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Airports are being reconstructed or built in all regions of the North Caucasus Federal District
Economy
Airports are being reconstructed or built in all regions of the North Caucasus Federal District
18 July 2024

The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation plans to complete the construction and reconstruction of airports in almost all regions of the North Caucasus by 2028. The Russian government included in the plan projects for the reconstruction of airports in Kabardino-Balkaria, Ingushetia and North Ossetia.

Apti Alaudinov condemned a native of Chechnya who drove his car onto the beach
Society
Apti Alaudinov condemned a native of Chechnya who drove his car onto the beach
18 July 2024

The commander of the volunteer formation "Akhmat", deputy chief of the Main Military-Political Directorate of the RF Armed Forces, Apti Alaudinov, called the Lexus driver, who was parked on the Mariupol beach next to the vacationers, a "sub-Chechen" and a "sub-man".

An activist who defended a Chechen refugee from deportation to the Russian Federation was arrested in Croatia
Human rights
An activist who defended a Chechen refugee from deportation to the Russian Federation was arrested in Croatia
18 July 2024

Russian Vladislav Arinichev received 15 days of arrest for picketing against the actions of the Croatian migration authorities. He opposed the placement of refugee from Chechnya Akhmed Takanaev in a migration prison.

The Prime Minister of Armenia refused a meeting with the President of Azerbaijan
Politics
The Prime Minister of Armenia refused a meeting with the President of Azerbaijan
18 July 2024

In London, within the framework of the summit of the European Political Community, Nikol Pashinyan refused to meet with Ilham Aliyev. The British side suggested holding a conversation.

An Islamic banking office opened in Chechnya
Economy
An Islamic banking office opened in Chechnya
18 July 2024

Sberbank opened the first Islamic banking office in the North Caucasus in the capital of Chechnya, Grozny. It will offer more than 15 Shariah-compliant affiliate financing products.

A representative of the American army will work in the Ministry of Defense of Armenia
Politics
A representative of the American army will work in the Ministry of Defense of Armenia
18 July 2024

US Deputy Secretary of State Uzra Zeya confirmed reports that a representative of the American army will work in the Armenian Ministry of Defense.

Georgian NGOs will file a lawsuit against the law on foreign agents adopted by the authorities
Politics
Georgian NGOs will file a lawsuit against the law on foreign agents adopted by the authorities
17 July 2024

121 Georgian non-governmental and media organizations are filing a lawsuit to challenge the law on “foreign agents”. Earlier, such a decision was made by Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili.

A resident of Dagestan complained of torture and declared non-involvement in the terrorist attacks in Makhachkala and Derbent
Human rights
A resident of Dagestan complained of torture and declared non-involvement in the terrorist attacks in Makhachkala and Derbent
17 July 2024

Dagestan resident Zaur Magomedov, arrested on charges of involvement in attacks on churches and synagogues in Makhachkala and Derbent, declared his innocence. The deputy chairman of the public monitoring commission of Dagestan, Shamil Khadulaev, spoke about this.

The sentence of a resident of Dagestan for calls not to pay taxes and utility bills has been upheld
Human rights
The sentence of a resident of Dagestan for calls not to pay taxes and utility bills has been upheld
17 July 2024

The cassation court approved the sentence to Dagestan resident Makhmud Ibadulaev - two years and two months in prison. He was found guilty of participating in the activities of an extremist organization called “Citizens of the USSR” (Part 2 of Article 282.2 of the Criminal Code).

Armenian police released two Russians persecuted in their homeland
Human rights
Armenian police released two Russians persecuted in their homeland
17 July 2024

Russian serviceman Ivan Ch., who was detained after arriving from Kazakhstan at Yerevan airport, was released after questioning by the police. He has been wanted in Russia for leaving his unit without permission since April 2023.