Russian MPs seek ban on foreign education for children of officialsA Just Russia party is planning to submit to the State Duma a bill that would prohibit the children of state officials, judges, and the senior management of state corporations from studying abroad.12:09 29.12.2012
US adoptions banned over child protection matters - Russian FMThe Russian Foreign Ministry has indicated inadequate legal protection in the face of numerous abuse cases as one of the reasons why Americans were banned from adopting Russian children.11:16 29.12.2012
Another Moscow riots case to go to courtThe investigation into the case against 12 suspected participants in violent unrest during opposition rally in Moscow on May 6 has been completed.17:37 28.12.2012
Number of state protected witnesses expected to double in 5 yearsThe number of state protected witnesses in Russia is expected grow at least twice in the coming years, while the budget for ensuring their safety will drop by almost 200 million rubles ($6.56 million).16:11 28.12.2012
Berlusconi reaches €3 million a month deal with ex-wifeItaly's former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has reached a settlement with his ex-wife Veronica Lario who will be paid three million euros a month alimony as the outcome of nearly three years of court proceedings.14:55 28.12.2012
Putin signs law on banning US adoptions of Russian kidsPresident Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill barring U.S. citizens from adopting children from Russia, the law will come into effect on January 1, 2013.13:56 28.12.2012
Opening of Hyde Park-inspired sites in Moscow postponedSites similar to Hyde Park Speakers’ Corner, London's most famous place for public debate, will be opened in Moscow in spring 2013, says Alexei Mayorov, head of the Moscow City Regional Security Department.13:12 28.12.2012
Former detention center official acquitted in Magnitsky death caseA Moscow district court has acquitted the former pretrial detention center official, accused of negligence which resulted in Sergei Magnitsky death.12:54 28.12.2012
Russian ex-defense minister named witness in fraud caseFormer Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov remains a witness in the embezzlement case linked to a major defense contractor firm, says a source close to the investigation.12:38 28.12.2012
Unified drug offenders database to be launched in RussiaA unified database of drug abusers who have violated the law to be launched in Russia with joint efforts of the Federal Drug Control Service (FSKN) and the Interior Ministry.12:18 28.12.2012
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