Public Chamber wants to restrict the sale of sweetened drinks to childrenVladislav Grib, First Deputy Secretary of Russia’s Public Chamber, has asked Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to restrict the sale of sugary sweetened drinks to children.10:35 15.09.2014
Russia may adopt law to ban bitcoins this fallThe Russian State Duma may adopt a law banning the use of digital currency, which the Finance Ministry is drafting, this fall. The issuance of digital currency is prohibited in Russia, but the national legislation does not include a definition thereof.17:00 12.09.2014
Moscow court rules against Panasonic in copyright fee caseThe Moscow Commercial Court has dismissed the lawsuit filed by Panasonic over the copyright fees collected by the Russian Union of Right-holders, headed by the Oscar-winning film director Nikita Mikhalkov.15:47 12.09.2014
Stockholm court dismisses Russian claim over Yukos investment arbitrationThe Stockholm District Court on Thursday issued a judgment in a lawsuit brought by Russian authorities over arbitration proceedings commenced by four Spanish investment funds which had held Yukos American Depository Receipts (ADRs).15:13 12.09.2014
НР Russia fined almost $58 million for bribing Russian officialsA court in the US has slapped a $58.7-million fine on HP Russia, a subsidiary of the Hewlett-Packard Company, which pleaded guilty to violating the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the statement of the US Department of Justice reads.12:50 12.09.2014
Ukraine won't extradite man wanted for 'desecrating' Moscow skyscraperUkraine won't extradite Pavel Ushevets nicknamed Grisha Mustang Wanted to Russia where he faces hooliganism charges for the alleged placing of Ukrainian flag on a Moscow skyscraper.12:32 12.09.2014
New EU sanctions target Russia’s oil and defense companiesThe new EU sanctions aim to limit the Russian oil and defense companies’ access to the European capital market. The companies include Oboronprom, United Aircraft Corporation, the Kalashnikov Concern, Uralvagonzavod, Rosneft, Transneft and Gazprom Neft, RIA Novosti announced, citing information published in the EU’s Official Journal Friday.11:47 12.09.2014
Estonian police officer detained in Russia charged with espionageEston Kohver, an officer of Estonia’s security police that oversees internal security and intelligence, has been charged with espionage, his lawyer, Nikolai Polozov, told RIA Novosti.10:18 12.09.2014
Billions of rubles in tax crime damages repaid over two yearsRussia’s Investigative Committee and the Federal Tax Service have secured the repayment of billions of rubles in tax crime damages since they signed an interdepartmental agreement two years ago, Investigative Committee spokesman Vladimir Markin told RIA Novosti on Thursday.17:15 11.09.2014
Argentina’s parliament approves new sovereign debt payment venuesThe lower house of Argentina’s parliament has approved the transfer of the sovereign debt payment venue from New York to Buenos Aires or, whenever necessary, Paris, according to the Thursday report by Telesur TV channel.15:21 11.09.2014
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