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Dry in the Sky
Published: 15 February, 2007, 16:15
Russia's Interior Ministry may decide to prohibit alcohol on Russian-owned passenger aircraft. Vyacheslav Zaharenkov, the head of the ministry's Transport Department, said that the flight safety of passangers must be improved.
“Otherwise, because of those who indulge in alcohol drinking, other passengers might suffer,” stressed Mr Zakharenkov. He also cited medical reasons for the possible prohibition.This statement followed a recent brawl involving allegedly drunk passengers on board a plane at Moscow's Domodedovo airport.
15.02.2007, 12:33
Russian timber business to branch outTimber could move up the ranks of Russia's top exports as the U.S. housing industry turns to new suppliers. Recently, the Russian government has outlined the development strategy for the timber industry in the country. |
16.02.2007, 06:17
Big pay increases could threaten Russian economyEmployees at the Ford plant near St. Petersburg have returned to work after a strike, and negotiations over pay have resumed. Pay increases which could result are likely to have effects beyond Ford and the workers directly involved. |
