South Ossetia closes Georgian border for two days August 25, 2017 17:46 The border with Georgia is closed until the morning of August 27 in connection with the celebration of the anniversary of Russia's recognition of South Ossetia’s sovereignty.
Seven Ingush residents convicted for attacking power agents August 25, 2017 17:14 The court has sentenced seven residents of Ingushetia to long prison terms, finding them guilty of involvement in the armed underground.
Chechen fauthorities announce return of five Dagestani children from Iraq August 25, 2017 15:30 Five children from Dagestan, brought to Iraq and Syria by their parents, are returning by plane from Baghdad to Grozny. This has been reported by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.
Nine Chechen natives detained in Austria August 25, 2017 14:21 Detained natives of Chechnya are accused of creating a criminal organization, fraud, arson, extortion, and illegal trafficking in weapons and drugs. The police began to suspect them after the detention of Caucasian natives in February. This was reported by the Austrian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).
Mekhman Aliev charged under three articles of Azerbaijani Criminal Code August 25, 2017 14:20 In Baku, Mekhman Aliev, the director of the news agency "Turan", has been formally charged, including of illegal entrepreneurship. Mekhman Aliev has been sent to court for pronouncement of a pre-trial restriction measure, reported advocate Fuad Agaev.
Accident near Temryuk becomes eighth major road accident with a bus in Kuban in 2017 August 25, 2017 12:43 In the Krasnodar Territory, the today's road accident has been preceded by at least seven major road accidents involving buses. As a result of seven accidents which occurred since early 2017, four persons were killed and 54 others were injured.
Law enforcers search Georgian national centre in Chelyabinsk August 25, 2017 11:22 This morning, in the Central District of Chelyabinsk, a search has been held in the Georgian national centre "Zolotoe Runo" with the support of OMON (riot police) fighters. This was reported by the administration of the National Guard of Russia for the Chelyabinsk Region, the "Interfax" reports.
Azerbaijani news agency "Turan" announces suspension of its activities August 25, 2017 10:28 On September 1, staff members of the Azerbaijani news agency "Turan" will stop their activities in connection with the criminal investigation against the news agency and its director.
Iowa recognizes the Armenian Genocide August 25, 2017 09:17 Iowa has become the 47th US state that condemned the genocide of the Armenian people in the Ottoman Empire.
Kaspiisk to host European Wrestling Championship in 2018 August 25, 2017 08:47 At a meeting of the United World Wrestling (UWW) Bureau held in Paris, it was decided to grant the right to host the European Championships to Dagestan. The dates of the tournament have not been announced yet.
Rostov residents find rescuers’ reaction to fire belated (+video) August 25, 2017 07:05 Fire-fighters were late to arrive to central Rostov-on-Don; they had not enough water to fight the fire, local residents report; however, the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE) asserts that they were on time.
Kuban Ministry for Natural Resources calls on volunteers to help save boxwood forests August 25, 2017 04:58 In the Krasnodar Territory, the regional Ministry for Natural Resources has addressed local residents and environmental organizations with a request to help in the fight against butterflies destroying relic boxwood forests.
"Radio Liberty": two natives of Dagestan detained in case of massacre in Surgut August 24, 2017 19:46 In Surgut, at least 10 people are detained on suspicion of involvement in an attack on passers-by on August 19. Two natives of Dagestan, who knew Arthur Gadjiev, were accused of complicity in the terror act, the "Radio Liberty" reports with reference to its sources.
"Turan" director detained in Azerbaijan August 24, 2017 18:10 Mekhman Aliev, the director of the Azerbaijani news agency "Turan", has been detained in Baku in the case of abuse of power and tax evasion.
First groups of Azerbaijani pilgrims go to Hajj August 24, 2017 15:44 Today, the first 360 pilgrims from Azerbaijan on two planes flew from Baku to Saudi Arabia. In total, 900 people will go to the Hajj from Azerbaijan, the Caucasus Muslims Office reported.
Yunus-Bek Evkurov calls house in Psedakh the last base of Ingush militants August 24, 2017 14:54 The Ingush leader has stated if investigators confirm the men killed in the village Psedakh were members of the Malgobek militant grouping, then it is possible to talk about the victory of the law enforcement agencies over organizations of militants in Ingushetia.
Rostov residents redirect request to cancel City Day to President Putin August 24, 2017 14:09 Authors of an appeal to the Governor of the Rostov Region, who demanded to re-allocate money for the celebrations of the City Day to fire victims, readdressed the petition to the Russian President. The city residents share with the fire victims items of clothes and food products.
Residents of Chechnya trust complaints of torture in Krasnaya Turbina August 24, 2017 12:45 In Grozny, the trial in the case against two residents of the Krasnaya Turbina village, accused of an attempt to leave for Syria, is widely discussed in Chechnya. Local residents sympathize with their fellow countrymen.
Yunus-Bek Evkurov demands to find accomplices of killed militants August 24, 2017 09:19 It is necessary to find people who built a bunker in the house which accommodated militants who were killed on August 23. This was announced by the Ingush leader. He has called on residents of the republic to inform the authorities about plans to accommodate strangers.
AI: prosecution of Tamara Mearakishvili grossly violates right to freedom of expression August 24, 2017 05:59 The authorities of South Ossetia have detained activist Tamara Mearakishvili, who criticize them in social networks, and accused her of defamation. This is a blatant violation of the right to freedom of expression, stated the human rights organization "Amnesty International".