Up in smoke: Russian government approves harsh anti-tobacco ban for 2015

Russian smokers have two years to quit as the country`s government approves a harsh anti-smoking law for 2015. If passed the legislation would prohibit smoking in any public place including restaurants and cafes.

October 18, 2012 20:09

Foreign cars to be hit by new vehicle disposal tax

Forced by accession to the WTO to cut the import tariffs on foreign cars, Russia is striking back in an attempt to protect its domestic auto industry by slapping buyers and manufacturers with more fees.

October 02, 2012 17:56

Medvedev on Moscow 'wedding shooting': 'US cops would have opened fire'

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, commenting on a shooting incident during a wedding party in the Russian capital, said firing gunshots in a fit of joy - whether in Moscow, Makhachkala, or New York - is unacceptable everywhere in the world.

October 02, 2012 15:48

Internet providers given month to block sites inappropriate for kids

The Russian Internet enters a new era on November 1 - when a law restricting online content comes into force.

October 01, 2012 17:22

Couple in Germany charged with spying on NATO for Russia

It seems the Cold War never ended. In yet another spy revelation like others embroiling Russia in recent years a man and a woman have been charged with espionage. This time they were discovered in Germany.

September 28, 2012 18:56

New Year's holidays to stay long and public days off in May doubled

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has announced there’ll be nine public holidays in May.

September 28, 2012 17:42