Swiss officials authorize enhanced cooperation between banks and US authoritiesSwiss government officials approved a bill Wednesday that would allow banks to resolve their disputes with US authorities by authorizing cooperation between the banks and authorities in certain capacities, according to a statement released by the Swiss Federal Council.16:20 30.05.2013
Navalny's appeal for moving case hearings to Moscow dismissedThe Kirov Regional Court on Thursday dismissed the complaint filed by Alexei Navalny and Pyotr Ofitserov against its refusal to hear the case of the alleged embezzlement at the Kirovles timber company in Moscow.15:53 30.05.2013
Ombudsman proposes halting French adoptions of Russian childrenA moratorium on the adoption of Russian children by French couples should be put in place until all issues pertaining to the legal recognition of gay marriage in France are resolved, says Russian Children's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov.15:24 30.05.2013
State Duma to hear gay promotion ban bill in JuneThe State Duma will hold the second reading of a bill banning the promotion of homosexuality among children at a meeting in June.14:49 30.05.2013
Moscow police propose criminal liability for all gambling venuesThe Moscow police have proposed changing current legislation, which requires proof that an individual has made at least 1.5 million rubles ($47,450) in income by organizing gambling activities to bring charges against them.14:11 30.05.2013
Charges brought against suspected murderer of Lee RigbyCrown Prosecution Service has brought charges against one of the suspects in the murder of a British serviceman in London on May 22.13:45 30.05.2013
Russian economists urge government to review the controversial NGO lawLeading Russian economists have called on the government to review the law requiring NGOs to register as foreign agents because the current wording may seriously undermine cooperation between independent experts and the authorities.13:20 30.05.2013
Moscow does not welcome migrant workers - MayorMigrant workers from Central Asia should not be encouraged to remain in Russia, says Moscow City Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.12:53 30.05.2013
Three Russians arrested in India for Ponzi scheme fraudThe police in the eastern state of Assam have arrested six executives of Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox, including three Russians, for running a pyramid scheme.12:09 30.05.2013
US Congress delegation visits Russia to discuss Boston attack probeUS lawmakers plan to discuss the progress of the probe into the bomb attack on Boston Marathon with their Russian colleagues, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, the California Republican leading the delegation.11:47 30.05.2013
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