Day: September 20, 2017

Putin saw a “necessary opportunity” to raise the minimum wage The Russian government will raise the minimum wage, promised Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the head of public organization “OPORA Russia” Alexander Kalinin. For this, in the opinion of the head of state, “have the necessary resources”. “We definitely still have to do it, — reports TASS the words of the President. It is our task, our obligations to the citizens. But just from a purely moral reasons we humans can’t get paid less than a living wage. It’s just impossible.” According to the head of state, before “it was not possible to solve this problem,” but now, “despite all the difficulties, still the economy is growing”.

The Deputy of the state Duma invited Freeman to Russia MOSCOW, September 20 — RIA Novosti. A member of the Duma Committee on international Affairs Sergei Zheleznyak (United Russia) was invited to Russia by the American actor Morgan Freeman that he is personally convinced of the absurdity of his words. As previously reported by the media, Freeman appeared in a political video in which he called on U.S. President Donald trump to talk about the alleged Russian interference in presidential elections in 2016. “I would like to hope that the statement of Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman about Russia — its an honest mistake, not a regular paid film role. If this is confusing, but not registered was a farce, Morgan Freeman makes sense to come to Russia and personally to see the absurdity of what he has said about us. I’m sure his journey will change the view of Freeman

The head of Catalonia accused the Spanish authorities of aggression against the autonomy The head of Catalonia Carles Pujdeme accused the Central government of Spain in the aggression against the Autonomous community. It is reported by La Vanguardia. “The Spanish government de facto suspended the autonomy of Catalonia”, — said the politician. He also expressed full support to the government and other officials, detained by the Spanish police. It clarifies the issue, now near the building of Generalitat (government) in Barcelona were about four thousand people protesting against the actions of law enforcement. People continue to arrive. Earlier on September 20, police arrested 14 high-ranking officials associated with the preparation of the referendum on the region’s independence from Madrid. In addition, security forces raided the offices of the regional authorities — the tax and financial services, as well as in the premises of the telecommunications company.

© Alexei Druzhinin/TASS MOSCOW, September 20. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin is satisfied with the results of gubernatorial elections in the polling day on 10 September, during which he won supported the candidates. “I have to say that I was the result of the [gubernatorial elections] pleased, but it’s on you imposes a special responsibility,” he said at a meeting with newly elected regional heads. The head of state added that the vast majority of the winning candidates received more than 60% of the vote. “This is a great level of trust and a lot of expectations from people who came to the polls and voted for you,” said the President. According to him, for development of the regions has already done a lot. “But much more remains to be done: started the reconstruction of the bridge in Yaroslavl, built shelters for victims of wildfires in Buryatia, there is positive