Andrias Gukasyan goes on hunger strike August 01, 2016 18:56 Andrias Gukasyan, the leader of the Movement "Get up, Armenia!", arrested on charges of mass riots, has demanded from the nation "to restore justice."
Prosecutor's Office upholds decision on Kadyrov Bridge August 01, 2016 18:28 There were no violations in naming one of Saint Petersburg bridges after Akhmat Kadyrov, the city prosecutor's office has stated. Petersburg MPs treat this position unjustified.
Investigators treat oppositionist Gukasyan as organizer of Yerevan riots August 01, 2016 17:44 The leader of the Movement "Get up, Armenia!" Andrias Gukasyan is accused of organizing riots in Yerevan on July 29. A figurant in the case is also Armen Martirosyan, a Vice-Chairman of the "Heritage" Party.
Yerevan: advocates state need of medical aid to rebels August 01, 2016 15:01 Aram and Pavlik Manukyan, and Ovannes Arutyunyan, members of the armed group "Sasna Tsrer", need surgeries, their advocates said.
On July 25-31, 2016, one person fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus August 01, 2016 12:30 During the week of July 25-31, 2016, one person fell victim to the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. No wounded were reported. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
In Azerbaijan, earthquake damages old buildings August 01, 2016 12:01 As a result of the earthquake in the Imishli District of Azerbaijan, old buildings got cracks. This was reported by the administration of the Imishli District. Meanwhile, till present, no information has been reported about the destruction. Seismologists do not expect new strong aftershocks.
IS militants disseminate video with threats against Russia August 01, 2016 09:40 The "Islamic State" (IS), banned in Russia by the court and recognized as a terrorist grouping, has disseminated a video calling for a jihad in Russia. The video posted on the Internet contains threats against Russian citizens and an appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the "Reuters" reports.
In Armenia, Grand Prix of "Golden Apricot" festival goes to film about Rostov-on-Don August 01, 2016 06:31 At the International Film Festival "Golden Apricot", which took place in Yerevan, the main prize went to "In front of the left bank", the only Russian film, directed by Evgeny Grigoriev.
In Yerevan, secret services detain 20 surrendered rebels July 31, 2016 21:34 The anti-terrorist operation to free the police regiment building is completed. This was reported by the press service of the National Security Service of Armenia.
Rebels lay down their arms in Yerevan July 31, 2016 20:10 At the rally held in support of the rebels, Albert Bagdasaryan, a former MP, has announced that members of the group "Sasna Tsrer" (Daredevils of Sassoun) have surrendered to avoid bloodshed.
Members of "Alternative" movement claim being attacked in Dagestan July 31, 2016 17:05 Today, in Dagestan, two persons have attacked members of the "Alternative" movement combating labour slavery. The activists have filed complaints to the police, reports a member of the movement.
In Dagestan, participants of interreligious forum speak against extremism and same-sex marriages July 31, 2016 12:58 Caucasian young people following the different religious concepts should unite in the fight against the extremism, the practice of divorce, and the idea of same-sex marriages. This was stated on July 30 by religious leaders at the opening of the third Interreligious youth forum in Dagestan.
In Yerevan, all hostages leave captured building July 31, 2016 10:53 In Yerevan, physician Norair Tevanyan and nurse Malina Margaryan have left the territory of the police regiment building captured by the opposition. There are no hostages in the building any more.
Protest action in Yerevan ends without detentions July 30, 2016 23:59 Demonstrators in Yerevan have fulfilled the police's demand and left Bagramyan Avenue. The motor traffic in the centre of the Armenian has reopened.
Yerevan marcher hospitalized with burns (+video) July 30, 2016 22:41 One of the participants of the protest march of supporters of the organization "Sasna Tsrer" ((Daredevils of Sassoun) suffered from an ignition in Bagramyan Avenue in Yerevan.
Power agents specify date of Kazimagomedov's murder July 30, 2016 18:06 Kamaldin Kazimagomedov, the head of the "southern" grouping of militants was killed during a special operation on July 29, not in May this year, said a Dagestani law enforcement source.
Yerevan residents state children injured during rally dispersal July 30, 2016 13:20 During the dispersal of the rally in the Yerevan district of Sari Tag, four children were injured, locals report. After the dispersal, 73 people addressed for medical aid, said Anahit Aitayan, the spokeswoman for the Ministry of Public Health (MPH) of Armenia.
NKR's authorities promise to focus constitutional reforms on security July 30, 2016 11:48 The Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) has completed public debates on the concept of constitutional reforms. The new model of governance will guarantee security and political stability of the NKR, said the head of the commission on constitutional reforms.
"Sharvili" Festival opens in Akhty July 30, 2016 10:19 The 17th Festival "Sharvili", which unites Lezgins of Dagestan and of neighbouring countries, is held today in the village of Akhty. On July 28, a festival of folk music "Lezgi ses-2016" took place there.
KBR's Adaptation Commission speaks in support of Aslan Konov July 30, 2016 08:24 The Adaptation Commission under the head of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (KBR), set up to help people, who decide to stop their terrorist and extremist activities, in adapting to civilian life, has considered an application of Aslan Konov, a resident of the settlement of Planovsky of the Terek District.