Lithuanian parliament rejects bill allowing foreigners to join political partiesThe Lithuanian parliament on Thursday ruled that the bill allowing EU nationals to establish and join political parties in Lithuania should be returned for improvement.10:09 18.04.2014
Education ministry proposes monitoring websites frequented by studentsRussia’s Ministry of Education and Science has proposed monitoring the websites that are most popular among school and university students, reads a statement published on the government’s website of planned legislation on Thursday.12:32 17.04.2014
No exemption for Crimea from gambling area law - officialThe possibility of establishing a gambling area in Crimea is currently being discussed. However, if positive, the decision will fully comply with the gaming zone law. There will be no “gaming machines on every corner,” Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak said during the Government Hour at the Federation Council.13:50 16.04.2014
Russian upper house approves bill on Russian language tests for migrantsThe Federation Council on Wednesday passed a bill on introducing obligatory tests in Russian language for labor immigrants.12:25 16.04.2014
Russian lawmakers approve bill on private duty-free delivery regulationThe State Duma on Tuesday adopted a bill in the first reading giving the Russian Government the power to regulate the duty-free delivery of parcels containing private use goods.17:38 15.04.2014
Ukraine officially recognizes Crimea as “occupied territory”The Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada (parliament) on Tuesday adopted legislation recognizing Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, both of which were recently reunified with Russia, as “temporarily occupied territories.”15:50 15.04.2014
Ukraine moves for greater decentralizationThe Ukrainian government plans to amend the constitution in order to the decentralize governmental authority, according to a statement issued by the Ukrainian Regional Development Ministry Tuesday.14:42 15.04.2014
Turchinov says Ukrainian federalisation referendum possibleActing president of Ukraine Aleksandr Turchinov stated that a referendum on federalization of Ukraine may be held along with the presidential elections on May 25.14:52 14.04.2014
Republic of Crimea adopts new constitutionLawmakers of the State Council of Republic of Crimea unanimously adopted the new constitution, RIA Novosti reports on Friday.11:18 11.04.2014
Lithuania initiates referendum on land sales to foreignersThe Lithuanian parliament voted on Thursday to initiate a referendum on the sale of land to foreign individuals and businesses. 79 lawmakers voted in favor of the referendum, with four against and 19 abstentions.14:25 10.04.2014
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