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03:08, 31 January 2016

Editor of Astrakhan newspaper accused of promoting Nazi symbols

A criminal case on propaganda of Nazi symbols has been instituted against Alexander Tokarev, an editor of the "Astrakhanskaya Pravda", after the newspaper published an article about the prohibition of the Communist Party in Ukraine.

Eduard Mironov. Photo: kasog.livejournal.com

02:54, 31 January 2016

In case of attack on Nalchik, advocate criticizes the verdict

Advocate Timur Lakunov, who represents the interests of Eduard Mironov, sentenced to life imprisonment, has called the decision of the Court of Appeal a biased and announced the intention to challenge it at cassation instance.

A blocked road in Kabardinskaya Street in Nalchik. January 30, 2016. Photo by Lyudmila Maratova for the "Caucasian Knot"

18:35, 30 January 2016

Nalchik entrepreneurs complain about protraction in renovating Kabardinskaya Street

The reconstruction of Kabardinskaya Street in Nalchik is on for 1.5 years, leaving entrepreneurs without incomes, said the owners of local shops and travel agencies. Entrepreneurs demand from the authorities to speed up the reconstruction, the city administration has promised to complete the works by May 1.

The snowmobile of the rescue service of Volgograd. Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for the "Caucasian Knot"

15:48, 30 January 2016

Residents of Sarpinsky Island complain about problems because of absence of permanent crossing

A temporary passenger crossing between the river Sarpinsky Island and Volgograd is organized by the municipal rescue service, but it operates only twice a day and carries people by a snowmobile, not a steamer, the island residents complain. The Mayoralty promises to launch regular transportation from February 10.

14:44, 30 January 2016

Dagestani authorities announce return of 65 militants to civilian life in 2015

During 2015, Dagestani law enforcement bodies and reconciliation commission received 65 applications on abandoning terrorist activities, said the participants of the sitting of the republic's antiterrorist commission.

Extinguishing a fire on the oil platform "Gyuneshli". December 6, 2015. Photo: Facebook.com/MeydanTelevision

13:07, 30 January 2016

Body of Azerbaijani oiler from "Gyuneshli" found in the Caspian Sea

The body of an employee of the Azerbaijani oil platform "Gyuneshli", who died in a fire, was found off the coast of Turkmenistan. Thus, the number of casualties of the fire had reached 12; and 18 more people are still regarded missing.

Boris Nemtsov's photo and flowers at the Memorial to victims of political repressions. Sochi, March 1, 2015. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"

11:36, 30 January 2016

ICRF reports on completion of investigation into Boris Nemtsov's murder

Today, defendants in the criminal case on the murder of the Russian politician have been informed the completion of the investigation. They and their advocates will soon begin to examine the case materials. This was reported by the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF).

11:32, 30 January 2016

CTO regime introduced in three districts of Dagestan

In the territory of the Buynaksk, Karabudakhkent and Kumtorkalin Districts, power agents are seeking for members of illegal armed formations (IAF), said the spokesman of the operative headquarters in Dagestan.

10:42, 30 January 2016

Dagestani truckers report pressure of power agents

Drivers of heavy-duty trucks of Dagestan have reported about their summoning to police "for talks", after they decided to set up an association of truckers in the republic.

The house in Kosmonavtov Street in Volgograd destroyed by the explosion. January 14, 2016. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for the "Caucasian Knot"

09:52, 30 January 2016

Volgograd authorities pay first compensations to tenants of destroyed house

The first group tenants of the destroyed house in Kosmonavtov Street in Volgograd have received their lump sum compensations for their ruined housing, said a source from the city administration.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev. Photo: President.az

07:54, 30 January 2016

Aliev criticizes OSCE Minsk Group in settling Karabakh conflict

The OSCE Minsk Group is trying to freeze the Karabakh conflict and puts pressure on the PACE deputies, who rejected the resolution on the escalation of violence in Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev has stated.

An announcement on issuance of preferential public transport tickets in Sochi. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"

06:50, 30 January 2016

Sochi pensioners criticize authorities for restricting issuance of preferential public transport tickets

In the Krasnodar Territory, the return of privileged public transport fare did not affect the pensioners, whose pensions exceed the need criterion defined at 15,400 roubles per month. Sochi retirees argue that this level is too high, and the transport costs will be a blow to their family budgets.

22:51, 29 January 2016

Winners of Akhmednabiyev award report on problems with access to information in Caucasus

Journalists covering the events in the Caucasus face pressure and restrictions in obtaining the information. This was announced by winners of the contest in memory of Akhmednabi Akhmednabiyev, a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent. While preparing materials about the region, journalists should take high responsibility, the winners have stressed.

21:28, 29 January 2016

Law enforcers close mosque in Makhachkala suburb

In Shamkhal, a suburban residential settlement of Makhachkala, the Salafi mosque will be reopened only after the appointment of a new imam. This was reported by members of the Salafi community and a source from the local police station.

Azerbaijani post is well-observed from Karabakh stands. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"

20:31, 29 January 2016

Azerbaijani soldier perishes on border with Armenia

Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of provocation, resulting in the death of soldier Nakhid Fikret oglu Safarov.

20:18, 29 January 2016

Resident of Dagestan sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for helping militants

The Suleiman-Stalsky District Court has found a local resident Ignat Abdurakhmanov guilty of helping participants of the armed underground, as well as of illegal possession of an explosive device.

Fruit market on the Abkhazia–Russia border. Photo by Anna Gritsevich for the "Caucasian Knot"

20:15, 29 January 2016

Abkhazian authorities treat anti-Turkish sanctions as chance for its economy

Russian sanctions against Turkey will not affect the economy of Abkhazia, but will boost local agriculture, said Shamil Adzimba, Deputy Prime Minister of the republic.

19:01, 29 January 2016

NAC reports on prevention of IS terror acts in Russia

An official of the National Antiterrorist Committee (NAC) has reported on prevention of the attempt to transfer fighters of the "Islamic State" (IS) to Russia and of terror acts plotted by a group of Russian citizens who swore allegiance to the IS. Meanwhile, in 2015, in Russia, the NAC registered the decrease in the number of terrorist crimes by 2.5 times.

The special operation in the village of Balakhani of the Untsukul District of Dagestan. Photo by Ruslan Alibekov http://chernovik.net/

16:10, 29 January 2016

Suspected militant surrenders in Dagestan

A native of the village of Balakhani, suspected of belonging to militants, has surrendered voluntarily, said a source from the administration of the Untsukul District of Dagestan. The republic's Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has confirmed the fact of voluntary surrender.

13:51, 29 January 2016

Sergey Sokolov wins contest in memory of Akhmednabi Ahmednabiyev (+video)

The first place in the contest in honour of Dagestani journalist Akhmednabi Ahmednabiyev was granted to Sergey Sokolov, the deputy editor-in-chief of the "Novaya Gazeta".

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