The Ministry of culture has denied the information on detention of the head of the Department Today Artem Novikov expect in the workplace. Information about the detention of Director of the investment Department of restoration and construction of the Ministry of culture of Russia Artem Novikov is not true, on Wednesday he will participate in the Collegium of the Ministry of culture of Russia. This “news” has informed a press-the Secretary of the Minister of culture Vladimir Medinsky Irina Kaznacheeva. “I can’t confirm the information on his detention. I want to say that you need to be careful as professionals in journalism. Study the facts and data, not immediately run for the sensation. Novikov will take part in the Collegium of the Ministry of culture, which will be held today. This information is held in the media, is not true. Contacted him, all right,” she said. Earlier media reported that
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New pound coin will cause a number of problems in Britain
New pound coin will cause a number of problems in Britain Most UK retailers are ready to transition to the new 12-sided coins 1 pound, but the British can still be problems when paying for Parking or a train ticket, writes CNN Money. Coin comes into circulation on Tuesday, March 28. Shops, banks and operators of vending machines were warned about it over three years. Major grocery chains such as Tesco, has upgraded its self-service system. Sainsbury’s, another supermarket chain, said its cash and shopping carts ready for new coins. New coins have prepared the London underground, its leadership spent about 250 thousand pounds sterling ($315 million) for the modernization of more than 1 thousand ticket machines. But those who try to buy a ticket on a suburban train in London not be able to do it. According to the representative of the press service of the railway, the London
Bob Dylan will give a cash prize only after reading the Nobel lecture
Bob Dylan will give a cash prize only after reading the Nobel lecture American musician and poet Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel prize for literature 2016, will not receive a monetary reward from the Swedish Academy until you read the traditional Nobel lecture. About this in his blog “the life of the Academy,” wrote the Secretary of the institution Sara Danius, reports TASS on Tuesday, March 28. The deadline for lecture — June 10. The size of the cash prize Dylan is eight million Swedish kronor ($911 thousand US dollars). Danius said that Dylan was in any case remain the Nobel prize for literature. The Swedish Academy awarded musician award with the formulation “For the creation of a new poetic expression in the American song tradition” 13 Oct 2016. Later it was reported that members of the Committee are unable to communicate personally with Dylan because he “slept
FORTS will be the adviser of RAS
FORTS will be the adviser of RAS Moscow. March 28. INTERFAX.RU — Ex-President Vladimir Fortov will be transferred to the post of adviser to the Russian Academy of Sciences and remains a Director of the joint Institute for high temperatures, said acting President of Sciences Valery Kozlov. According to him, the FORTS took part in the meeting of the Presidium of the RAS on Tuesday, although it de facto already is not a member of the Bureau, and asked to take him to the post of adviser to the Russian Academy of Sciences. “Today we welcomed Vladimir Evgenyevich, as a former President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, whose share fell very difficult time at the Academy of Sciences. And then I say, the Bureau, standing, greeted Vladimir Evgenyevich and thus expressed gratitude for the support of academic science, which he it has invested,” — said acting President of the
Gatilov urged not to judge prematurely on the results of the “Geneva-5”
Photo: RIA Novosti Russian Deputy foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said that while early to speak about results of the “Geneva-5”, have meetings with delegations, representatives of the Russian Federation will remain until the end of the round. “Round is still going, why say in advance that it failed”, — he told reporters. According to him, before talking about expectations of Moscow, “we need to talk to delegations”. “We should not build any concepts, let nature take its course”, — he told, answering a question, whether he expects progress in the talks in Geneva, as it was last time. A new round of inter-Syrian talks began in Geneva on 24 March. He is the UN special envoy, Staffan de Mistura, currently located in Amman, the conference of the League of Arab States. Instead of the delegation shall his Deputy, Ramzi, Ramzi Ezzeldin.
Andrei Vorobyov summed up the elections to bodies of local self-government
Photo: RIA Novosti The Governor of Moscow region Andrei Vorobyov summed up the elections to bodies of local self-government. This was reported by the TV channel “360”. Voting took place in five districts of the Moscow region on Sunday 26 March. The inhabitants chose deputies in Pavlovskiy Posad, Lyubertsy, Krasnoarmeysk and Ruza as well as the head of the city settlement in Springs Ramenskoye district. “Elections were held in Moscow perfectly. With observance of all norms and laws. I want to thank everyone who took part in them and to congratulate those who won,” — said Andrei Vorobyov. According to the regional election Commission, was only nominated candidate 501. Total voter turnout in the suburbs was almost 22%. Most voters came to vote in Krasnoarmeysk and in Lyubertsy.
Fallon: Russia’s behavior is becoming “more assertive”
Photo: Reuters Russia is behaving more and more “confident and assertive”. This view was made by the defense Minister of Britain Michael Fallon. His words RIA Novosti reported. “When it comes to Russia, we clearly understand the model behavior, which is becoming more and more self-confident and assertive,” said Fallon. His statement Fallon made at the international security conference in London. The Minister added that the British authorities would like Russia “restricted reckless military activity and stopped the misinformation.” Fallon stressed that as long as between the two countries have restored relations, it is better to follow the setting of “to cooperate, but beware.” On 27 March, the foreign Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson postponed a trip to Russia. The foreign Ministry said that this is due to changes in the schedule of foreign Ministers of countries participating in NATO.
The US Congress is going to allow the sale data of Internet users
The US Congress is going to allow the sale data of Internet users WASHINGTON, Mar 29 — RIA Novosti, Alexei Bogdanovsky. The house of representatives of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday adopted 215 votes against 205 the decision to abolish the rules of the Federal communications Commission, which under the previous President Barack Obama banned the Internet providers sell user data to third parties, according to the results of the vote. The Senate has already endorsed a similar decision earlier. As expected, President Donald trump will sign the bill, and it will take effect. The rules prohibited providers, including the largest telecommunications firms in the U.S., to sell data about users. The administration of the tramp declares that it is unfair to impose restrictions only against providers, unlike other companies operating in the Internet, such as Google and Facebook.
The Prime Minister of Britain signed the letter to the European Union on the launch of the Brexit
The Prime Minister of Britain signed the letter to the European Union on the launch of the Brexit MOSCOW, 29 Mar — RIA Novosti. Prime Minister Theresa may has signed a letter to the EU about the start of Brexit, reports Agence France Presse with reference to the government. Earlier it was reported that it is expected that on 29 March the Prime Minister of Britain will announce the beginning of the implementation of the provisions of article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, according to which Britain may voluntarily leave the EU. Also Wednesday, Mei will be sent to Brussels official request letter to start the process Brexit. According to the Agency, the press service of the government has published a photo, which depicted, as may signs a letter informing Brussels about the beginning of a start Brexit. A letter will be sent to the head of the European Council
Britain with the start Brexit is entering a period of “great uncertainty”
Britain with the start Brexit is entering a period of “great uncertainty” LONDON, Mar 29 — RIA Novosti, Maria Tobacco. Prime Minister Theresa may on Monday will formally launch the procedure for withdrawal from the EU. This means that, in accordance with the rules prescribed in article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, the United Kingdom should leave the EU exactly two years later, on 29 March 2019. What’s in the letter Since 50 text of the articles is rather General, and the procedure has no precedent because no country from the EU were not exceeded, the process and details of the startup procedure remains quite unclear. The only requirement is a written notice from the Prime Minister of great Britain Theresa may, the head of the European Council Donald Tusk. It is unclear whether this is the usual letter, email, or the message will be delivered Tusk personally by the