Egypt may start accepting Mir cards in 2024
Egyptian banks expect that the Mir system will be introduced in the country this year. The works are now underway on the technical side of the issue.
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Russia and Türkiye close monitoring center in Azerbaijan
The Turkish-Russian monitoring center in Agdam has ceased its work. On the occasion of its closing, a solemn ceremony was held.
Upper Lars now: Trucks stuck in traffic jam again
Over 400 trucks are stuck in a traffic jam on the border between Russia and Georgia. There are about two hundred cars in the parking lot in front of the Upper Lars checkpoint.
Sakura in Moscow 2024: how delicate Japanese sakura blossoms in Biryulevsky Arboretum
Cherry blossoms in bloom are an indispensable sign of spring in Moscow. People come to look at the trees shrouded in pink clouds and take amazing photos.
Putin: Key rate to be reduced in Russia
The key rate will decline in Russia, based on economic prerequisites, Vladimir Putin said. Its reduction will also lower interest rates on business loans.
Kremlin not decided on dates of Putin's visits to Türkiye and China
The Kremlin did not disclose the dates of Vladimir Putin's visits to Türkiye and China. The Kremlin emphasized that all visits would be announced in a timely manner.
Overchuk: We are waiting for Pashinyan at EAEU summit
The Deputy Prime Minister said that Russia was waiting for Nikol Pashinyan at the EAEU summit. It will be held in Moscow on May 8. Earlier, the Kremlin expressed hope for an early meeting between Putin and Pashinyan.
U.S. report: Yerevan persists in attempts to disassociate itself from Moscow
Armenia continues its attempts to distance itself from Russia, according to the report of the U.S. Institute of Military Studies. Additionally, it is …
Russian grain hub could be created in UAE
Russia’s major grain companies are considering the creation of a grain hub in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Russian Trade Representative to the UAE …
Ilham Aliyev: Russia will never leave South Caucasus
Russia is part of the Caucasus, so it will never leave the region, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said during the international forum themed “COP29 and Green Vision for Azerbaijan” held at ADA University. Ilham …
Ilham Aliyev: 10-12 km of Azerbaijan-Armenia border delimited
The beginning of delimitation from the four villages of the Gazakh region was Azerbaijan's proposal, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said. The head of state said that around 10 or 12 kilometres of the state border is …
Red Wings to connect Batumi, Yekaterinburg
Within next months, the Russian Red Wings carrier will begin operating direct flights to the Georgian resort of Batumi from Yekaterinburg
Hugo Boss agrees to sell business in Russia
A German fashion manufacturer is preparing to sell its business in the Russian Federation
Where do Russian centenarians live?
The Republic of Dagestan has become a homeland of long-livers
English Castle in Grozny to be reopened after restoration
Restoration is being carried on in the English Castle in Grozny
Kremlin hopes to solve problem with Turkish Airlines thanks to friendship with Turkey
The Kremlin hopes to solve the problem of Turkish Airlines denying Russian passengers access to transit flights soon, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Peskov said that Moscow and Ankara have very constructive and …
Russian referees not on UEFA’s list of match officials for 2024 Euro Cup
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced the list of referees selected to officiate matches of the 2024 Euro Cup in Germany this summer and there are no Russian representatives among them, UEFA said. …
Zakharova says NATO drills near Russian border provocative
NATO exercises starting this week in Finland and in close proximity to the Russian-Finnish border are provocative in nature, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson …
Wildberries mulls launching operations in Dubai
One of Russia’s largest online retailers Wildberries is considering launching its platform in Dubai, the company’s founder and CEO Tatyana …
Demand for Turkish luxury hotels increased among Russians
Demand for Turkish luxury hotels has increased among Russian tourists by 2.8 times this spring. The cost of a room for a ten-day vacation in such a hotel starts from 400 thousand rubles.
