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Tourist flow to Azerbaijan has increased
Economy
Tourist flow to Azerbaijan has increased
16 August 2024

In January-July 2024, 1.5 million tourists from 182 countries visited Azerbaijan, which is 31.4% more than in the same period last year. This was reported by the State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner's vision has deteriorated
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner's vision has deteriorated
16 August 2024

Crimean Tatar political prisoner and journalist Asan Akhtemov, who was sentenced to 15 years, is experiencing teeth and vision deterioration in Prison No. 2 in the Vladimir Region.

Sentence upheld against Chechen resident convicted of preparing terrorist attack
Human rights
Sentence upheld against Chechen resident convicted of preparing terrorist attack
16 August 2024

The Supreme Court of Russia upheld the 11-year sentence for 23-year-old Rasul Baysultanov, convicted of preparing a terrorist attack and storing explosives.

Housing commissioning rates have increased in the North Caucasus
Economy
Housing commissioning rates have increased in the North Caucasus
16 August 2024

In the first half of 2024, the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District saw an increase in the volume of housing commissioning. This is stated in the materials of the North Caucasus Statistics Service.

Georgian Prime Minister Calls His Country Closest to Europe
Politics
Georgian Prime Minister Calls His Country Closest to Europe
16 August 2024

Georgia is getting "as close" to the EU as possible, unlike Ukraine and Moldova. This was stated by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

Khabib Nurmagomedov paid off his debts
Politics
Khabib Nurmagomedov paid off his debts
15 August 2024

Former UFC champion, native of Dagestan Khabib Nurmagomedov paid off all his debts to the Russian tax service. He paid all 302 million rubles.

The largest share of Georgia's tourism income comes from Russian citizens
Economy
The largest share of Georgia's tourism income comes from Russian citizens
15 August 2024

Among the tourists who visited Georgia in the second quarter of this year, the largest number came from Turkey - 369 thousand. In second place were Russians (312 thousand people), in third place were Armenians (196 thousand). In total,

Georgian volunteer fighting for Ukraine in Kursk region addresses Russian military
Politics
Georgian volunteer fighting for Ukraine in Kursk region addresses Russian military
15 August 2024

A Georgian soldier fighting for the Ukrainian Armed Forces recorded a video message to the Russian military. He showed a wall inscription in Kursk region. This is a response to the Russian military to a similar message left in Georgia in 2008, the author of the video explains.

Georgia's Ruling Party Leads in Parliamentary Elections Rating
Politics
Georgia's Ruling Party Leads in Parliamentary Elections Rating
15 August 2024

The Gorbi Company conducted a public opinion poll among Georgian citizens regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections in the country, which will be held in October. Almost 60% voted for the ruling Georgian Dream party.

Putin proposed three candidates for the post of head of Ingushetia
Politics
Putin proposed three candidates for the post of head of Ingushetia
15 August 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted three candidates for the post of head of the republic to the Ingush parliament for consideration. They are the current leader Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov, as well as Alikhan Arapkhanov and Islam Gadiev.