Russian ministry voices new anti-poaching effortsThe Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment suggests to block access to websites promoting poaching and offer a reward for information about illegal hunting or capture of rare animals.15:34 21.08.2014
Ukrainian law on gas transit system does not violate WTO rules – officialUkrainian law granting foreign investors access to the national gas transit facilities does not violate rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Valery Pyatnitsky, Ukrainian government's Commissioner for European Integration Valery Pyatnitsky said on Wednesday.16:48 20.08.2014
Russia to toughen penalty for GMO labeling violationsThe Russian government's legislative commission has approved a bill toughening penalties for GMO (genetically modified organism) labeling violations.10:32 19.08.2014
Poroshenko signs 'justice enforcement bill' for southeastern UkraineUkrainian President Petro Poroshenko has signed a 'justice enforcement bill' into law which allows cases pending in courts in separatist southeastern regions to be transferred to other Ukrainian regions.16:41 18.08.2014
Russian authorities clarify rules for public Wi-Fi accessThe Russian government has approved a decree allowing Internet users to obtain public Wi-Fi access using their cell phone numbers, accounts on the Common Government Services Portal or ID cards.15:36 18.08.2014
Ukraine's breakaway region introduces capital punishmentAuthorities of the the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) have adopted the Criminal Code which incorporates capital punishment for grave crimes and passed resolution on military tribunals.13:38 18.08.2014
Russian lawmakers oppose adoption of children to countries supporting sanctionsLawmakers from the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) are drafting a bill seeking to ban countries which have introduced sanctions against Russia from adopting Russian children.11:55 15.08.2014
Ukrainian Government proposes excluding media-activity clause from sanctions billThe Government of Ukraine is proposing to exclude a clause that stipulates curbs on media activity or the termination of this activity, as well as a ban on publishing printed media, said Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatsenyuk.16:04 14.08.2014
Russian businessman turns to court seeking legalisation of prostitutionRussian businessman Dmitry Tretyakov has filed an application with the Samara Region Commercial Court seeking legalisation of prostitution.14:00 13.08.2014
Passport now required to use public Wi-Fi in RussiaThe Russian Government has given instructions to require public Wi-Fi user identification. The directive was published in the official regulatory database, RIA Novosti reports.10:47 08.08.2014
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