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Politics
Clément VéritéMay 18, 2023
The Czech Republic asks for rent for land Russia was using for free
The Czech Republic canceled resolutions from the Soviet Union era that allowed Russia to use Czech land for free.
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Society
Clément VéritéMay 17, 2023
Sanctioned Russian billionaire loses appeal against squatters living in his building in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Appeal Court upheld a decision that allows squatters to reside in the building owned by Arkady Volozh, a Russian billionaire whose assets are frozen in Europe.
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Politics
Clément VéritéMay 16, 2023
Russian government requests to Google to remove content grew by 71% in 2022
The Russian government has been the most active in asking to remove content from Google for years. In 2022, the number of requests increased by 71 percent. But unlike what Google displays on its website, it mostly complied with takedown requests from Russian authorities.
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Politics
Clément VéritéFebruary 10, 2023
Moldova Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita resigned
Moldova Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita announced her resignation on February 10. President Maia Sandu appointed the secretary general of the Supreme Security Council Dorin Recean as the candidate to become the new prime minister.
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Society
Clément VéritéOctober 27, 2022
In Russia, some students called to replace workers mobilized in the military
In Russia, some students have started working in companies to temporarily replace workers who left their positions because they were mobilized for the war in Ukraine.
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Society
Clément VéritéOctober 26, 2022
In Czech Republic, two men guilty of hate speech after social media videos against Ukrainians
A Court in Czech Republic found two men guilty of hate speech against Ukrainians and incited hatred in videos they posted on social media.
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Business
Clément VéritéOctober 26, 2022
KFC announced the buyer of its restaurants and franchise rights in Russia
KFC announced the company that is going to purchase all KFC restaurants and franchise rights in Russia.
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Politics
Clément VéritéOctober 19, 2022
Norway’s second largest airport closed for 2 hours after a drone alert in a tense security context
The airport of Bergen Flesland closed for two hours after several observations of drone flying in the area. In a tense security context given Russia-Ukraine conflict, Norwegian authorities are on the lookout.
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Politics
Clément VéritéJune 9, 2022
A Russian politician submitted a bill to revoke the recognition of Lithuania’s independence
A Russian politician proposed a draft bill to repeal Russia's recognition of the independence of Lithuania.
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Politics
Clément VéritéJune 6, 2022
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov unable to fly to Serbia
The foreign minister of Russia Sergei Lavrov cancelled his visit to Serbia because Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro closed their airspace to the Russian official. The visit was unlikely since the beginning.
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Business
Clément VéritéMay 16, 2022
Assets of French carmaker Renault in Russia become the property of Moscow
French carmaker Renault sold its assets in Russia to the government of Moscow city. It can buy back its shares of AvtoVAZ within the next six years.
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Politics
Clément VéritéApril 6, 2022
A driver set himself of fire at the gates of the Russian embassy in Romania. Investigations still ongoing
A car crashed to the gatea of the Russian embassy of Romania. The driver set himself of fire according to the prosecutor. Romanian authorities urge not to draw premature political conclusions.
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Culture & Sport
Clément VéritéApril 1, 2022
Latvia bans the pro-Russian invasion ‘Z’ from public events
Latvia bans public display of symbols celebrating the Russian invasion of Ukraine like the Z. It also prohibits events close to Soviet monuments.
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Business
Clément VéritéMarch 30, 2022
Russia reportedly confiscated watches of Swiss watch maker Audemars Piguet
Russia seized luxury watches from Audemars Piguet which is perceived by Swiss authorities as retaliation for economic sanctions.
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Politics
Clément VéritéMarch 30, 2022
Ireland expels Russian diplomats suspected of espionage in a coordinated decision with other EU members
In a coordinated move with other European Union members, Ireland decided to expel Russian diplomats suspected of espionage.
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Business
Clément VéritéMarch 17, 2022
Shortage of sugar on Russian store shelves
Since the start of Russia's war in Ukraine, Russians have been experiencing shortage of some goods, and especially sugar. As the ruble value falls, some organizations prefer indexing their price on the dollar.
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Politics
Newsendip with APMarch 15, 2022
Slovakia says it arrested spies working for Russia. Three Russian diplomats expelled
Slovakia decided to expel three Russian diplomats after it charged two Slovak nationals for having handed over confidential security information to Russian agents.
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Culture & Sport
Newsendip with APMarch 7, 2022
Russian gymnast shows pro-invasion symbol before competition ban is effective
Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak displayed a symbol supporting the invasion of Ukraine before the exclusion of Russians in international competitions became effective.
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Business
Clément VéritéMarch 7, 2022
IEA’s plan to decrease EU reliance on Russia’s natural gas
The European Union may be able to decrease its dependency on Russian gas by 30% within a year with various sets of measures. Saving energy and reducing household heating would have a moderate impact.
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Politics
Newsendip with APMarch 7, 2022
Russia brings Ukraine war sanctions in the deal on Iran nuclear program
As talks with Iran on its nuclear program were close to an agreement, Russia wants to make sure sanctions against its invasion of Ukraine will not affect its partnership with Iran.
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Business
Clément VéritéFebruary 28, 2022
Sberbank difficulties in Europe and consequences for account holders
As one of the first consequences of financial sanctions on Russia, European branches of Sberbank face failure after customers withdrew their money. Several countries restrict financial operations from account holders.
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Business
Clément VéritéFebruary 21, 2022
Russia Minister of Finance wants people to pass a test before investing in cryptocurrency
The Minister of Finance of Russia proposed a law regulating cryptocurrency in the country where investors would be clearly identified and would need to pass a test before investing.
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Business
Clément VéritéJanuary 18, 2022
Millions of bottles of wine with a special sticker to avoid destruction in Russia
Last July, Russia passed a law impacting the labeling of alcohol on bottles of wine. Millions of bottles could have been destroyed in 2022, but authorities will allow a special sticker to be put on bottles produced before the legislation passed.
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Politics
Clément VéritéJanuary 10, 2022
Russian demands to NATO also concern Sweden and Finland
Amid tensions around Ukraine, Russia has been demanding that no new countries join NATO but it also concerns Sweden and Finland as close partners to the security alliance.
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Business
Clément VéritéDecember 10, 2021
Russia postpones recycling and waste management reform
Russia was supposed to implement a reform where manufacturers should recycle all product packaging, pay a tax for waste management or have products removed from stores.
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Politics
Clément VéritéDecember 6, 2021
Russia and India extend military agreement until 2031
Russia and India extended their military agreement until 2031. India wants to work with both the United States and Russia for its defense.
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Politics
Clément VéritéNovember 11, 2021
Latvian parliament bans a Russian symbol in public
The ribbon of Saint George was used to commemorate WWII. It also became a political message supporting Russia, reviving the Soviet Union for the Latvian parliament.
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Business
Clément VéritéNovember 10, 2021
Low supply of some food items in the Russian Far East
Seaports are jammed because of the world intense maritime traffic, authorities explain. But ice in the alternative Northern Sea route also trapped several ships.
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Politics
Clément VéritéSeptember 8, 2021
The Russian minister of Rescue dies trying to rescue a man
The Russian Minister of Emergency situations died during an official visit as he tried to rescue a film director who slipped off a cliff and fell into water.
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Politics
Clément VéritéJuly 20, 2021
State-owned Czech Radio Blacklisted in Russia
Moscow decided to ban access to the Russian version of a Czech state-owned broadcast station. Authorities would target an article from 2001. But the decision was made amid the highest tensions between the countries in 30 years.
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Politics
Clément VéritéMay 22, 2021
The Norway-U.S. military agreement Russia doesn’t like
Russia has been criticizing the defence cooperation agreement between Norway and the United States facilitating American military training in Scandinavia. The Arctic Council was another opportunity for Russia to be heard.
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