Day: December 7, 2021

Economist Kolganov assured that the US and the EU will not be able to disconnect Russia from SWIFT Andrey Kolganov, in a conversation with Lenta.ru, named the reasons why the United States and the European Union will not be able to disconnect Russia from the SWIFT international payment system. Disconnection from the SWIFT payment system can not be introduced either by a US decision or by a decision EU, since the payment system is regulated by an international organization, the economist said. “The use of this international organization for political purposes will cause quite significant damage to the reputation of this system of international settlements, so I am not sure that the SWIFT system will make a decision on sanctions,” Kolganov said. At the same time, the economist recalled that a similar precedent has already taken place – Iran was disconnected from the SWIFT system, but it turned out that

From December 7, you can enter the UK only upon presentation of a PCR or express test the coronavirus strain has tightened entry rules for foreign travelers. Information about this appeared on the website of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR). So, from December 7, all tourists over 12 years old, regardless of vaccination status, will be able to enter the country only upon presentation of the result of a PCR test or an express test for an antigen for a period not exceeding 48 hours. It is noted that earlier persons under 18 years of age were exempted from the study, and the validity of the coronavirus tests was 72 hours before departure. Also, all vacationers must fill out no earlier than 48 hours before departure of the Passenger Locator Form (PLF), after which they will receive a confirmation by e-mail in the form of a QR

A number of countries refused to air a remake of West Side Story because of the transgender actor The film musical “West Side Story” by American director Steven banned in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman. This was reported by The Hollywood Reporter, citing regional sources. This decision was made because of the transgender hero Anibodis, played by the non-binary actress Ezra Minas. It is noted that the authorities Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, where censorship is the most stringent, refused to issue a distribution certificate for the film. In other countries, local censors asked for adjustments, but Disney refused to do so. In these states, the remake of the classic musical was supposed to be released on December 9. Earlier it was reported that the superhero film “The Eternals” was banned in five countries of the Middle East. The film comic directed by Chloe Zhao

Vikulov: the situation with vaccination will change if foreign drugs appear in Russia Foreign vaccines against COVID-19 should appear in Russia as soon as possible rather, it is necessary to give citizens a choice. This opinion was expressed by the infectious disease doctor Georgy Vikulov, his words are quoted by “Moscow Says”. Vikulov stressed that he knows a large number of people who are ready “even tomorrow to go and get vaccinated” will be carried out with a foreign drug. “The situation will radically change in a positive direction, if the submitted applications of foreign manufacturers for the registration of foreign vaccines are approved as soon as possible,” Vikulov explained the need to recognize foreign vaccines. He also appreciated a survey conducted by the Doctor's Handbook application, according to which the draft laws on QR codes are supported by 24.6 percent of doctors, and another 17 percent are in favor

The US Embassy in Russia has confirmed the arrest of an American citizen for drug trafficking for drug smuggling. This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the press secretary of the American diplomatic mission in Moscow, Jason Rebholz. “We are aware of reports of the arrest of a US citizen, but we cannot comment on this case for confidentiality reasons,” said a spokesman for the embassy . Earlier, as reported by Interfax, members of the Moscow Public Monitoring Commission (POC) found Vogel in the Moscow SIZO-5. He said that he was detained in August 2021 for transporting 17 grams of marijuana, which he used for medical purposes as prescribed by a doctor. The US citizen explained that he underwent spinal surgery and was prescribed a drug to relieve the interference. The American indicated that he did not know about the ban on medical marijuana in Russia.

Lithuania promised to pay 100 euros to vaccinated pensioners before Christmas In Lithuania, 100 euros will be paid to vaccinated coronavirus pensioners before Christmas. The money will be received by elderly people over 75 years old who were vaccinated between September 1 and November 30. The information is reported by Delfi. The Social Insurance Fund has promised to pay a cash supplement to the pension, which will come to Lithuanian citizens before Catholic Christmas (the holiday is celebrated on December 25 – approx. “Lenta.ru” ). You do not need to submit any special applications to receive payments, the money will be credited automatically. 93 thousand inhabitants of Lithuania fall under the criteria. Most of the money will come through the bank, and some citizens will receive pensions by mail. This is not the last monetary stimulus for pensioners to increase the rate of vaccination in the country. Another 100 euros