The state Duma approved a pension reform in second reading

The state Duma approved a pension reform in second reading For the document voted 326 deputies, against — 59, one abstained. The third reading will take place on 27 September. Upstairs The lower house of Parliament has approved all amendments to the bill, which was introduced by the President of Russia Vladimir Putin and the faction “United Russia”. For the amendment of the President voted unanimously. During consideration of the bill outside the state Duma took action against raising the retirement age. It was conducted by the Communist party. In the plenary hall, a group of deputies from the Communist party, including Valery Rashkin, also staged: they came in t-shirts depicting a crossed-out numbers 63 and 65 (age of retirement in the original version of the bill). Recall that in the first reading a bill on pension reform, the state Duma adopted on July 19. Initially it was assumed that

In Russia made up the top five destinations for ecotourism

In Russia made up the top five destinations for ecotourism Russia has made the top 5 most eco-friendly tourist destinations. The Ministry of culture has compiled relevant Standards of ecotourism ventures, with which acquainted “Izvestia”. Upstairs The five leaders entered the Baikal national Park in Buryatia, “Sacred Baikal” in the Irkutsk region, natural reserve “Stolby” natural Park “Ergaki” in the Krasnoyarsk region, and also the national Park “Kenozersky” in the Arkhangelsk region. Environmental policy in these places found to be successful due to the presence of guest houses, campsites, campgrounds and other accommodation. For a positive assessment was also influenced by the good organization of leisure. However, most of the objects for ecotourism in Russia are inaccessible to people with disabilities and do not allow to combine ecological rest with sports. The Ministry noted that of the 123 objects to regions for evaluation, only half meet the state Standards. Experts

In 2018 in Russia issued 2.4 million biometric passports

In 2018 in Russia issued 2.4 million biometric passports For the first eight months of 2018 in Russia issued 2.4 million biometric passports, which is 43% higher than the number of documents issued over the same period last year. This was told “Izvestia”, the press service of the Ministry. Upstairs The biometric passport was implemented in 1.7 times more often than the preparation of the document of the old sample. The Ministry attributed this to the usability, validity and large number of pages first. Experts explain the increased demand for registration of a foreign document increase in the activity of travelers, the growth of incomes and improvement of the economic situation in the country. In addition, they note that some foreign countries give preference to travelers with biometric documents with reliable protection against counterfeiting. The passport of any sample can be made on the portal of public services. The term

The media learned the passwords from the system control APU

The media learned the passwords from the system control APU MOSCOW — RIA Novosti. Ukrainian military used to access the servers of the automated command and control system “Dnipro” simple passwords like “123456” and “admin”, UNIAN reports with reference to the documents published by the journalist Alexander by Dubinsky. Upstairs The vulnerability was discovered during testing in may, database specialist, who served in the armed forces. He spoke about the problem to the operations duty officer of the military unit, but the password was never changed. Then, the expert appealed to the SBU, the national security Council and the foreign intelligence Service of Ukraine. In the intelligence Department replied that this issue is not in their competence. The defense Ministry and the SBU, in turn, said that he had taken the necessary measures to correct the deficiencies. However, in July, the same specialist found that a piece of equipment continued

The streets of the Indian city filled with toxic foam (photo)

The streets of the Indian city filled with toxic foam (photo) The real foamy Apocalypse. Upstairs The streets of Bangalore, a major administrative centre in the South of India, filled with toxic foam from the local lakes. The accident was caused by heavy downpour. Water overflowed from two urban lakes Belandur and Water. She foamed and began to fill the nearby streets. View this post in Instagram Publication from India Today (@india.today) 25 Sep 2018 3:58 PDT During the download an error has occurred. The foam is toxic and smells awful, local media reported, because the lake is contaminated by sewage. Foam appears when mixed ammonia, phosphates and oxygen. Lake Bellandur appeared in the news as one of the most polluted in India. Once the surface was on fire because of oil pollution. Cleaning of the lake has allocated about $ 7 million, but the city authorities have not yet

Press Secretary of Roskomnadzor released from-under house arrest

Press Secretary of Roskomnadzor released from-under house arrest Press Secretary of Roskomnadzor (RKN) Vadim Ampelonskiy, who is accused of embezzlement, was released from house arrest under recognizance not to leave. About it September 26, reports TASS. Upstairs Along with Anemoscope from house arrest released two more defendants in the case about the embezzlement, the head of the legal Department of RKN Boris Edidin and adviser of General Director FGUP “the Main radio frequency center” Alexander Vasilchikov. The reason for the change the measure of restraint was the completion of the preliminary investigation in the case, said the lawyer of one of accused Elena Vyatkina. NewsIn the press-Secretary of Roscomnadzor, the amount of damage increased almost three times Anemoscope has sent under house arrest in October 2017. Initially, the press Secretary of Roskomnadzor, Edidin and Vasilchikova was accused of fraud. Then, the prosecution reclassified to waste. The defendants in the case

US to impose sanctions against a non-existent company

US to impose sanctions against a non-existent company Firm Syrus System, caught in the sanctions list for “aiding criminals”, was removed from the register of FTS in 2011. Upstairs The U.S. Department of Commerce imposes restrictions against 12 Russian companies. A notification published on the website of the Federal register. According to Washington, the company “acting against the national security and foreign policy interests of the United States”. Authorities believe that organizations contribute to the activities of the Russian military and cybercrime. “The storm,” found that once the sanction list firm, which closed seven years ago. In the notice of the Federal register listed a Russian company Syrus Systems. American authorities believe that the company “contributed to the malicious activity of Russian cybercriminals”. The authors of the sanctions list, said company information. The document States that it is located in Moscow at the address: the 3rd New lane house 5.

The Pentagon considers nuclear weapons to Russia, the main threat to USA

The Pentagon considers nuclear weapons to Russia, the main threat to USA The primary threat to US security emanates from the nuclear weapons of Russia, said the Minister of defence of the USA James Mattis during a speech at the Virginia Military Institute. Upstairs “If you look at the external threats, the first on which I need to pay attention to is the nuclear threat from Russia and less from China, and, of course, with North Korea,” said Mr. Mattis. He said, North Korea is the most urgent problem for the country, Russia is the most difficult challenge militarily, and China — long-term “political risk”. The newsis not unique. Russia has shown the latest weapons “About the nuclear threat not so much to say. But it is absolutely a real threat, and we have to take measures to deal with this”, — said the head of the Pentagon. Earlier, the

Volodin chided the Communist deputies protest t-shirt

Volodin chided the Communist deputies protest t-shirt The speaker urged MPs to abide by the dress code of the lower house of Parliament. Upstairs Speaker of the state Duma Vyacheslav Volodin chided deputies from the Communist party Valery Raskina and Denis Parfenov for the fact that they came to the plenary session of the lower house of Parliament, which is considered the second reading of the bill on pension reform, protest t-shirts. According to him, all members must abide by the regulations of the state Duma, including coming to meetings with appropriate clothing. “Colleagues, I think that the salary of the Deputy possible to buy a jacket and tie, too,” — said the speaker. During the download an error has occurred. The statement of the speaker became the Communist MPs Valery Rashkin and Denis Parfenov, who came to the plenary session in t-shirts depicting a crossed-out numbers 63/65, symbolizing the

DM: the Arctic the Beluga whale was spotted in the river Thames in the London area

DM: the Arctic the Beluga whale was spotted in the river Thames in the London area The whale may die, caught in the shallows where you can’t get out. Upstairs MOSCOW, September 25. /TASS/. Whale-Beluga whale living in the Arctic seas, was spotted in the river Thames near London. This was announced Tuesday by the British newspaper Daily Mail published photos and videos which show how marine animal splashing in the river. “I can’t believe I am writing this, but it’s not a joke — the white whale in the river Thames” — wrote on his page on Twitter an eyewitness, expert-ecologist David Andrews. Still here and showing well #BELUGA pic.twitter.com/uGqz3XabdP — Dave Andrews (@iPterodroma) September 25, 2018 London resident, biologist Dylan Todd also shared his impressions on Twitter: “Amazing! Whale-Beluga whale spotted in the Thames in search of food. It is very rare in English waters.” Student-biologist Beth Klein