Vladikavkaz

North Ossetia uneasy and concerned over Ingushetia’s attempts to “befriend” Georgia

Russia

June 12, 2025

North Ossetia believes Georgia is trying to use Ingushetia as a foothold to expand its influence in the North Caucasus

Two dialects, no law: North Ossetia pushes for official status for Ossetian language in Russia

North Caucasus

May 20, 2025

Constitution of North Ossetia recognizes Ossetian as a state language alongside Russian, this status is not supported by specific legislation

Vladikavkaz shopping mall blast: One killed in suspected drone attack

North Caucasus

December 25, 2024

There have also been reports of drone attacks in neighbouring republics of Ingushetia and Chechnya.

New railroad from Russia to Georgia: How necessary and feasible is it?

Georgia

December 11, 2024

The Russian-Georgian Business Council and the Ingush authorities now support the idea of constructing the Caucasus Transit Railway.

"Almost one of us": How Ossetians feel about the possibility of Mikhail Kavelashvili becoming Georgia's new president

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

December 06, 2024

"If he played for Alania, he probably understands and respects the Ossetian people."

‘Hipsters’ vs. ‘fighters’: North Ossetia hit by rise in girls' street fights

North Caucasus

November 07, 2024

Teen gangs in North Ossetia are fueling a disturbing trend of violent, filmed street fights among teenage girls

Corruption scandal in North Ossetia: an official arrested in absentia is reportedly hiding in Georgia

Georgia-Russia

October 13, 2024

The Ministry of Internal Affairs claims that Tuganova organized a fraudulent scheme involving officials from the Ministry of Labor

North Ossetia calls on Abkhazia to "deheroize" Shamil Basayev

North Caucasus

October 09, 2024

Chechen field commander Shamil Basayev was awarded the title of "Hero of Abkhazia" for his participation in the Georgian-Abkhaz war of 1992-93.

Closed Georgian-Russian meeting took place in Vladikavkaz. How did the Ossetians react?

South Ossetia

September 15, 2024

Some see this as a potential risk for South Ossetia and Abkhazia

Shorts and hugs in public places: are they acceptable in North and South Ossetia? JAMnews survey

South Ossetia

July 21, 2024

Bare torsos, short skirts, and shorts frequently spark controversies between tourists and locals

Prayer in an abandoned village. For the first time in 16 years Ossetian pilgrims visit sanctuaries in Georgia's border zone

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

September 18, 2023

For the first time in sixteen years, Ossetians have been allowed on a pilgrimage to the Truso Gorge, which Patriarch of Georgia Ilia II helped organize

Dzhako's case: Ossetian criminal mastermind sentenced to life, confident of early release

Russia

September 08, 2023

Some consider Gagiyev a bloody criminal and murderer, others consider him an "Ossetian Robin Hood"

The Dzhako case in North Ossetia. Gang leader accuses politicians of contract murder

Crime

October 08, 2021

The Dzhako case In North Ossetia sparks controversy, as criminal criminal gang leader accused several high-ranking officials of ordering him to carry out assassinations

17 years after the deadly Beslan school terror attack - investigation remains incomplete. Video

Russia

September 02, 2021

Local residents blame not only terrorists for the hundreds of deaths but also the authorities

Is the Soviet Union being reborn in North Ossetia?

July 05, 2020

Soviet passports, the Supreme Council and even the KGB - a "sect" is trying to revive the USSR

A home of their own after the orphanage – the story of Sarmat, Filip, and a girl who was cheated twice

June 08, 2020

In North Ossetia, when orphans reach 18 years of age they must leave an orphanage, but are entitled to receive an apartment from the state

How all of North Ossetia raked together $2.1 mln to save the life of one little girl

May 26, 2020

North Ossetia and the whole world raised $2,100,000 for 1.5-year-old Arnella Persayeva to treat her rare genetic condition

Coronavirus in the North Caucasus: cases spike, mistrust in authorities grows

Coronavirus

May 05, 2020

Massive denial of the coronavirus pandemic gives way to outrage and despair in the North Caucasus. In Dagestan, the threat of mass deaths

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