Three dozen mining farms discovered in Dagestan in a year
The activities of more than thirty mining farms were stopped in Dagestan in a year, some of which were mobile.
Criminal in Caucasus
Teenage crime rate on the rise in Georgia
Over the past few years, juvenile crime rate in Georgia has increased by more than 70%, with economic offenses being the most common.
Almost 1,900 people detained during protests in Türkiye
The Turkish Interior Ministry has reported the detention of almost 1,900 people in connection with the latest protests in the country. About 14% of those detained have been formally arrested.
Two MPs stripped of parliamentary immunity in Armenia
The Armenian Parliament has revoked the parliamentary immunity of two MPs, thereby allowing criminal prosecution to be initiated against them. The corresponding decision was made during the parliamentary session held today.
People wounded in gunfire at Istanbul restaurant
Three people were wounded in a shooting at a restaurant in central Istanbul yesterday, local media reported. A gunman opened fire on a customer …
Man kills neighbour with gun in Georgia
A resident of Georgia ended an argument with his opponent with a gunshot. The suspect was detained by law enforcement officers at thhe scene.
Man wounded in leg in Gagra
The circumstances of the injury of a middle-aged man are under investigation in Gagra. The crime was committed on Thursday. The victim will undergo treatment in Sukhum.
Armenia's ex-president faces new criminal charges
Armenian prosecutors have filed multiple criminal charges against former President Serzh Sargsyan in a case pertaining to the alleged unlawful sale of land plots near the Yerablur military cemetery. The Prosecutor-General’s Office …
Saakashvili sentenced to 9 years in prison for embezzling
Former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili was sentenced to 9 more years in prison after being found guilty of embezzlement. Saakashvili was jailed for six years for abuse of power after he returned to Georgia in 2021. He has …
Two ISIS members detained in Georgia
The Georgian State Security Service said two people were detained for “joining a foreign terrorist organisation and aiding in terrorist activities” of the ISIS terrorist group (prohibited in Russia). According to the …
Trial of Karabakh separatists continues in Baku
A review session of the criminal case against Karabakh separatists was continued in Baku on February 18. The 15 people are accused of committing crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, acts of genocide and numerous other …
Treason article to be restored to Georgia’s criminal code
Executive Secretary of the ruling Georgian Dream party Mamuka Mdinaradze announced an article on treason would be restored to the country’s Criminal Code. In his comments at a press briefing, the official said the article had …
Azerbaijan reveals damage from Armenian occupation of Karabakh
Azerbaijan revealed the damage amount inflicted by Armenian occupants to the regions of the Azerbaijani republic. In total, tens of thousands of units of property were damaged. As a result of the aggressive war waged by the …
Turkish 'Farm Bank' founder gets over 45,000 years in prison
Founder of a Turkish online Ponzi scheme Mehmet Aydın, who had been accused of embezzling money from thousands of people, was sentenced to 45,376 years …
Person arrested for selling counterfeit currency in Georgia
The Investigation Service of Georgia’s Ministry of Finance said its professionals had arrested one individual for selling counterfeit currency in the …
Opposition leader Melia released on bail in Georgia
Law enforcement officers detained Nika Melia during a protest in the Georgian capital. It took place near a shopping center the day before.
Prosecutor General's Office: 2024 parliamentary elections in Georgia could not be falsified
The Prosecutor General's Office of Georgia provided an update on its investigation into alleged election fraud during the 2024 parliamentary elections. The Office announced election verification devices used in the voting …
Ex-PM Giorgi Gakharia assaulted in Batumi
The Georgian Interior Ministry announced it had launched an investigation into an assault on ex-PM Giorgi Gakharia, the leader of the Gakharia for Georgia …
Fatal fight occurs at Tbilisi Metro
One person was killed and several others were injured during a fight near the Tbilisi metro.
Zurabishvili pardons 9 prisoners in Georgia
Salome Zurabishvili pardoned a group of citizens before leaving the post of president. One woman was among those pardoned.
