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Kadyrov's son-in-law appointed vice-president of Akhmat
Society
Kadyrov's son-in-law appointed vice-president of Akhmat
15 October 2024

Viskhan Matsuev, married to the eldest daughter of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, has become vice-president of the Akhmat football club. He was appointed to this post by Kadyrov's eldest son, Sports Minister Akhmat Kadyrov. Matsuev is also deputy chairman of the government and minister of agriculture of the republic. Since October 2023, his wife Ayshat Kadyrova has also held the post of deputy prime minister of Chechnya.

The EU reminded about Georgia's deviation from the course of European integration
Politics
The EU reminded about Georgia's deviation from the course of European integration
15 October 2024

The latest actions, statements and election promises of the ruling party of Georgia are taking the country away from the path to Europe and indicate a deviation towards authoritarianism. This was stated by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell.

Former Head of Stavropol Traffic Police Extended Arrest
Society
Former Head of Stavropol Traffic Police Extended Arrest
15 October 2024

The Cherkessk city court has extended the term of detention until January 18, 2025 for the former head of the Stavropol Krai traffic police department, Aleksey Safonov. He is accused of creating a criminal organization and receiving large-scale bribes as an organized group.

Traditional picket in support of Abdulmumin Gadzhiev held in Makhachkala
Human rights
Traditional picket in support of Abdulmumin Gadzhiev held in Makhachkala
14 October 2024

A solitary picket was held in the capital of Dagestan demanding the release of journalist of the Chernovik newspaper Abdulmumin Gadzhiev and the termination of the criminal case against him.

Plane en route from Tehran to Grozny accidentally landed on runway under construction
News
Plane en route from Tehran to Grozny accidentally landed on runway under construction
14 October 2024

An Avro RJ-100 plane with 42 passengers, flying from Tehran to Grozny, landed on a runway under construction. The plane of the Iranian airline Mahan Air was supposed to land on a ready runway. However, the pilots got confused and landed to the left.

The North Caucasus has seen a drop in the growth rate of tourist flow
Economy
The North Caucasus has seen a drop in the growth rate of tourist flow
14 October 2024

In 2024, the growth rate of tourist flow fell in the republics of the North Caucasus. At the same time, the district itself will consistently attract interest from tourists in the next 10-15 years. This was stated by the vice-president of the Alliance of Travel Agencies Association, Aleksan Mkrtchyan, during a speech at the North Caucasus Tourism Forum in Derbent.

Russian authorities put Georgian citizen wanted on suspicion of blowing up Crimean Bridge
Politics
Russian authorities put Georgian citizen wanted on suspicion of blowing up Crimean Bridge
14 October 2024

Russian authorities have put Georgian citizen Alexander Inasaridze and Ukrainian citizen Sergey Andreychenko on the international wanted list. They are suspected of involvement in the blowing up of the Kerch Bridge in 2022.

The lowest level of material well-being of the population in the Russian Federation was recorded in the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District
Economy
The lowest level of material well-being of the population in the Russian Federation was recorded in the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District
14 October 2024

The regions of the North Caucasus were named outsiders in the rating of material well-being of the population, published by RIA Novosti. The worst situation is in Ingushetia, which occupies the last, 85th place. Karachay-Cherkessia is in 83rd place.

Armenian authorities dismiss pro-Russian officials
Politics
Armenian authorities dismiss pro-Russian officials
13 October 2024

After the meeting of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on electricity supply issues, three officials associated with Russia were dismissed. This was reported by the Armenian newspaper Hraparak.

Chechen Artur Beterbiev became the absolute light heavyweight boxing champion
Society
Chechen Artur Beterbiev became the absolute light heavyweight boxing champion
13 October 2024

A fight between two Russians who competed under the flags of other countries took place in Saudi Arabia: Chechen Artur Beterbiev and Kyrgyzstan native Dmitry Bivol. The former won on points and became the absolute light heavyweight boxing champion.