World news about “Duma” published by euronews.
New Russian central bank chief pledges changes Russia’s next central bank chief, Elvira Nabiullina, is pledging changes to the way the bank works in order to boost the flow of credit via retail bank… 09/04/2013
After 18 years, Russia to join WTO Lawmakers in Russia’s lower house of parliament have voted to join the World Trade Organisation. As the vote was held in the State Duma, opponents – led by… 10/07/2012
Duma passes law blocking Americans from adopting Russian childrenThe Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament, has approved a law banning Americans from adopting Russian children. Diplomats say the move is a tit-for-tat… 21/12/2012
Russian treason bill passes lower houseA new law that widely expands the definition of high treason has been passed by Russia’s lower house of parliament. Critics say the bill is so loosely… 25/10/2012
Duma votes anti-Putin MP out of parliamentA Russian MP who turned against President Putin has been voted out of the lower house of parliament, the Duma. Gennady Gudkov was expelled by 291 votes to… 14/09/2012
Russian Duma passes controversial internet lawRussian politicians have taken another step towards approving a new law on the internet which its supporters say will protect children, and its critics argue… 11/07/2012
Russia president-elect Putin wants ‘period of cooperation’ after election rowIn his last speech to the Duma as Russian prime minister, Vladimir Putin recounted his successes in office. They include reducing inflation and increasing… 11/04/2012
Russian MPs ease restrictions on political partiesRussia’s lower house of parliament has passed a law that will make it easier to register political parties in a concession to recent street protests. The… 24/03/2012
Zhirinovsky, a populist’s fifth attempt to become Russia’s top man Vladimir Zhirinovsky, rarely one to hide his forceful physical persona, has campaigned to become president of Russia repeatedly. Now aged 65, this is his… 22/02/2012
