Dutch journalist urges Russia’s Investigative Committee open case against The Insider Chief EditorDutch journalist Max van der Werff petitioned Russia’s Investigative Committee to open a criminal case over defamation against The Insider Editor in Chief Roman Dobrokhotov, who, as the journalist alleges, said that he had worked for the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Russian General Staff (GRU).17:53 25.01.2021
Developer charged with $30 mln embezzlement to stay under house arrest until late MayMoscow’s Koptevsky District Court on Monday extended the house arrest of the owner of Optima Development construction company Albert Khudoyan until May 28 as part of a 2-billion-ruble embezzlement case (about $30 million).16:08 25.01.2021
Polish journalist files slander lawsuit against Echo of Moscow Radio and KhodorkovskyPolish journalist Maciej Wiśniowski has turned to the Moscow Presnensky District Court to seek a 2 million rubles ($27,000) compensation for moral harm from Ekho Moskvy (Echo of Moscow) Radio and ex-Yukos head Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who, he alleges, disseminated false information injurious to his honor and dignity.15:28 25.01.2021
Ombudsman Mineyeva to ask Moscow Mayor to extend support for businessesA proposal to extend support measures for entrepreneurs will be submitted to the Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin in a report of the city’s business ombudsman Tatiana Mineyeva.12:57 25.01.2021
Prosecutors to inspect quality of food in kindergartens and schoolsRussia’s Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov has ordered prosecutors to inspect how contracts made with respect to organization of catering in schools and kindergartens are executed.11:21 25.01.2021
Four cases opened in Moscow over force against policemen at illegal January 23 rallyFour criminal cases have been opened in Moscow over the use of force against law enforcement officers during an unauthorized rally held on January 23.10:48 25.01.2021
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