapt militants October 13, 2017 12:01 Today, Kabardino-Balkaria marks the Day to remember killed law enforcers. It coincides with the anniversary of the militant attack on Nalchik. The republic holds mourning events.
Child returned from Iraq to Azerbaijan October 13, 2017 11:05 One of two Azerbaijani children kept in a Baghdad orphanage has been brought by plane to Baku. The authorities have found relatives of the four-year-old boy.
Sochi activist summoned to police October 13, 2017 07:29 Olesya Christosenko, an activist of the Navalny's office, has been questioned concerning the opposition activities and the events of October 7. She is re-summoned to the police for today.
Georgia confirms its intention to join NATO October 13, 2017 06:10 On October 11 and 12, Batumi hosted the 11th International Georgian Defence and Security Conference (GDSC). The conference was opened by Georgian Defence Minister Levan Izoriya. "Georgia continues to adhere to its firm and principled choice to become a member state of NATO and to return to the European family," Levan Izoriya said.
Two defendants deny their attack on Vladislav Ryazantsev October 13, 2017 00:58 On October 12, the Kirov District Court of Rostov-on-Don held the first session on the case of the attack on Vladislav Ryazantsev, a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent, committed in that city. After the announcement of the indictment, two defendants said they fully admit their guilt, while two others rejected the charges.
Oslo: prosecutor demands two years for Ingush native October 12, 2017 23:00 At today's court session in Norway, the prosecutor stressed links of a 17-year-old native of Ingushetia with radicals; while his advocate asked to acquit him.
Chechen inmates stop hunger strike in Vologda colony October 12, 2017 21:49 On October 8, seven natives of Chechnya stopped their hunger strike in the colony. Muslim inmates are now allowed to pray; however, they are under pressure, the mother of the convict Adam Magomerzaev has reported today.
Ukrainian doctors not admitted to Pavel Grib October 12, 2017 19:51 The Russian party sees no need to examine the Ukrainian citizen Pavel Grib by Ukrainian doctors, while he needs medical help, Professor Vasily Pritula said.
Gvashev suspects power agents of plotting new provocations October 12, 2017 18:13 Circassian activist Ruslan Gvashev, who is quitting his protest hunger strike under doctors’ supervision in the sanatorium, said that he feels better and plans to come to Krasnodar to the court session on his appeal; however, Mr Gvashev himself and his supporters fear power agents’ provocations on October 16.