Azerbaijani soldier killed at contact line September 26, 2015 09:00 As a result of the armed clash with units of the Armenian armed forces, one soldier was killed and three others were wounded. This was reported by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Azerbaijan.
In Dagestan, law enforcers promise to find killers of five hunters within one month September 25, 2015 18:47 At the meeting with public activists held in Kasumkent, law enforcers of the Suleiman-Stalsky District have made a promise to find within one month the persons involved in the murder of five hunters.
Seven Ingush residents accused of banditry and attacks on policemen September 25, 2015 17:51 In Ingushetia, the investigating authorities have completed the investigation into a number of criminal cases against seven Ingush residents. In particular, the defendants are charged with acts of banditry, involvement in illegal armed formations (IAFs), and attacks on law enforcers.
Law enforcers start searching for militants in Gunib District of Dagestan September 25, 2015 16:21 The counterterrorist operation (CTO) regime has been introduced in the Gunib District of Dagestan. This was reported by an official from the operative headquarters of Dagestan.
In Armenia, winegrowers block motor road and demand to solve problem with purchase of harvest September 25, 2015 15:57 More than one hundred farmers in trucks loaded with grapes have blocked the motor road Yerevan-Khor Virap. They have claimed that processing plants are returning to them a part of newly-harvested grapes because of poor quality.
Deni Mirzoev refused to challenge his sentence September 25, 2015 15:32 Deni Mirzoev, a resident of Grozny, sentenced for committing the fatal road traffic accident in the centre of Moscow, in which a biker was killed, does not intend to challenge the verdict. This was reported by his advocate Dinara Irisbaeva.
In Dagestan, Prosecutor's Office initiates lawsuits for payment of teachers' compensation for housing and communal services September 25, 2015 14:45 In Dagestan, the Prosecutor's Office of the Tsuntin District has initiated lawsuits for payment to 23 teachers of compensation for housing and communal services. The debt to rural teachers exceeds 121,000 roubles.
Researchers reveal various attitudes towards ethnic differences in Northern Caucasus September 25, 2015 13:25 The ethnic self-determination of natives of Northern Caucasus is being formed not only under the influence of the religious factor, but it is also a subject to constant changes. This conclusion was made by the authors of the research project "Ethnicity and Politics in Northern Caucasus".
Relatives of hunters killed in Dagestan abandon protest action September 25, 2015 13:21 Instead of holding an unsanctioned pre-planned rally in Kasumkent, residents of the Suleiman-Stalsky District took part in the extended meeting of the antiterrorist commission.
CTO in Gunib District of Dagestan cancelled September 25, 2015 12:04 The regime of counterterrorist operation (CTO), introduced in the Gunib District on September 15, has been cancelled. Law enforcers reported that as a result of their activities, several militants' summer camps were discovered and destroyed.
In Armenian village of Berdavan, 10 buildings damaged by shelling September 25, 2015 11:48 Missiles of the Azerbaijani troops, which shelled the near-border village of Berdavan in the Tavush Region of Armenia, damaged seven residential houses and three administrative buildings. This was reported by local residents.
No Chechen pilgrims suffered in mass stampede in Mecca September 25, 2015 10:21 In Saudi Arabia, only residents of the Middle East were killed and injured in the mass stampede of Hajj pilgrims. This was reported by the Spokesman of the Muftiyat of Chechnya.
In Akhtubinsk, hunger-strikers report deterioration of their health September 25, 2015 08:05 On September 24, employees of the municipal enterprise (MP) "Akhtuba ATP" (auto transport company), who declared a hunger strike with the demand to pay off their salary debts, did not receive the promised money. According to the city administration, the money to pay off the wage arrears up to June have been transferred to court marshals and will be credited to the account of the enterprise within the next several days.
Two natives of Northern Caucasus arrested on suspicion of involvement in Syrian conflict September 25, 2015 05:26 In Moscow, two natives of Northern Caucasus are suspected of involvement in the combat actions in Syria. Both suspects are taken in custody by the court's decision.
Opening of Moscow Cathedral Mosque cannot solve problem with prayers in Moscow streets September 24, 2015 22:44 According to the Russian Council of Muftis, in Moscow and the Moscow Region, 268,000 Muslims took part in the celebration of the holiday of Eid al-Adha. Meanwhile, the Cathedral Mosque, opened on the eve of the holiday, has not solved the problem of Muslims, encountered by them when they have to pray in the streets of Moscow.
Nine persons detained on suspicion of arms trafficking in Karachay-Cherkessia September 24, 2015 20:39 In Karachay-Cherkessia, law enforcers detained nine residents of the republic and of the Stavropol Territory and seized dozens of their pistols, submachine guns, and more than 100 rounds of ammunition, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) reports.
Resident of Chechnya detained on suspicion of making weapons September 24, 2015 20:18 A room for manufacturing of combat weapons was discovered at the house of a resident of the village of Kurchaloi. This was reported by the Chief Department for the North-Caucasian Federal District (NCFD) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).
Vladimir Evlanov re-elected Mayor of Krasnodar for third term September 24, 2015 15:19 At the first session of the Krasnodar City Duma of the sixth convocation, deputies have approved Vladimir Evlanov for the post of the City Mayor for a new five-year term.
Russian Hajj mission checks information on victims among pilgrims in Mecca September 24, 2015 15:00 Members of the Russian Hajj mission are checking the information about possible casualties among Russian pilgrims during the today's stampede in Mecca. As at 2:20 p.m. Moscow time, no Russian citizens fell victim to the incident.
Residents of Chechnya complain about growth of expenses for celebrating Eid al-Adha September 24, 2015 12:41 Muslims of Chechnya began the celebration of the holiday of Eid al-Adha with collective prayers (Eid-namaz) in mosques. During the holiday, they perform the ritual of sacrifice, visit graves of their relatives, and meet their family members and friends.