Ukrainian President signs law on free economic area in CrimeaUkrainian President Petro Poroshenko has signed a law establishing a free economic area in Crimea that joined Russia as a result of a referendum, RIA Novosti reports.17:28 25.09.2014
Ukrainian lustration bill to go to president for approvalThe so-called lustration bill, under which about one million officials would be screened, is ready to go to President Petro Poroshenko for approval.14:10 25.09.2014
Foreign media ownership bill to encompass glossy magazinesThe State Duma Committee on Information Policy claims that a bill seeking to restrict foreign ownership of media in Russia will encompass glossy magazines.11:58 25.09.2014
Japan announces additional sanctions against RussiaThe Japanese government announced additional sanctions against Russia related to the situation in Ukraine, RIA Novosti reports Wednesday, citing Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga.14:50 24.09.2014
Russian authorities to tighten penalties for Ponzi scheme organizersRussia’s Finance Ministry has proposed to introduce criminal liability and to significantly increase fines for the organizers of Ponzi schemes.12:22 24.09.2014
Russian Finance Ministry to increase fines for accounting report violationsThe Russian Finance Ministry intends to significantly increase fines for serious violations of accounting report requirements and to introduce responsibility for repeated violations, according to a draft federal law published on the website of legislative initiatives Tuesday.14:01 23.09.2014
Russian lawmakers approve updated punishment for child pornographyThe Criminal Law Committee recommended that the State Duma adopt a law in the first reading on criminal liability for producing, purchasing or storing child pornography for other than sales purposes.14:50 22.09.2014
Kyrgyz public officials to report on expensesGovernment officials in Kyrgyzstan will have to report their expenses in addition to their income and include the expenses of their close relatives, RIA Novosti reports this Monday.14:17 22.09.2014
Russian senators suggest registering citizens’ consent to organ donationRussia’s Federation Council has proposed adding an entry on deceased organ donation consent to some documents, the list of which is to be determined by the government. The list may include a passport, a drivers’ license or all-in-one card stipulated in the law on the provision of federal and municipal services.10:47 22.09.2014
Scotland independence supporters acknowledge referendum resultsScottish nationalists who initiated a referendum on the country’s independence have conceded defeat. The majority of voters supported a unified Great Britain, RIA Novosti reports.12:18 19.09.2014
Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violationsA Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.17:20 17.01.2023
Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditionsRussia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.15:29 13.01.2023
Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State DumaLawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.16:17 12.10.2022