Fines for extremism in Russian media may reach $17k - reportThe Russian Government has submitted a set of amendments to the State Duma that introduce a one million ruble fine ($17,000) for extremist statements and any justification of extremism or terrorist activity in the media.11:27 22.12.2014
Russian senator proposes 10-year sentence for abetting terrorismKonstantin Dobrynin, member of the upper house of Russian parliament, or Federation Council, has proposed introducing criminal punishment of up to 10 years in prison for officials whose negligence fails to prevent terrorist attacks.10:38 22.12.2014
Russian lawmakers consider measures halting mortgage rates increaseA bill aimed at halting mortgage rates increase amid rouble crisis could be submitted soon to the lower house of parliament, or the State Duma, according to Oleg Nilov, a lawmaker for the Just Russia party.12:24 19.12.2014
Russian lawmakers to review bill on aviation in sea rescue operationsPrime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would allow aircraft to be used in sea rescue operations.10:56 19.12.2014
EU imposes new sanctions on CrimeaCouncil of the European Union has announced on Thursday that a range of new measures are introduced against Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.15:58 18.12.2014
Russia's upper house approves bill raising wages for judgesThe Federation Council has approved a government-proposed bill to raise wages for judges.16:25 17.12.2014
Post-prison supervision proposed for child molesters in RussiaAnton Belyakov, a member of the upper house of Russia’s parliament, has submitted a bill to the State Duma that introduces post-prison supervision for child molesters.10:24 15.12.2014
Lithuanian president proposes fines for hostile propagandaThe president of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė has filed amendments to the Law on Informing the Public to the Sejm (Lithuanian parliament) that are set to protect the public “from hostile propaganda and misinformation,” RIA Novosti reports on Friday citing the president’s press service.17:45 12.12.2014
Foreign nationals gain access to Estonian e-residencyIn October, the Estonian Parliament passed by a majority vote a bill extending to foreign nationals access to the country's digital services. Since December 1, foreigners living abroad have been able to apply for electronic identification cards and obtain Estonian electronic residency (e-residency) regardless of their countries of citizenship or residency, thus gaining access to Estonian digital services.17:00 12.12.2014
European rights body finds shortcomings in Ukrainian 'lustration' lawThe Venice Commission, the Council of Europe’s advisory body on constitutional matters, announced on Friday that it had found serious shortcomings in Ukraine’s law on government cleansing, the so-called lustration law.16:12 12.12.2014
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