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Opposition leaders detained in Armenia on charges of attempting to seize power
Politics
Opposition leaders detained in Armenia on charges of attempting to seize power
25 June 2025

Today, after searches, the National Security Service of Armenia reported the detention of more than a dozen opposition members, including the leader of the "Sacred Struggle", Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan - the main opponent of the government of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

В Дагестане после обысков задержали госсекретаря Магомед-Султана Магомедова
Society
В Дагестане после обысков задержали госсекретаря Магомед-Султана Магомедова
25 June 2025

Госсекретарь Дагестана Магомед-Султан Магомедов задержан по уголовному делу о незаконной приватизации предприятия. Ранее в его доме, по месту жительства родственников и на работе прошли обыски.

Stavropol Krai became the leader among the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District in terms of the number of vacationers in sanatoriums
Tourism
Stavropol Krai became the leader among the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District in terms of the number of vacationers in sanatoriums
25 June 2025

In the first four months of 2025, 256.5 thousand people visited Stavropol Krai sanatoriums, which is 2.2% more than in the same period last year. The region took second place in the country in terms of the number of tourists, only Krasnodar Krai had more – 343.4 thousand people.

The US has responded to the
Politics
The US has responded to the "increasing anti-democratic actions in Georgia"
25 June 2025

Over the past two days, the Tbilisi City Court has sentenced four opposition figures, which has led to a storm of criticism from the West. Among others, condemnation was expressed by the Minister of State and the Member of Parliament of the UK, the Speaker of the European Commission and the Vice-President of PACE. The US State Department, in turn, expressed deep concern about the events in Georgia. In Washington, they stated that the country's government is using new amendments to the law against its opponents, thereby restricting freedom of expression.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner has only 12 teeth left
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner has only 12 teeth left
25 June 2025

Crimean Tatar Zavur Abdullaev, sentenced to 12 years in prison, has again complained about the lack of dental and other medical care in Vladimir Prison No. 2. He has only 12 teeth left.

The victim, an employee of the Federal Penitentiary Service, did not appear in court in the case of Zarema Musayeva
Human rights
The victim, an employee of the Federal Penitentiary Service, did not appear in court in the case of Zarema Musayeva
25 June 2025

The Shali City Court of Chechnya has resumed the consideration of the criminal case against Zarema Musayeva. According to the investigation, the seriously ill woman allegedly attacked the guard accompanying her to the hospital, scratched his neck and tore off his shoulder strap.

The West criticizes Georgia for persecuting the opposition, Tbilisi calls it
Politics
The West criticizes Georgia for persecuting the opposition, Tbilisi calls it "attacks"
24 June 2025

Against the backdrop of a series of arrests of Georgian opposition figures, the UK Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty has called on official Tbilisi to release "all political prisoners".

The most noticeable increase in utility tariffs in the North Caucasus Federal District is expected in Dagestan
Economy
The most noticeable increase in utility tariffs in the North Caucasus Federal District is expected in Dagestan
24 June 2025

From July 1, tariffs for housing and communal services in Dagestan will increase. The expected increase - up to 22.3% - is the maximum value in the North Caucasus Federal District.

Head of Dagestan awarded ex-mayor of Makhachkala, whom he had previously criticized
Society
Head of Dagestan awarded ex-mayor of Makhachkala, whom he had previously criticized
24 June 2025

Head of Dagestan Sergey Melikov awarded ex-mayor of Makhachkala Yusup Umavov with the medal "For Valiant Labor". As Melikov explains, the award was given "for services to the republic and many years of fruitful work."

Slowdown of mobile internet observed in North Ossetia and other regions of the Russian Federation
Society
Slowdown of mobile internet observed in North Ossetia and other regions of the Russian Federation
24 June 2025

A drone threat has been declared in North Ossetia, which may cause a slowdown in cellular communications and mobile internet. This was reported by the head of the republic, Sergei Menyailo, in his Telegram channel.