News

Following Khangoshvili's murder, the FSB received a "debriefing" from a European intelligence officer

Rospotrebnadzor (the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing) has suspended sales of several types of Armenian wine and cognac in Russia. The agency stated that the products were found to be "non-compliant with mandatory requirements," after which it issued orders to importers and retailers to withdraw the goods from circulation.

Society

The ECHR awarded compensation to a Crimean Tatar imam for banning religious services

On May 20, a Viennese court found Egisto Ott, a former employee of the Austrian counterintelligence agency BVT, guilty of espionage for Russia, abuse of power, and corruption. But the main point of this story is not just another European scandal involving Russian agents. Ott's case is directly linked to operations against Chechen emigrants and the murder of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili in Berlin.

Human rights

"Stop the repression." Azerbaijan's Supreme Court upheld the sentence of political scientist Bahruz Samadov

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that Russian authorities violated the right to freedom of religion of Yusuf Ashirov, the former imam of the Alushta Crimean Tatar community. The court ordered Russia to pay €7,500 in compensation.

Human rights

Russian Emergencies Ministry Head: Flood Victims in Dagestan and Chechnya to Receive Over 1.1 Billion Rubles

Azerbaijan's Supreme Court rejected the appeal of political scientist and editor of OC Media, Bahruz Samadov, who was previously sentenced to 15 years in prison on charges of treason. The ruling was issued on Thursday.

Society

The FSB has taken Akhmed Tangiyev, former deputy mufti of Karelia, after he was detained in North Ossetia, to St. Petersburg.

Russian Emergencies Ministry Head Alexander Kurenkov announced that over 1.1 billion rubles have been allocated for payments to residents of Dagestan and Chechnya affected by the spring floods.

Human rights

Rockfalls block roads in Dagestan and Ingushetia

The arrest of Ingush theologian and public figure Akhmed Tangiyev has been announced.

Ecology

From Mamison to the Caucasus Trail: Why Moscow is Investing in the Caucasus Tourism Sector

Roads to several villages and tourist sites in Dagestan and Ingushetia have been closed due to rockfalls and landslides.

Tourism

The United States and Armenia reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation with Azerbaijan

Authorities are preparing a new package of measures to develop tourism in the North Caucasus.

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Politics

Ukraine thanked Azerbaijan for energy support during the war

US President Donald Trump addressed a message to the participants of Baku Energy Week. In his message, the American leader emphasized the significant support the United States provides to the Azerbaijani oil and gas sector and expressed confidence in further strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the context of global energy security.

Politics

Fish Import Banned to Russia

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan for its significant contribution to the country's energy resilience. He stated that Baku made a significant contribution to "our resilience during the most difficult period of the past winter."

Politics

North Caucasus Federal District Regions Rank Last in Family Financial Well-Being

Rosselkhoznadzor (the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) has imposed restrictions on the import of fish and seafood from Armenia, effective June 2. This was announced in a statement by the agency.

Economy