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The multi-storey building collapsed in the explosion in Volgograd. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for the "Caucasian Knot"

18:59, 11 January 2016

Experts abandon plans to blow up collapsed building in Volgograd

In Volgograd, the multi-storey building collapsed in the explosion will not be demolished through blasting. This was reported by an official of the administration of the Volgograd Region.

The village of Kvanada of the Tsumada District of Dagestan. Photo: Shamil Kuraev http://www.odnoselchane.ru/

18:45, 11 January 2016

Residents of Kvanada do not suffer from CTO legal regime

In the Dagestani village of Kvanada, local residents state that they still do not experience any restrictions in the area of counterterrorist operation. According to the locals, a special operation is being carried out in a small area only, and the village is not completely cordoned off.

Flowers brought to the sea by the residents of Baku during the mourning for the deceased oilmen from the platform. Baku, December 6, 2015. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"

17:49, 11 January 2016

Rescue team finds eleventh deceased oilman from platform "Gunashli"

In the Caspian Sea, a rescue team has found the body of the 11th oilman, who died in a fire on the platform of the Azerbaijani oil field "Gunashli" in December 2015.

Khadis Bottaev. Photo http://kvedomosti.com/

16:03, 11 January 2016

In case of Bottaev's murder, informants promised double reward

Informants, who help solve the murder of MP Khadis Bottaev, the chief physician of the Republican Clinical Hospital in Kabardino-Balkaria, will receive rewards both from relatives of the killed man and from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).

An automatic firearm. Photo: http://nac.gov.ru/nakmessage/2015/12/29/v-dagestane-v-khode-kto-neitralizovan-glavar-bandy.html

11:02, 11 January 2016

One person wounded in special operation in Dagestan

In the village of Kvanada of the Tsumada District of Dagestan, law enforcers are searching for accomplices of Magomed Abdulkhalikov, killed in a shootout. This was reported by the Russian National Antiterrorist Committee (NAC). According to the law enforcers, one of the militants was wounded.

One of the tenants of the multi-storey building destroyed by an explosion in Volgograd. Photo by Tatyana Filimonova for the "Caucasian Knot"

06:34, 11 January 2016

In Volgograd, tenants of collapsed building abandon plans to create public movement

In Volgograd, tenants of the multi-storey buildings destroyed by an explosion have abandoned the plans to create a public movement and a public organization to protect their rights. They have delegated the protection of their interests to the initiative group created earlier.

The participants of the rally. Photo: http://flnka.ru/novosti/11982-bolee-500-zhiteley-kizlyara-proveli-miting-v-godovschinu-vooruzhennogo-napadeniya-na-gorod-otryada-radueva.html

02:36, 11 January 2016

More than 500 Kizlyar residents attend rally on anniversary of Raduev's armed attack on Kizlyar

On January 9, on the 20th anniversary of the armed attack on Kizlyar committed on January 9, 1996, which killed more than 70 people, the city held memorial events. The regional museum has opened an exhibition presenting the personal belongings of the casualties.

01:40, 11 January 2016

On January 4-10, no victims were fixed in armed conflict in Northern Caucasus

During the week from January 4 to January 10, 2016, no victims were fixed in the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.

Gevorg Safaryan. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

22:08, 10 January 2016

In Armenia, investigators prepare materials about incident in Freedom Square

In Armenia, the special investigating service is preparing the materials on the basis of complaints filed by six supporters of the "New Armenia", including arrested Gevorg Safaryan. According to the complaints, during the New Year's incident in Freedom Square, policemen went beyond their official authority and used force.

22:41, 9 January 2016

Resident of Dagestan Gadjimurad Gazichilov arrested

On January 8, the court arrested Gadjimurad Gazichilov, a resident of Makhachkala, whose disappearance was earlier reported by his relatives. He is suspected of illegal possession of firearms and is kept at the SIZO (pre-trial prison), said a police source from the city of Buynaksk.

20:57, 9 January 2016

Tlyarata-Makhachkala Highway opened

The motor traffic on the section Tlyarata-Makhachkala in Dagestan is completely reopened; however, the risk of avalanches in the mountains is still present, the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE) reports.

Inglab Kerimov. Photo: Facebook.com/inqlab.kerimov

15:35, 9 January 2016

Relative of PFPA Chairman announced wanted for calls to terrorism

Inglab Kerimov, a citizen of Azerbaijan, living in France, is spreading on the Internet calls for terrorist activities within the "Islamic State" (IS), said the Azerbaijani General Prosecutor's Office (GPO). Kerimov is a cousin of the chairman of the oppositional Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA) Ali Kerimli.

14:23, 9 January 2016

Fishermen evacuated from ice floe in Krasnodar Territory

Rescuers have completed the evacuation of 90 fishermen from a separated ice floe in the Yeisk Estuary. According to the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE), nobody suffered.

Street in the centre of Baku. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

13:35, 9 January 2016

Exchange offices and banks in Baku restrict currency sale

The decision of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) to set a corridor of currency exchange rates at 4% has led to a mass suspension of currency exchange offices and commercial banks. People stand in lines at those, which continue working, the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.

Temporary detention facility in Sochi neighbourhood "Matsesta". Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

12:25, 9 January 2016

Organization "Mercy to Those Facing Trial" meets detainees in Sochi IVS

During the Christmas holidays, activists of the NGO "Mercy to Those Facing Trial" held meetings with detainees in two temporary detention facilities (known as IVS) in Sochi. Activists congratulated the detainees and presented gifts to them.

09:39, 9 January 2016

Armenian resident charged with murder in "Musaler" restaurant

The investigating bodies of Armenia have accused Arthur Babayan, 31, of shooting in "Musaler" restaurant, murder, attempted murder, hooliganism and illegal arms circulation.

04:44, 9 January 2016

Bottaev's relatives announce reward for information about his attackers

A monetary reward for information about the perpetrators of the murder of Khadis Bottaev, Chief Physician of the Republic's Clinical Hospital, was announced by relatives of the casualty, says the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Kabardino-Balkaria.

Visitors of tThe exhibition "Images of Old and New Sochi", January 7, 2016. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

02:51, 9 January 2016

Visitors to exhibition "Images of Old and New Sochi" state loss of historic look by resort city

The exhibition "Images of Old and New Sochi" has made its debut at the city local history museum. It presents photos depicting the city of different historical times. The "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports that during the first two days the exhibition was visited by about a thousand people.

01:56, 9 January 2016

Dagestan: avalanche cuts 16,000 people from outside world

A snow avalanche has forced to close the Tlyarata-Makhachkala Highway, leaving 55 dwelling settlements without automobile communication.

20:33, 8 January 2016

Advocate blames police for beating "New Armenia" activists

Tigran Airapetyan, an advocate of "New Armenia" activists, finds it necessary to conduct a medical examination of injuries, received by protesters on the New Year's Night.

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