Bolshoi soloist beaten after pre-trial hearing - reportBolshoi Ballet leading soloist Pavel Dmitrichenko accused of masterminding an acid attack that left Bolshoi Artistic Director Sergei Filin with third degree burns to his face and eyes was beaten after the pre-trial hearing by guards.10:20 18.10.2013
Sochi court orders city authorities to establish animal crematoriumThe Sochi Central district court despite the protest of the city administration has ordered to construct a crematorium for animals, the Prosecutor's Office for the Krasnodar Territory reported Thursday.17:56 17.10.2013
Hearing of Brazilian sailor's appeal in Greenpeace piracy trial shelvedThe Murmansk region court on Thursday postponed indefinitely the consideration of the appeal filed by sailor Ana Paula Alminhana Maciel (Brazil) who was arrested as a part of Greenpeace raid on Gazprom drilling platform.16:52 17.10.2013
Russian government calls for FSB to tackle cyber crimeThe Russian government has submitted amendments to state lawmakers that would give the country’s Federal Security Service (FSB) the authority to investigate and fight hacker attacks.16:30 17.10.2013
Claim against Sony over shipment delays to be heard in DecemberThe Moscow Commercial Court on December 11 will hear the lawsuit filed by ANO “Sports Broadcasting” in which it demands 512 million rubles ($15,8 mln) from Sony Electronics for breaching contract on supply of mobile TV stations.15:04 17.10.2013
US Supreme Court refuses to hear Russian jailed pilot caseThe U.S. Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to hear an appeal filed by Russian pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko, who had been sentenced to 20 years in jail in the United States for involvement in conspiring to smuggle drugs.14:40 17.10.2013
Appeal in Bank of Cyprus unjust enrichment case to be considered on Nov.7The Moscow District Federal Commercial Court has postponed the hearing for the appeal in the rejected lawsuit of Algeba, seeking 380 million rubles ($11.8 million) in compensation from the Bank of Cyprus based on allegations of unjust enrichment, until November 7.14:09 17.10.2013
Serbia suspects Russian oil giant Lukoil of trade violationsSerbian Anti-Corruption Agency suspects Russian oil giant LUKOIL and the National Privatization Agency of violations in the sale of the Serbian oil company Beopetrol.13:07 17.10.2013
Consumer watchdog calls for lifting ban on 5,000 ruble billsThe Consumer Protection Society petitioned the Bank Of Russia to lift the ban on 5,000 ruble bills in ATMs. Last week, major Russian banks temporarily blocked their ATMs from accepting 5,000 ($155) bills – the biggest denomination available in Russia – after Moscow was flooded with counterfeit bills designed specifically to evade ATM protection measures.12:33 17.10.2013
Hearings into Bolshoi Acid attack scheduled for October 22Bolshoi Ballet leading soloist Pavel Dmitrichenko accused of masterminding an acid attack that left Bolshoi Artistic Director Sergei Filin with third degree burns to his face and eyes will go on trial on October 22 along with his alleged accomlices.12:06 17.10.2013
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