Russian Railways chief files defamation suit against New York TimesRussian Railways President Vladimir Yakunin has filed a defamation suit against The New York Times with a Moscow court.17:47 26.01.2015
Russia fines Google for abortion adsThe Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has fined Google and the Men’s and Women’s Health Clinic 100,000 rubles ($1,578) for violating the ban on induced abortion ads16:51 26.01.2015
Over 5,500 pro-suicide websites closed by Russian regulatorOver 5,500 websites containing pro-suicide information have been closed in Russia since November 2012, according to the website of the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Protection and Welfare (Rospotrebnadzor).15:19 26.01.2015
Russian media watchdog warns six outlets over religious-themed cartoonsThe Russian telecommunications authority, Roskomnadzor, has issued a warning to six national outlets, including RBC daily newspaper, for publishing religious-themed cartoons.14:39 26.01.2015
Interpol refuses to issue arrest warrant for CEO of Hermitage Capital BrowderInterpol has rejected a request filed by Russian authorities to issue an arrest warrant for William Browder, CEO of Hermitage Capital Management, once the largest foreign investor in the Russian stock market.13:21 26.01.2015
Russia's Interior Ministry considers toughening penalties for fraudRussia's Interior Ministry has proposed changes to the Criminal Code toughening penalties for fraud as the ministry is seeking to reduce by six times the damage caused as a result of a large-scale fraud.12:43 26.01.2015
Bill banning Russian debt collectors from seizing pets reaches State DumaA bill has been submitted to the State Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament, to prohibit debt collectors from seizing pets.11:04 26.01.2015
Russian consumer protection agency bans Ukrainian salt importsRussia’s Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Protection and Welfare (Rospotrebnadzor) has imposed a ban on salt produced by Artyomsol (Ukraine) with a 24% share in the Russian market.10:27 26.01.2015
Russian regulator urges banks to review foreign currency mortgage terms - reportThe Central Bank has recommended that banks review the terms of foreign currency loans issued before January 1, 2014 to adjust the exchange rate to October 1, 2014 (about 40 rubles to the dollar).09:59 26.01.2015
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