Zenit faces Dynamo Makhachkala tomorrow at Anzhi Arena in Kaspiysk. Sports experts predict a win for the St. Petersburg club in this 28th-round RPL match. Former Zenit forward Aleksandr Kerzhakov expects a hard battle for his old team. The recent games have proved difficult for the once-dominant squad. Kerzhakov noted that playing in Makhachkala presents challenges for all visiting teams.
The absence of midfielder Wendel might hurt Zenit after his injury last round sidelined him for the rest of the season. Questions remain about whether Alexander Sobolev should start, something Kerzhakov leaves to the head coach. Zenit still has a slim chance at the championship title. A loss would end their hopes early. Their away record looks strong...
St. Petersburg just wrapped up its parade marking 80 years since Victory Day. This year, veterans, people who lived through the blockade, and soldiers from the current military operation led the event.
City officials changed the parade route to honor the special anniversary. War veterans and former Leningrad residents rode in cars at the front of the parade. Troops from the newly formed North group greeted them as they entered Palace Square. The parade ended with platforms showing different parts of World War II, like the siege of Leningrad and the city's victory.
More than 5,000 soldiers and students marched across Palace Square during the celebration. After the main parade finished, old cars started driving from Palace Square...
Russian Railways added extra cars on busy routes because many airports have limited capacity. They put more seats on trains going between St. Petersburg and Moscow and boosted space on lines from Adler, Kazan, and Nizhny Novgorod heading to Moscow.
The company created about 5,000 new seats for travelers from May 7 to 12. Officials say people can still find train tickets with no problems. Rosaviatsia said earlier that airline services across regions had returned to normal operations.
Tour operators report that drone attacks on May 6 and 7 messed up flight plans for around 60,000 air travelers. Many flights ran late or never took off at all. The railway stepped up to help these stranded passengers reach their destinations.
St. Petersburg lights up key landmarks to mark Victory Day celebrations. Three bridges — Betancourt, Troitsky, and Dvortsovy — glow with St. George ribbon colors for the 80th Victory anniversary. Vice-Governor Sergey Kropachev said the special lighting will return during four more holidays as part of the city's outdoor lighting program.
The Lakhta Center joins the celebration with festive lights from May 8-11, running from 9:30 p.m. until 5 a.m. Flames will burn atop the Rostral Columns during the military parade from 9 a.m. to noon. They will light up again from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. during the fireworks display. The Monument to Heroic Defenders of Leningrad at Victory Square features "Rays of Victory" lighting up the night sky on May 9.
St. Petersburg warns locals and tourists about metro changes on May 9. Eight stations face special rules during the 80th Victory Day celebrations.
Admiralteyskaya station allows only exits from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Both Ploshchad Aleksandra Nevskogo stations run from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Ploshchad Vosstaniya lobby 1 operates from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The second lobby at Ploshchad Vosstaniya stays open from 1 to 2:40 p.m.
Mayakovskaya shuts down completely from 2 to 3 p.m., and no trains stop there. Gostiny Dvor remains open until 11 p.m., and staff make changes based on crowd size. Gorkovskaya allows only exits from 9 to 10 p.m.
The metro service announced vestibule two at Nevsky Prospekt would be closed entirely on May...
Reporter Blessed Mhlanga walked free Monday after paying $500 bail. The Alpha Media Holdings journalist spent more than two months behind bars without trial. A Harare court decided prosecutors failed to show why he needed to stay locked up during their investigation. His arrest earlier this year came with unclear charges that remain poorly explained.
Press freedom watchers say officials use legal tricks to scare journalists. Mhlanga works as a senior writer known for digging into tough stories. His legal team won the fight to free him after arguing against his continued detention. The case adds to growing fears about how Zimbabwe treats its news reporters. Many see his arrest as part of a pattern targeting media members who ask hard...
Mai Jeremaya's case against two men might fall apart because of her actions before going to the police. She talked to Tafadzwa Chidawa first, making some people doubt why she came forward. The men say she tried to shake them down for $500 instead of taking their earlier payment.
She shared her story online before talking to officers, and many think this hurt her chances in court. The accused have used public anger to build their defense. Her missing text messages create another problem since her child deleted them. Without these chats, she faces an uphill battle unless phone companies can find old messages.
Some argue whether the attack spot matters. Women's rights supporters say rape claims stand regardless of where they happen. If...
Two men facing rape accusations against social media star Mai Jeremaya (Ashley Masendeke) say they had a money dispute after consensual sex. Thabo Blessing Dube, 27, and Martin Charlie, 25, appeared in court Monday following their weekend arrest. The alleged incident happened at an Eastlea lodge in Harare. Mai Jeremaya chose to reveal her identity through an online video about her claims, gaining support from women and fellow internet personalities.
Prosecutors did not fight for bail for the suspects, but Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa requested more details. The accused claims Charlie met Mai Jeremaya at Joina City and agreed to sex for $20. They say she undressed herself, had willing relations with Charlie, showered afterward, took...
Kwekwe United Football Club has signed a deal with Hellenic FC Academy from Cape Town. The agreement creates new paths for young players to train with the top South African youth academy. Players can gain skills that may lead to careers in European football.
The partnership aims to boost youth football across Zimbabwe's Midlands province. Kwekwe United CEO Bridgette Mudhosi said the agreement offers hope to local athletes who dream of playing professionally. The plan includes coach exchanges and technical support to raise local standards.
Hellenic FC, established in 1958, has helped many players reach pro leagues in South Africa and abroad. The Cape Town academy brings decades of experience to this relationship. Their expertise will...
