Day: August 24, 2017

The Novosibirsk authorities will purchase 25 kilometers of toilet paper in case of emergency

Russia

The mayoralty of Novosibirsk has announced a tender for the replenishment of the reserve of material resources in case of emergencies. This was reported on the website of the city administration. As follows from the decision, in particular, will be purchased 650 pounds of white bread, 900 pounds of potatoes, 650 litres of milk, 30 thousand cigarettes, 25 thousand meters of toilet paper, 45 pounds of toothpaste. In addition, it is planned to acquire 10 heated tents, 500 folding beds, 200 and 225 pairs men’s pairs women’s shoes. The number of items and clothes designed on the assumption that within five days to ensure they have up to 500 up to 100 victims and rescuers. October 10, 2016, it was reported that the St. Petersburg authorities are considering the introduction of a food standard that guarantees the residents of 300 grams of bread a day for 20 days in case

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Near the venue of a rock concert in Rotterdam found a bus with a Spanish license and gas cylinders

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Near the venue of a rock concert in Rotterdam found a bus with a Spanish license and gas cylinders Moscow. August 23. INTERFAX.RU — outside a bar in Rotterdam, where a concert of the American rock band Allah-Las, found a small van with Spanish licence and the gas cylinders inside, reports the Independent Wednesday. It is also reported that the police managed to detain the driver of the van. The car is examined by sappers. As previously reported, the police have agreed with the administration of the institution about the cancellation of performances and the beginning of the test bar and its environs. It was later announced that the terrorist threat, the evacuation of people. Bomb disposal team checks out the Spanish van in Rotterdam.Via @robertpbas pic.twitter.com/r4XXyzKQdG — The Spain Report (@thespainreport) 23 Aug 2017 During the download an error has occurred.

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Why artists stood up for the government, and Ministers for the speaker — no

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Why artists stood up for the government, and Ministers for the speaker — no Defenders of the famous Director showed a split in society on the principle of “friend or foe”. 10фотографий10фотографий10фотографий Imagine if a former official in the Ministry of defense Evgeny Vasilyev fit all the leadership of the military. Or ex-the Governor of Sakhalin Alexander Horoshavin together began to apply to all the governors, moaning about repression. Or the Cabinet in unison wrote a letter asking to give the arrested Minister of economy Alexei Ulyukayev on bail. Of course, our progressive community immediately branded each of the signatories a thief, corrupt and a co-defendant. Still, it’s hated by officials. But what was different about the Director of “Gogol-Center” Kirill Serebrennikov, the head of public institutions receiving government funding. Why a whole host of famous names at lightning speed and recklessly stood up for the arrested Director? He is

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Former Deputy Minister of Finance, Aleksashenko denied his detention at the Domodedovo airport

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Former Deputy Minister of Finance, Aleksashenko denied his detention at the Domodedovo airport MOSCOW, August 23. /TASS/. Former Deputy Finance Minister of Russia, former first Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Sergey Aleksashenko denied publication of his detention in the Moscow airport Domodedovo. “I’m not detained. I was in Russia in the last two weeks,” — he wrote on his Twitter page. The Federal customs service, the fact of the case against him is not confirmed nor denied. “The customs authorities did not report the names of the persons in respect of whom were prosecuted on administrative liability or criminal proceedings,” — said TASS representative of the press service of the Ministry. Earlier, some media reported that in relation to Sergei Aleksashenko, a criminal case under article about contraband of cultural values. According to a former Deputy Finance Minister, was detained at Domodedovo airport while trying to take out state

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In Embassy of Russia in Sudan, called the probable cause of death of Ambassador Shira

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In Embassy of Russia in Sudan, called the probable cause of death of Ambassador Shira CAIRO, 24 Aug — RIA Novosti. The cause of death of the Russian Ambassador in Sudan Mirgaza Shirinskaya, who died Wednesday night, could be a heart problem, about it RIA Novosti said the press Secretary of the Embassy Sergey Konyashin. “Currently, the official cause of death no, because there is no official conclusion, but judging by external factors, which have seen a doctor, you can talk about any heart problems. Whether it was a heart attack, whether it was a stroke,” said Konyashin. Earlier official representative of police of Khartoum Colonel Hasan al-Tijani said RIA Novosti that the Russian Ambassador in Sudan died during a swim in the pool, and his death was due to natural causes. Earlier on Wednesday the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the Sudan announced the death of the Russian Ambassador

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The US state Department has called the suspension of the issuance of visas in Russia the result of the reduction of diplomatic personnel,

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The US state Department has called the suspension of the issuance of visas in Russia the result of the reduction of diplomatic personnel, Moscow. August 23. INTERFAX.RU — the U.S. Department of state Representative Heather Nauert said Wednesday that the suspension of the issuance of U.S. non-immigration visas into Russia was not a retaliatory measure after the U.S. reducing diplomatic staff in Russia, and its immediate result. “Let me be clear: the U.S. does not take retaliatory measures against Russia in any way, in any shape or form; not, this is not happening,” she said. Nauert indicated that the requirements of the authorities of the Russian Federation to reduce the number of American diplomats, eventually, affect the efficiency of the organizations engaged in the issuance of visas to the US, and expressed regret for this reason. However, she stressed that the primary aim of consular staff is to care for

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Sudan’s foreign Minister expresses condolences in connection with death of the Russian Ambassador Shira

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Sudan’s foreign Minister expresses condolences in connection with death of the Russian Ambassador Shira CAIRO, 23 Aug — RIA Novosti. The Ministry of foreign Affairs of the Sudan, on Wednesday evening issued a statement of condolence in connection with death of the Russian Ambassador in Khartoum Mirgaza Shira. “The Ministry of foreign Affairs mourns the Ambassador Mergas Shira, who made a friendly and sincere efforts for the development of privileged relations between the two countries and peoples in various spheres”, — is contained in the statement of the foreign Ministry of the North African Republic. According to the statement, Russian Ambassador died at his residence, located in the Sudanese capital.

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