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Karachay-Cherkessia celebrated the Day of Revival of the Karachay People
Society
Karachay-Cherkessia celebrated the Day of Revival of the Karachay People
3 July 2025

On May 3, Karachay-Cherkessia celebrated the Day of Revival of the Karachay People – the 68th anniversary of the return of the Karachays to their homeland, exiled during the mass deportation of November 1943. This year, the holiday was combined with celebrations marking Victory Day.

The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly calls on Tbilisi to release political prisoners
Politics
The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly calls on Tbilisi to release political prisoners
3 July 2025

The draft version of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly report for 2025 (the final version is not yet available) examines the issue of Georgia in several aspects. In particular, the document states that the parliamentary elections held in the country in October 2024 were marred by a number of violations, according to the final report of the observers of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR).

A mass brawl broke out between Ingush and local residents in the Vladimir region
Society
A mass brawl broke out between Ingush and local residents in the Vladimir region
3 July 2025

On May 6, in the town of Kamenskovo in the Vladimir region, a mass brawl broke out between Ingush nationals staying at the 777 Hotel and local residents. Video of the brawl went viral on social media, causing widespread controversy.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner spent more than four months in solitary confinement
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner spent more than four months in solitary confinement
3 July 2025

Crimean Tatar Seyran Saliev was held in the punishment cell of IK-4 in the Tula region for more than four months. His wife was informed that he was recognized as a “malicious violator of the established order.” However, the administration of the colony did not explain what violations were in question.

Pashinyan called for early elections of the head of the Armenian Church
Politics
Pashinyan called for early elections of the head of the Armenian Church
3 July 2025

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on social networks the need for early elections of the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC). Earlier, he called on all its followers to unite around the demand to replace Catholicos Karekin II. According to Pashinyan, he has evidence of the clergyman violating his vow of celibacy and having a child.

Four regions of the North Caucasus Federal District are among the leaders in consuming federal money
Economy
Four regions of the North Caucasus Federal District are among the leaders in consuming federal money
3 July 2025

Tuva, Chechnya and Ingushetia have become leaders in the level of dependence on payments from the federal budget of the Russian Federation. The share of transfers in financing the expenses of these regions in 2024 was 79%, 78.8% and 78%, respectively, according to the Federal Treasury.

US Ambassador to Georgia Calls for Country to Return to Democratic Path
Politics
US Ambassador to Georgia Calls for Country to Return to Democratic Path
3 July 2025

The US Embassy in Georgia hosted a reception in honor of American Independence Day, celebrated on July 4. Ambassador Robin Dunnigan, who will complete her diplomatic mission and leave Tbilisi at the end of July, delivered a speech about the United States' contribution to the development of democracy in Georgia. She made a special emphasis on the detentions of activists and opposition leaders in the country.

Searches conducted at the office of the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ingushetia in connection with the embezzlement of budget funds
Society
Searches conducted at the office of the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ingushetia in connection with the embezzlement of budget funds
3 July 2025

Employees of the Main Directorate of Internal Security of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation conducted searches in the office of the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ingushetia Mikhail Korobkin. The investigative actions were carried out as part of a criminal case on the multi-billion-dollar theft of funds intended for the work of the department.

Leader of the Gakharia for Georgia Party Comments on the Deprivation of Its Members' Deputy Mandates
Politics
Leader of the Gakharia for Georgia Party Comments on the Deprivation of Its Members' Deputy Mandates
2 July 2025

One of the leaders of the Georgian opposition, Giorgi Gakharia, commented on the parliament's decision to deprive members of his party of their deputy powers on the social network X. According to him, in such cases, we are talking about "opening the way for politically motivated criminal prosecution, abolishing immunity from fabricated charges and eliminating the main political threat before the municipal elections."

Armenian authorities are increasing pressure on Russian protégés
Politics
Armenian authorities are increasing pressure on Russian protégés
2 July 2025

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has threatened to fire employees of Electric Networks (ESA) for their political activity following the arrest of the company's owner, Russian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan. Pashinyan also warned of lawsuits against those who force ESA employees to participate in rallies.