Schizophrenic man’s psych ward conditions constituted rights violation – ECHRThe European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) held on Thursday that the rights of a young man with schizophrenia were violated in connection with his stay in a psychiatric ward in the Russian city of Kazan.17:50 27.02.2014
French court refuses to extradite ex-defense minister of GeorgiaThe Court of Appeals in Aix-en-Provence in southern France has ruled against the extradition of ex-Defense Minister David Kezerashvili to Georgia. According to Rustavi2 TV, the French court said it feared that Kezerashvili would be subject to political pressure and other politically motivated actions.17:15 27.02.2014
Crimea initiates referendum for autonomy from Ukraine - reportThe Crimean Verkhovna Rada (parliament) has initiated a referendum on amending the autonomy status and broadening its governing options, the Sevastopolskaya Gazeta daily reports on Thursday.16:43 27.02.2014
Russian billionaire wins Hawaii property suit filed by estranged wifeRussian billionaire Dmitri Rybolovlev has won a lawsuit filed by his estranged wife Yelena Rybolovleva in connection with a Hawaiian property, a source close to the case confirmed for RAPSI Thursday.16:31 27.02.2014
Bolshoi acid attack verdict appeals to be considered on March 6The Moscow City Court will consider the complaints against the verdict in the case over the attack on the Bolshoi Ballet artistic director Sergei Filin on March 6, RAPSI reported from the courtroom Thursday.15:53 27.02.2014
Crimean police clear Simferopol after pro-Russian takeoverThe police have cautioned people in Simferopol, where the self-defense forces of the Russian-speaking population are holding the government and parliament buildings of the Crimea, against visiting the city center, Olga Kondrashova, head of the Interior Ministry’s Crimean department, told RIA Novosti.15:15 27.02.2014
Russian billionaire Potanin’s ex on the hunt for US assetsRussian billionaire Vladimir Potanin’s former wife Natalia Potanina has turned to several US jurisdictions with her sights fixed on an accurate accounting of the couple’s marital assets.14:40 27.02.2014
The current parliamentary proceedings in Ukraine are illegitimate – YanukovichOusted Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovich on Thursday released a statement to RIA Novosti decrying the new parliament and their decisions as illegitimate.14:20 27.02.2014
Russian national arrested for child porn in US after alleged John Kerry plotRussian national Vladimir Romanov was arrested Wednesday in Massachusetts on child-pornography possession charges, according to a statement released by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office.13:08 27.02.2014
More victims of Dubrovka terror act turn to ECHRDefense of 95 victims of the terror act in Dubrovka Theater Center in Moscow turned to the European Court of Human Rights, (ECHR) joining the first group of hostages whose complaints against human rights violation have been already considered, the law firm Trunov, Aivar and Partners said on its website.11:46 27.02.2014
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