Top dancer contests new reprimand from Bolshoi Ballet in courtTop dancer Nikolai Tsiskaridze will contest a new reprimand from his employer, the Bolshoi Ballet, in court.12:02 17.04.2013
New charges brought against former presidential candidate in ArmeniaNew charges have been brought against Armenian epic poetry expert and former presidential candidate Vardan Sedrakyan, who was arrested on charges of ordering the murder of another presidential candidate, head of the opposition Union for National Self-Determination Paruyr Hayrikyan.11:12 17.04.2013
Parliament approves fines for pet ownersOn Tuesday the State Duma approved amendments to the Administrative Offences Code which introduce fines for pet owners, in particular for walking dogs on childrens playgrounds or for keeping too many cats.10:54 17.04.2013
Russia to limit entry for foreigners with criminal recordThe government has sent proposals to the State Duma to limit entry for deported foreigners and foreigners with a recent criminal record.10:28 17.04.2013
'Taiwanchik' among 34 charged in US Russian crime ringUS authorities charged 34 people on Tuesday for allegedly being part of a Russian crime ring that investigators said engaged in extortion and money laundering in excess of $100 million, and operated high-stakes poker games in the United States that attracted professional athletes, Hollywood celebrities and Wall Street executives.09:49 17.04.2013
General jurisdiction courts should handle personal bankruptcy cases - Supreme CourtIn anticipation of the creation of personal bankruptcy under Russian law, the Supreme Court has approved amendments to the Civil Procedure Code stipulating that personal bankruptcy cases should be considered by courts of general jurisdiction, not commercial courts.20:04 16.04.2013
Bolshoi soloist and co-accomplices’ detentions extended in acid attack caseThe detentions of Bolshoi Theater leading soloist Pavel Dmitrichenko and two others have been in connection with the acid attack against artistic director Sergei Filin have been extended.18:28 16.04.2013
Former Georgian prison chiefs detained in inmate torture caseThe former heads of three prisons in Georgia have been arrested over accusations of torturing prisoners, the News Georgia news agency reported on Tuesday, citing Georgian Prosecutor General Archil Kbilashvili.18:00 16.04.2013
Latvian government to cut mala fide taxpayers out of free healthcare programThe Latvian government has approved the Healthcare Ministry's proposal to introduce a healthcare tax as part of the income tax.17:37 16.04.2013
Armenia seeks EU permission to label brandy as cognacArmenia has asked the EU for permission to label its brandy as cognac, Deputy Economy Minister Garegin Melkonyan said on Tuesday. The talks are being held as part of negotiations on the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area between the EU and Armenia.17:12 16.04.2013
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