Ukrainian Supreme Court to consider legality of presidential election on June 10The Supreme Court of Ukraine has scheduled a hearing for an administrative case by Donetsk lawyer Vladimir Olentsevich on legality of the May 25 presidential election, for June 10, Olentsevich told RIA Novosti.17:30 05.06.2014
Convicted murderer of Chechen War colonel turns to ECHRDefense of Yusup Temerkhanov, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the murder of retired Colonel Yury Budanov, turned to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), attorney Daria Trenina told RAPSI.16:57 05.06.2014
Supreme Court of Libya says election of prime minister illegalLibya’s Supreme Court said on Thursday the election of Ahmed Maiteeq as prime minister was illegal, Reuters reported, citing court officials. Maiteeq’s lawyers immediately filed an appeal against the ruling, which was broadcast on television.16:28 05.06.2014
Ex-FSB officers sentenced for Gutenberg Bible theftThe Moscow District Military Court on Thursday convicted three former Federal Security Service's (FSB) officers for stealing the Gutenberg Bible, a rare 15th century book, from the Moscow State University, the court told RAPSI.14:36 05.06.2014
Criminal investigation against fugitive Russian judge put on holdThe Supreme Qualification Board of Judges on Thursday postponed the review of initiation of criminal probe against judge Irina Baranova, who is suspected of aiding corporate raiders, RAPSI reports from the board session.13:36 05.06.2014
Three Russian insurers ordered to pay Strabag AG $342kThe Moscow Commercial Court on Thursday has ordered Russian insurers Ingosstrakh, AIG Insurance and Reinsurance Company and ACE to pay about 12 million rubles ($341,493) to Strabag AG, a major Austrian construction company, for the collapse of the underground car park of the Vivaldi Plaza office and hotel building in 2009, RAPSI reports from the courtroom.13:04 05.06.2014
Vienna prosecutors probe Azarov’s connection to money launderingustrian Prosecutor’s Office is conducting a preliminary probe of Aleksei Azarov, son of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolai Azarov, on his alleged involvement in a money laundering scheme, Die Presse reports on Thursday.12:34 05.06.2014
Russian government to regulate payment card system security depositsThe Government has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would expand the authority of the cabinet of ministers to ensure uninterrupted service of the international payment card systems, according to a directive signed by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.11:19 05.06.2014
Estonia to abolish fines for violation of language requirementsEstonia’s Language Inspectorate will stop fining people for an inadequate knowledge of the Estonian language, Minister of Education and Research Jevgeni Ossinovski said in parliament.10:37 05.06.2014
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