Pointing to “Russian oligarchs,” London mayor suggests higher taxes – reportSpeaking before members of the UK Parliament’s Communities and Local Government Committee, London Mayor Boris Johnson made direct reference to the “Russian oligarchs” in suggesting that higher levels of council tax should be considered for those among Britain’s wealthiest residents, The Telegraph UK reported Monday.17:51 04.03.2014
UK did not violate rights of Mormon Church in denying tax exemption – ECHRThe United Kingdom did not violate the rights of the Mormon Church by denying its request for a property-tax exemption, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) held Tuesday.17:32 04.03.2014
Court rules against Kadyrov's lawyer in defamation suit against KommersantThe Tverskoy District Court of Moscow has ruled against attorney Andrei Krasnenkov in his lawsuit against Kommersant Publishing House, according to Andrei Kozenko, a journalist and one of the defendants. Krasnenkov was Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov’s legal council until recently.16:56 04.03.2014
Over 2,100 convicts released under economic crime amnesty in RussiaMore than 2,100 convicts have been released in Russia in accordance with economic crime amnesty passed in July 2013, the Prosecutor General's Office reported Tuesday.16:30 04.03.2014
What happened in the Ukraine was a coup - PutinThere is yet no need to send the Russian armed forces into Ukrainian territory, but the possibility remains open, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.15:24 04.03.2014
Russian opposition activist Razvozzhayev to remain in detentionThe Moscow City Court on Tuesday upheld the detention of activist Leonid Razvozzhayev, who faces charges of organizing riots in May 2012 along with Left Front leader Sergei Udaltsov, attorney Dmitry Agranovsky told RAPSI.14:39 04.03.2014
US sanctions may lead Russia to default on US debts – officialAs the US considers imposing sanctions against Russia, concerns loom that Russia may be forced to declare its inability to pay off loans issued by US banks, Presidential aide Sergei Glazyev told RIA Novosti.13:47 04.03.2014
Russian Railways' $215 mln lawsuit against Russia pushed to March 28The Moscow Commercial Court postponed till March 28 the hearing of 7 billion ruble ($215 mln) lawsuit filed by Russian Railways against Finance Ministry, RAPSI reports from the court room on Tuesday.13:36 04.03.2014
Russian parliament reviews citizenship for foreign investors billThe Russian Government has forwarded for the State Duma's review a bill on granting citizenship to foreigners who invest more than 10 million rubles (over $274,888) in Russia, or who have a Russian diploma and have worked here for at least three years, RIA Novosti reports Tuesday.12:01 04.03.2014
Bill on private duty-free delivery regulation submitted to State DumaA bill giving the Russian Government the power to regulate the duty-free delivery of parcels containing private use goods has been submitted to the State Duma , according to the official website of the lower house of parliament.10:57 04.03.2014
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