Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp appeal fines totaling $500K for data localization breachesRepresentatives of Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp have challenged court rulings imposing fines totaling 36 million rubles (about $500,000) on the companies for breaching Russian legislation as to the localization of the users’ personal data in Russia.17:03 24.09.2021
Two foreign Scientology-related NGOs declared undesirable in RussiaTwo foreign scientology-related organizations have been declared undesirable in Russia.16:38 24.09.2021
Number of prisoners reduced in Russia by 11,300 since start of 2020 – Supreme CourtThe number of convicted persons serving sentence in Russia’s penitentiary facilities has decreased by 11,300 since the beginning of the year, the Supreme Court’s Chairman Vyacheslav Lebedev has announced during the XVI meeting of the SCO Supreme Courts’ heads.14:01 24.09.2021
Russian investigators open criminal case over death of 5 climbers on mountain ElbrusThe Russian Investigative Committee on Friday initiated a criminal case on the death of five people caused by bad weather when they had attempted to ascent Mount Elbrus.12:52 24.09.2021
Former Russian penitentiary official investigated over residence permit of CyprusInvestigators opened a criminal case against a former chief of the Federal Penitentiary Service’s (FSIN) Construction Directorate Andrey Obryvin, who had failed to notify authorities of his residence permit in Cyprus.11:44 24.09.2021
Ex-senator Arashukov denied mitigation of restrictive measureA criminal bench of the First Appeals Court of General Jurisdiction on Friday refused to mitigate a measure of restraint of ex-senator Rauf Arashukov detained on charges of embezzlement and murder organization10:51 24.09.2021
Russia boosts sanctions against high profile citizens of CanadaRussian authorities have banned 43 more high-ranking Canadian citizens from entering the country.16:51 27.06.2022
Russian President signs decree on external debt paymentPresident of Russia Vladimir Putin has signed a decree establishing a new temporary procedure of payment of the country’s foreign debt. The document was published on the official website of legal information.17:20 22.06.2022
Environmental violations up in Russia by almost 3 times — Supreme Court headThe number of cases related to violations of the environmental legislation has increased in Russia by almost 3 times over the past 10 years, the Supreme Court Chairman Vyacheslav Lebedev said during the presidium meeting on Friday.15:36 24.06.2022