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An Egyptian football fan. Volgograd, June 25, 2018. Photo by Vyacheslav Yaschenko for the "Caucasian Knot"

08:14, 26 June 2018

Guests of Chechnya suffer third defeat at World Cup

The Egyptian national team has completed its performance at the FIFA World Cup-2018, by losing 1:2 to Saudi Arabia in Volgograd.

08:14, 26 June 2018

Volgograd: Egyptians criticize choice of Grozny as team base

At the match in Volgograd, Egyptian fans actively supported their team, despite its unsuccessful performance at the FIFA World Cup-2018. The base in Grozny proved to be inconvenient for footballers; and the team's defeats can be related thereto, the Egyptian fans, interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot", believe.

Oyub Titiev. Photo by the press center of the Human Rights Center 'Memorial'

21:01, 25 June 2018

Titiev's defence points to predictability of court judgments

The outcome of considering the defence's complaints on the extension of Oyub Titiev's arrest, and about the refusal to initiate a case on the drugs planted on him, is known in advance, the advocate and colleagues of the rights defender have stated. In their opinion, the prosecutor did not even find it necessary to get ready for the trial; while the court ignored the defence's convincing arguments.

Screenshot of a video clip "Champions". Photo from Semyon Slepakov's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncuVFZrHKza2d2HXU6axaQ

20:54, 25 June 2018

Singer Semyon Slepakov obscenely apologizes to Russian football team and Kadyrov

In his new song recorded together with the "Leningrad" group, Semyon Slepakov has apologized to the Russian national football team for the song about its failure with Ramzan Kadyrov as the head coach. The new song was performed 11 days after the call of the head of Chechnya to the singer to record a new track.

Saint Petersburg, Russia. Nevsky Prospect. The Kazan Cathedral. Photo by A. Savin (Wikimedia Commons · WikiPhotoSpace)

18:11, 25 June 2018

Native of Dagestan convicted for plotting terror act in Saint Petersburg

Shamil Omargadjiev, a native of Dagestan, has been sentenced to 2.5 years of freedom deprivation for illegal arms possession and for the fact that, knowing about the preparation of a terror act in the Kazan Cathedral, he failed to inform the police about it.

Muslim Khuchiev. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Economic Territorial Development and Trade of Chechen Republic http://economy-chr.ru

14:14, 25 June 2018

Kadyrov declared Muslim Khuchiev to be Chechnya's Prime Minister

Today, Ramzan Kadyrov has signed a decree on appointing the Mayor of Grozny to the post of the Chairman of the Government (Prime Minister) of Chechnya.

Dmitry Titkov. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"

13:43, 25 June 2018

Sochi supporter of oppositional leader Navalny applies for political asylum in Sweden

Dmitry Titkov, an oppositionist from Sochi, has applied for political asylum in Sweden. According to his story, he has already received a work permit and learns the Swedish language.

The main bell in the Cathedral of the Holy Protection of God's Mother in the city of Stepanakert. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"

13:39, 25 June 2018

Over 200 people come to consecration of bells and cathedral in Stepanakert

The city of Stepanakert has held a consecration ceremony of three bells and two crosses for the Cathedral of the Holy Protection of God's Mother that is under construction. As reported by Pargev Martirosyan, the Head of the Artsakh (Karabakh) Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, over 3 million US dollars for the construction of the cathedral were donated by philanthropists.

Special services officers. Photo http://nac.gov.ru/obuchenie-zhurnalistov/v-ryazanskoy-oblasti-proshli-zanyatiya-na-uchebno.html

10:22, 25 June 2018

On June 18-24, there no victims of armed conflict in Northern Caucasus

During the week from June 18 to June 24, 2018, no casualties were recorded of the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus. These are the results of the calculations run by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own data and information from other open sources.

Ramzan Kadyrov congratulates Mohamed Salah on awarding him the title of honorary citizen of Chechnya. Photo by the press service of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov's official page on "VKontakte" social network https://vk.com/ramzan?z=photo279938622_456259104%2Fwall279938622_271947

10:16, 25 June 2018

CNN: Egyptian footballer Salah protests against using his name for promoting Kadyrov

The CNN TV Channel has reported that Mohamed Salah, a player for the English "Liverpool" FC and the Egyptian national team, is displeased with the fact that Chechen authorities use his name for their political aims; he intends to leave the national team after Ramzan Kadyrov had awarded him the title of honorary citizen of Chechnya.

Azerbaijani soldier in position. Screenshot of the report by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence on the occupied heights near the village of Gyunnet https://mod.gov.az/az/video-arxiv-047/?vid=23096

10:00, 25 June 2018

Analysts explain intensification of Azerbaijan's military rhetoric

The statements of the head of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) about the superiority of the Azerbaijani Army over its opponent are intended to draw mediators' attention to the threat of a new war, Azerbaijani military analysts believe.

Kudrat Mutalibov, a resident of the Dagestani village of Novo-Aul. His house is to be demolished. Dagestan, June 23, 2018. Photo by Patimat Makhmudova for the "Caucasian Knot"

02:32, 24 June 2018

In Dagestan, Magaramkent District residents stand against demolition of their houses

About 70 residents of the Dagestani villages of Novo-Filya and Novo-Aul opposed the demolition of the houses that fell into the restricted zone of the Mozdok-Kazimagomed gas pipeline. Villagers call the decision to demolish their houses illegal and demand to cancel it.

Football fans on the day of South Korea-Mexico match, Rostov-on-Don, June 23, 2018. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the Caucasian Knot.

01:39, 24 June 2018

Mexican fans stage colourful march before game in Rostov-on-Don

Football fans held a march on the day of South Korea-Mexico match of the FIFA World Cup-2018. Mexicans won 2:1. Townspeople's impressions from the event differ: some Rostov residents complain about traffic problems and poor organization, others share positive emotions from the festive atmosphere in the city.

01:20, 24 June 2018

Baku: house tenants evacuated because of fire

Seven persons were evacuated from apartments of a burning house in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan; in total, 25 house tenants were relocated to a safe area, the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE) has reported.

Grozny. Photo: press service of Grozny Administration

21:13, 23 June 2018

Authorities of Chechnya report popularity of car sharing in Grozny

During the last four months, the service of short-term car rent in Grozny has become very popular among locals and tourists, the Chechen Tourism Committee has reported. The Grozny townspeople treat the car sharing service as convenient and accessible.

World Cup Emblem in Rostov-on-Don. Photo by Konstantin Volgin for the Caucasian Knot

20:55, 23 June 2018

12,000 guests come to World Cup match in Rostov-on-Don

About 12,000 foreign fans have come to the South Korea-Mexico match to take place today in Rostov-on-Don, the press service of the Governor of the Rostov Region has reported.

South Ossetia-Georgia border. Photo: Sputnik / Natalia Airiyan, https://sputnik-ossetia.ru/South_Ossetia/20180505/6325992.html

19:36, 23 June 2018

Georgia's resident arrested after detention on South-Ossetian border

The Tskhinvali District Court has ruled to arrest Giorgi Gorgisheli, a citizen of Georgia, suspected of a repeated violation of the border, for two months.

Armenia soldier helmet. Photo: © Sputnik/ Asatur Yesayants, https://ru.armeniasputnik.am/karabah/20180222/10649544/v-nagornom-karabahe-pogib-soldat.html

19:21, 23 June 2018

Soldier perished in Armenia

The body of Ovannes Melkonyan, a contract serviceman, was found in one of the military units, the Armenian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported.

Mohamed Salah, Ramzan Kadyrov and Magomed Daudov (from left to right) visit stadium in Grozny. Photo by provided by press service of the Chechen Parliament, http://www.parlamentchr.ru/press-centre/news/7382-v-groznyj-pribyla-sbornaya-egipta-po-futbolu

14:46, 23 June 2018

Egyptian footballer becomes an honorary citizen of Chechnya

Ramzan Kadyrov awarded Mohamed Salah, an attacker of the Egyptian national team, with the title of honorary citizen of Chechnya. The decision contradicts the statute of the award, which is granted to those persons who have worked in Chechnya for at least 20 years, local observers note.

"Varketili" metro station in Tbilisi. Photo: © Sputnik / STRINGERhttps://sputnik-georgia.ru/society/20180131/239118294/Stancija-metro-Varketili-posle-ChP-vozobnovila-rabotu.html

14:33, 23 June 2018

In Tbilisi, three persons charged in case of metro station collapse

The director of the company which developed a repair project for the "Varketili" metro station in Tbilisi and two employees of the construction company are accused of failure to perform works of required quality, which led to a collapse of the ceiling at the metro station.

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