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Russia equates popular bloggers to media resources

Russian parliament on Friday passed the bill that would require bloggers with a daily audience of more than 3,000 people to take on full responsibilities of media resources.

17:39 18.04.2014

Crimeans opting out of Russian citizenship have 3 weeks to go

Crimean authorities have extended the period in which Crimeans can void the citizenships of Russian Federation for three more weeks, according to the statement posted on the Ministers Council’s Facebook.

16:21 18.04.2014

Russia approves bill on national card payment system

The Russian government has approved the idea of foreign banks’ direct involvement in the national payment system and the addition of the ruble to the Continuous Linked Settlement (CLS) system.

11:43 18.04.2014

Russian government submits foreign capital quota bill

The Russian Government has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would set a 50% quota on foreign participation in the Russian bank system, a State Duma representative told RIA Novosti.

11:25 18.04.2014

Lithuanian parliament rejects bill allowing foreigners to join political parties

The Lithuanian parliament on Thursday ruled that the bill allowing EU nationals to establish and join political parties in Lithuania should be returned for improvement.

10:09 18.04.2014

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Russian courts allowed not to implement rulings of Europe's human rights court

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Redomiciliation stalls: How sanctions are shaping new practices for Russian companies

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Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

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