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Snowstorms halt transport between Russia and Georgia

The Military-Georgian Road is closed due to relentless snowstorms in the southern part of the North Caucasus - all traffic has been halted on the route. This includes the section from Vladikavkaz to Verkhny Lars.

Happy New Year 2026!

Information and analytical agency Vestnik Kavkaza congratulates our dear readers on the arrival of 2026 and wishes for all your dreams to come true in the new year.

Nearly 30 ISIS suspects detained in Istanbul

Turkish security forces detained 29 suspects in Istanbul on Wednesday during coordinated operations targeting individuals accused of spreading propaganda for the ISIS terrorist group (banned in Russia) on social media, authorities said.

Azerbaijan marks Day of Solidarity

Today, on December 31, Azerbaijanis worldwide celebrate the Day of Solidarity and the New Year. Greetings have been extended by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, as well as ambassadors from a number of countries.

Tanker incident ends in sea off Istanbul

The Azerbaijani tanker Kalbajar has "freed" itself from a Turkish-flagged tanker off the coast of Istanbul, after its anchor chain became entangled in the other vessel's propeller.

AZAL doubles profit

Azerbaijan's AZAL airline has released its financial results, showing that its net profit nearly doubled last year.

Most popular names of 2025 announced in Georgia

The most popular male and female names given to newborns in Georgia in 2025 have been revealed. Alexander topped the list for boys, while Nitsa was the most common choice for girls.

Over 120 terror suspects arrested across Türkiye

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office said that 110 suspects were arrested in the metropolis as part of an operation against the ISIS terror group (banned in Russia).

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