World news about “Russian Parliament” published by euronews.
Russian NGOs face more scrutiny Russia’s parliament has been discussing tightening the law that regulates charities and campaign groups that engage in political activities and receive… 10/04/2013
Ten thousand protesters take the streets of MoscowA mass rally to protest against violations during the parliamentary elections is taking place at Bolotnaya square in Moscow, Russia, on 10 December… 10/12/2011
Critics see red over Russia’s internet blacklistRussia has begun blacklisting websites it considers a threat to children. A new law that was passed by parliament in the summer has come into force. The… 01/11/2012
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’s rough startThe elections earlier this month for the new Russian Duma brought ordinary people out in the biggest protests since the breakup of the old Soviet Union. Tens… 21/12/2011
Putin ally presides Duma as protests continueA close ally of Vladimir Putin has been elected speaker of Russia’s State Duma, at its first sitting since a parliamentary poll critics say was… 21/12/2011
Russian parliament meets despite poll protestsRussia’s lower house of parliament, the State Duma, has convened for the first time since this month’s elections sparked widespread protests. In a break… 21/12/2011
Medvedev ends opposition hopes of ballot re-runRussian President Dmitry Medvedev has led the first formal proceedings of the new parliament, killing off any opposition hopes of a re-run of the recent… 13/12/2011
Electoral Commission head in Russia sure of ballotExactly a week after an election in Russia that many are claiming was fraudulent, euronews has spoken to Chairman of the Central Election Commission Vladimir… 11/12/2011
Russia : protesters spell out their demandsLeaders of the opposition, wanting to avoid any trouble with the authorities led demonstrators from Revolution Square where Saturday’s rally was barred to… 10/12/2011
Cities across Russia join in vote fraud protestsRussian police say 25,000 people are in Moscow’s Bolotnaya Square for the rally against what they believe was a fraudulent election last Sunday… 10/12/2011
Day of anti-Putin demonstrations across RussiaNationwide protests about the last Sunday’s elections are taking place in Russia today, with demonstrators angry at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his… 10/12/2011
From the Volga to Vladivostok – Disunited RussiaDiscontent among Russians over the administration manifested itself about as far from Moscow as you can get. In Vladivostok on the Pacific coast, the… 07/12/2011
Putin declares candidacy amid protestsAccusations of vote rigging following the Russian parliamentary elections have unified Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s diverse enemies, causing the largest… 07/12/2011
Anger over arrest of Russian bloggerA high profile anti-Kremlin activist has been arrested for taking part in a protest against alleged fraud in Russia’s general election. Supporters of Alexei… 06/12/2011
Russia’s message to Putin-MedvedevWith United Russia’s support dented in the country’s parliamentary elections, questions are now being asked about whether the Putin-Medvedev partnership has… 05/12/2011
Doubts over integrity of Russian electionThe European monitoring group the OSCE has expressed concern about fairness of the Russian election. OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President, Petros… 05/12/2011
Fraud claims overshadow Russian electionThe Russian election has been marked by protests in Moscow and St Petersburg, with activists claiming the outcome was rigged by the Kremlin. The protestors… 05/12/2011
Russian Elections: Latest resultsWith 60% of the ballots counted, results show Vladimir Putin’s ruling party making steady gains following a poor start. United Russia have now snuck up to a… 04/12/2011
Russia votes in parliamentary electionVoting has begun in Russia’s parliamentary elections. Seven parties are competing for seats in the lower house or State Duma. The poll is a test for Prime… 04/12/2011
International monitors complain of detention before Russian electionPolls open for parliamentary elections in Russia on Sunday. However, on Saturday – the ‘day of silence’ when no campaigning is allowed – the spotlight… 03/12/2011
