Russia lost half of the tour operators
The number of tour operators working in Russia in the field of outbound tourism, with last year fell by half. 1 of the circumstances - the falling demand for tours.
The US fears the sale of "Mistral" China
The United States is extremely excited about what 2 helicopter carrier type "Mistral", which France had to pass Russia, could go to China. Washington fears related to the fact that later it will change the balance of power in Asia.
YotaPhone 2 is breaking records of popularity in the U.S.
Firm Yota Devices 19 may launched a public campaign to raise funds to launch the YotaPhone 2 smartphone in the US. Need 50 thousand dollars were collected for a record 3 hours.
Qiwi has teamed up with "Mail of Russia"
A system of instant payments Qiwi plc agreed with the "Mail of Russia" on the establishment of money transfer service. Transaction fees will be 2% plus 60 rubles, which, considering opinion of experts, advantageous to send a respectable sum.
Russia denies France to sell Mistral"
France has stepped up negotiations for finalizing the agreement with the Russian Federation of the contract for the supply of helicopter carrier on the similarity of the "Mistral". Moscow is ready to agree to the termination of the agreement, but only on your own terms.
Gref proposed to limit the payment of insurance
Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting about the situation, resulting in the banking center. Participation in the discussion took 1st Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov, the adepts of the Central Bank, Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of economy, Agency on insurance of contributions and major banks.
"Mistral" will cost France 5 billion euros
According to early data, the result of the revocation of the transaction by the delivery of Mistrale" in the Russian Federation the budget of France could be damaged in the amount of 1.4 billion euros. But according to updated information the rejection of his own promises under the contract could cost the country from 2 to 5 billion euros.
Arrested the owner of the Moscow "Spartak"
1 of the owners of the capital of the hockey club "Spartak", the former beneficiary of the investment Bank Sergey Malugin arrested. The entrepreneur is accused of abuse of power when removing the encumbrance from the securities that were the makings for loans repaid to the Bank on 800 million roubles.
Vasilyev sent to the colony to Pussy Riot
The former head of the Department of property relations of the RF Ministry of defense Evgenia Vasilyeva convicted of fraud for 5 years, and now the special Commission of the Federal service for execution of sanctions will have to select a suitable colony.
Sellers will be allowed to give light weight buyers
The Ministry has developed the "stereotypes" of obveshivaniya customers. In Department have found some error on the part of merchant will be deemed to be permitted and which should be regarded as a sham.
Americans are starting to drill the Arctic
The white house gave Shell relative permit drilling in the Arctic. The company's projects include the study of deposits in the Chukchi sea, between Alaska and Chukotka, also in the Beaufort sea, North of the coast of Canada.
Evgeny Vasilyev went to jail
The main defendant in the case "Oboronservis" was taken into custody in the courtroom. Vasilyeva was appointed 5 years the actual conclusion.
Yakunin has asked Medvedev 140 billion rubles
Railways seek to recover the expenses that threaten the firm with the configuration of tariffs for cargo transportation in 2016. In this regard, the organization has asked the government of 140 billion rubles of subsidies to maintain economic stability.
Apple will not be allowed to listen to music for free
Firm Apple for the foreseeable future intends to launch the original music streaming service.
"Mail of Russia" will check on costs
In the ACA focuses the inquiry with the requirement to check the "Mail of Russia" on the economic costs. The pretext for this was an enormous financial costs of the company for the payroll administration, while the profit from the actions of "Mail" lower state subsidies.
Microsoft gave away a new Office
Microsoft has introduced a new public version of office applications of Office in 2016. Download a trial version of the app for free from the Internet.
Rosneft revealed the salary of Igor Sechin
Rosneft, the Board of Directors reappointed Igor Sechin 5 years, revealed the amount of the monthly salary of the President of the company.
For detection of the field will give millions
The government has published the amounts of remuneration for the discovery of new sources of needed resources. Some of them are millions of rubles. The creators of the trust document that a generous fee will motivate employees Geology.
The price of Brent crude oil reached an annual high
International oil prices are showing a positive trend in the first day of the week amid investor expectations of an early reduction of the oversupply in the market, and the resumption of economic improve in China, informed AFP.
The EU cannot return to the cold war with Russia
The Prime Minister of Italy Matteo Renzi denies the possibility of a return to cold war relations between the EU and Russia.
The Central Bank reduced its key interest rate
The Bank of Russia following the meeting of the Board of Directors decided to reduce the main rate from April 30 to 12.5%. The regulator explained that the decision is connected with strengthening of national currency.
Ukraine poised to increase prices by 40%
Stagnation of the economy in Ukraine by results of 2015 may be 40%. To a definite number, it will return before the end of 2017.
In the payment system of Russia has failed
In the National system of payment cards (nvqs) had a solid failure. According to the followers of the banks, during the night operations for MasterCard and Visa were not serviced for 5 hours.
Europe refused to sponsor Ukraine
The European Union is tired of patching holes in the budget of Ukraine for its own account. Creditors have postponed the discussion of monetary assistance to the country as part of the regeneration of Donbass and does not intend to provide funds Kiev on a free basis.
For the restoration of Nepal will spend $10 billion
Authorities powers have calculated the approximate costs of regeneration of Nepal after the earthquake. For example, the Minister of money stressed that the elimination of consequences of natural disasters costing $ 10 billion and almost all of the year.