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Georgia commented on the European Union’s decision to limit cooperation
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Georgia commented on the European Union’s decision to limit cooperation
10 July 2024

Secretary General of Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party, Kakha Kaladze, said that the authorities will provide the army with everything necessary without EU help.

A Dagestani official whose son participated in recent terrorist attacks has been arrested
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A Dagestani official whose son participated in recent terrorist attacks has been arrested
10 July 2024

The ex-head of the Sergokalinsky district of Dagestan, Magomed Omarov, whose son participated in terrorist attacks in Derbent and Makhachkala, was arrested for two months - until September 5. He has been charged with fraud and money laundering.

Those sitting listening to the Russian anthem will be punished
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Those sitting listening to the Russian anthem will be punished
9 July 2024

Parents of schoolchildren in Nalchik who refuse to stand during the playing of the Russian anthem may be punished. Published footage from school No. 33 shows, among other things, that some schoolchildren are covering their ears with their hands. The action takes place at the graduation ceremony of ninth graders. More details in our video.

The North Caucasian Federal District opposed the bill banning the wearing of religious clothing in educational institutions
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The North Caucasian Federal District opposed the bill banning the wearing of religious clothing in educational institutions
9 July 2024

The Coordination Center for Muslims of the North Caucasus (KCMSC) opposed the initiative of Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Vladislav Davankov. He spoke about the possibility of granting educational institutions the right to prohibit the wearing of religious clothing, as well as clothing with religious attributes.

The President of Georgia accused the ruling party of hostile policies that led to US and EU sanctions
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The President of Georgia accused the ruling party of hostile policies that led to US and EU sanctions
9 July 2024

Decisions by the United States and the European Union against Georgia are a response to anti-European and anti-Western rhetoric and actions, to the stupid and hostile policies of the ruling party. This is how Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili commented on the suspension of the country’s integration into the EU and the freezing of financial assistance of 30 million euros.

The Karachay-Cherkess Republic collects data on students and teachers wearing clothes with Muslim attributes
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The Karachay-Cherkess Republic collects data on students and teachers wearing clothes with Muslim attributes
9 July 2024

The heads of administrations of cities and districts of Karachay-Cherkessia were sent notifications demanding to provide information about teachers and students. The Republic's Ministry of Internal Affairs is making inquiries about those who attend schools wearing clothes with religious paraphernalia, the Caucasian Knot reports.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner was transferred from prison
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner was transferred from prison
9 July 2024

Crimean Tatar journalist Remzi Bekirov, sentenced to 19 years, was transferred from prison No. 2 in Yeniseisk. First, he must be delivered to a transit transfer point in Krasnoyarsk.

10 participants of the “Sharia patrol” were detained in Kabardino-Balkaria
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10 participants of the “Sharia patrol” were detained in Kabardino-Balkaria
9 July 2024

The activities of the “Sharia patrol” were stopped in Kabardino-Balkaria. Ten residents of the republic were detained on suspicion of creating an extremist community. They beat with sticks and exerted psychological pressure on those whose behavior and lifestyle did not correspond to their beliefs, the local Ministry of Internal Affairs reported.

The European Union has suspended the integration of Georgia and financial support for its defense
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The European Union has suspended the integration of Georgia and financial support for its defense
9 July 2024

The process of Georgia's integration into the EU has been suspended due to the adoption of the law on foreign agents. This was stated by the EU Ambassador to the country Pavel Gerczynski. The European Union also froze 30 million euros allocated for the Georgian Ministry of Defense.

In North Ossetia it was recommended not to wear a niqab
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In North Ossetia it was recommended not to wear a niqab
8 July 2024

The Main Spiritual Administration of Muslims in North Ossetia recommended that believers refuse to wear the niqab. This was announced by the Deputy Mufti of the Republic Ibrahim Dzagurov.