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Russia dismisses 18 prison officials over rape and torture allegations

Videos released by an NGO in October showed a prisoner being sexually abused at a prison hospital in the Saratov region.

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Theatre season in Saint Petersburg lights up autumn nights

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Late autumn in Saint Petersburg is a special time, the city is an inviting place for leisurely walks. There's also a huge choice of classic and original tourist routes and theatre season is in full swing.

Poland

Belarus border chaos a 'hybrid attack not a migration crisis': VDL

The European Commission president vowed to protect democracies and threatened sanctions against countries found to be aiding Lukashenko's efforts to damage the EU.

World News

Dutch hospitals sound alarm as eastern Europe reports record deaths

Coronavirus deaths in Russia hit a new record after a nine-day non-working period ended in most of the country’s regions.

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Scenes

The inventor changing attitudes towards people with disabilities

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"I realised that my life would be much easier if my computer would be able to talk for me.”

Health news

COVID: Russian and Romanian death toll increase, UK urges booster jabs

Here's a look at some of the top COVID-19 stories around Europe including in the UK, Russia, and Romania.

Russia

Despite week-long lockdown, Russia reports record daily COVID cases

A nationwide holiday period was imposed in Russia to combat rising coronavirus cases, but on Saturday officials reported the highest number of daily cases since the start of the pandemic.

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St Petersburg offers a wealth of attractions for every type of tourism

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The World Travel Awards has yet again recognised St Petersburg in 2021, this time as both Leading Heritage Destination and Leading City Break destination for Europe, following on from awards in 2020 and 2019 as the world’s top destination for culture.

Germany

Embassy worker in Berlin died in 'tragic accident', says Russia

Der Spiegel has reported that the man was a 35-year-old Russian diplomat who fell from the embassy building in Berlin.

Food and Drink

Can the secret to Russia's vodka be found in this museum?

St. Petersburg's Museum of Russian Vodka celebrate's the country's most famous tipple and its rise to popularity.

Russia

Seven killed after Belarusian cargo plane crashes in eastern Russia

Belarus transport ministry said the plane crashed as it was trying to land in adverse weather conditions.

Russia

COVID-19 deaths hit another daily record in hard-hit Russia

Coronavirus deaths in Russia hit another daily record on Tuesday, four days since a nationwide order for many Russians to stay off work took effect.

Climate

Russian desert expands due to climate change

As desertification decimates the Russian Republic of Kalmykia, Europe’s most arid regions could suffer the same fate, if the climate crisis continues.

World News

Euroviews. Europe must reduce its dependence on Russian gas | View

The EU must diversify its energy sources or risk a security crisis, writes Eastern Europe journalist Mark Temnycky

Russia

Russia shutting NATO mission 'not a major setback', expert says

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that NATO’s military liaison and information offices in Moscow would be closed in November, following the alliance's decision to expel 8 Russian diplomats.

Russia

Russian region extends non-working period as COVID-19 infections rise

Novgorod’s regional coronavirus task force has reported 284 new infections — double the daily tally from a month ago.

Russia

Russian MP accused of illegal hunting after elk carcass found in car

Russian police said they found remains of the animal in Rashkin's car alongside two hunting rifles nearby.

Russia

Eight people jailed in Russia over deadly Kemerovo leisure centre fire

More than half of the 60 victims of the 2018 fire were children.

Russia

Europe gas prices drop after Putin orders Gazprom to fill EU stocks

Europe’s gas prices have soared in recent weeks but immediately fell after a call between the Russian president Vladimir Putin and Gazprom.

Germany

German man convicted of passing Bundestag floor plans to Russia

Federal prosecutors said the suspect had sent details and floor plans of the Bundestag building in Berlin to Russian military intelligence.