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Meeting of the Jehovah's Witnesses community in Azerbaijan. Photo: http://minval.az/news/51172

03:55, 1 February 2016

Azerbaijan: two women-Jehovah's Witnesses released after one year in prison

In Azerbaijan, after nearly a year of imprisonment, 55-year-old Irina Zakharchenko and 38-year-old Valida Djebrailova, members of the Jehovah's Witnesses community, were released in the courtroom. The court found them guilty on the charge of distributing banned religious books and sentenced them to punishment in the form of a fine, but at once exempted them from paying it.

19:45, 31 January 2016

Eyewitnesses report on attempt to close mosque in Khasavyurt

In the city of Khasavyurt, a lot of law enforcers gathered near the Salafi mosque. This was reported to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by eyewitnesses of the situation.

Participant of Volgograd picket, January 31, 2016. Photo by Tatiana Filimonova for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.

18:46, 31 January 2016

In Volgograd, picketers protest against war in Syria

In Volgograd, seven participants of the picket in defence of Article 31 of the Russian Constitution stood against combat actions in Syria and Ukraine, for release of political prisoners and fair elections. Besides, they also urged the authorities to abide by the Constitution of Russia.

Entrance to Zagatala town, administrative centre of the Zagatala District. Photo: https://www.facebook.com/Zaqatala/photos_stream

06:50, 31 January 2016

Opposition reports on detentions in Zagatala District of Azerbaijan

In the Zagatala District in north-western part of Azerbaijan, two residents of the village of Yukhary Tala were subjected to administrative arrest. According to members of the opposition, the villagers were brought to administrative responsibility in connection with the protest action, planned in the town of Zagatala. Officials from the district police station deny detentions of citizens in connection with the protest action.

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.

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