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Clashes at Kakha Kaladze's headquarters in Tbilisi: protesters and journalists injured
Politics
Clashes at Kakha Kaladze's headquarters in Tbilisi: protesters and journalists injured
8 September 2025

Late in the evening of September 8, a serious clash between government supporters and participants in the anti-government rally took place at the election headquarters of the ruling Georgian Dream party's candidate for mayor of Tbilisi Kakha Kaladze on Melikishvili Avenue.

The Chechen Ombudsman stated that he considers the teenager's house arrest unjustified
Human rights
The Chechen Ombudsman stated that he considers the teenager's house arrest unjustified
8 September 2025

The Savelovsky District Court of Moscow held another hearing on the case of a native of Chechnya, teenager Muslim Murdiev, accused of hooliganism after an incident near the Aviapark shopping center and Khodynskoye Pole Park in September 2023.

European Commission warns Georgia of risk of losing visa-free travel
Politics
European Commission warns Georgia of risk of losing visa-free travel
8 September 2025

The European Commission expects the Georgian authorities to take steps to implement the EU recommendations in order to avoid suspension of the visa-free travel. Brussels continues to analyze the actions of the Georgian government, as well as the response sent on August 31 to the letter from the European Commission received on July 14.

Moscow demands that Armenia extradite Georgian citizen who fought for Ukraine
Politics
Moscow demands that Armenia extradite Georgian citizen who fought for Ukraine
8 September 2025

Georgian citizen Georgiy Kinoyan, who fought for Ukraine as part of the "Georgian Legion", was detained on the Armenian-Georgian border. This was reported by Georgian media.

Azerbaijani journalist: Aliyev
Politics
Azerbaijani journalist: Aliyev "was not elected by the people and is afraid of the people"
8 September 2025

Azerbaijani journalist Bahruz Aliyev criticized President Ilham Aliyev, contrasting him with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

The lowest HIV incidence is recorded in Chechnya and Ingushetia
Society
The lowest HIV incidence is recorded in Chechnya and Ingushetia
8 September 2025

According to the Ministry of Health for 2024, the incidence of HIV in Russia varies significantly depending on the region. The lowest rates were recorded in Chechnya (4.9 cases per 100 thousand population), Ingushetia (8.2) and Moscow (11.3).

Azerbaijani citizen detained in Stavropol for allegedly preparing terrorist attacks
Society
Azerbaijani citizen detained in Stavropol for allegedly preparing terrorist attacks
8 September 2025

The FSB in Stavropol announced the detention of an Azerbaijani citizen suspected of preparing terrorist attacks.

Former Senator from Karachay-Cherkessia, Sentenced to Life, Denied Sending to
Society
Former Senator from Karachay-Cherkessia, Sentenced to Life, Denied Sending to "SVO"
8 September 2025

Former Senator from Karachay-Cherkessia Rauf Arashukov, who is serving a life sentence for organizing murders and gas theft, has repeatedly tried to sign a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry to participate in "SVO". According to his lawyer Elmar Alizade, Arashukov submitted relevant applications and even wrote a letter to the President of Russia, but his requests for pardon were not granted.

Dagestan once again immortalizes the memory of Stalin
Society
Dagestan once again immortalizes the memory of Stalin
7 September 2025

In Kaspiysk, Dagestan, on the territory of JSC Dagdizel Plant, a solemn ceremony was held to name the plant square after Joseph Stalin and unveil a memorial plaque in his honor. The event was attended by representatives of the city authorities, the plant's management, veterans and public figures.

Baghdasaryan: Pashinyan's plane crossed Azerbaijani airspace for the first time
Politics
Baghdasaryan: Pashinyan's plane crossed Azerbaijani airspace for the first time
7 September 2025

The plane of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan flew over Azerbaijani territory for the first time. This was reported by the press secretary of the head of government Nazeli Baghdasaryan.