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Georgian authorities have filed a lawsuit seeking a de facto ban on opposition parties
Politics
Georgian authorities have filed a lawsuit seeking a de facto ban on opposition parties
28 October 2025

The ruling Georgian Dream party has filed a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court demanding that three political parties, including the United National Movement, founded by former President Mikheil Saakashvili, be declared unconstitutional. Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili stated that the basis for the lawsuit is the report of the parliamentary investigative commission examining "crimes committed during Saakashvili's rule."

A Saratov student attacked a woman wearing a hijab with a knife
Human rights
A Saratov student attacked a woman wearing a hijab with a knife
28 October 2025

In Saratov, 17-year-old student Daniil Matasov has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. According to investigators, he carried out an armed attack on a woman wearing a hijab on Stolypina Avenue on the evening of October 25.

A Putin Court has been established in the capital of Chechnya
Society
A Putin Court has been established in the capital of Chechnya
28 October 2025

The Supreme Court of Russia has approved the creation of a Putin District Court in Grozny. A corresponding bill has been approved for submission to the State Duma.

Georgian drivers complain about deportations from Russia
News
Georgian drivers complain about deportations from Russia
28 October 2025

Russia has begun mass deportations of foreign truck drivers, including Georgians.

Azerbaijani political scientist continues to be held in solitary confinement
News
Azerbaijani political scientist continues to be held in solitary confinement
28 October 2025

Azerbaijan has extended the solitary confinement of convicted political scientist Bahruz Samedov.

Azerbaijani political scientist continues to be held in solitary confinement
News
Azerbaijani political scientist continues to be held in solitary confinement
28 October 2025

Azerbaijan has extended the solitary confinement of convicted political scientist Bahruz Samedov.

Ten National Guard officers arrested for bribery in North Ossetia
Society
Ten National Guard officers arrested for bribery in North Ossetia
27 October 2025

The number of National Guard officers arrested in North Ossetia in connection with bribery has reached 10, with three more under house arrest.

Forty-one criminal cases have been opened in Armenia for participation in the Gyumri unrest
Society
Forty-one criminal cases have been opened in Armenia for participation in the Gyumri unrest
27 October 2025

The Investigative Committee of Armenia has opened criminal cases against 41 participants in the Gyumri unrest, 24 of whom have been arrested. The unrest occurred on October 20 in front of the city hall during the arrest of Vardan Ghukasyan, the mayor of Gyumri. The court sentenced him to two months' pretrial detention on charges of bribery.

Chechnya and Ingushetia are among the regions with the lowest rental affordability
Economy
Chechnya and Ingushetia are among the regions with the lowest rental affordability
27 October 2025

According to RIA Rating, rental affordability in most regions of the North Caucasus Federal District (NCFD) is significantly lower than the Russian average.

Pashinyan recalled the nearly two-year peace with Azerbaijan
Politics
Pashinyan recalled the nearly two-year peace with Azerbaijan
27 October 2025

It's been a year and eight months since there have been any fatalities on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan as a result of gunfire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reiterated this.