Russia equates popular bloggers to media resourcesRussian parliament on Friday passed the bill that would require bloggers with a daily audience of more than 3,000 people to take on full responsibilities of media resources.17:39 18.04.2014
Crimeans opting out of Russian citizenship have 3 weeks to goCrimean authorities have extended the period in which Crimeans can void the citizenships of Russian Federation for three more weeks, according to the statement posted on the Ministers Council’s Facebook.16:21 18.04.2014
Russia approves bill on national card payment systemThe Russian government has approved the idea of foreign banks’ direct involvement in the national payment system and the addition of the ruble to the Continuous Linked Settlement (CLS) system.11:43 18.04.2014
Russian government submits foreign capital quota billThe Russian Government has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would set a 50% quota on foreign participation in the Russian bank system, a State Duma representative told RIA Novosti.11:25 18.04.2014
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
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